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$61+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Detroit (DTT)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — DTT
feb. 25 — mar. 41
mar. 2/25
mar. 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$200
(Frontier)

One-way from

$61
(Frontier)

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March

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April

Average price

$607

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$366 or less

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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on febrero 20, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/37:14 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop11h 48mFrontier
lun. 3/109:02 amDTW - DSM
1 stop9h 55mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$200
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 3/2210:08 amDSM - DTW
1 stop14h 03mMultiple Airlines
vie. 3/286:36 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop5h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$203
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/276:29 pmCID - DTW
1 stop3h 53mAmerican Airlines
mar. 4/13:37 pmDTW - CID
1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$214
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/412:15 pmCID - DTW
1 stop5h 27mDelta
mar. 3/117:55 pmDTW - CID
1 stop3h 42mDelta
Deal found 2/18$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 4/2610:00 amALO - DTW
1 stop4h 11mAmerican Airlines
lun. 4/2811:03 amDTW - ALO
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 3/223:20 pmSUX - DTW
1 stop5h 55mUnited Airlines
vie. 4/46:07 pmDTW - SUX
1 stop5h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$235
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/1510:27 amOMA - DTW
Nonstop1h 58mDelta
lun. 4/213:58 pmDTW - OMA
Nonstop2h 10mDelta
Deal found 2/20$239
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/175:00 amOMA - DTW
1 stop4h 30mAmerican Airlines
mar. 4/225:25 amDTW - OMA
1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$259
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 2/289:43 amOMA - DTW
1 stop8h 02mFrontier
dom. 3/27:59 pmDTW - OMA
1 stop13h 44mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$270
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 4/2611:25 amCID - DTW
1 stop4h 38mUnited Airlines
lun. 4/286:07 pmDTW - CID
1 stop4h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$275
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/206:00 amMLI - DTW
1 stop16h 22mAmerican Airlines
jue. 3/278:29 amDTW - MLI
1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 4/182:12 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop8h 15mAmerican Airlines
lun. 4/2111:03 amDTW - DSM
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$310

Find flights from Iowa to Detroit within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Detroit that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

lun. 3/3

7:14 pm-8:02 am

1 stop11h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 3/10

9:02 am-5:57 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$200

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

sáb. 3/22

10:08 am-1:11 am

1 stop14h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 3/28

6:36 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$203

Cedar RapidsDetroit

CID - DTW

CIDDTW

Cedar Rapids

jue. 3/27

6:29 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop3h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 4/1

3:37 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$214

Cedar RapidsDetroit

CID - DTW

CIDDTW

Cedar Rapids

mar. 3/4

12:15 pm-6:42 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 3/11

7:55 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop3h 42m

$219

WaterlooDetroit

ALO - DTW

ALODTW

Waterloo

sáb. 4/26

10:00 am-3:11 pm

1 stop4h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 4/28

11:03 am-2:29 pm

1 stop4h 26m

$229

OmahaDetroit

OMA - DTW

OMADTW

Omaha Eppley Airfield

mar. 4/15

10:27 am-1:25 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 4/21

3:58 pm-5:08 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$239

OmahaDetroit

OMA - DTW

OMADTW

Omaha Eppley Airfield

jue. 4/17

5:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop4h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 4/22

5:25 am-9:55 am

1 stop5h 30m

$259

Cedar RapidsDetroit

CID - DTW

CIDDTW

Cedar Rapids

sáb. 4/26

11:25 am-5:03 pm

1 stop4h 38m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 4/28

6:07 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop4h 32m

$275

MolineDetroit

MLI - DTW

MLIDTW

Moline Quad-City

jue. 3/20

6:00 am-11:22 pm

1 stop16h 22m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 3/27

8:29 am-3:52 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$285

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

vie. 4/18

2:12 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 4/21

11:03 am-5:42 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$310

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Detroit

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Travel insights for flights from Iowa to Detroit

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Iowa to Detroit including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to Detroit?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Detroit (average of $257). Flying from Iowa to Detroit in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IA to DTT?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.

When flying from Iowa to Detroit, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Iowa to Detroit

Explore weekly flight availability from Iowa to Detroit. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.

The most flights from USIA to DTT are scheduled on a Wednesday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Detroit. Reviews last updated febrero 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Iowa to Detroit, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Detroit from Iowa?

    Most people fly into Detroit All airports (DTT) if they book a flight to Detroit from Iowa. All airports is conveniently located just 0.6 mi from Detroit’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Iowa to Detroit one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $61. Users have also found prices from $147 and $164 on American Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Detroit?

    Most travelers choose Des Moines - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Omaha Eppley Airfield - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County or Cedar Rapids - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County when deciding on the best route from Iowa to Detroit.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Iowa to Detroit?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Iowa to Detroit are Virgin Atlantic (96%), Korean Air (95%) and KLM (93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Iowa to Detroit?

    While on average a flight from Iowa to Detroit is generally $418, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $148. When looking at the most popular route, (Des Moines - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), you can expect to pay $203 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Iowa to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Iowa to Detroit?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Iowa to Detroit.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Iowa to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to Detroit by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to Detroit?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Detroit (average of $257). Flying from Iowa to Detroit in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Iowa to Detroit

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to Detroit. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$206Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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