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$64+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Iowa

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 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — DSM
Jan 13 — Jan 201
Tue 1/13
Tue 1/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Iowa

Cheapest flights from Detroit to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 14, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Thu 12/185:47 amDTW - CID
1 stop5h 47mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/255:28 pmCID - DTW
1 stop4h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
Thu 12/185:47 amDTW - MLI
1 stop5h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/215:33 pmMLI - DTW
1 stop5h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/12$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
Fri 12/128:32 pmDTW - CID
1 stop3h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/136:15 amCID - DTW
1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/12$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Wed 12/316:39 pmDTW - OMA
1 stop17h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/45:38 pmOMA - DTW
1 stop6h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/13$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
Wed 12/316:39 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop14h 36mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/26:40 amDSM - DTW
1 stop4h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/12$421
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sat 12/275:11 pmDTW - CID
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/311:30 pmCID - DTW
1 stop6h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$435
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Wed 12/314:15 pmDTW - OMA
Nonstop2h 14mDelta
Sun 1/46:19 amOMA - DTW
Nonstop2h 10mDelta
Deal found 12/13$469
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:00 amDTW - OMA
2 stops5h 45mSouthwest
Sun 1/43:15 pmOMA - DTW
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 12/13$474
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:00 amDTW - DSM
2 stops5h 25mSouthwest
Fri 1/26:35 amDSM - DTW
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/12$489
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Mon 12/298:26 amDTW - OMA
Nonstop2h 21mDelta
Fri 1/25:39 pmOMA - DTW
Nonstop2h 06mDelta
Deal found 12/14$499
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Mon 12/296:00 pmDTW - OMA
1 stop4h 58mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/26:20 pmOMA - DTW
1 stop4h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$519
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Tue 12/238:44 amDTW - DSM
Nonstop2h 05mDelta
Sun 12/286:15 amDSM - DTW
Nonstop1h 52mDelta
Deal found 12/14$549

Find flight deals from Detroit to Iowa

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$207
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$64
(Frontier)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$549

Good round-trip deal

$589 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Iowa that are best for you.

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Detroit

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitOmaha

DTW - OMA

DTWOMA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/12

5:15 am-6:56 pm

1 stop14h 41m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 1/16

8:47 pm-9:56 pm

2 stops24h 09m

$207

DetroitOmaha

DTW - OMA

DTWOMA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/11

5:15 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop26h 41m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 1/16

8:47 pm-9:56 pm

2 stops24h 09m

$221

DetroitCedar Rapids

DTW - CID

DTWCID

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/24

9:10 pm-8:26 am

1 stop12h 16m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 1/26

9:15 am-10:08 pm

2 stops11h 53m

$242

DetroitCedar Rapids

DTW - CID

DTWCID

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/12

7:00 am-11:41 am

1 stop5h 41m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 2/15

6:36 am-11:45 am

1 stop4h 09m

$249

DetroitCedar Rapids

DTW - CID

DTWCID

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/10

7:00 am-11:31 am

1 stop5h 31m

Cedar Rapids

Fri 2/20

6:36 am-11:45 am

1 stop4h 09m

$249

DetroitCedar Rapids

DTW - CID

DTWCID

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/9

7:55 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop3h 50m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 2/17

12:23 pm-6:46 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$249

DetroitCedar Rapids

DTW - CID

DTWCID

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/11

7:55 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop3h 50m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 2/17

12:23 pm-6:46 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$249

DetroitCedar Rapids

DTW - CID

DTWCID

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/14

7:59 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop3h 44m

Cedar Rapids

Fri 2/20

6:36 am-11:45 am

1 stop4h 09m

$249

DetroitCedar Rapids

DTW - CID

DTWCID

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/11

7:55 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop3h 50m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 2/15

6:36 am-11:45 am

1 stop4h 09m

$249

DetroitCedar Rapids

DTW - CID

DTWCID

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/9

7:55 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop3h 50m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 2/15

6:36 am-11:45 am

1 stop4h 09m

$249

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Iowa

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Iowa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Iowa (average of $229). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Iowa in May is currently the most expensive (average of $349). 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 DTW to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Iowa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 14, 2025.

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Iowa, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 13% versus a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa. 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 Iowa. Reviews last updated December 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and American Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Iowa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Iowa. 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 from for flights from Detroit to Iowa?

    For a flight from Detroit to Iowa, you will be flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is just 17.3 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Iowa?

    Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Iowa in just under 3h 27m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 35m. There are 372 mi between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Iowa. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Iowa?

    When deciding which route to take from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Iowa consider Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Omaha Eppley Airfield, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Des Moines or Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Cedar Rapids as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Iowa?

    Before booking your flight to Iowa from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air France (85%), Korean Air (85%), Delta( 80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Iowa?

    On average you can expect to pay $589 for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Iowa. The cheapest flight overall is $589 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Omaha Eppley Airfield) is currently priced at $366.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Iowa 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Iowa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Iowa (average of $229). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Iowa in May is currently the most expensive (average of $349). 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 2 airlines flying from Detroit to Iowa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Iowa. 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 December 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$253Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$314Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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