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$81+ Cheap flights from Minnesota to Iowa

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MSP — DSM
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Cheap flight deals from Minnesota to Iowa

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$199
(Delta)

One-way from

$81
(Frontier)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$363

Good round-trip deal

$299 or less

Good one-way deal

$198 or less
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From Minnesota to Iowa
One-way flight from Minnesota to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from Minnesota to Iowa
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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.
Fri 4/252:35 pmMSP - CID
Nonstop1h 08mDelta
Sun 4/276:40 amCID - MSP
Nonstop1h 21mDelta
Deal found 2/20$159
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.
Thu 4/2411:16 amMSP - OMA
Nonstop1h 22mDelta
Sun 4/271:18 pmOMA - MSP
Nonstop1h 27mDelta
Deal found 2/20$199
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2812:53 pmMSP - OMA
1 stop6h 01mFrontier
Thu 3/208:23 pmOMA - MSP
1 stop27h 05mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$218
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.
Thu 4/175:38 amMSP - MLI
1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/206:30 pmMLI - MSP
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$219
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.
Fri 3/286:00 amMSP - DSM
1 stop13h 17mFrontier
Sun 3/308:35 pmDSM - MSP
1 stop26h 53mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$230
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.
Sat 4/126:45 amMSP - CID
1 stop4h 11mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/146:15 amCID - MSP
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$259
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/49:20 amMSP - DSM
1 stop13h 53mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/71:31 pmDSM - MSP
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$273
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.
Wed 9/176:30 amMSP - MLI
1 stop3h 44mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/205:42 pmMLI - MSP
1 stop3h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$279
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.
Fri 4/2510:05 amMSP - DSM
Nonstop1h 14mDelta
Sun 4/275:46 pmDSM - MSP
Nonstop1h 20mDelta
Deal found 2/20$288
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Fri 4/258:22 pmMSP - CID
1 stop22h 52mFrontier
Sun 4/278:14 pmCID - MSP
1 stop23h 08mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$296
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.
Tue 4/111:47 amMSP - OMA
1 stop8h 38mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/25:28 amOMA - MSP
1 stop51h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$298
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.
Thu 5/15:05 amFAR - DSM
1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/46:14 pmDSM - FAR
1 stop4h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$299

Find flights from Minnesota to Iowa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Minnesota to Iowa 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 February 20, 2025.

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Minnesota

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Depart

Return

Price

MinneapolisCedar Rapids

MSP - CID

MSPCID

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 4/25

2:35 pm-3:43 pm

Nonstop1h 08m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 4/27

6:40 am-8:01 am

Nonstop1h 21m

$159

MinneapolisOmaha

MSP - OMA

MSPOMA

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 4/24

11:16 am-12:38 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 4/27

1:18 pm-2:45 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$199

MinneapolisMoline

MSP - MLI

MSPMLI

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 4/17

5:38 am-10:51 am

1 stop5h 13m

Moline Quad-City

Sun 4/20

6:30 pm-12:03 am

1 stop5h 33m

$219

MinneapolisOmaha

MSP - OMA

MSPOMA

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 3/2

10:39 am-8:43 am

1 stop22h 04m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 3/6

8:24 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop27h 04m

$220

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 3/28

6:00 am-7:17 pm

1 stop13h 17m

Des Moines

Sun 3/30

8:35 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop26h 53m

$230

MinneapolisCedar Rapids

MSP - CID

MSPCID

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 4/12

6:45 am-10:56 am

1 stop4h 11m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 4/14

6:15 am-11:33 am

1 stop5h 18m

$259

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 4/4

9:20 am-11:13 pm

1 stop13h 53m

Des Moines

Mon 4/7

1:31 pm-11:06 pm

2 stops33h 35m

$273

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 4/25

10:05 am-11:19 am

Nonstop1h 14m

Des Moines

Sun 4/27

5:46 pm-7:06 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$288

MinneapolisCedar Rapids

MSP - CID

MSPCID

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 4/25

8:22 pm-7:14 pm

1 stop22h 52m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 4/27

8:14 pm-7:22 pm

1 stop23h 08m

$296

MinneapolisOmaha

MSP - OMA

MSPOMA

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 4/1

11:47 am-8:25 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 4/2

5:28 am-8:44 am

1 stop51h 16m

$298

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Travel insights for flights from Minnesota to Iowa

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Minnesota to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 MN to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from Minnesota 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 February 20, 2025.

When flying from Minnesota to Iowa, 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 Minnesota to Iowa

Explore weekly flight availability from Minnesota to Iowa. 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from USMN to USIA are scheduled on a Monday (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 Iowa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Iowa ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Iowa when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Iowa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Iowa, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 February 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Minnesota to Iowa, such as Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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.

8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Minnesota to Iowa are Frontier ($81), Allegiant Air ($145), and Southwest ($147).

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Minnesota to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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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