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$54+ Cheap flights from Virginia to Iowa

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RIC — DSM
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

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One-way from

$54
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July

Average price

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

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.
Sun 3/910:16 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop20h 41mFrontier
Tue 3/187:48 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop17h 22mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$140
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/207:00 amDCA - CID
1 stop13h 36mFrontier
Sun 4/278:14 pmCID - DCA
1 stop14h 55mFrontier
Deal found 2/18$160
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.
Thu 5/18:58 pmIAD - OMA
1 stop13h 35mAllegiant Air
Sun 5/411:16 amOMA - IAD
1 stop29h 25mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/19$172
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/281:03 pmDCA - DSM
1 stop7h 14mFrontier
Sun 3/308:35 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop14h 28mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$180
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2212:29 pmIAD - MLI
1 stop4h 51mDelta
Sat 4/265:05 pmMLI - IAD
1 stop6h 20mDelta
Deal found 2/19$199
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.
Tue 3/1812:50 pmRDU - MLI
1 stop4h 03mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/2612:40 pmMLI - RDU
1 stop5h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$199
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.
Thu 3/136:10 amIAD - MLI
1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/185:20 pmMLI - IAD
1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$224
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/65:54 pmIAD - OMA
1 stop16h 19mFrontier
Mon 3/109:28 amOMA - IAD
1 stop6h 45mFrontier
Deal found 2/18$238
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/217:00 amDCA - OMA
1 stop8h 58mFrontier
Wed 3/263:58 pmOMA - DCA
1 stop19h 05mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$248
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.
Sun 3/910:11 amDCA - DSM
Nonstop3h 08mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/181:00 pmDSM - DCA
Nonstop2h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$253
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.
Sat 4/199:10 amIAD - MLI
1 stop7h 46mAmerican Airlines
Fri 4/254:26 pmMLI - IAD
1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$254
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.
Sun 3/210:16 pmRDU - OMA
1 stop11h 27mFrontier
Mon 3/109:28 amOMA - RDU
1 stop10h 48mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$260

Find flights from Virginia to Iowa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Virginia 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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Virginia

Fly to

Iowa

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Depart

Return

Price

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/9

10:16 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop20h 41m

Des Moines

Tue 3/18

7:48 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop17h 22m

$140

Washington, D.C.Cedar Rapids

DCA - CID

DCACID

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 4/20

7:00 am-7:36 pm

1 stop13h 36m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 4/27

8:14 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$160

Washington, D.C.Omaha

IAD - OMA

IADOMA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/1

8:58 pm-9:33 am

1 stop13h 35m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 5/4

11:16 am-5:41 pm

1 stop29h 25m

$172

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 3/28

1:03 pm-7:17 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Des Moines

Sun 3/30

8:35 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop14h 28m

$180

Washington, D.C.Moline

IAD - MLI

IADMLI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/22

12:29 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 4/26

5:05 pm-12:25 am

1 stop6h 20m

$199

RaleighMoline

RDU - MLI

RDUMLI

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/18

12:50 pm-3:53 pm

1 stop4h 03m

Moline Quad-City

Wed 3/26

12:40 pm-6:42 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$199

Washington, D.C.Moline

IAD - MLI

IADMLI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/13

6:10 am-10:19 am

1 stop5h 09m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 3/18

5:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$224

Washington, D.C.Omaha

IAD - OMA

IADOMA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/6

5:54 pm-9:13 am

1 stop16h 19m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 3/10

9:28 am-5:13 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$238

Washington, D.C.Omaha

DCA - OMA

DCAOMA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 3/21

7:00 am-2:58 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 3/26

3:58 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$248

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 3/9

10:11 am-12:19 pm

Nonstop3h 08m

Des Moines

Tue 3/18

1:00 pm-4:24 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

$253

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Travel insights for flights from Virginia to Iowa

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Virginia 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 VA to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from Virginia 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.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Virginia to Iowa as you normally would.

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.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Virginia to Iowa to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

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

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

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
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

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
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

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
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

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.

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

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 is the cheapest month to book a flight from Virginia to Iowa?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Virginia 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Virginia to Iowa

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Virginia 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$151Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$187Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$233Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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