How many flights depart from Detroit to Iowa on average per day?

As of December 2025, 12 flights take off from Detroit and land in Iowa each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 4:00PM, with 47% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

What airlines fly to Iowa?

Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Iowa from Detroit according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 66% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Iowa. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Iowa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Detroit to Iowa?

Frontier, Southwest, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Detroit to Iowa

How many flights depart from Detroit to Iowa on average per week?

The number of flights available between Detroit and Iowa is 90 per week as of December 2025. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 23% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Iowa?

Prices for flights from Detroit to Iowa were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to Iowa?

There are 4 operators available for flights from Detroit to Iowa as of December 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Iowa?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit to Iowa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Iowa?

The required travel and health documents for your Iowa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Iowa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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6:00 am - 6:29 pm

DTW

OMA

13h 29m1 stop

7:19 pm - 11:55 pm

OMA

DTW

27h 36m1 stop

$146Frontier

Fri, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 23

11:59 am - 7:04 pm

DTW

DSM

8h 05m1 stop

7:17 pm - 11:55 pm

DSM

DTW

27h 38m1 stop

$155Frontier

Fri, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 2

11:59 am - 6:29 pm

DTW

OMA

7h 30m1 stop

1:43 pm - 11:55 pm

OMA

DTW

9h 12m1 stop

$160Frontier

Fri, Feb 20 - Sun, Feb 22

6:00 am - 6:29 pm

DTW

OMA

13h 29m1 stop

7:19 pm - 3:57 pm

OMA

DTW

19h 38m2 stops

$201Multiple Airlines

Fri, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 23

6:00 am - 7:04 pm

DTW

DSM

14h 04m1 stop

7:17 pm - 3:57 pm

DSM

DTW

19h 40m2 stops

$208Multiple Airlines

Fri, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 2

1:08 pm - 6:08 pm

DTW

CID

6h 00m1 stop

3:22 pm - 8:16 pm

CID

DTW

3h 54m1 stop

$249American Airlines

Fri, Feb 6 - Mon, Feb 9

5:30 am - 10:12 am

DTW

MLI

5h 42m1 stop

3:45 pm - 10:10 pm

MLI

DTW

5h 25m1 stop

$259United Airlines

Tue, Jan 13 - Sat, Jan 17

2:40 pm - 9:36 pm

DTW

MLI

7h 56m2 stops

3:45 pm - 10:10 pm

MLI

DTW

5h 25m1 stop

$264United Airlines

Tue, Jan 13 - Sat, Jan 17

7:00 am - 11:27 am

DTW

CID

5h 27m1 stop

4:15 pm - 10:30 pm

CID

DTW

5h 15m1 stop

$274Delta

Thu, Jun 4 - Sun, Jun 28

11:30 am - 9:04 pm

DTW

DSM

10h 34m1 stop

7:44 pm - 12:32 pm

DSM

DTW

15h 48m1 stop

$340American Airlines

Tue, Feb 10 - Fri, Feb 13

Delta flights from Detroit to Iowa

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Delta

Jun 4

DTW7:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5h 27m

1 stop

CID11:27 amCedar Rapids

Jun 28

CID4:15 pmCedar Rapids

5h 15m

1 stop

DTW10:30 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$274

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Delta

Dec 31

DTW4:46 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7h 08m

1 stop

CID10:54 pmCedar Rapids

Jan 2

CID4:21 pmCedar Rapids

5h 56m

1 stop

DTW11:17 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$319

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Jan 2

DTW4:46 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7h 08m

1 stop

CID10:54 pmCedar Rapids

Jan 4

CID4:21 pmCedar Rapids

5h 56m

1 stop

DTW11:17 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$359

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Alaska Airlines flights from Detroit to Iowa

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Alaska Airlines

Feb 7

DTW5:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21h 56m

1 stop

OMA2:11 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

Feb 14

OMA3:11 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

24h 15m

1 stop

DTW4:26 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$404

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Alaska Airlines

Feb 23

DTW5:22 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

21h 53m

1 stop

OMA2:15 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

Feb 26

OMA3:11 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

24h 15m

1 stop

DTW4:26 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$484

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DetroitOmaha

DTW - OMA

DTWOMA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/20

6:00 am-6:29 pm

1 stop13h 29m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 2/23

7:19 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop27h 36m

$146

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/27

11:59 am-7:04 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Des Moines

Mon 3/2

7:17 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop27h 38m

$155

DetroitOmaha

DTW - OMA

DTWOMA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/20

11:59 am-6:29 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 2/22

1:43 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$160

DetroitOmaha

DTW - OMA

DTWOMA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/20

6:00 am-6:29 pm

1 stop13h 29m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 2/23

7:19 pm-3:57 pm

2 stops19h 38m

$201

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/27

6:00 am-7:04 pm

1 stop14h 04m

Des Moines

Mon 3/2

7:17 pm-3:57 pm

2 stops19h 40m

$208

DetroitCedar Rapids

DTW - CID

DTWCID

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/6

1:08 pm-6:08 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 2/9

3:22 pm-8:16 pm

1 stop3h 54m

$249

DetroitMoline

DTW - MLI

DTWMLI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/13

5:30 am-10:12 am

1 stop5h 42m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 1/17

3:45 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$259

DetroitMoline

DTW - MLI

DTWMLI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/13

2:40 pm-9:36 pm

2 stops7h 56m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 1/17

3:45 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$264

DetroitCedar Rapids

DTW - CID

DTWCID

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/4

7:00 am-11:27 am

1 stop5h 27m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 6/28

4:15 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$274

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/10

11:30 am-9:04 pm

1 stop10h 34m

Des Moines

Fri 2/13

7:44 pm-12:32 pm

1 stop15h 48m

$340

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Iowa?

The cheapest day to depart from Detroit to Iowa is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $409. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Tuesday because tickets tend to average around $557. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Iowa.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Iowa?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Iowa is in the morning. Flights from Detroit to Iowa during this time can be as low as $409. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $557. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Detroit to Iowa flight route?

Fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Cedar Rapids for the best Detroit - Iowa flight prices

What cabin class options are available on Detroit to Iowa flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Detroit to Iowa flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best Price Found	$589
Fastest flight time	1h 50m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Iowa	41 airports

The best flight deal from Detroit to Iowa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $589

The fastest flight from Detroit to Iowa takes 1h 50m

Direct flights go from Detroit to Iowa every day.

There are 41 airports in Iowa. From Detroit there are direct flights to Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA), Des Moines (DSM).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Iowa?
Prices for flights from Detroit to Iowa were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to Iowa?
There are 4 operators available for flights from Detroit to Iowa as of December 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Iowa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit to Iowa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Iowa?
The required travel and health documents for your Iowa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Iowa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Detroit to Iowa?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Detroit to Iowa is Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 (62.50% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 (25.00%), Airbus A321-100/200 (4.17%), and Boeing 737-800 (4.17%).

Best airlines flying from Detroit to Iowa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom $228	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,121 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $253	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,073 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $314	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,017 reviews	Search Delta flights

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Can I find flights from Detroit to Iowa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights from Detroit to Iowa with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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