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

American Airlines, Southwest, and Frontier are the most popular carriers operating from Michigan to Iowa

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

The number of flights available between Michigan and Iowa is 109 per day as of July 2025. The most frequent departure time is 7:00PM, with 42% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

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

768 flights are operational weekly from Michigan to Iowa as of July 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Thu, with 20% of flights per week taking off on this day.

What airlines fly to Iowa?

United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Iowa from Michigan according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 40% 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.

How long is the flight from Michigan to Iowa?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in Michigan you fly out of and what airport in Iowa you fly into. For example, flying from Detroit to Des Moines takes 1h 45m on average. On the other hand, flying from Grand Rapids to Des Moines takes 4h 07m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

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

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

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

As of July 2025, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Michigan to Iowa.

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Michigan to Iowa.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Iowa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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8:20 pm - 9:50 pmMDW-OMA

1h 30mnonstop

7:40 am - 9:05 amOMA-MDW

1h 25mnonstop

$177Southwest

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Tue, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 2

12:45 pm - 2:22 pmORD-OMA

1h 37mnonstop

8:00 am - 9:47 amOMA-ORD

1h 47mnonstop

$177United Airlines

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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 16

7:00 am - 2:18 pmORD-OMA

7h 18m1 stop

3:18 pm - 11:39 pmOMA-ORD

8h 21m1 stop

$178Frontier

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Sat, Aug 23 - Sat, Aug 30

9:08 am - 10:16 amORD-OMA

25h 08m1 stop

3:18 pm - 11:39 pmOMA-ORD

8h 21m1 stop

$185Frontier

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Sat, Aug 16 - Sat, Aug 23

5:45 pm - 7:26 pmORD-OMA

1h 41mnonstop

2:17 pm - 4:01 pmOMA-ORD

1h 44mnonstop

$186American Airlines

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Sat, Aug 23 - Mon, Aug 25

12:54 pm - 2:33 pmORD-OMA

1h 39mnonstop

6:19 am - 7:55 amOMA-ORD

1h 36mnonstop

$188American Airlines

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Sat, Aug 23 - Mon, Aug 25

8:12 pm - 4:59 pmORD-DSM

20h 47m2 stops

5:49 pm - 10:43 amDSM-ORD

16h 54m2 stops

$195

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Wed, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 7

1:08 pm - 5:50 pmMDW-OMA

4h 42m1 stop

6:30 am - 12:28 pmOMA-MDW

5h 58m1 stop

$197Delta

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Wed, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 3

11:05 am - 4:52 pmORD-OMA

5h 47m1 stop

2:10 pm - 8:23 pmOMA-ORD

6h 13m1 stop

$197Delta

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Tue, Aug 19 - Sat, Aug 23

6:44 pm - 7:57 pmORD-DSM

25h 13m2 stops

5:49 pm - 10:43 amDSM-ORD

16h 54m2 stops

$214

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American Airlines flights from Michigan to Iowa

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American Airlines

Aug 23

ORD5:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

1h 41m

OMA7:26 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

Aug 25

OMA2:17 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

1h 44m

ORD4:01 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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Aug 23

ORD12:54 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

1h 39m

OMA2:33 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

Aug 25

OMA6:19 amOmaha Eppley Airfield

1h 36m

ORD7:55 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$188

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Aug 21

ORD7:06 amChicago O'Hare Intl

1h 31m

DSM8:37 amDes Moines

Aug 24

DSM7:32 amDes Moines

1h 23m

ORD8:55 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$189

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Frontier

Aug 23

ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

7h 18m

1 stop

OMA2:18 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

Aug 30

OMA3:18 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

8h 21m

1 stop

ORD11:39 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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Frontier

Aug 16

ORD9:08 amChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 08m

1 stop

OMA10:16 amOmaha Eppley Airfield

Aug 23

OMA3:18 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

8h 21m

1 stop

ORD11:39 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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Frontier

Aug 23

ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

7h 18m

1 stop

OMA2:18 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

Aug 25

OMA8:45 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

24h 57m

1 stop

ORD9:42 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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Tue 8/26

8:20 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

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7:40 am-9:05 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$177

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ORD - OMA

ORDOMA

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Tue 9/9

12:45 pm-2:22 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 9/16

8:00 am-9:47 am

Nonstop1h 47m

$177

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ORD - OMA

ORDOMA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/23

7:00 am-2:18 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 8/30

3:18 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$178

ChicagoOmaha

ORD - OMA

ORDOMA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/16

9:08 am-10:16 am

1 stop25h 08m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 8/23

3:18 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$185

ChicagoOmaha

ORD - OMA

ORDOMA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/23

5:45 pm-7:26 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 8/25

2:17 pm-4:01 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$186

ChicagoOmaha

ORD - OMA

ORDOMA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/23

12:54 pm-2:33 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 8/25

6:19 am-7:55 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$188

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/3

8:12 pm-4:59 pm

2 stops20h 47m

Des Moines

Sun 9/7

5:49 pm-10:43 am

2 stops16h 54m

$195

ChicagoOmaha

MDW - OMA

MDWOMA

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/27

1:08 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop4h 42m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 9/3

6:30 am-12:28 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$197

ChicagoOmaha

ORD - OMA

ORDOMA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/19

11:05 am-4:52 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 8/23

2:10 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$197

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/1

6:44 pm-7:57 pm

2 stops25h 13m

Des Moines

Fri 10/24

5:49 pm-10:43 am

2 stops16h 54m

$214

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Michigan to Iowa

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

The cheapest day to depart from Michigan to Iowa is on a Friday 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 $547. 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 evening. Flights from Michigan 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 $477. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Michigan to Iowa flight route?

Fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Des Moines for the best Michigan - Iowa flight prices

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

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

Can stopping save me money on Michigan to Iowa flights?

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Best Price Found	$88
Fastest flight time	1h 10m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Iowa	3 airports

The best one-way flight to Iowa from Michigan in the past 72 hours is $88. The best round-trip flight deal from Michigan to Iowa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $177.

The fastest flight from Michigan to Iowa takes 1h 10m

Direct flights go from Michigan to Iowa every day.

There are 3 airports near Iowa: Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA), Des Moines (DSM), Cedar Rapids (CID)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Michigan to Iowa?
Prices for flights from Michigan to Iowa were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Michigan to Iowa?
As of July 2025, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Michigan to Iowa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Michigan to Iowa?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Michigan to Iowa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Iowa?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Iowa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Michigan to Iowa?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Michigan to Iowa is Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900, representing 92.11% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A321-100/200 at 2.63%, Boeing 737-800 at 2.63%, and Airbus A350-900 at 2.63%.

Best airlines flying from Michigan to Iowa

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Delta	PriceFrom $196	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 7,981 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $198	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $228	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,900 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Iowa from Michigan which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Michigan to Iowa

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

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

What is the cheapest Michigan to Iowa flight route?

Fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Des Moines for the best Michigan - Iowa flight prices

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

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

Can stopping save me money on Michigan to Iowa flights?

You could potentially save up to 63% on your flight if you consider stops on a Michigan to Iowa flight.

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

American Airlines, Southwest, and Frontier are the most popular carriers operating from Michigan to Iowa

What airlines fly to Iowa?

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

The number of flights available between Michigan and Iowa is 109 per day as of July 2025. The most frequent departure time is 7:00PM, with 42% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

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

768 flights are operational weekly from Michigan to Iowa as of July 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Thu, with 20% of flights per week taking off on this day.

How long is the flight from Michigan to Iowa?

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Best airlines flying from Michigan to Iowa

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Michigan to Iowa?

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

How can momondo help me find flights from Michigan to Iowa?

I’m not ready to book a flight from Michigan to Iowa right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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