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

The number of flights available between Michigan and Iowa is 11 per day as of September 2026. The most frequent departure time is 4:00PM, with 47% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

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 54m on average. On the other hand, flying from Flint to Des Moines takes 3h 52m 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.

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

81 flights are operational weekly from Michigan to Iowa as of September 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 16% 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 47% 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 Michigan to Iowa?

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

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 September 2026, there are 3 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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10:00 am - 12:32 pmGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-DSM Des Moines

3h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:55 pm - 11:54 pmDSM Des Moines-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

3h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$279United Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 20

5:50 pm - 8:43 pmGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-DSM Des Moines

3h 53m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:29 pm - 11:58 pmDSM Des Moines-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

5h 29m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$289Delta

Mon, Nov 9 - Fri, Nov 13

9:16 pm - 12:26 amGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:26 pm - 12:41 amDSM Des Moines-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

4h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$289American Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Fri, Nov 13

5:20 pm - 11:05 pmGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-DSM Des Moines

6h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway

4:25 pm - 11:30 pmDSM Des Moines-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

6h 05m1 stop Chicago Midway

$289Southwest

Mon, Nov 9 - Fri, Nov 13

6:44 am - 10:25 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CID Cedar Rapids

4h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:54 am - 3:48 pmCID Cedar Rapids-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

3h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$307American Airlines

Sat, Nov 21 - Thu, Dec 10

7:00 am - 10:12 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CID Cedar Rapids

4h 12m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:20 am - 11:45 amCID Cedar Rapids-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

4h 25m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$319Delta

Sat, Oct 24 - Sun, Oct 25

7:17 pm - 10:47 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CID Cedar Rapids

4h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 1:19 pmCID Cedar Rapids-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$319United Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25

12:41 pm - 9:52 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CID Cedar Rapids

46h 11m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Orlando

6:32 pm - 11:40 amCID Cedar Rapids-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

16h 08m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl

$319Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

7:15 am - 10:20 amDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CID Cedar Rapids

4h 05m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

5:00 pm - 11:42 pmCID Cedar Rapids-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5h 42m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$319Delta

Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16

5:00 am - 10:31 amGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-DSM Des Moines

6h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:45 pm - 11:58 pmDSM Des Moines-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

4h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$338United Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25

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7:00 am - 2:10 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-DSM Des Moines

32h 10m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Philadelphia

8:30 pm - 11:51 pmDSM Des Moines-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 21m1 stop Denver Intl

$445Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Mon, Nov 2

7:08 am - 7:33 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-DSM Des Moines

13h 25m1 stop Denver Intl

11:29 am - 3:28 pmDSM Des Moines-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 59m1 stop Denver Intl

$453Frontier

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4

7:08 am - 7:33 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-DSM Des Moines

13h 25m1 stop Denver Intl

11:29 am - 3:28 pmDSM Des Moines-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 59m1 stop Denver Intl

$458Frontier

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4

2:15 pm - 5:53 pmGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-SUX Sioux City Sioux Gateway

4h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:35 am - 2:49 pmSUX Sioux City Sioux Gateway-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

5h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$524United Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4

6:00 am - 8:39 amLAN Lansing Capital City-DSM Des Moines

3h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:35 am - 4:10 pmDSM Des Moines-LAN Lansing Capital City

4h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$559American Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 4

7:52 pm - 8:46 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-DSM Des Moines

1h 54mnonstop

5:50 pm - 8:38 pmDSM Des Moines-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1h 48mnonstop

$569Delta

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 12

7:52 pm - 8:46 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-DSM Des Moines

1h 54mnonstop

6:00 am - 8:47 amDSM Des Moines-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1h 47mnonstop

$569Delta

Mon, Oct 5 - Sun, Oct 11

10:10 am - 12:41 pmGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-DSM Des Moines

3h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:00 am - 1:09 pmDSM Des Moines-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

4h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$617United Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Thu, Oct 8

9:01 pm - 12:04 amGRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:00 am - 1:07 pmDSM Des Moines-GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

5h 07m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$617American Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4

7:17 pm - 10:47 pmDTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-CID Cedar Rapids

4h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:46 pm - 11:59 pmCID Cedar Rapids-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

4h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$635United Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 4

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Oct 17

GRR10:00 amGrand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

3h 32m

1 stop

DSM12:32 pmDes Moines

Oct 20

DSM6:55 pmDes Moines

3h 59m

1 stop

GRR11:54 pmGrand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

$279

United Airlines

Oct 22

GRR5:00 amGrand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

6h 31m

1 stop

DSM10:31 amDes Moines

Oct 25

DSM6:45 pmDes Moines

4h 13m

1 stop

GRR11:58 pmGrand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

$338

United Airlines

Nov 25

FNT6:27 pmFlint Bishop

4h 28m

1 stop

DSM9:55 pmDes Moines

Nov 30

DSM6:45 pmDes Moines

3h 51m

1 stop

FNT11:36 pmFlint Bishop

$339

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Nov 9

GRR5:20 pmGrand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

6h 45m

1 stop

DSM11:05 pmDes Moines

Nov 13

DSM4:25 pmDes Moines

6h 05m

1 stop

GRR11:30 pmGrand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

$289

Southwest

Oct 26

DTW8:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

4h 10m

1 stop

DSM11:15 pmDes Moines

Nov 2

DSM5:25 amDes Moines

3h 45m

1 stop

DTW10:10 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$377

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Nov 4

DTW1:25 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

9h 40m

2 stops

DSM10:05 pmDes Moines

Nov 5

DSM5:25 amDes Moines

3h 45m

1 stop

DTW10:10 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$382

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GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl - DSM Des Moines

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Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sat 10/17

10:00 am-12:32 pm

1 stop3h 32m

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Tue 10/20

6:55 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop3h 59m

$279

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GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl - DSM Des Moines

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Mon 11/9

5:50 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop3h 53m

Des Moines

Fri 11/13

5:29 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$289

Grand RapidsDes Moines

GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl - DSM Des Moines

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Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

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9:16 pm-12:26 am

1 stop4h 10m

Des Moines

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7:26 pm-12:41 am

1 stop4h 15m

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Grand RapidsDes Moines

GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl - DSM Des Moines

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5:20 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Des Moines

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4:25 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$289

DetroitCedar Rapids

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CID Cedar Rapids

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Sat 11/21

6:44 am-10:25 am

1 stop4h 41m

Cedar Rapids

Thu 12/10

10:54 am-3:48 pm

1 stop3h 54m

$307

DetroitCedar Rapids

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CID Cedar Rapids

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/24

7:00 am-10:12 am

1 stop4h 12m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 10/25

6:20 am-11:45 am

1 stop4h 25m

$319

DetroitCedar Rapids

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CID Cedar Rapids

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/23

7:17 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 10/25

6:00 am-1:19 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$319

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DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CID Cedar Rapids

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/26

12:41 pm-9:52 am

2 stops46h 11m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 11/2

6:32 pm-11:40 am

1 stop16h 08m

$319

DetroitCedar Rapids

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - CID Cedar Rapids

DTWCID

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/13

7:15 am-10:20 am

1 stop4h 05m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 11/16

5:00 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$319

Grand RapidsDes Moines

GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl - DSM Des Moines

GRRDSM

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Thu 10/22

5:00 am-10:31 am

1 stop6h 31m

Des Moines

Sun 10/25

6:45 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 13m

$338

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Iowa?

The month of April is another great option to travel to Iowa, with average flight prices from Michigan averaging around $373.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Michigan to Iowa is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $399. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Monday because tickets tend to average around $637. 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 Michigan to Iowa during this time can be as low as $469. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around $599. 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?

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There are 2 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.

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Best Price Found	$116
Fastest flight time	1h 07m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Iowa	41 airports

The best one-way flight to Iowa from Michigan in the past 72 hours is $116. The best round-trip flight deal from Michigan to Iowa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $279.

The fastest flight from Michigan to Iowa takes 1h 07m

Direct flights go from Michigan to Iowa every day.

There are 41 airports in Iowa. From Michigan there are direct flights to Des Moines (DSM).

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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 September 2026, there are 3 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 50.00% of all bookings. The subsequent popular model is Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 at 50.00%.

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United Airlines	PriceFrom $228	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,261 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $268	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,097 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $290	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,608 reviews	Search Delta flights

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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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