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

Frontier and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Minnesota to Iowa

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

As of November 2025, there are 274 flights per week flying from Minnesota to Iowa. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

How long is the flight from Minnesota to Iowa?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in Minnesota you fly out of and what airport in Iowa you fly into. For example, flying from Minneapolis to Des Moines takes 1h 12m on average. On the other hand, flying from Duluth to Des Moines takes 6h 26m 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 Minnesota to Iowa on average per day?

As of November 2025, 39 flights take off from Minnesota and land in Iowa each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 9:00PM, with 47% of daily flights taking off in the evening.

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

Prices for flights from Minnesota to Iowa are updated daily.

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

The number of operators available for flights from Minnesota to Iowa is 5 as of November 2025.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Minnesota to Iowa.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Iowa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Iowa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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7:00 am - 1:31 pmMSP-OMA

6h 31m1 stop

2:18 pm - 6:12 pmOMA-MSP

27h 54m1 stop

$165Frontier

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2:35 pm - 3:44 pmMSP-CID

1h 09mnonstop

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1h 15mnonstop

$199Delta

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8:00 am - 11:50 amMSP-MLI

3h 50m1 stop

10:50 am - 2:15 pmMLI-MSP

3h 25m1 stop

$219United Airlines

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7:45 am - 2:20 pmSUX-MSP

6h 35m1 stop

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10:20 am - 11:42 amMSP-CID

1h 22mnonstop

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1h 25mnonstop

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6:00 pm - 4:27 pmMSP-CID

22h 27m1 stop

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50h 29m1 stop

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6:38 am - 12:00 pmMSP-CID

5h 22m1 stop

1:37 pm - 6:53 pmCID-MSP

5h 16m1 stop

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6:12 am - 11:46 amMSP-OMA

29h 34m1 stop

2:18 pm - 12:02 amOMA-MSP

9h 44m1 stop

$283Multiple Airlines

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6:12 am - 11:46 amMSP-OMA

29h 34m1 stop

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17h 18m2 stops

$296Multiple Airlines

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Frontier flights from Minnesota to Iowa

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Dec 5

MSP7:00 amMinneapolis St Paul

6h 31m

1 stop

OMA1:31 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

Dec 7

OMA2:18 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

27h 54m

1 stop

MSP6:12 pmMinneapolis St Paul

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Dec 5

MSP7:00 amMinneapolis St Paul

6h 31m

1 stop

OMA1:31 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

Dec 7

OMA2:18 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

27h 54m

1 stop

MSP6:12 pmMinneapolis St Paul

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Nov 10

MSP10:10 amMinneapolis St Paul

9h 56m

1 stop

OMA8:06 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

Nov 13

OMA7:46 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

4h 28m

1 stop

MSP12:14 amMinneapolis St Paul

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Nov 7

MSP6:14 pmMinneapolis St Paul

5h 07m

1 stop

MLI11:21 pmMoline Quad-City

Dec 8

MLI6:48 pmMoline Quad-City

5h 11m

1 stop

MSP11:59 pmMinneapolis St Paul

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Dec 16

MSP6:00 pmMinneapolis St Paul

22h 27m

1 stop

CID4:27 pmCedar Rapids

Dec 23

CID6:00 amCedar Rapids

50h 29m

1 stop

MSP8:29 amMinneapolis St Paul

$277

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Dec 3

MSP6:00 pmMinneapolis St Paul

4h 30m

1 stop

OMA10:30 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

Dec 6

OMA6:23 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

5h 36m

1 stop

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7:00 am-1:31 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 12/7

2:18 pm-6:12 pm

1 stop27h 54m

$165

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MSP - OMA

MSPOMA

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 12/5

7:00 am-1:31 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 12/7

2:18 pm-6:12 pm

1 stop27h 54m

$180

MinneapolisCedar Rapids

MSP - CID

MSPCID

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 4/15

2:35 pm-3:44 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 4/18

7:00 am-8:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$199

MinneapolisMoline

MSP - MLI

MSPMLI

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 12/2

8:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop3h 50m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 12/9

10:50 am-2:15 pm

1 stop3h 25m

$219

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MSP - SUX

MSPSUX

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 11/18

6:36 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop4h 23m

Sioux City Sioux Gateway

Sat 11/22

7:45 am-2:20 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$234

MinneapolisCedar Rapids

MSP - CID

MSPCID

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 12/16

10:20 am-11:42 am

Nonstop1h 22m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 12/23

6:25 am-7:50 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$249

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MSP - CID

MSPCID

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 12/16

6:00 pm-4:27 pm

1 stop22h 27m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 12/23

6:00 am-8:29 am

1 stop50h 29m

$277

MinneapolisCedar Rapids

MSP - CID

MSPCID

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 4/15

6:38 am-12:00 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 4/18

1:37 pm-6:53 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$279

MinneapolisOmaha

MSP - OMA

MSPOMA

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 11/30

6:12 am-11:46 am

1 stop29h 34m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 12/7

2:18 pm-12:02 am

1 stop9h 44m

$283

MinneapolisOmaha

MSP - OMA

MSPOMA

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 11/30

6:12 am-11:46 am

1 stop29h 34m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 12/7

2:18 pm-7:36 am

2 stops17h 18m

$296

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Minnesota to Iowa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Iowa?

The month of May is another great option to travel to Iowa, with average flight prices from Minnesota averaging around $299.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Minnesota to Iowa is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $319. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Tuesday because tickets tend to average around $453. 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 Minnesota to Iowa during this time can be as low as $299. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $389. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Minnesota to Iowa flight route?

Fly from Minneapolis St Paul to Des Moines for the best Minnesota - Iowa flight prices

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

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Minnesota 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 Minnesota to Iowa flights?

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Best Price Found	$168
Fastest flight time	1h 09m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Iowa	3 airports

The best one-way flight to Iowa from Minnesota in the past 72 hours is $168. The best round-trip flight deal from Minnesota to Iowa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $249.

The fastest flight from Minnesota to Iowa takes 1h 09m

Direct flights go from Minnesota to Iowa every day.

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

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Minnesota to Iowa?
Prices for flights from Minnesota to Iowa are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Minnesota to Iowa?
The number of operators available for flights from Minnesota to Iowa is 5 as of November 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Minnesota to Iowa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Minnesota to Iowa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Iowa?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Iowa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Iowa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from Minnesota to Iowa?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Minnesota to Iowa is Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 (65.85% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A319 (9.76%), Boeing 737-800 (4.88%), and Boeing 737-900 (4.88%).

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Yes. All flights to Iowa from Minnesota on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Minnesota to Iowa

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly to Iowa?

The month of May is another great option to travel to Iowa, with average flight prices from Minnesota averaging around $299.

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 Minnesota to Iowa flight route?

Fly from Minneapolis St Paul to Des Moines for the best Minnesota - Iowa flight prices

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

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Minnesota 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 Minnesota to Iowa flights?

You could potentially save up to 25% on your flight if you consider stops on a Minnesota to Iowa flight.

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

Frontier and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Minnesota to Iowa

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

As of November 2025, 39 flights take off from Minnesota and land in Iowa each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 9:00PM, with 47% of daily flights taking off in the evening.

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

As of November 2025, there are 274 flights per week flying from Minnesota to Iowa. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

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Why use momondo?

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

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

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

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

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