How long is the flight from Ohio to Iowa?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in Ohio you fly out of and what airport in Iowa you fly into. For example, flying from Columbus to Des Moines takes 3h 25m on average. On the other hand, flying from Dayton to Des Moines takes 3h 38m 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.

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

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

What airlines fly to Iowa?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Iowa from Ohio 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 4 different airlines that fly to Iowa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

172 flights are operational weekly from Ohio to Iowa as of September 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 16% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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

Prices for flights from Ohio to Iowa are updated daily.

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

There are 4 operators available for flights from Ohio to Iowa as of September 2025.

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

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Ohio to Iowa.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Iowa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Iowa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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11:54 am - 6:44 pmDTW-OMA

7h 50m1 stop

2:16 pm - 12:46 amOMA-DTW

9h 30m1 stop

$152Frontier

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Thu, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 6

6:18 am - 1:40 pmCVG-DSM

8h 22m1 stop

2:25 pm - 1:40 amDSM-CVG

10h 15m1 stop

$160Frontier

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Thu, Oct 2 - Fri, Oct 3

1:39 pm - 6:30 pmCMH-DSM

5h 51m1 stop

10:21 am - 5:39 pmDSM-CMH

6h 18m1 stop

$183American Airlines

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Tue, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 4

7:17 pm - 11:31 amDTW-OMA

17h 14m1 stop

7:35 pm - 9:52 amOMA-DTW

13h 17m1 stop

$205American Airlines

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Fri, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 7

7:00 am - 11:30 amDTW-CID

5h 30m1 stop

4:14 pm - 10:20 pmCID-DTW

5h 06m1 stop

$239Delta

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Tue, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 4

7:00 am - 11:42 amCLE-CID

5h 42m1 stop

4:25 pm - 11:36 pmCID-CLE

6h 11m1 stop

$249Delta

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Sat, Dec 13 - Mon, Dec 15

11:15 am - 2:23 pmCMH-DSM

4h 08m1 stop

11:31 am - 9:05 pmDSM-CMH

8h 34m2 stops

$258United Airlines

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Tue, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 4

6:35 am - 11:50 amCVG-OMA

6h 15m1 stop

3:35 pm - 11:05 pmOMA-CVG

6h 30m2 stops

$262Southwest

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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21

6:00 am - 10:30 amCMH-OMA

5h 30m1 stop

9:55 am - 6:20 pmOMA-CMH

7h 25m2 stops

$262Southwest

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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21

4:08 pm - 11:56 pmCMH-DSM

8h 48m2 stops

6:00 am - 4:48 pmDSM-CMH

9h 48m2 stops

$263United Airlines

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Tue, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 4

Frontier flights from Ohio to Iowa

Our best Frontier deals on Ohio to Iowa flight tickets

Frontier

Oct 2

DTW11:54 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7h 50m

1 stop

OMA6:44 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

Oct 6

OMA2:16 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

9h 30m

1 stop

DTW12:46 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$152

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Frontier

Oct 2

CVG6:18 amCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

8h 22m

1 stop

DSM1:40 pmDes Moines

Oct 3

DSM2:25 pmDes Moines

10h 15m

1 stop

CVG1:40 amCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$160

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Frontier

Oct 6

DTW6:10 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

8h 30m

1 stop

DSM1:40 pmDes Moines

Oct 13

DSM2:39 pmDes Moines

9h 20m

1 stop

DTW12:59 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$171

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Southwest flights from Ohio to Iowa

Our best Southwest deals on Ohio to Iowa flight tickets

Southwest

Oct 14

CVG6:35 amCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

6h 15m

1 stop

OMA11:50 amOmaha Eppley Airfield

Oct 21

OMA3:35 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

6h 30m

2 stops

CVG11:05 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$262

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Southwest

Nov 8

CMH6:25 amColumbus

8h 35m

2 stops

OMA2:00 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

Nov 11

OMA7:45 amOmaha Eppley Airfield

8h 15m

2 stops

CMH5:00 pmColumbus

$267

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Southwest

Oct 14

CVG6:35 amCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

9h 40m

2 stops

OMA3:15 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

Oct 21

OMA3:35 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

6h 30m

2 stops

CVG11:05 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$273

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Depart

Return

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DetroitOmaha

DTW - OMA

DTWOMA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/2

11:54 am-6:44 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 10/6

2:16 pm-12:46 am

1 stop9h 30m

$152

CincinnatiDes Moines

CVG - DSM

CVGDSM

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 10/2

6:18 am-1:40 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Des Moines

Fri 10/3

2:25 pm-1:40 am

1 stop10h 15m

$160

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Tue 9/30

1:39 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Des Moines

Sat 10/4

10:21 am-5:39 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$183

DetroitOmaha

DTW - OMA

DTWOMA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/3

7:17 pm-11:31 am

1 stop17h 14m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 10/7

7:35 pm-9:52 am

1 stop13h 17m

$205

DetroitCedar Rapids

DTW - CID

DTWCID

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/30

7:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop5h 30m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 10/4

4:14 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$239

ClevelandCedar Rapids

CLE - CID

CLECID

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sat 12/13

7:00 am-11:42 am

1 stop5h 42m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 12/15

4:25 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$249

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Tue 9/30

11:15 am-2:23 pm

1 stop4h 08m

Des Moines

Sat 10/4

11:31 am-9:05 pm

2 stops8h 34m

$258

CincinnatiOmaha

CVG - OMA

CVGOMA

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 10/14

6:35 am-11:50 am

1 stop6h 15m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 10/21

3:35 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops6h 30m

$262

ColumbusOmaha

CMH - OMA

CMHOMA

Columbus

Tue 10/14

6:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop5h 30m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 10/21

9:55 am-6:20 pm

2 stops7h 25m

$262

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Tue 9/30

4:08 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops8h 48m

Des Moines

Sat 10/4

6:00 am-4:48 pm

2 stops9h 48m

$263

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

The cheapest day to depart from Ohio to Iowa is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $289. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Tuesday because tickets tend to average around $460. 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 Ohio to Iowa during this time can be as low as $319. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $376. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Cheap Ohio to Iowa flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time	1h 45m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun
Airports in Iowa	2 airports

The fastest flight from Ohio to Iowa takes 1h 45m

Direct flights go from Ohio to Iowa on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There are 2 airports near Iowa: Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA), Des Moines (DSM)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Ohio to Iowa?
Prices for flights from Ohio to Iowa are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Ohio to Iowa?
There are 4 operators available for flights from Ohio to Iowa as of September 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Ohio to Iowa?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Ohio to Iowa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Iowa?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Iowa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Iowa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Ohio to Iowa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom $163	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 7,954 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $228	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $228	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,929 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $286	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,242 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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