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Central Iowa Flights as Low as $224

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American Airlines
Wed, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 8
MCI
Kansas City Intl.
ALO
Waterloo Regional
$224 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$224
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 5 from Kansas City Intl. to Waterloo Regional, returning Sat, Nov 8, priced at $224 found 2 days ago
Bargain Flight
Wed, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 25
CLT
Charlotte-Douglas Intl.
DSM
Des Moines Intl.
$241 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$241
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Wed, Oct 15 from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. to Des Moines Intl., returning Sat, Oct 25, priced at $241 found 3 days ago
Bargain Flight
Thu, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 11
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
DSM
Des Moines Intl.
$243 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$243
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Thu, Sep 4 from Los Angeles Intl. to Des Moines Intl., returning Thu, Sep 11, priced at $243 found 4 days ago
Bargain Flight
Thu, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 17
CLT
Charlotte-Douglas Intl.
DSM
Des Moines Intl.
$244 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$244
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Thu, Sep 11 from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. to Des Moines Intl., returning Wed, Sep 17, priced at $244 found 1 day ago
Bargain Flight
Tue, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 13
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
DSM
Des Moines Intl.
$249 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$249
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Tue, Sep 2 from Los Angeles Intl. to Des Moines Intl., returning Sat, Sep 13, priced at $249 found 4 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 11
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
DSM
Des Moines Intl.
$252 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$252
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 4 from Los Angeles Intl. to Des Moines Intl., returning Thu, Sep 11, priced at $252 found 4 days ago
Bargain Flight
Sat, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 13
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
DSM
Des Moines Intl.
$254 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$254
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Sat, Sep 6 from Los Angeles Intl. to Des Moines Intl., returning Sat, Sep 13, priced at $254 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Thu, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 11
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
DSM
Des Moines Intl.
$263 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$263
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 4 from Los Angeles Intl. to Des Moines Intl., returning Thu, Sep 11, priced at $263 found 4 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 11
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
DSM
Des Moines Intl.
$266 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$266
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 4 from Los Angeles Intl. to Des Moines Intl., returning Thu, Sep 11, priced at $266 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Tue, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 13
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
DSM
Des Moines Intl.
$271 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$271
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 2 from Los Angeles Intl. to Des Moines Intl., returning Sat, Sep 13, priced at $271 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Wed, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 25
GSP
Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.
RST
Rochester Intl.
$291 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$291
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 20 from Greenville-Spartanburg Intl. to Rochester Intl., returning Mon, Aug 25, priced at $291 found 5 days ago
Delta
Tue, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 7
GSP
Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.
RST
Rochester Intl.
$297 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$297
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Oct 7 from Greenville-Spartanburg Intl. to Rochester Intl., returning Tue, Oct 7, priced at $297 found 6 days ago
Delta
Tue, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 7
CLT
Charlotte-Douglas Intl.
RST
Rochester Intl.
$328 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$328
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Oct 7 from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. to Rochester Intl., returning Tue, Oct 7, priced at $328 found 6 days ago
American Airlines
Wed, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 25
CLT
Charlotte-Douglas Intl.
DSM
Des Moines Intl.
$373 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$373
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 15 from Charlotte-Douglas Intl. to Des Moines Intl., returning Sat, Oct 25, priced at $373 found 3 days ago
American Airlines
Sat, Aug 9 - Mon, Aug 18
MCI
Kansas City Intl.
RST
Rochester Intl.
$446 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$446
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 9 from Kansas City Intl. to Rochester Intl., returning Mon, Aug 18, priced at $446 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Wed, Aug 6 - Wed, Aug 13
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
RST
Rochester Intl.
$498 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$498
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 6 from Los Angeles Intl. to Rochester Intl., returning Wed, Aug 13, priced at $498 found 2 days ago

Cheap Flights to Central Iowa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Central Iowa?

Airline ticket prices fluctuate all the time, depending on the day of the week or the month of the year. The cheapest round trip flights to Central Iowa are in November, but when you book your flight on Hotwire, savings are always in season.

How many airlines fly to Central Iowa?

Variety is the spice of life, even when it comes to booking your next trip. Want options for airlines? You’ll find 11 to choose from for your flight to Central Iowa.

What airport is best to fly into Central Iowa?

When you’re planning your trip to Central Iowa, convenience is the name of the game. Luckily, Central Iowa Des Moines Intl. Airport is nearby so you can deplane and get going on checking off everything on your Central Iowa must-do list.

How much are flights to Central Iowa?

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Central Iowa Flight Information
Destination airport
Waterloo Regional
Destination airport IATA code
ALO
Roundtrip price
$224

Last Minute Hotel Deals in Central Iowa

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,034 reviews)
"This is one of the nicest hotels I’ve ever stayed at. Absolutely beautiful historic building with a grand scale and fully updated modern rooms. The design and comfort is impeccable. Large room and bathroom, but not so large that it isn’t cozy. Perfect in my opinion. The onsite dining options are ..."

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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2 out of 5
1901 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,579 reviews)
"Easily accessible from Fleur Drive."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

3 out of 5
1050 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,025 reviews)
"The room was great but the parking lot was closed and the pool was small for the size of the hotel."

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

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Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

2 out of 5
7655 Office Plaza Dr N, West Des Moines, IA
Stay at this motel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (468 reviews)
"Always such a beautiful place to stay!"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

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Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive

Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive

2 out of 5
1600 NW 114th St, Clive, IA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Clive. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Jordan Creek Town Center and Clive ...
6/10 (1,009 reviews)
"The location for us was good, the room was clean, and what I expected, outside the room was already little dirty and not kept up well. Lots of cigarette butts on the back steps and other flooring in the hallways was not kept up as well as it could’ve been. Price was good! Would have liked a little ..."

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

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Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines / Clive
Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

2 out of 5
4755 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,014 reviews)
"It was clean and breakfast was good."

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

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Sonesta Essential Des Moines
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

2.5 out of 5
5291 Stoney Creek Court, Johnston, IA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johnston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,771 reviews)
Cabin not in the woods
"This place is amazing. I’ve never stayed in a place quite like this. I got one of the cottage themed rooms and it was amazing. It was extremely comfortable (except for the pillows but it’s rare to get good pillows in a hotel). It was so spacious it felt like the room kept going. The room I booked ..."

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

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AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

AmericInn by Wyndham Ames

2.5 out of 5
2507 SE 16th St., Ames, IA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ames. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,014 reviews)
"No air in lobby/breakfast area"

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

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AmericInn by Wyndham Ames
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Top Hotels With Free Airport Shuttle

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2 out of 5
1901 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,579 reviews)
"Easily accessible from Fleur Drive."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport

3 out of 5
6800 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Wells Fargo Arena and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (643 reviews)
"Was a nice stay great food at restaurant"

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

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Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

3 out of 5
401 East Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (382 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, very friendly and helpful staff."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025

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AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2.5 out of 5
1920 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Property was clean and it was sufficient for a one night stay. I had to change rooms because the AC didn’t work but the staff was very accommodating."

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025

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AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2.5 out of 5
6221 Willow Creek Ave, Des Moines, IA
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,049 reviews)
Our first choice in Des Moines
"This hotel is our first choice when staying in Des Moines. Rooms are clean, breakfast is more than adequate, and the staff is friendly. This time Housekeeping knocked on our door to ask if we needed linens, and when we returned to the room, extra towels had been placed in the bathroom. We're not ..."

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

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Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

Comfort Inn & Suites Event Center

2.5 out of 5
929 3rd St, Des Moines, IA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
"The staff was super friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

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