Title: $33 Cheap Flights to Prairie City, IA - Expedia.com ![Nice trails to walk.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532649013/d36a04f8-5c91-4477-a515-209e88fe7cf4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) Photo by Wesley Blackwell ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532649013/d36a04f8-5c91-4477-a515-209e88fe7cf4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # $33 Cheap Flights to Prairie City, IA [View $33 flight on Sat, Mar 28, 2026](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=oneway&leg1=from:DEN,to:DSM,departure:3/28/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:32.98&airProductToken=AQowCi4IxnISBDE2NzgYg2kgw2Qo5u6IAzDQ74gDOEVAAFgBagRQQ18xcgdLMjFTWFMyEgoIARABGAEqAkY5GAEiBAgBEAEoAigDMA0) - [Roundtrip](?flightType=roundtrip) - [One-way](?flightType=oneway) - [Multi-city](?flightType=multicity) ### Travelers Adults ChildrenAges 2 to 17 InfantsYounger than 2 EconomyPremium economyBusiness classFirst class Leaving from Going to Departing Add a place to stay Direct flights only [Prairie City Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Prairie-City.dx3000437301)[Hotels in Prairie City](https://expedia.com/Prairie-City-Hotels.d3000437301.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Car Rentals in Prairie City](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Prairie-City.d3000437301.Car-Rental-Guide)[Prairie City Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Prairie-City.d3000437301.Destination-Travel-Guides) ## Popular airlines to Prairie City - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_AA.svg) American Airlines [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CMH,to:Prairie City, Iowa, United States of America,departure:2/28/2026TANYT&leg2=from:Prairie City, Iowa, United States of America,to:CMH,departure:3/7/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"AA"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_DL.svg) Delta [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CMH,to:Prairie City, Iowa, United States of America,departure:2/28/2026TANYT&leg2=from:Prairie City, Iowa, United States of America,to:CMH,departure:3/7/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"DL"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_UA.svg) United [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CMH,to:Prairie City, Iowa, United States of America,departure:2/28/2026TANYT&leg2=from:Prairie City, Iowa, United States of America,to:CMH,departure:3/7/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"UA"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_WN.svg) Southwest Airlines [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CMH,to:Prairie City, Iowa, United States of America,departure:2/28/2026TANYT&leg2=from:Prairie City, Iowa, United States of America,to:CMH,departure:3/7/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"WN"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_F9.svg) Frontier Airlines [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CMH,to:Prairie City, Iowa, United States of America,departure:2/28/2026TANYT&leg2=from:Prairie City, Iowa, United States of America,to:CMH,departure:3/7/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"F9"}}]) - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_AS.svg) Alaska Airlines [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CMH,to:Prairie City, Iowa, United States of America,departure:2/28/2026TANYT&leg2=from:Prairie City, Iowa, United States of America,to:CMH,departure:3/7/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"AS"}}]) - 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Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $33 for one-way flights and $82 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply. All deals One way Roundtrip ![Frontier Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/F9.gif) Sat, Mar 14 - Sat, Mar 21 DEN Denver DSM Des Moines $82 Roundtrip found 1 hour ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:DEN,to:DSM,departure:3/14/2026TANYT&leg2=from:DSM,to:DEN,departure:3/21/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:81.96&airProductToken=AQowCi4IxnISBDE2NzgYg2kgw2QoptGHAzCQ0ocDOEVAAFgBagRQQ18xcgdaMTRTWFM5CjAKLgjGchIEMTY3NxjDZCCDaSixoYgDMK6iiAM4RUAAWAFqBFBDXzFyB0syMVNYUzISCggBEAEYASoCRjkYASIECAEQASgCKAMwDQ) ![American Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/AA.gif) Sat, Feb 28 - Sat, Mar 7 ORD Chicago DSM Des Moines $110 Roundtrip just found [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:ORD,to:DSM,departure:2/28/2026TANYT&leg2=from:DSM,to:ORD,departure:3/7/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:109.80&airProductToken=AQozCjEIwYIBEgQ0ODk5GK4cIMNkKNGvhgMwpbCGAzhCQABYAWoFQkFTSUNyCE9VQUlKU0JYCjMKMQjBggESBDM2NTMYw2QgrhwoiISHAzDlhIcDOEJAAFgBagVCQVNJQ3IIT1ZBSUpTQlgSCggBEAEYASoCQUEYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAL) ![United](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/UA.gif) Tue, Mar 31 - Sat, Apr 4 ORD Chicago DSM Des Moines $134 Roundtrip found 8 hours ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:ORD,to:DSM,departure:3/31/2026TANYT&leg2=from:DSM,to:ORD,departure:4/4/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:133.80&airProductToken=AQo4CjYI1YIBEgQzNDc4GK4cIMNkKLiNiQMwmY6JAzhOQABYAWoKMV9iYXNpY2Vjb3IIS0FVMkFLQlMKOAo2CNWCARIEMzQzOBjDZCCuHCjZuokDMLm7iQM4TkAAWAFqCjFfYmFzaWNlY29yCEdBRjJBS0JTEgoIARABGAEqAlVBGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwCw) ![Southwest Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/wn.gif) Sat, Apr 18 - Mon, Apr 20 ORD Chicago DSM Des Moines $161 Roundtrip found 2 hours ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:ORD,to:DSM,departure:4/18/2026TANYT&leg2=from:DSM,to:ORD,departure:4/20/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:160.40&airProductToken=AQpgCi4I15wBEgQzNjgzGK4cIINpKPXZigMwqduKAzhWQABYAWoDV0dBcgdWSkFWSzJECi4I15wBEgQyNDA0GINpIMNkKNvbigMw09yKAzhWQAFYAWoDV0dBcgdWSkFWSzJECmAKLgjXnAESBDIxMjMYw2Qgg2koxuyKAzC57YoDOFZAAFgBagNXR0FyB1ZaQVZOMkQKLgjXnAESBDIzNjcYg2kgrhwole-KAzCw8IoDOFZAAVgBagNXR0FyB1ZaQVZOMkQSCggBEAEYASoCV04YASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAB) ![Delta](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/DL.gif) Tue, Apr 28 - Sat, May 2 ORD Chicago DSM Des Moines $191 Roundtrip found 1 hour ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:ORD,to:DSM,departure:4/28/2026TANYT&leg2=from:DSM,to:ORD,departure:5/2/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:190.40&airProductToken=AQpuCjUIxJgBEgQzODYzGK4cIMx8KIrJiwMw6smLAzhFQABYAWoJTUFJTkJBU0lDcghWQVZTQTVCQwo1CMSYARIENDkxMxjMfCDDZCiSyosDMNnKiwM4RUABWAFqCU1BSU5CQVNJQ3IIVkFWU0E1QkMSCggBEAEYASoCREwYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAB) ## Alternative airports near Prairie City Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change. [](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CMH,to:DSM,departure:2/28/2026TANYT&leg2=from:DSM,to:CMH,departure:3/9/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&sortOrder=INCREASING&sortType=PRICE) DSM Des Moines Intl. CheapestClosest 35 min [Flights from $380 ](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CMH,to:DSM,departure:2/28/2026TANYT&leg2=from:DSM,to:CMH,departure:3/9/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&sortOrder=INCREASING&sortType=PRICE) ## Find the cheapest month to fly from Columbus (CMH) to Des Moines (DSM) ### October is typically the cheapest month to fly From $178 - $548 per traveler. ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=FTG_SPRING_PROMO_) ## Tips to find the cheapest flights to Prairie City **The cheapest day to fly** Get started finding a cheap flight to Prairie City on Expedia by either choosing a deal on this page or entering into the search bar your travel dates, origin airport, and whether you want roundtrip or one-way airfare. You can filter for flexibility, number of stops, airline, and departure/arrival times to find the best flight for you. **The cheapest month to fly** March is the cheapest month to fly to Prairie City. This coincides with the low season when fewer people travel. Whichever month you travel in, though, be sure to book at least a month in advance if you want to score cheap tickets to Prairie City. ARC's data shows that domestic flights booked 28 days or more before departure are typically 24% cheaper than those booked last minute. **The most affordable time to book a flight** Typically, a Sunday can be the cheapest time to book a flight to Prairie City, according to ARC’s data. On average, you could save between 6% and 13% by booking on a Sunday instead of a Friday, which is the most expensive day to make a reservation. **The cheapest round-trip tickets to Prairie City** The lowest price for round-trip flights to Prairie City in 2026 starts from from $82, while one-way tickets start from from $33\. Expedia's effective search tool is one of the best ways to find a budget airfare. Simply enter your dates, and within seconds, it'll show you a vast selection of the cheapest flights to Prairie City. If you have a preferred departure time or airline, you can use the handy filters to customize your search. **The cheapest airlines flying to Prairie City** Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United, Delta are just some of the airlines that can typically offer cheap tickets to Prairie City. You can find their most affordable flights by using the “airline” search filter and then sorting prices from low to high. As a trusted partner of the world's leading airlines, Expedia offers you some of the best airfare deals to Prairie City and countless more destinations worldwide. **The most affordable airports to fly into** To view the cheapest airports to fly into for Prairie City, simply order your search results from lowest to highest price. Expedia's search tool compares flight prices for all airports close to your destination, so you don't have to manually search them one by one to find the cheapest flight to Prairie City. If you have a preferred place to fly into, take advantage of the “arrival airport” filter to narrow down your search on Expedia. **Save with a package** With Expedia's amazing [package deals](https://www.expedia.com/package-deals), you could save hundreds of dollars by booking your Prairie City plane tickets together with your accommodations, car rental, or activities. Just select the search wizard's “package” option to view some of the cheapest deals. Look out for the green savings label to see how much you're saving. **Date flexibility for the cheapest flights to Prairie City** If you can be flexible with your travel dates, it's a good idea to broaden your search by comparing prices on different days. This will open up more options, meaning you could uncover a less expensive flight to Prairie City. **Stopover savings** The cheapest tickets to Prairie City are sometimes those with a stopover. Book one of these flights, and you'll change planes at an airport en route to Prairie City. While the overall travel time might be longer than a non-stop flight, you may decide it's worth it for the money saved. **Get Expedia's Price Drop Protection** Price Drop Protection means that if your flight gets cheaper after booking, you'll be credited the difference\*. This gives you peace of mind that you're getting one of the cheapest flights to Prairie City for your chosen departure. Expedia's Price Drop Protection is available for a small fee but is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members. \*Terms apply. **Use our Price Tracking feature** Expedia's Price Tracking feature is another great tool that removes the guesswork from finding cheap flights to Prairie City. Simply download the free Expedia app to your smart device and activate Prairie City flight price alerts for your travel dates. There's even a price predictor tool that uses historical data to indicate the best time to book, giving you peace of mind that you'll nab the lowest prices. **Book with Expedia** As well as Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking, Expedia's close partnership with a vast selection of the world's leading airlines means you're sure to find cheap flights to Prairie City. Plus, the One Key rewards program lets you earn real cash rewards on most bookings that you can use to save money on future trips. Best of all, it's free to join, and members often unlock exclusive discounts, too. Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023\. The percentages you see are averages. ## Frequently asked questions ### Where can I learn more about changing or canceling my flight to Prairie City? ### How do I find cheap flights to Prairie City that have flexible change policies? ### What is the name of Prairie City's airport? ### How far is Des Moines Intl. Airport from central Prairie City? ### What airport is best to fly into Prairie City? ### How many airlines fly to Prairie City? ### How many nonstop flights are there to Prairie City? ### Where are the most popular flights to Prairie City departing from? ### How long is the flight to Prairie City Airport? ### How to book the cheapest flight to Prairie City? ### How to survive the flight to Prairie City? > - The trick to having a great travel experience is to pack in advance. So, let's start with the basics: passport, travel docs, cash and medications. Next, take on board items that'll help keep you occupied, like your laptop or a juicy novel. It's also smart to pack your chargers, a neck pillow and a pair of earplugs. Finally, be sure to squeeze in toiletries like a toothbrush, facial wipes and a spare change of clothes. > > > Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage: > > > - While the list of banned items differs between air carriers, the general rule to follow is nothing sharp, flammable or explosive. This includes things like screwdrivers, knives, aerosol cans and bleaching agents. Sports equipment like golf clubs, and items that could harm passengers, such as pepper spray and firearms, won't be allowed on board either. > > > What to wear on a flight: > > > - The narrow aisles of your aircraft are not the place for a fashion parade. Layer up with comfy clothing and remember to take a sweater as the temperature can drop in the cabin on long-haul flights. Enclosed, flat shoes are also a sensible choice. > - The result of sustained periods of inactivity, DVT (deep vein thrombosis) is a serious condition that can affect some passengers during long-haul flights. The great news is there are ways to significantly reduce your risk of developing it. Stay well hydrated, wander through the cabin as much as possible and wear compression socks to help improve your circulation. ### How to get through airport security fast when flying to Prairie City? > - Your ID and travel documents will need to be presented to airport security personnel. Keep them handy so you don't hold up the line. > - After that, both you and your carry-on bag will be X-rayed. To make the process quick and painless, remove anything that might trigger the alarms. Personal belongings such as your coat, belt and earphones will be required to go through the machine. > - For just a few minutes, you'll have to unplug from technology. Your phone, laptop and any other electronic gadgets will need to be sent through the scanner. > - Remove liquids and gels from your hand luggage. They usually need to be sent through the X-ray machine separately. Each item should be in a container no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) and everything must fit inside a single quart-size (one liter), clear zip-lock bag. > - The right choice of footwear can save you several precious minutes. Boots and heavy shoes are often required to be removed and X-rayed separately. Slip-on shoes are usually not. > - Airlines will not allow any sharp objects in your carry-on baggage. If you must bring these kinds of items, put them in your checked baggage. \*Flight schedules are subject to change. __Flights to Prairie City information__ | Destination airport | Des Moines Intl. | | ----------------------------- | ---------------- | | Destination airport IATA code | DSM | | Destination city name | Des Moines | | Roundtrip price | $82 | ## Trending flights to Prairie City Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $33 for one-way flights and $82 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply. All deals One way Roundtrip ![Frontier Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/F9.gif) Sat, Mar 14 - Sat, Mar 21 DEN Denver DSM Des Moines $82 Roundtrip found 1 hour ago [](https://expedia.com/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:DEN,to:DSM,departure:3/14/2026TANYT&leg2=from:DSM,to:DEN,departure:3/21/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:81.96&airProductToken=AQowCi4IxnISBDE2NzgYg2kgw2QoptGHAzCQ0ocDOEVAAFgBagRQQ18xcgdaMTRTWFM5CjAKLgjGchIEMTY3NxjDZCCDaSixoYgDMK6iiAM4RUAAWAFqBFBDXzFyB0syMVNYUzISCggBEAEYASoCRjkYASIECAEQASgCKAMwDQ) \*Available to One Key members.