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$55+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Alabama

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$134
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$55
(Frontier)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$329
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Alabama
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Alabama. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/187:48 pmDSM - ATL
1 stop17h 05mFrontier
Tue 3/259:23 pmATL - DSM
1 stop22h 54mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$134
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/98:26 pmCID - PNS
1 stop22h 01mFrontier
Wed 3/127:27 pmPNS - CID
1 stop23h 59mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$170
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/146:30 amDSM - ATL
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/165:12 pmATL - DSM
1 stop26h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$182
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/55:03 pmMLI - PNS
1 stop4h 54mDelta
Tue 4/159:18 amPNS - MLI
1 stop7h 02mDelta
Deal found 2/20$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/25:05 amMLI - PNS
1 stop5h 37mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/812:30 pmPNS - MLI
2 stops9h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$204
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/22:47 pmCID - ATL
1 stop12h 43mFrontier
Wed 3/59:23 pmATL - CID
1 stop23h 03mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$220
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/69:10 pmOMA - ATL
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Fri 3/75:05 pmATL - OMA
2 stops8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$242
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/45:45 amCID - PNS
1 stop7h 05mDelta
Tue 6/103:35 pmPNS - CID
1 stop6h 15mDelta
Deal found 2/20$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/56:09 pmOMA - ATL
1 stop4h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/127:33 amATL - OMA
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$256
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/245:37 pmCID - PNS
2 stops21h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/304:11 pmPNS - CID
2 stops24h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/71:33 pmCID - PNS
1 stop5h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/116:15 amPNS - CID
1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$259
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/37:00 amDSM - PNS
1 stop24h 53mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/53:17 pmPNS - DSM
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$260

Find flights from Iowa to Alabama within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Alabama that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

Alabama

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesAtlanta

DSM - ATL

DSMATL

Des Moines

Tue 3/18

7:48 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop17h 05m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 3/25

9:23 pm-7:17 pm

1 stop22h 54m

$134

Cedar RapidsPensacola

CID - PNS

CIDPNS

Cedar Rapids

Sun 3/9

8:26 pm-6:27 pm

1 stop22h 01m

Pensacola

Wed 3/12

7:27 pm-7:26 pm

1 stop23h 59m

$170

Des MoinesAtlanta

DSM - ATL

DSMATL

Des Moines

Mon 4/14

6:30 am-8:30 am

1 stop25h 00m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 4/16

5:12 pm-6:54 pm

1 stop26h 42m

$182

Cedar RapidsAtlanta

CID - ATL

CIDATL

Cedar Rapids

Mon 4/14

5:47 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop28h 29m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 4/16

10:21 pm-6:54 pm

2 stops21h 33m

$193

MolinePensacola

MLI - PNS

MLIPNS

Moline Quad-City

Sat 4/5

5:03 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop4h 54m

Pensacola

Tue 4/15

9:18 am-4:20 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$199

Cedar RapidsAtlanta

CID - ATL

CIDATL

Cedar Rapids

Tue 4/22

8:14 pm-5:21 am

1 stop8h 07m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 4/25

9:28 pm-7:14 pm

1 stop22h 46m

$200

MolinePensacola

MLI - PNS

MLIPNS

Moline Quad-City

Wed 4/2

5:05 am-10:42 am

1 stop5h 37m

Pensacola

Tue 4/8

12:30 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$204

OmahaAtlanta

OMA - ATL

OMAATL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 3/6

9:10 pm-5:20 am

1 stop7h 10m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 3/7

5:05 pm-12:15 am

2 stops8h 10m

$242

MolinePensacola

MLI - PNS

MLIPNS

Moline Quad-City

Wed 3/5

6:30 am-1:31 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Pensacola

Wed 3/12

2:10 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$251

OmahaAtlanta

OMA - ATL

OMAATL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 4/5

6:09 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop4h 34m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 4/12

7:33 am-12:00 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$256

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Alabama

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Travel insights for flights from Iowa to Alabama

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Iowa to Alabama including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to Alabama?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Alabama (average of $376). Flying from Iowa to Alabama in March is currently the most expensive (average of $463). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IA to AL?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to Alabama. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

When flying from Iowa to Alabama, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Alabama by month

Plan your trip to Alabama by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Alabama ranges from 3.4 - 5.2 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.2 in. October is typically the driest time to visit Alabama when rainfall is around 3.4 in.

Temperature in Alabama by month

Plan your trip to Alabama by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Alabama, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Alabama

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Alabama. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Alabama. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Iowa to Alabama by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $55 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $99 and American Airlines from $109 one-way.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to Alabama?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Alabama (average of $376). Flying from Iowa to Alabama in March is currently the most expensive (average of $463). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Iowa to Alabama

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to Alabama. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$227Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$259Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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