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$174+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Birmingham, AL (BHM)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BHM
Apr 6 — Apr 131
Sun 4/6
Sun 4/13
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Birmingham

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Round-trip from

$243
(Delta)

One-way from

$174
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$361
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Birmingham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Birmingham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 1, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Mon 4/215:05 pmMLI - BHM
1 stop5h 42mDelta
Sat 4/264:14 pmBHM - MLI
1 stop6h 11mDelta
Deal found 3/31$243
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Thu 4/175:30 amCID - BHM
1 stop4h 30mDelta
Sun 4/204:18 pmBHM - CID
1 stop6h 49mDelta
Deal found 4/1$248
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/144:04 pmDSM - BHM
1 stop4h 56mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/216:30 amBHM - DSM
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Thu 4/172:55 pmCID - BHM
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/205:40 amBHM - CID
2 stops8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/143:10 pmOMA - BHM
1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/179:23 amBHM - OMA
1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$272
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/33:08 pmOMA - BHM
1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/63:05 pmBHM - OMA
1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/1012:00 pmDSM - BHM
2 stops10h 17mDelta
Tue 5/135:15 amBHM - DSM
2 stops7h 12mDelta
Deal found 3/31$297
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Fri 5/236:35 amOMA - BHM
1 stop9h 25mSouthwest
Sun 5/255:45 pmBHM - OMA
1 stop4h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 3/31$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/43:24 pmMLI - BHM
1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/86:25 amBHM - MLI
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$324
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Tue 4/1510:27 amOMA - BHM
1 stop6h 28mDelta
Sat 4/195:20 amBHM - OMA
1 stop4h 36mDelta
Deal found 3/31$335
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Thu 5/153:45 pmDSM - BHM
3 stops23h 58mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/224:38 pmBHM - DSM
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/296:37 amCID - BHM
1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/76:50 pmBHM - CID
2 stops18h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$582

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Birmingham 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 April 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Birmingham that are best for you.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

Birmingham

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MolineBirmingham

MLI - BHM

MLIBHM

Moline Quad-City

Mon 4/21

5:05 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Birmingham

Sat 4/26

4:14 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$243

Cedar RapidsBirmingham

CID - BHM

CIDBHM

Cedar Rapids

Thu 4/17

5:30 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 30m

Birmingham

Sun 4/20

4:18 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$248

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Wed 5/14

4:04 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop4h 56m

Birmingham

Wed 5/21

6:30 am-1:48 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$257

Cedar RapidsBirmingham

CID - BHM

CIDBHM

Cedar Rapids

Thu 4/17

2:55 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Birmingham

Sun 4/20

5:40 am-2:25 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$264

OmahaBirmingham

OMA - BHM

OMABHM

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 5/14

3:10 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Birmingham

Sat 5/17

9:23 am-2:47 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$272

OmahaBirmingham

OMA - BHM

OMABHM

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 5/3

3:08 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Birmingham

Tue 5/6

3:05 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$287

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Sat 5/10

12:00 pm-10:17 pm

2 stops10h 17m

Birmingham

Tue 5/13

5:15 am-12:27 pm

2 stops7h 12m

$297

OmahaBirmingham

OMA - BHM

OMABHM

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 5/23

6:35 am-4:00 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Birmingham

Sun 5/25

5:45 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$317

OmahaBirmingham

OMA - BHM

OMABHM

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 4/15

10:27 am-4:55 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Birmingham

Sat 4/19

5:20 am-9:56 am

1 stop4h 36m

$335

MolineBirmingham

MLI - BHM

MLIBHM

Moline Quad-City

Thu 7/3

6:31 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop4h 27m

Birmingham

Sun 7/6

6:43 am-10:53 am

1 stop4h 10m

$338

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Birmingham

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to Birmingham

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $376). Flying from Iowa to Birmingham, Alabama in June is currently the most expensive (average of $460). 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.

Rainfall in Birmingham by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Birmingham, 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 Birmingham, Alabama when rainfall is around 3.4 in.

Temperature in Birmingham by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Birmingham, 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 Birmingham

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Birmingham. 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 Birmingham. Reviews last updated April 1, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Iowa to Birmingham, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,277 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,277 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,277 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,277 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,615 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,277 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,277 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to Birmingham. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Birmingham from Iowa?

    Birmingham (BHM), located 4.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Iowa to Birmingham.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Iowa to Birmingham, Alabama one-way?

    $174 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Delta, with prices starting from $179 and $189, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Birmingham, Alabama?

    The most popular flight routes from Iowa to Birmingham, Alabama are Cedar Rapids - Birmingham, Omaha Eppley Airfield - Birmingham and Des Moines - Birmingham.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to Birmingham that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Iowa to Birmingham flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Iowa to Birmingham?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Iowa to Birmingham.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Iowa to Birmingham?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to Birmingham by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $376). Flying from Iowa to Birmingham, Alabama in June is currently the most expensive (average of $460). 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 2 airlines flying from Iowa to Birmingham

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to Birmingham. 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 April 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$239Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$271Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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