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$129+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Birmingham, AL (BHM)

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DSM — BHM
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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Round-trip from

$224
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$129
(Delta)

Popular in

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February

Average price

$329
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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 February 20, 2025.

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.
Fri 4/43:24 pmMLI - BHM
1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/810:14 amBHM - MLI
1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$224
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 3/225:30 amOMA - BHM
1 stop4h 27mDelta
Sat 3/296:20 amBHM - OMA
1 stop4h 17mDelta
Deal found 2/20$257
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/66:25 pmDSM - BHM
1 stop4h 22mDelta
Tue 5/135:25 amBHM - DSM
1 stop4h 51mDelta
Deal found 2/19$257
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.
Fri 3/71:33 pmCID - BHM
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/115:05 amBHM - CID
1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$259
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.
Tue 5/65:17 amDSM - BHM
1 stop4h 39mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/138:23 amBHM - DSM
2 stops8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$262
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.
Sat 3/229:55 amOMA - BHM
2 stops8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/298:30 amBHM - OMA
1 stop5h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$277
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/58:00 amDSM - BHM
2 stops10h 28mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/126:30 amBHM - DSM
2 stops8h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$298
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/255:05 pmMLI - BHM
1 stop5h 42mDelta
Mon 4/285:42 pmBHM - MLI
1 stop4h 46mDelta
Deal found 2/18$299
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/35:45 amCID - BHM
1 stop5h 25mDelta
Mon 7/75:55 pmBHM - CID
1 stop3h 55mDelta
Deal found 2/18$319
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.
Sat 4/197:00 amOMA - BHM
1 stop9h 55mSouthwest
Mon 4/215:00 amBHM - OMA
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$362
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 3/311:21 amCID - BHM
1 stop27h 53mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/59:36 amBHM - CID
3 stops33h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$366
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/88:00 amOMA - BHM
2 stops8h 12mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/128:00 amBHM - OMA
1 stop8h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$398

Find flights from Iowa to Birmingham within your budget

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 February 20, 2025.

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Iowa

Fly to

Birmingham

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MolineBirmingham

MLI - BHM

MLIBHM

Moline Quad-City

Fri 4/4

3:24 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Birmingham

Tue 4/8

10:14 am-3:56 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$224

OmahaBirmingham

OMA - BHM

OMABHM

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 3/22

5:30 am-9:57 am

1 stop4h 27m

Birmingham

Sat 3/29

6:20 am-10:37 am

1 stop4h 17m

$257

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Tue 5/6

6:25 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop4h 22m

Birmingham

Tue 5/13

5:25 am-10:16 am

1 stop4h 51m

$257

Cedar RapidsBirmingham

CID - BHM

CIDBHM

Cedar Rapids

Fri 3/7

1:33 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop5h 12m

Birmingham

Tue 3/11

5:05 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$259

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Tue 5/6

5:17 am-9:56 am

1 stop4h 39m

Birmingham

Tue 5/13

8:23 am-4:37 pm

2 stops8h 14m

$262

OmahaBirmingham

OMA - BHM

OMABHM

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 3/22

9:55 am-6:39 pm

2 stops8h 44m

Birmingham

Sat 3/29

8:30 am-1:53 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$277

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Sat 4/5

8:00 am-6:28 pm

2 stops10h 28m

Birmingham

Sat 4/12

6:30 am-2:41 pm

2 stops8h 11m

$298

MolineBirmingham

MLI - BHM

MLIBHM

Moline Quad-City

Fri 4/25

5:05 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Birmingham

Mon 4/28

5:42 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$299

Cedar RapidsBirmingham

CID - BHM

CIDBHM

Cedar Rapids

Mon 4/14

5:30 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 30m

Birmingham

Thu 4/17

4:18 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$357

OmahaBirmingham

OMA - BHM

OMABHM

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 4/19

7:00 am-4:55 pm

1 stop9h 55m

Birmingham

Mon 4/21

5:00 am-2:15 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$362

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Birmingham

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Travel insights for flights from Iowa to Birmingham

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

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 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.

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 February 20, 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
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

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.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

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.

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?

    $129 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $154 and $239, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Iowa to Birmingham, Alabama are Des Moines - Birmingham, Omaha Eppley Airfield - Birmingham and Moline Quad-City - 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 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 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$248Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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