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$49+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Houston

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 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — HOU
Apr 27 — May 41
Sun 4/27
Sun 5/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Houston

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Houston flight deals. Data was last updated April 22, 2025.

Round-trip from

$88
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$63
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$259
From Iowa to Houston
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 5/11:27 pmDSM - HOU
Nonstop2h 26mAllegiant Air
Sun 5/44:43 pmHOU - DSM
Nonstop2h 11mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/21$88
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Tue 5/203:20 pmDSM - IAH
Nonstop2h 39mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/278:00 pmIAH - DSM
Nonstop2h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$209
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 6/17:15 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop12h 14mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/68:24 amIAH - DSM
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$217
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Fri 6/67:04 pmCID - IAH
1 stop12h 49mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/88:44 pmIAH - CID
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$221
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 5/303:25 pmMLI - IAH
1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/38:52 amIAH - MLI
1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/21$224
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 5/287:30 pmCID - IAH
1 stop4h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/16:22 amIAH - CID
1 stop6h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/21$224
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 9/97:43 pmDSM - HOU
1 stop4h 04mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/175:00 amHOU - DSM
1 stop4h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/21$229
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 9/95:45 amDSM - IAH
1 stop6h 34mDelta
Wed 9/176:30 amIAH - DSM
1 stop7h 38mDelta
Deal found 4/22$229
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Sun 5/188:00 amDSM - HOU
Nonstop2h 42mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/259:16 amHOU - DSM
2 stops14h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$232
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 5/206:00 amMLI - IAH
1 stop7h 39mDelta
Wed 5/285:06 pmIAH - MLI
1 stop5h 51mDelta
Deal found 4/21$243
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 5/3011:57 amCID - IAH
2 stops10h 19mDelta
Sun 6/16:37 amIAH - CID
1 stop4h 40mDelta
Deal found 4/21$248
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 5/227:30 pmCID - HOU
1 stop4h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/256:31 pmHOU - CID
1 stop4h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/21$249

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Houston 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 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Houston that are best for you.

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Iowa

Fly to

Houston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - HOU

DSMHOU

Des Moines

Thu 5/1

1:27 pm-3:53 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

Houston Hobby

Sun 5/4

4:43 pm-6:54 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

$88

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - IAH

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Tue 5/20

3:20 pm-5:59 pm

Nonstop2h 39m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/27

8:00 pm-10:22 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

$209

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - IAH

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Sun 6/1

7:15 pm-7:29 am

1 stop12h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 6/6

8:24 am-9:24 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$217

Cedar RapidsHouston

CID - IAH

CIDIAH

Cedar Rapids

Fri 6/6

7:04 pm-7:53 am

1 stop12h 49m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 6/8

8:44 pm-6:14 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$221

MolineHouston

MLI - IAH

MLIIAH

Moline Quad-City

Fri 5/30

3:25 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 6/3

8:52 am-2:54 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$224

Cedar RapidsHouston

CID - IAH

CIDIAH

Cedar Rapids

Wed 5/28

7:30 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop4h 12m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 6/1

6:22 am-1:10 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$224

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - HOU

DSMHOU

Des Moines

Sun 5/18

8:00 am-10:42 am

Nonstop2h 42m

Houston Hobby

Sun 5/25

9:16 am-11:27 pm

2 stops14h 11m

$232

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - IAH

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Sat 5/31

1:07 pm-10:47 pm

2 stops9h 40m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 6/1

6:37 am-12:27 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$234

MolineHouston

MLI - IAH

MLIIAH

Moline Quad-City

Tue 5/20

6:00 am-1:39 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/28

5:06 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$243

Cedar RapidsHouston

CID - IAH

CIDIAH

Cedar Rapids

Fri 5/30

11:57 am-10:16 pm

2 stops10h 19m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 6/1

6:37 am-11:17 am

1 stop4h 40m

$248

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Houston

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Iowa to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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 HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 22, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Iowa to Houston as you normally would.

Rainfall in Houston by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston ranges from 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

Temperature in Houston by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston, 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 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated April 22, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Iowa to Houston by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,286 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,683 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Iowa to Houston one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Allegiant Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $63. Users have also found prices from $105 and $115 on Frontier and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Houston?

    The most popular route from Iowa to Houston is Omaha Eppley Airfield - Houston Hobby. You may also consider Omaha Eppley Airfield - Houston George Bush Intcntl or Des Moines - Houston Hobby.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Iowa to Houston?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $48. While the most popular route (Omaha Eppley Airfield - Houston Hobby) can be booked for $254 on average our data indicates $87 when flying from Iowa to Houston.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to Houston 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 Houston?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Iowa to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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 6 airlines flying from Iowa to Houston

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to Houston. 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 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$75Average$126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$108Average$171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$148Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$192Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$209Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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