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$50+ Cheap flights from Alabama to Iowa

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

$100
(Frontier)

One-way from

$50
(Frontier)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$296
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Cheapest flights from Alabama to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Alabama to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/129:14 amATL - DSM
1 stop9h 43mFrontier
Wed 3/196:57 pmDSM - ATL
1 stop11h 56mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$100
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 4/163:20 pmATL - MLI
Nonstop2h 00mDelta
Mon 4/215:05 pmMLI - ATL
Nonstop1h 59mDelta
Deal found 2/20$199
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.
Thu 3/69:23 pmATL - DSM
1 stop16h 19mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/101:32 pmDSM - ATL
2 stops30h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$202
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.
Mon 3/1710:55 pmATL - OMA
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Thu 3/205:20 pmOMA - ATL
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$207
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.
Thu 3/66:00 pmPNS - DSM
1 stop20h 59mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/101:32 pmDSM - PNS
1 stop26h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$220
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.
Fri 5/168:40 amATL - CID
1 stop24h 31mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/266:58 pmCID - ATL
1 stop24h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$225
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 4/264:27 pmATL - OMA
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/306:09 pmOMA - ATL
1 stop4h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$237
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.
Tue 4/225:50 pmMOB - OMA
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/2912:40 pmOMA - MOB
1 stop4h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$244
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 3/85:53 pmCHA - MLI
1 stop5h 33mDelta
Wed 3/125:50 amMLI - CHA
1 stop4h 03mDelta
Deal found 2/20$254
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.
Thu 3/67:01 amCHA - OMA
1 stop9h 34mDelta
Mon 3/106:30 pmOMA - CHA
1 stop4h 14mDelta
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.
Sat 3/811:08 amCHA - MLI
1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/1212:40 pmMLI - CHA
2 stops10h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$259
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/67:36 amCHA - OMA
1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/106:11 pmOMA - CHA
1 stop4h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$289

Find flights from Alabama to Iowa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Alabama to Iowa 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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Alabama

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AtlantaDes Moines

ATL - DSM

ATLDSM

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 3/12

9:14 am-5:57 pm

1 stop9h 43m

Des Moines

Wed 3/19

6:57 pm-7:53 am

1 stop11h 56m

$100

AtlantaMoline

ATL - MLI

ATLMLI

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 4/16

3:20 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Moline Quad-City

Mon 4/21

5:05 pm-8:04 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

$199

AtlantaDes Moines

ATL - DSM

ATLDSM

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 3/6

9:23 pm-12:42 pm

1 stop16h 19m

Des Moines

Mon 3/10

1:32 pm-8:58 pm

2 stops30h 26m

$202

AtlantaOmaha

ATL - OMA

ATLOMA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 3/17

10:55 pm-12:25 am

Nonstop2h 30m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 3/20

5:20 pm-12:35 am

1 stop6h 15m

$207

PensacolaDes Moines

PNS - DSM

PNSDSM

Pensacola

Thu 3/6

6:00 pm-2:59 pm

1 stop20h 59m

Des Moines

Mon 3/10

1:32 pm-3:44 pm

1 stop26h 12m

$220

AtlantaCedar Rapids

ATL - CID

ATLCID

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 5/16

8:40 am-8:11 am

1 stop24h 31m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 5/26

6:58 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop24h 36m

$225

AtlantaOmaha

ATL - OMA

ATLOMA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 4/26

4:27 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 4/30

6:09 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$237

MobileOmaha

MOB - OMA

MOBOMA

Mobile

Tue 4/22

5:50 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop5h 36m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 4/29

12:40 pm-5:19 pm

1 stop4h 39m

$244

ChattanoogaMoline

CHA - MLI

CHAMLI

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sat 3/8

5:53 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Moline Quad-City

Wed 3/12

5:50 am-10:53 am

1 stop4h 03m

$254

ChattanoogaOmaha

CHA - OMA

CHAOMA

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Thu 3/6

7:01 am-3:35 pm

1 stop9h 34m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 3/10

6:30 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 14m

$259

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Best time to book a flight from Alabama to Iowa

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Travel insights for flights from Alabama to Iowa

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Alabama to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 AL to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from Alabama to Iowa. 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 Alabama to Iowa, 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 Iowa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Iowa ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Iowa when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Iowa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Iowa, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa. 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 Iowa. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Alabama to Iowa to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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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    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $50. Users have also found prices from $99 and $109 on Southwest and American Airlines, respectively.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Alabama to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 Alabama to Iowa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Alabama to Iowa. 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$188Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$246Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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