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$49+ Cheap flights from Houston to Iowa

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

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

Round-trip from

$78
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$49
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$301
From Houston to Iowa
One-way flight from Houston to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($70 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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

This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/511:28 amIAH - DSM
1 stop7h 02mFrontier
Fri 5/97:20 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop28h 33mFrontier
Deal found 4/21$203
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/165:53 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop21h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1812:32 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop18h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$208
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.
Wed 5/282:30 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop6h 36mDelta
Fri 5/306:35 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop5h 21mDelta
Deal found 4/22$229
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/86:00 amIAH - OMA
1 stop14h 02mFrontier
Mon 5/129:02 pmOMA - IAH
1 stop26h 51mFrontier
Deal found 4/21$231
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.
Fri 7/48:03 pmHOU - DSM
2 stops25h 10mAllegiant Air
Sun 7/66:30 amDSM - HOU
Nonstop2h 22mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/20$232
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/125:05 amIAH - DSM
1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/173:01 pmDSM - IAH
Nonstop2h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$237
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/206:31 pmHOU - CID
1 stop4h 37mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/277:30 pmCID - HOU
1 stop4h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/20$249
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/205:46 pmIAH - CID
1 stop5h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/167:30 amCID - IAH
1 stop5h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$249
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 6/110:02 amHOU - DSM
Nonstop2h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/71:15 pmDSM - HOU
2 stops28h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$252
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 8/124:20 pmHOU - CID
1 stop5h 30mDelta
Sat 8/167:00 amCID - HOU
2 stops10h 44mDelta
Deal found 4/22$254
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 8/1212:51 pmIAH - CID
2 stops9h 27mDelta
Sat 8/164:20 pmCID - IAH
1 stop6h 19mDelta
Deal found 4/22$254
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 5/62:28 pmHOU - MLI
1 stop6h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/106:30 amMLI - HOU
1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/21$259

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

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Houston

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 5/5

11:28 am-6:30 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Des Moines

Fri 5/9

7:20 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop28h 33m

$203

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 5/16

5:53 pm-3:34 pm

1 stop21h 41m

Des Moines

Sun 5/18

12:32 pm-7:29 am

1 stop18h 57m

$208

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/28

2:30 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Des Moines

Fri 5/30

6:35 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$229

HoustonOmaha

IAH - OMA

IAHOMA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/8

6:00 am-8:02 pm

1 stop14h 02m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 5/12

9:02 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop26h 51m

$231

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Fri 7/4

8:03 pm-9:13 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Des Moines

Sun 7/6

6:30 am-8:52 am

Nonstop2h 22m

$232

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 6/12

5:05 am-10:20 am

1 stop5h 15m

Des Moines

Tue 6/17

3:01 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$237

HoustonCedar Rapids

HOU - CID

HOUCID

Houston Hobby

Tue 5/20

6:31 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop4h 37m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 5/27

7:30 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 28m

$249

HoustonCedar Rapids

IAH - CID

IAHCID

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 7/20

5:46 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 8/16

7:30 am-12:32 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$249

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Sun 6/1

10:02 am-12:16 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

Des Moines

Sat 6/7

1:15 pm-5:42 pm

2 stops28h 27m

$252

HoustonCedar Rapids

IAH - CID

IAHCID

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 8/12

12:51 pm-10:18 pm

2 stops9h 27m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 8/16

4:20 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$254

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Iowa

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Houston 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 HOU to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston 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 April 22, 2025.

When flying from Houston 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 April 22, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to Iowa, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

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

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

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

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

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

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

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

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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 Houston to Iowa one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Allegiant Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $49. Frontier flights start at $106 while deals on Delta start at $115 one-way.

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Iowa?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Houston to Iowa? While on average our users pay $80, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $45. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - Omaha Eppley Airfield), is priced around $263.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Houston 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 5 airlines flying from Houston to Iowa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$75Average$99FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$124Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$145Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$216Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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