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$48+ Cheap flights from Kentucky to Iowa

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Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Tue 3/4
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Cheapest flights from Kentucky to Iowa
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Fri 3/289:27 pmBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 48mAllegiant Air
Mon 3/311:32 pmDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 37mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/19$78
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Fri 4/259:26 pmBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 47mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/283:25 pmDSM - BNA
1 stop28h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$159
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Fri 5/167:45 pmBNA - CID
1 stop23h 26mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/269:24 amCID - BNA
Nonstop1h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$183
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Thu 4/36:21 pmTYS - OMA
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/91:50 pmOMA - TYS
1 stop4h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$224
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Wed 3/53:03 pmCVG - DSM
1 stop9h 12mAllegiant Air
Thu 3/65:58 pmDSM - CVG
1 stop22h 35mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/20$227
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Fri 5/27:45 pmBNA - CID
1 stop23h 26mFrontier
Sun 5/48:09 pmCID - BNA
1 stop22h 36mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$230
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Fri 3/286:45 amTYS - OMA
1 stop9h 11mDelta
Tue 4/15:30 amOMA - TYS
1 stop4h 44mDelta
Deal found 2/20$233
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Fri 3/77:45 pmCVG - CID
1 stop4h 02mDelta
Tue 3/114:19 pmCID - CVG
1 stop5h 17mDelta
Deal found 2/19$239
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Sat 5/106:00 amLEX - DSM
1 stop5h 16mDelta
Sat 5/176:30 pmDSM - LEX
1 stop4h 25mDelta
Deal found 2/19$249
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Fri 3/75:00 amCVG - CID
2 stops7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/1111:36 amCID - CVG
2 stops9h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$249
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Mon 5/128:06 pmLEX - DSM
1 stop4h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/172:01 pmDSM - LEX
1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$254
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Thu 3/66:00 amCVG - DSM
1 stop11h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/101:32 pmDSM - CVG
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$256

Find flights from Kentucky to Iowa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Kentucky 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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Kentucky

Fly to

Iowa

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Depart

Return

Price

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Fri 3/28

9:27 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

Des Moines

Mon 3/31

1:32 pm-3:09 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$78

NashvilleDes Moines

BNA - DSM

BNADSM

Nashville Intl

Fri 4/25

9:26 pm-11:13 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

Des Moines

Mon 4/28

3:25 pm-7:56 pm

1 stop28h 31m

$159

NashvilleCedar Rapids

BNA - CID

BNACID

Nashville Intl

Fri 5/16

7:45 pm-7:11 pm

1 stop23h 26m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 5/26

9:24 am-10:56 am

Nonstop1h 32m

$183

KnoxvilleOmaha

TYS - OMA

TYSOMA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 4/3

6:21 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 4/9

1:50 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop4h 29m

$224

CincinnatiDes Moines

CVG - DSM

CVGDSM

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 3/5

3:03 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop9h 12m

Des Moines

Thu 3/6

5:58 pm-5:33 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$227

NashvilleCedar Rapids

BNA - CID

BNACID

Nashville Intl

Fri 5/2

7:45 pm-7:11 pm

1 stop23h 26m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 5/4

8:09 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop22h 36m

$230

KnoxvilleOmaha

TYS - OMA

TYSOMA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 3/28

6:45 am-2:56 pm

1 stop9h 11m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 4/1

5:30 am-11:14 am

1 stop4h 44m

$233

CincinnatiCedar Rapids

CVG - CID

CVGCID

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 3/7

7:45 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop4h 02m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 3/11

4:19 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$239

CincinnatiCedar Rapids

CVG - CID

CVGCID

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 3/7

5:00 am-11:02 am

2 stops7h 02m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 3/11

11:36 am-9:57 pm

2 stops9h 21m

$249

LexingtonDes Moines

LEX - DSM

LEXDSM

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 5/10

6:00 am-10:16 am

1 stop5h 16m

Des Moines

Sat 5/17

6:30 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$249

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Best time to book a flight from Kentucky to Iowa

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Travel insights for flights from Kentucky to Iowa

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Kentucky 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.

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

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 Kentucky to Iowa to help guide your decision. 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

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.

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
765 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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    The cheapest airline one-way is Allegiant Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $48. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Kentucky to Iowa for a low price.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kentucky to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Kentucky 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 3 airlines flying from Kentucky to Iowa

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Kentucky 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
United AirlinesCheapest$192Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$197Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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