What are the cheapest airlines to fly from North Carolina to Iowa one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $110. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from North Carolina to Iowa for a low price.

How far in advance should I book a flight from North Carolina to Iowa?

To save up to 85% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 44 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from North Carolina to Iowa from $342 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $501 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from North Carolina to Iowa?

September is one of the best times of the year to fly to Iowa from North Carolina. Prices for September average $424 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $262. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a September flight can save you 12% on your journey compared to booking in June

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from North Carolina to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

Tue 6/38:08 amRDU - CID

1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines

Tue 6/105:44 pmCID - RDU

1 stop6h 08mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/31

$199

Wed 8/66:39 pmTYS - OMA

1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/96:00 amOMA - TYS

1 stop5h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/30

$199

Tue 9/1610:00 amRDU - MLI

1 stop6h 05mUnited Airlines

Wed 9/246:30 amMLI - RDU

1 stop6h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/30

$199

Wed 8/67:30 amTYS - OMA

1 stop6h 50mDelta

Tue 8/127:00 amOMA - TYS

1 stop7h 08mDelta

Deal found 3/30

$217

Mon 9/1510:05 amRDU - MLI

1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines

Wed 9/2411:24 amMLI - RDU

1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/30

$224

Sat 6/287:04 pmRDU - CID

1 stop4h 58mDelta

Sat 7/124:20 pmCID - RDU

1 stop6h 33mDelta

Deal found 3/30

$237

Wed 5/215:37 pmRDU - OMA

1 stop26h 30mFrontier

Sat 5/247:51 pmOMA - RDU

1 stop19h 41mFrontier

Deal found 3/29

$238

Tue 6/105:34 pmCLT - DSM

1 stop27h 19mFrontier

Sat 6/148:38 pmDSM - CLT

1 stop18h 56mFrontier

Deal found 3/31

$263

Fri 6/68:30 amTYS - OMA

1 stop11h 35mAllegiant Air

Fri 6/137:55 pmOMA - TYS

1 stop25h 43mAllegiant Air

Deal found 3/30

$269

Thu 5/85:05 pmRDU - DSM

2 stops29h 53mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/111:27 pmDSM - RDU

2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/31

$290

Sat 6/712:13 pmORF - OMA

1 stop21h 37mMultiple Airlines

Sat 6/287:28 pmOMA - ORF

1 stop18h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/29

$291

Fri 4/1110:57 amCLT - DSM

1 stop12h 24mMultiple Airlines

Mon 4/141:31 pmDSM - CLT

2 stops26h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/30

$294

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Tue 4/294:18 pmRDU - CID

1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines

Tue 5/62:00 pmCID - RDU

1 stop3h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/30

$199

Tue 9/1610:00 amRDU - MLI

1 stop6h 05mUnited Airlines

Wed 9/246:30 amMLI - RDU

1 stop6h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/30

$199

Wed 8/67:30 amTYS - OMA

1 stop6h 50mDelta

Tue 8/127:00 amOMA - TYS

1 stop7h 08mDelta

Deal found 3/30

$217

Wed 5/215:37 pmRDU - OMA

1 stop26h 30mFrontier

Sat 5/247:51 pmOMA - RDU

1 stop19h 41mFrontier

Deal found 3/29

$238

Fri 6/68:30 amTYS - OMA

1 stop11h 35mAllegiant Air

Fri 6/137:55 pmOMA - TYS

1 stop25h 43mAllegiant Air

Deal found 3/30

$269

Thu 5/85:05 pmRDU - DSM

2 stops29h 53mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/111:27 pmDSM - RDU

2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/31

$290

Sat 6/75:05 amRDU - DSM

1 stop8h 05mSouthwest

Sat 6/144:05 pmDSM - RDU

1 stop6h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 3/30

$297

Wed 8/66:39 pmTYS - OMA

1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/96:00 amOMA - TYS

1 stop5h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/30

$199

Sat 6/287:04 pmRDU - CID

1 stop4h 58mDelta

Sat 7/124:20 pmCID - RDU

1 stop6h 33mDelta

Deal found 3/30

$237

Mon 9/1510:05 amRDU - MLI

1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines

Wed 9/2411:24 amMLI - RDU

1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/30

$224

Tue 6/105:34 pmCLT - DSM

1 stop27h 19mFrontier

Sat 6/148:38 pmDSM - CLT

1 stop18h 56mFrontier

Deal found 3/31

$263

Sat 6/712:13 pmORF - OMA

1 stop21h 37mMultiple Airlines

Sat 6/287:28 pmOMA - ORF

1 stop18h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/29

$291

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Sat 4/53:46 pmCLT - OMA

Nonstop2h 53mAmerican Airlines

Sat 4/121:50 pmOMA - CLT

Nonstop2h 24mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/31

$455

Sat 4/510:20 amCLT - OMA

1 stop6h 55mSouthwest

Sat 4/122:35 pmOMA - CLT

1 stop7h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 3/31

$475

Wed 4/98:49 pmCLT - CID

Nonstop2h 10mAmerican Airlines

Wed 4/236:00 amCID - CLT

Nonstop2h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/30

$547

Wed 4/98:00 amRDU - DSM

1 stop4h 35mSouthwest

Thu 4/105:30 pmDSM - RDU

1 stop3h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 3/30

$557

Wed 4/95:21 pmCLT - CID

1 stop6h 11mDelta

Wed 4/235:30 amCID - CLT

1 stop7h 10mDelta

Deal found 3/30

$567

Wed 4/96:00 amORF - OMA

1 stop6h 15mDelta

Tue 4/157:00 amOMA - ORF

1 stop7h 13mDelta

Deal found 3/29

$678

Wed 4/96:30 amORF - OMA

1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines

Tue 4/158:00 amOMA - ORF

2 stops7h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/29

$937

Thu 4/1010:43 amCLT - OMA

1 stop4h 42mUnited Airlines

Tue 4/159:30 amOMA - CLT

2 stops10h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/30

$580

Fri 4/1110:57 amCLT - DSM

1 stop12h 24mMultiple Airlines

Mon 4/141:31 pmDSM - CLT

2 stops26h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/30

$294

Mon 4/1411:13 amTYS - OMA

1 stop8h 19mAllegiant Air

Fri 4/187:31 pmOMA - TYS

1 stop24h 00mAllegiant Air

Deal found 3/30

$276

Tue 4/156:05 amRDU - CID

1 stop5h 31mUnited Airlines

Sat 4/1911:25 amCID - RDU

1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/31

$329

Tue 4/155:30 pmRDU - MLI

1 stop5h 05mUnited Airlines

Sat 4/1910:50 amMLI - RDU

1 stop5h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/31

$329

One-way flights from North Carolina to Iowa
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Tue 4/294:52 pmCLT - DSM

1 stop26h 45mFrontier

Deal found 3/30

$110

Wed 6/411:17 amRDU - OMA

1 stop24h 00mFrontier

Deal found 3/30

$136

Wed 6/46:15 amRDU - OMA

2 stops7h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 3/30

$164

Mon 4/286:04 amCLT - DSM

1 stop4h 33mDelta

Deal found 3/30

$173

Tue 4/299:44 amCLT - OMA

1 stop5h 28mDelta

Deal found 3/31

$173

Tue 4/156:25 amRDU - CID

1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/30

$176

Fri 5/235:40 pmRDU - DSM

2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/30

$178

Sun 6/85:45 amRDU - OMA

1 stop4h 55mDelta

Deal found 3/30

$184

Fri 5/236:15 amRDU - DSM

1 stop5h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/30

$184

Tue 6/242:50 pmCLT - OMA

1 stop8h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 3/29

$189

Tue 5/276:30 amORF - OMA

1 stop4h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/30

$199

Wed 4/3011:59 amCLT - DSM

Nonstop2h 14mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/30

$200

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RaleighCedar Rapids

RDU - CID

RDUCID

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 6/3

8:08 am-1:06 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 6/10

5:44 pm-12:52 am

1 stop6h 08m

$199

RaleighMoline

RDU - MLI

RDUMLI

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/16

10:00 am-3:05 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Moline Quad-City

Wed 9/24

6:30 am-2:12 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$199

KnoxvilleOmaha

TYS - OMA

TYSOMA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 8/6

6:39 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 8/9

6:00 am-12:31 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$199

KnoxvilleOmaha

TYS - OMA

TYSOMA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 8/6

7:30 am-1:20 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 8/12

7:00 am-3:08 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$217

RaleighMoline

RDU - MLI

RDUMLI

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/15

10:05 am-3:48 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Moline Quad-City

Wed 9/24

11:24 am-8:21 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$224

RaleighCedar Rapids

RDU - CID

RDUCID

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 6/28

7:04 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 7/12

4:20 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$237

RaleighOmaha

RDU - OMA

RDUOMA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/21

5:37 pm-7:07 pm

1 stop26h 30m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 5/24

7:51 pm-4:32 pm

1 stop19h 41m

$238

CharlotteDes Moines

CLT - DSM

CLTDSM

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 6/10

5:34 pm-7:53 pm

1 stop27h 19m

Des Moines

Sat 6/14

8:38 pm-4:34 pm

1 stop18h 56m

$263

KnoxvilleOmaha

TYS - OMA

TYSOMA

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 6/6

8:30 am-7:05 pm

1 stop11h 35m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 6/13

7:55 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop25h 43m

$269

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/8

5:05 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops29h 53m

Des Moines

Sun 5/11

1:27 pm-9:12 am

2 stops18h 45m

$290

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from North Carolina 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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Rainfall in Iowa 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

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

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Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,818 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,818 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,818 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,276 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,818 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,899 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,818 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,614 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,818 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Allegiant Air

7.3

Good

731 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,818 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from North Carolina to Iowa one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $110. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from North Carolina to Iowa for a low price.
Can I find deals for flights from North Carolina to Iowa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on North Carolina to Iowa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from North Carolina to Iowa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from North Carolina to Iowa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from North Carolina to Iowa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from North Carolina to Iowa 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 North Carolina to Iowa?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from North Carolina 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 4 airlines flying from North Carolina to Iowa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$129	Average$429	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$155	Average$338	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$216	Average$450	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$296	Average$376	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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