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$59+ Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) to Iowa

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

$117
(Southwest)

One-way from

$59
(Southwest)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$379

Good round-trip deal

$137 or less

Good one-way deal

$69 or less
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Cheapest flights from St. Louis to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from St. Louis to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

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Thu 3/69:55 amSTL - DSM
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Mon 3/106:45 pmDSM - STL
Nonstop1h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$117
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.
Thu 3/66:00 amSTL - DSM
1 stop5h 31mDelta
Mon 3/105:59 pmDSM - STL
1 stop5h 04mDelta
Deal found 2/20$177
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.
Fri 3/79:45 amSTL - OMA
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Sat 3/85:40 pmOMA - STL
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$207
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Fri 3/76:00 amSTL - OMA
1 stop6h 27mDelta
Tue 3/115:40 pmOMA - STL
1 stop5h 23mDelta
Deal found 2/20$212
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Fri 3/75:55 amSTL - OMA
1 stop4h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/85:54 pmOMA - STL
1 stop4h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$227
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Fri 3/75:55 amSTL - DSM
1 stop11h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/115:45 amDSM - STL
1 stop12h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$320
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Fri 3/75:33 pmSTL - OMA
1 stop4h 31mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/118:08 amOMA - STL
1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$359
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Mon 2/249:50 amSTL - DSM
2 stops13h 41mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/31:32 pmDSM - STL
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$371
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Fri 3/75:15 pmSTL - IRK
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/114:00 pmIRK - STL
2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$417
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Thu 3/66:30 amSTL - FOD
1 stop7h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/1010:10 amFOD - STL
1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$494
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Mon 2/246:30 amSTL - DSM
1 stop4h 03mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/2711:29 amDSM - STL
2 stops10h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$620
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Fri 3/73:21 pmSTL - OMA
1 stop22h 56mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/113:15 pmOMA - STL
2 stops28h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$927

Find flights from St. Louis to Iowa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from St. Louis 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.

Fly from

St. Louis

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 3/6

9:55 am-11:05 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Des Moines

Mon 3/10

6:45 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$117

St. LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 3/6

6:00 am-11:31 am

1 stop5h 31m

Des Moines

Mon 3/10

5:59 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$177

St. LouisOmaha

STL - OMA

STLOMA

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 3/7

9:45 am-11:05 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 3/8

5:40 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$207

St. LouisOmaha

STL - OMA

STLOMA

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 3/7

6:00 am-12:27 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 3/11

5:40 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$212

St. LouisOmaha

STL - OMA

STLOMA

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 3/7

5:55 am-10:12 am

1 stop4h 17m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 3/8

5:54 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop4h 17m

$227

St. LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 3/7

5:55 am-5:50 pm

1 stop11h 55m

Des Moines

Tue 3/11

5:45 am-5:59 pm

1 stop12h 14m

$320

St. LouisOmaha

STL - OMA

STLOMA

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 3/7

5:33 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop4h 31m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 3/11

8:08 am-2:23 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$359

St. LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 2/24

9:50 am-11:31 pm

2 stops13h 41m

Des Moines

Mon 3/3

1:32 pm-2:42 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$371

St. LouisKirksville

STL - IRK

STLIRK

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 3/7

5:15 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Kirksville Cannon Memorial

Tue 3/11

4:00 pm-11:45 am

2 stops19h 45m

$417

St. LouisFort Dodge

STL - FOD

STLFOD

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 3/6

6:30 am-1:56 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Fort Dodge

Mon 3/10

10:10 am-2:23 pm

1 stop4h 13m

$494

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Travel insights for flights from St. Louis to Iowa

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from St. Louis to Iowa?

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

Find hourly flight availability from St. Louis 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 St. Louis 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.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from St. Louis to Iowa by reading reviews from past customers. 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

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from St. Louis to Iowa?

    Most people fly from Lambert-St Louis (STL) if they book a flight from St. Louis to Iowa. Lambert-St Louis is conveniently located just 12.7 mi from St. Louis’s city center.

  • How popular is this St. Louis to Iowa flight route?

    Within the past month, 1 users have taken a look at flights from Lambert-St Louis to Iowa.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from St. Louis to Iowa one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $59. Users have also found prices from $80 and $89 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from St. Louis to Iowa?

    The most popular flight routes from St. Louis to Iowa are Lambert-St Louis - Omaha Eppley Airfield, Lambert-St Louis - Des Moines and Lambert-St Louis - Fort Dodge.

  • What are the cheapest flights from St. Louis to Iowa?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from St. Louis to Iowa? While on average our users pay $519, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $167. The most popular route (Lambert-St Louis - Omaha Eppley Airfield), is priced around $351.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Iowa?

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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from St. Louis 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
Southern / MokuleleCheapest$51Average$89FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$209Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$217Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$235Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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