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$49+ Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) 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 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — DSM
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for St. Louis to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated April 15, 2025.

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$159
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$49
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$309

Good round-trip deal

$145 or less

Good one-way deal

$102 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($27 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 April 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/135:19 amSTL - DSM
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/206:13 pmDSM - STL
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$159
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Wed 4/236:58 pmSTL - OMA
1 stop25h 04mFrontier
Sun 4/279:02 pmOMA - STL
1 stop12h 59mFrontier
Deal found 4/14$210
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Wed 5/2811:05 amSTL - OMA
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Thu 5/295:50 amOMA - STL
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 4/14$256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/136:45 amSTL - DSM
2 stops10h 21mDelta
Tue 5/206:35 pmDSM - STL
1 stop5h 03mDelta
Deal found 4/15$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 5/85:00 amSTL - OMA
1 stop5h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/1312:43 pmOMA - STL
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/13$266
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/29:55 pmSTL - DSM
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Sun 5/46:00 amDSM - STL
Nonstop1h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 4/15$393
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Tue 4/298:00 amSTL - OMA
1 stop6h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/33:08 pmOMA - STL
1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$459
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Tue 4/298:00 amSTL - FOD
1 stop25h 21mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/310:07 amFOD - STL
1 stop5h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$493
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/83:08 pmSTL - OMA
1 stop23h 21mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/133:25 pmOMA - STL
2 stops17h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/13$828
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Sat 4/191:12 pmSTL - DSM
2 stops9h 33mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/2111:38 amDSM - STL
1 stop4h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$962

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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 April 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to Iowa that are best for you.

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St. Louis

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/13

5:19 am-12:21 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Des Moines

Tue 5/20

6:13 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$159

St. LouisOmaha

STL - OMA

STLOMA

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 5/28

5:45 pm-10:25 am

1 stop16h 40m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 5/29

7:52 pm-9:09 am

1 stop13h 17m

$230

St. LouisOmaha

STL - OMA

STLOMA

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 5/28

11:05 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 5/29

5:50 am-7:05 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$256

St. LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/13

6:45 am-5:06 pm

2 stops10h 21m

Des Moines

Tue 5/20

6:35 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$259

St. LouisOmaha

STL - OMA

STLOMA

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/8

5:00 am-10:06 am

1 stop5h 06m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 5/13

12:43 pm-7:29 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$266

St. LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 5/2

9:55 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Des Moines

Sun 5/4

6:00 am-7:05 am

Nonstop1h 05m

$393

St. LouisOmaha

STL - OMA

STLOMA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/29

8:00 am-2:25 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 5/3

3:08 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$459

St. LouisFort Dodge

STL - FOD

STLFOD

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/29

8:00 am-9:21 am

1 stop25h 21m

Fort Dodge

Sat 5/3

10:07 am-3:47 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$493

St. LouisOmaha

STL - OMA

STLOMA

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/8

3:08 pm-2:29 pm

1 stop23h 21m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 5/13

3:25 pm-8:59 am

2 stops17h 34m

$828

St. LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 5/19

9:55 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$49

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Best time to book a flight from St. Louis to Iowa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Iowa from St. Louis with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from St. Louis to Iowa

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 April 15, 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 April 15, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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 >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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 >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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 >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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 >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,658 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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 >
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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 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 $49. Users have also found prices from $80 and $89 on American Airlines and United Airlines, 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 - Des Moines, Lambert-St Louis - Omaha Eppley Airfield 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 $280, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $117. The most popular route (Lambert-St Louis - Des Moines), is priced around $286.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to Iowa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on St. Louis to Iowa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from St. Louis to Iowa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from St. Louis to Iowa?

    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 2 airlines flying from St. Louis to Iowa

Discover the top 2 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 April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Southern / MokuleleCheapest$51Average$78FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$167Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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