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$66+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Kentucky

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 7/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SDF
Apr 7 — Apr 141
Mon 4/7
Mon 4/14
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Kentucky

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$78
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$71
(Booking.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$418
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Kentucky
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Kentucky. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Sun 5/1812:32 pmDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 40mAllegiant Air
Thu 5/229:45 pmBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 42mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/1$78
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Mon 6/92:02 pmCID - BNA
Nonstop1h 28mAllegiant Air
Fri 6/1311:35 amBNA - CID
Nonstop1h 37mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/1$82
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Thu 5/81:27 pmDSM - BNA
1 stop20h 51mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/99:26 pmBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$145
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Wed 4/3012:08 pmCID - TYS
1 stop5h 52mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/76:00 amTYS - CID
1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Wed 5/2811:30 amCID - LEX
1 stop5h 06mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/306:03 pmLEX - CID
1 stop5h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$199
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/298:14 amCID - BNA
1 stop4h 21mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/34:51 pmBNA - CID
1 stop4h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/295:05 pmMLI - BNA
1 stop3h 49mDelta
Tue 5/66:10 pmBNA - MLI
1 stop4h 15mDelta
Deal found 3/31$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Wed 7/231:50 pmOMA - TYS
1 stop4h 14mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/307:24 amTYS - OMA
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/296:40 amCID - BNA
2 stops6h 22mDelta
Sat 5/36:00 amBNA - CID
1 stop5h 25mDelta
Deal found 3/31$204
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/297:53 amMLI - BNA
2 stops8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/65:04 pmBNA - MLI
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$204
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/292:55 pmCID - BNA
2 stops6h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/37:00 amBNA - CID
2 stops8h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$209
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/295:30 amCID - TYS
1 stop4h 39mDelta
Sat 5/106:50 amTYS - CID
1 stop5h 27mDelta
Deal found 4/1$217

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Kentucky 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 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Kentucky that are best for you.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

Kentucky

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesNashville

DSM - BNA

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Sun 5/18

12:32 pm-2:12 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Nashville Intl

Thu 5/22

9:45 pm-11:27 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$78

Cedar RapidsNashville

CID - BNA

CIDBNA

Cedar Rapids

Mon 6/9

2:02 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Nashville Intl

Fri 6/13

11:35 am-1:12 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$82

Des MoinesNashville

DSM - BNA

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Thu 5/8

1:27 pm-10:18 am

1 stop20h 51m

Nashville Intl

Fri 5/9

9:26 pm-11:13 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

$145

Cedar RapidsKnoxville

CID - TYS

CIDTYS

Cedar Rapids

Wed 4/30

12:08 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 5/7

6:00 am-11:47 am

1 stop6h 47m

$199

Cedar RapidsNashville

CID - BNA

CIDBNA

Cedar Rapids

Tue 4/29

8:14 am-12:35 pm

1 stop4h 21m

Nashville Intl

Sat 5/3

4:51 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$199

MolineNashville

MLI - BNA

MLIBNA

Moline Quad-City

Tue 4/29

5:05 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop3h 49m

Nashville Intl

Tue 5/6

6:10 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$199

Cedar RapidsLexington

CID - LEX

CIDLEX

Cedar Rapids

Wed 5/28

11:30 am-5:36 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 5/30

6:03 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$199

OmahaKnoxville

OMA - TYS

OMATYS

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 7/23

1:50 pm-7:04 pm

1 stop4h 14m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 7/30

7:24 am-12:57 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$199

Cedar RapidsNashville

CID - BNA

CIDBNA

Cedar Rapids

Tue 4/29

6:40 am-1:02 pm

2 stops6h 22m

Nashville Intl

Sat 5/3

6:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 25m

$204

MolineNashville

MLI - BNA

MLIBNA

Moline Quad-City

Tue 4/29

7:53 am-4:33 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Nashville Intl

Tue 5/6

5:04 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$204

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Kentucky

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Kentucky (average of $299). Flying from Iowa to Kentucky in April is currently the most expensive (average of $369). 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.

Rainfall in Kentucky by month

Plan your trip to Kentucky by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kentucky ranges from 3.1 - 5.3 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.3 in. September is typically the driest time to visit Kentucky when rainfall is around 3.1 in.

Temperature in Kentucky by month

Plan your trip to Kentucky by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kentucky, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kentucky

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kentucky. 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 Kentucky. Reviews last updated April 2, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Iowa to Kentucky, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
9,820 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
4,272 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
7,898 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
8,615 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
9,820 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Iowa to Kentucky one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $71 on Allegiant Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $101 and Frontier from $106 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to Kentucky that include hotel bookings?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Iowa to Kentucky?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to Kentucky 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 Iowa to Kentucky?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Kentucky (average of $299). Flying from Iowa to Kentucky in April is currently the most expensive (average of $369). 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 Iowa to Kentucky

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to Kentucky. 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 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$220Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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