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$85+ Cheap flights from Iowa to New Mexico

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DSM — ABQ
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$199
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$85
(Mytrip)

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Average price

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Cheapest flights from Iowa to New Mexico
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to New Mexico. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 4/23:25 pmMLI - ELP
1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/92:51 pmELP - MLI
1 stop6h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 3/255:06 amDSM - SAF
1 stop5h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/294:44 pmSAF - DSM
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$244
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Wed 4/25:25 pmMLI - ELP
1 stop5h 53mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/97:00 amELP - MLI
2 stops8h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$262
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/123:45 pmCID - ABQ
1 stop7h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/151:36 pmABQ - CID
1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$270
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Sat 3/295:00 amOMA - ABQ
1 stop5h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/51:08 pmABQ - OMA
1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/22$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Sat 3/81:33 pmCID - ABQ
1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/125:00 amABQ - CID
1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$289
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.
Sat 3/85:47 amMLI - ELP
1 stop9h 20mDelta
Wed 3/121:47 pmELP - MLI
1 stop7h 42mDelta
Deal found 2/20$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 5/85:59 pmOMA - ELP
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/1311:50 amELP - OMA
1 stop5h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/22$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 4/35:29 pmDSM - ABQ
1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/106:01 amABQ - DSM
1 stop5h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/22$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Sat 10/181:36 pmCID - SAF
1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/215:02 pmSAF - CID
1 stop4h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Thu 11/206:15 amOMA - SAF
1 stop4h 17mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/246:01 pmSAF - OMA
1 stop4h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$315
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 3/85:10 pmDSM - ABQ
1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/121:35 pmABQ - DSM
1 stop6h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$317

Find flights from Iowa to New Mexico within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to New Mexico 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 22, 2025.

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Iowa

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New Mexico

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Depart

Return

Price

MolineEl Paso

MLI - ELP

MLIELP

Moline Quad-City

Wed 4/2

3:25 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 50m

El Paso

Wed 4/9

2:51 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$199

Des MoinesSanta Fe

DSM - SAF

DSMSAF

Des Moines

Tue 3/25

5:06 am-9:29 am

1 stop5h 23m

Santa Fe

Sat 3/29

4:44 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$244

MolineEl Paso

MLI - ELP

MLIELP

Moline Quad-City

Wed 4/2

5:25 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop5h 53m

El Paso

Wed 4/9

7:00 am-4:47 pm

2 stops8h 47m

$262

Cedar RapidsAlbuquerque

CID - ABQ

CIDABQ

Cedar Rapids

Sat 4/12

3:45 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Albuquerque

Tue 4/15

1:36 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$270

OmahaAlbuquerque

OMA - ABQ

OMAABQ

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 3/29

5:00 am-9:03 am

1 stop5h 03m

Albuquerque

Sat 4/5

1:08 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$287

MolineEl Paso

MLI - ELP

MLIELP

Moline Quad-City

Sat 3/8

5:47 am-2:07 pm

1 stop9h 20m

El Paso

Wed 3/12

1:47 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$289

Cedar RapidsAlbuquerque

CID - ABQ

CIDABQ

Cedar Rapids

Sat 3/8

1:33 pm-7:31 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Albuquerque

Wed 3/12

5:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$289

OmahaEl Paso

OMA - ELP

OMAELP

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 5/8

5:59 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop6h 33m

El Paso

Tue 5/13

11:50 am-6:21 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$297

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Thu 4/3

5:29 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Albuquerque

Thu 4/10

6:01 am-12:07 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$297

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Sat 3/8

5:10 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Albuquerque

Wed 3/12

1:35 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$317

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Travel insights for flights from Iowa to New Mexico

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to New Mexico (average of $344). Flying from Iowa to New Mexico in June is currently the most expensive (average of $456). 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 IA to NM?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to New Mexico. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

When flying from Iowa to New Mexico, 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 New Mexico by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Mexico ranges from 0.4 - 1.6 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.6 in. January is typically the driest time to visit New Mexico when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in New Mexico by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Mexico, 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 New Mexico

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Mexico. 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 New Mexico. Reviews last updated February 22, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Iowa to New Mexico 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
4,396 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
4,396 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
9,702 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
8,203 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
8,754 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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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    $85 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $144 and $149, respectively.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to New Mexico (average of $344). Flying from Iowa to New Mexico in June is currently the most expensive (average of $456). 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 New Mexico

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to New Mexico. 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 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$242Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$260Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$371Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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