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$52+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Alabama

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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BHM
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Alabama

Cheapest flights from Iowa to Alabama
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Alabama. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/194:35 pmOMA - ATL
Nonstop2h 22mFrontier
Mon 12/222:07 pmATL - OMA
Nonstop2h 33mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$150
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Fri 12/194:35 pmOMA - ATL
Nonstop2h 22mFrontier
Thu 12/257:00 amATL - OMA
1 stop13h 47mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$158
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/121:56 pmDSM - ATL
1 stop6h 16mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/177:01 pmATL - DSM
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$183
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/258:42 pmOMA - ATL
1 stop7h 48mFrontier
Sun 12/2810:50 pmATL - OMA
1 stop12h 26mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$188
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/194:35 pmOMA - ATL
Nonstop2h 22mFrontier
Fri 12/262:02 pmATL - OMA
Nonstop2h 33mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$190
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/188:42 pmOMA - ATL
1 stop7h 48mFrontier
Mon 12/222:07 pmATL - OMA
Nonstop2h 33mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$205
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2110:17 amDSM - ATL
1 stop10h 08mFrontier
Sat 12/2710:50 pmATL - DSM
1 stop11h 32mFrontier
Deal found 12/4$208
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/154:28 pmOMA - ATL
Nonstop2h 22mFrontier
Sun 12/2110:50 pmATL - OMA
1 stop12h 26mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$222
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/154:28 pmOMA - ATL
Nonstop2h 22mFrontier
Mon 12/222:07 pmATL - OMA
Nonstop2h 33mFrontier
Deal found 12/4$234
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2211:11 amOMA - ATL
1 stop9h 24mFrontier
Fri 12/262:02 pmATL - OMA
Nonstop2h 33mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$241
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Mon 12/224:35 pmOMA - ATL
Nonstop2h 22mFrontier
Fri 1/22:02 pmATL - OMA
Nonstop2h 33mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$243
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/154:28 pmOMA - ATL
Nonstop2h 22mFrontier
Thu 12/185:55 amATL - OMA
1 stop28h 59mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$245

Find flight deals from Iowa to Alabama

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Alabama flight deals. Data was last updated December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$104
(Frontier)

One-way from

$52
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$416

Good round-trip deal

$140 or less
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One-way flight from Iowa to Alabama
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Alabama 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 December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Alabama that are best for you.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

Alabama

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cedar RapidsAtlanta

CID - ATL

CIDATL

Cedar Rapids

Sun 2/22

8:18 pm-6:13 am

1 stop8h 55m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 2/26

10:43 am-7:23 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$166

Des MoinesAtlanta

DSM - ATL

DSMATL

Des Moines

Sat 1/17

5:58 pm-6:59 am

1 stop12h 01m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 1/24

3:26 pm-10:09 pm

2 stops31h 43m

$187

OmahaAtlanta

OMA - ATL

OMAATL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 1/19

5:20 am-10:25 am

1 stop4h 05m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 1/21

7:40 am-2:30 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$197

Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Sat 1/24

1:03 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Pensacola

Sat 1/31

6:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$197

Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Sat 1/24

1:03 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Pensacola

Wed 1/28

11:25 am-4:28 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$197

Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Sat 1/17

1:03 pm-7:58 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Pensacola

Sat 1/24

7:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$197

Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Sat 1/24

1:03 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Pensacola

Thu 1/29

6:00 am-10:41 am

1 stop4h 41m

$197

OmahaValparaiso

OMA - VPS

OMAVPS

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 1/17

7:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Wed 1/21

8:30 am-4:14 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$205

OmahaValparaiso

OMA - VPS

OMAVPS

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 1/12

7:00 am-1:01 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Tue 1/20

4:06 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$205

Des MoinesValparaiso

DSM - VPS

DSMVPS

Des Moines

Tue 1/27

12:25 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops10h 40m

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Tue 2/3

2:00 pm-9:24 pm

2 stops7h 24m

$207

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Alabama

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Alabama (average of $100). Flying from Iowa to Alabama in June is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Alabama

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Alabama. 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 Alabama. Reviews last updated December 4, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Iowa to Alabama to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
698 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Alabama?

    Departing from Iowa to Alabama will take you 4h 05m. Iowa and Alabama are separated by a distance of 820 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Iowa to Alabama 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 Iowa to Alabama.

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Alabama (average of $100). Flying from Iowa to Alabama in June is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 Iowa to Alabama

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to Alabama. 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$114Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
United AirlinesCheapest$134Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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