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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 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BHM
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Alabama

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Alabama flight deals. Data was last updated October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$104
(Priceline)

One-way from

$52
(Priceline)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$361

Good round-trip deal

$132 or less
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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 October 30, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/55:50 pmOMA - ATL
Nonstop2h 22mFrontier
Mon 12/81:55 pmATL - OMA
Nonstop2h 33mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$104
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Fri 12/57:58 pmDSM - ATL
1 stop9h 15mFrontier
Mon 12/87:20 amATL - DSM
1 stop12h 43mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$141
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Mon 11/172:32 pmDSM - ATL
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/197:05 pmATL - DSM
1 stop14h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$159
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/107:16 pmCID - ATL
1 stop9h 46mFrontier
Thu 11/137:30 amATL - CID
1 stop13h 11mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$170
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/57:58 pmDSM - ATL
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/83:05 pmATL - DSM
1 stop7h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$177
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 12/55:57 pmCID - ATL
1 stop15h 02mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/89:01 amATL - CID
1 stop9h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$189
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/112:24 pmOMA - ATL
1 stop27h 24mFrontier
Sun 12/147:20 amATL - OMA
1 stop7h 11mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$191
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/278:22 pmOMA - ATL
1 stop8h 33mFrontier
Thu 12/48:00 pmATL - OMA
1 stop18h 31mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$192
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 12/224:35 pmOMA - ATL
Nonstop2h 22mFrontier
Fri 1/22:02 pmATL - OMA
Nonstop2h 33mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$198
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Fri 11/78:51 pmOMA - ATL
1 stop8h 11mFrontier
Sun 11/97:30 amATL - OMA
1 stop12h 21mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$202
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Fri 11/78:26 pmCID - ATL
1 stop8h 36mFrontier
Sun 11/97:30 amATL - CID
1 stop13h 06mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$202
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Wed 11/2611:26 amOMA - ATL
Nonstop2h 19mFrontier
Mon 12/19:02 amATL - OMA
Nonstop2h 29mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$204

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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 October 30, 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

Fri 12/5

5:57 pm-9:59 am

1 stop15h 02m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 12/7

2:29 pm-5:07 pm

1 stop27h 38m

$212

Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Sat 12/6

5:35 am-12:25 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Pensacola

Tue 12/9

6:03 am-12:23 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$217

Des MoinesAtlanta

DSM - ATL

DSMATL

Des Moines

Thu 11/13

2:41 pm-6:02 am

1 stop14h 21m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 11/17

6:15 am-2:58 pm

1 stop9h 43m

$220

Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Sat 12/6

6:17 am-2:45 pm

2 stops8h 28m

Pensacola

Tue 12/9

7:15 am-1:31 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$222

OmahaAtlanta

OMA - ATL

OMAATL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 11/27

8:22 pm-5:55 am

1 stop8h 33m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 12/1

9:02 am-10:31 am

Nonstop2h 29m

$229

MolinePensacola

MLI - PNS

MLIPNS

Moline Quad-City

Sat 12/6

6:05 am-12:25 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Pensacola

Wed 12/10

3:41 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$249

Des MoinesAtlanta

DSM - ATL

DSMATL

Des Moines

Sun 11/16

9:03 pm-5:45 pm

3 stops19h 42m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 11/19

5:25 pm-8:29 am

1 stop16h 04m

$249

Des MoinesAtlanta

DSM - ATL

DSMATL

Des Moines

Fri 11/14

8:00 am-2:40 pm

1 stop29h 40m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 11/18

9:00 pm-8:29 am

2 stops36h 29m

$263

OmahaAtlanta

OMA - ATL

OMAATL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 12/5

10:40 am-5:50 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 12/8

7:00 am-6:30 pm

1 stop12h 30m

$266

MolinePensacola

MLI - PNS

MLIPNS

Moline Quad-City

Wed 11/19

6:35 am-1:15 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Pensacola

Sat 11/22

2:17 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$271

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Alabama (average of $120). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IA to AL?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to Alabama. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

When flying from Iowa to Alabama, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 October 30, 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
7,998 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,035 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
694 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

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 6h 50m. Iowa and Alabama are separated by a distance of 845 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $61 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $113 and Delta from $149 one-way.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Iowa to Alabama?

    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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Alabama (average of $120). 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$129Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$244Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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