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$49+ 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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BHM
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
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 12, 2025.

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Mon 12/224:35 pmOMA - ATL
Nonstop2h 22mFrontier
Sun 12/2810:50 pmATL - OMA
1 stop12h 26mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$181
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Fri 12/1911:24 amOMA - ATL
1 stop9h 01mFrontier
Sun 12/2810:50 pmATL - OMA
1 stop12h 26mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$217
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/264:35 pmOMA - ATL
Nonstop2h 22mFrontier
Sun 12/2810:50 pmATL - OMA
1 stop12h 26mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$236
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Tue 12/3011:14 amDSM - ATL
1 stop9h 11mFrontier
Mon 1/1210:43 amATL - DSM
1 stop9h 39mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$242
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/2211:11 amOMA - ATL
1 stop9h 24mFrontier
Fri 1/22:02 pmATL - OMA
Nonstop2h 33mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$243
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/194:35 pmOMA - ATL
Nonstop2h 22mFrontier
Sun 12/2110:50 pmATL - OMA
1 stop12h 26mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$260
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Fri 12/1911:24 amOMA - ATL
1 stop9h 01mFrontier
Sun 1/47:00 amATL - OMA
1 stop14h 14mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$280
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Tue 12/303:45 pmDSM - ATL
1 stop7h 37mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1210:43 amATL - DSM
1 stop9h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$285
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Tue 12/236:05 pmCID - ATL
2 stops29h 17mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/2810:40 pmATL - CID
1 stop20h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/256:40 amDSM - PNS
1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/294:19 pmPNS - DSM
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$342
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/197:48 pmCID - ATL
1 stop8h 40mFrontier
Mon 1/57:00 amATL - CID
1 stop12h 53mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$343
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Wed 12/1711:31 amDSM - ATL
2 stops26h 52mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/57:00 amATL - DSM
1 stop8h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$348

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 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$100
(Super.com)

One-way from

$49
(Priceline)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$662

Good round-trip deal

$166 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($30 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 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Alabama that are best for you.

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Iowa

Fly to

Alabama

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OmahaAtlanta

OMA - ATL

OMAATL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 1/26

6:14 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 1/30

3:45 pm-5:19 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

$101

OmahaAtlanta

OMA - ATL

OMAATL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 1/9

1:11 pm-11:07 am

1 stop20h 56m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 1/12

3:25 pm-4:58 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

$165

Des MoinesAtlanta

DSM - ATL

DSMATL

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

4:30 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops20h 50m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 2/1

4:55 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop29h 26m

$208

OmahaAtlanta

OMA - ATL

OMAATL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 12/26

4:35 pm-7:57 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 12/28

10:50 pm-10:16 am

1 stop12h 26m

$236

OmahaAtlanta

OMA - ATL

OMAATL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 1/5

9:25 am-9:13 am

1 stop22h 48m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 1/11

10:46 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$243

OmahaAtlanta

OMA - ATL

OMAATL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 12/22

11:11 am-9:35 pm

1 stop9h 24m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 1/2

2:02 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

$243

Des MoinesAtlanta

DSM - ATL

DSMATL

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

11:09 am-7:13 pm

3 stops31h 04m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 1/15

4:27 pm-10:19 am

3 stops18h 52m

$268

OmahaAtlanta

OMA - ATL

OMAATL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 1/14

10:55 am-8:30 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 1/19

7:05 am-10:00 am

1 stop3h 55m

$274

OmahaAtlanta

OMA - ATL

OMAATL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 1/22

11:35 am-5:40 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 2/1

11:00 am-6:25 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$278

Cedar RapidsPensacola

CID - PNS

CIDPNS

Cedar Rapids

Thu 2/12

5:05 am-11:01 am

1 stop5h 56m

Pensacola

Sun 2/15

6:41 pm-12:07 am

1 stop5h 26m

$279

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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.

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 December 12, 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 December 12, 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
8,007 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
8,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
11,050 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
699 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to Alabama. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Alabama?

    Departing from Iowa to Alabama will take you 2h 21m. 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$114Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
United AirlinesCheapest$134Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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