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$51+ 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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BHM
Dec 24 — Dec 311
Wed 12/24
Wed 12/31
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 November 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$104
(Priceline)

One-way from

$51
(Super.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$502

Good round-trip deal

$140 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 November 24, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Mon 12/84:28 pmOMA - ATL
Nonstop2h 22mFrontier
Thu 12/118:00 pmATL - OMA
1 stop18h 31mFrontier
Deal found 11/24$129
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/52:24 pmOMA - ATL
1 stop14h 49mFrontier
Mon 12/81:55 pmATL - OMA
Nonstop2h 33mFrontier
Deal found 11/23$153
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 12/84:28 pmOMA - ATL
Nonstop2h 22mFrontier
Fri 12/127:20 amATL - OMA
1 stop7h 11mFrontier
Deal found 11/23$154
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 12/42:24 pmOMA - ATL
1 stop14h 49mFrontier
Mon 12/81:55 pmATL - OMA
Nonstop2h 33mFrontier
Deal found 11/24$156
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/157:58 pmDSM - ATL
1 stop9h 15mFrontier
Mon 12/2210:50 pmATL - DSM
1 stop12h 29mFrontier
Deal found 11/22$162
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/218:59 pmOMA - ATL
1 stop7h 31mFrontier
Sun 12/2810:50 pmATL - OMA
1 stop12h 26mFrontier
Deal found 11/22$163
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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.
Tue 12/2311:14 amDSM - ATL
1 stop9h 11mFrontier
Sat 12/275:55 amATL - DSM
1 stop28h 27mFrontier
Deal found 11/23$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 12/155:57 pmCID - ATL
1 stop22h 29mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/259:57 pmATL - CID
1 stop20h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/23$175
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/72:56 pmDSM - ATL
1 stop18h 03mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/118:00 pmATL - DSM
1 stop24h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/22$178
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 12/125:57 pmCID - ATL
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/1410:40 pmATL - CID
1 stop19h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/23$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/86:35 amDSM - ATL
1 stop24h 09mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/127:40 amATL - DSM
1 stop8h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/22$182
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/224:35 pmOMA - ATL
Nonstop2h 22mFrontier
Mon 12/292:07 pmATL - OMA
Nonstop2h 33mFrontier
Deal found 11/22$183

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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 November 24, 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

OmahaAtlanta

OMA - ATL

OMAATL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 12/8

4:28 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 12/12

7:20 am-1:31 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$158

OmahaAtlanta

OMA - ATL

OMAATL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 12/21

8:59 pm-5:30 am

1 stop7h 31m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 12/28

10:50 pm-10:16 am

1 stop12h 26m

$163

Cedar RapidsAtlanta

CID - ATL

CIDATL

Cedar Rapids

Mon 12/15

5:57 pm-5:26 pm

1 stop22h 29m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 12/25

9:57 pm-5:54 pm

1 stop20h 57m

$175

Des MoinesAtlanta

DSM - ATL

DSMATL

Des Moines

Mon 12/8

6:35 am-7:44 am

1 stop24h 09m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 12/12

7:40 am-2:58 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$182

Des MoinesAtlanta

DSM - ATL

DSMATL

Des Moines

Mon 1/5

8:00 am-9:18 am

1 stop24h 18m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 1/12

10:43 am-7:22 pm

1 stop9h 39m

$182

Des MoinesAtlanta

DSM - ATL

DSMATL

Des Moines

Wed 12/10

1:25 pm-5:26 pm

2 stops27h 01m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 12/15

7:20 am-7:03 pm

1 stop12h 43m

$186

OmahaAtlanta

OMA - ATL

OMAATL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 1/15

7:48 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops26h 56m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 1/23

8:24 am-6:56 pm

1 stop11h 32m

$222

OmahaAtlanta

OMA - ATL

OMAATL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 2/13

1:04 pm-4:26 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 2/16

10:30 am-12:03 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

$248

Cedar RapidsPensacola

CID - PNS

CIDPNS

Cedar Rapids

Tue 2/17

1:26 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Pensacola

Mon 2/23

6:41 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$249

MolinePensacola

MLI - PNS

MLIPNS

Moline Quad-City

Sat 12/13

6:00 am-12:41 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Pensacola

Wed 12/17

5:00 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$249

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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 November 24, 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Iowa to Alabama?

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 November 24, 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
7,997 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

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
7,997 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,997 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

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
9,036 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,997 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

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
11,046 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,997 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

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
701 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,997 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

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 22m. 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.

  • 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 $103 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $125 and Delta from $145 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, 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 November 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$129Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$244Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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