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$89+ 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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BHM
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Alabama

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$165
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$89
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$506
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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 May 1, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/16:30 amDSM - ATL
1 stop26h 39mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/52:45 pmATL - DSM
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$207
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/67:04 pmCID - ATL
1 stop22h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/87:16 pmATL - CID
1 stop23h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$223
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/268:50 pmOMA - ATL
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
Tue 7/15:30 pmATL - OMA
2 stops7h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$233
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Mon 5/199:02 pmOMA - ATL
1 stop7h 37mFrontier
Fri 5/237:40 amATL - OMA
1 stop5h 35mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$238
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/265:45 amCID - PNS
1 stop7h 05mDelta
Mon 9/295:45 pmPNS - CID
1 stop4h 06mDelta
Deal found 4/30$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/45:27 pmMLI - PNS
1 stop5h 57mDelta
Sun 7/136:03 pmPNS - MLI
1 stop4h 43mDelta
Deal found 4/30$249
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sun 6/18:00 pmCID - ATL
1 stop9h 10mFrontier
Sat 6/77:40 amATL - CID
1 stop12h 25mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/241:36 pmCID - PNS
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/315:30 amPNS - CID
2 stops7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$254
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/238:20 pmDSM - ATL
1 stop8h 50mFrontier
Mon 5/267:40 amATL - DSM
1 stop12h 55mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$261
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 6/93:38 pmOMA - VPS
Nonstop2h 23mAllegiant Air
Fri 6/1312:13 pmVPS - OMA
Nonstop2h 35mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/30$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/54:17 pmMLI - PNS
1 stop5h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/1211:36 amPNS - MLI
1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$266
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/226:30 pmOMA - VPS
1 stop4h 37mDelta
Wed 10/291:40 pmVPS - OMA
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Deal found 4/30$269

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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

Des MoinesAtlanta

DSM - ATL

DSMATL

Des Moines

Sun 6/1

6:30 am-10:09 am

1 stop26h 39m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 6/5

2:45 pm-8:25 am

1 stop18h 40m

$207

Cedar RapidsAtlanta

CID - ATL

CIDATL

Cedar Rapids

Fri 6/6

7:04 pm-6:11 pm

1 stop22h 07m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 6/8

7:16 pm-6:14 pm

1 stop23h 58m

$223

OmahaAtlanta

OMA - ATL

OMAATL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 6/26

8:50 pm-6:05 am

1 stop8h 15m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 7/1

5:30 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops7h 05m

$233

OmahaAtlanta

OMA - ATL

OMAATL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 5/19

9:02 pm-5:39 am

1 stop7h 37m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 5/23

7:40 am-12:15 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$238

Cedar RapidsPensacola

CID - PNS

CIDPNS

Cedar Rapids

Fri 9/26

5:45 am-12:50 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Pensacola

Mon 9/29

5:45 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop4h 06m

$249

MolinePensacola

MLI - PNS

MLIPNS

Moline Quad-City

Fri 7/4

5:27 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Pensacola

Sun 7/13

6:03 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop4h 43m

$249

Cedar RapidsAtlanta

CID - ATL

CIDATL

Cedar Rapids

Sun 6/1

8:00 pm-6:10 am

1 stop9h 10m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 6/7

7:40 am-7:05 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$251

Cedar RapidsPensacola

CID - PNS

CIDPNS

Cedar Rapids

Sat 5/24

1:36 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop7h 48m

Pensacola

Sat 5/31

5:30 am-1:10 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$254

Des MoinesAtlanta

DSM - ATL

DSMATL

Des Moines

Fri 5/23

8:20 pm-6:10 am

1 stop8h 50m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 5/26

7:40 am-7:35 pm

1 stop12h 55m

$261

OmahaValparaiso

OMA - VPS

OMAVPS

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 6/9

3:38 pm-6:01 pm

Nonstop2h 23m

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Fri 6/13

12:13 pm-2:48 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$264

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Alabama (average of $376). Flying from Iowa to Alabama in March is currently the most expensive (average of $457). 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.

Rainfall in Alabama by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Alabama ranges from 3.4 - 5.2 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.2 in. October is typically the driest time to visit Alabama when rainfall is around 3.4 in.

Temperature in Alabama by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Alabama, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Iowa to Alabama by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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  • 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 $89 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $101 and American Airlines from $136 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.

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  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Alabama (average of $376). Flying from Iowa to Alabama in March is currently the most expensive (average of $457). 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 Alabama

Discover the top 3 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$239Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$244Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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