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$221+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Alaska

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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ANC
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Alaska

Cheapest flights from Iowa to Alaska
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Alaska. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:35 amOMA - FAI
2 stops24h 15mAlaska Airlines
Sun 1/48:40 amFAI - OMA
2 stops26h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/16$780
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:15 pmOMA - ANC
1 stop10h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/31:30 amANC - OMA
1 stop8h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$794
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/225:15 pmOMA - ANC
1 stop10h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/2911:59 pmANC - OMA
1 stop9h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$836
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Mon 12/2211:41 amOMA - ANC
2 stops16h 41mDelta
Mon 12/298:15 pmANC - OMA
1 stop11h 39mDelta
Deal found 12/15$841
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/317:00 amOMA - ANC
1 stop14h 57mDelta
Sun 1/48:15 pmANC - OMA
1 stop12h 05mDelta
Deal found 12/17$862
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2511:15 amDSM - ANC
1 stop11h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/259:00 pmANC - DSM
1 stop10h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$866
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:10 pmCID - ANC
1 stop12h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/49:00 pmANC - CID
1 stop10h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$870
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/205:15 pmOMA - ANC
1 stop8h 41mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/311:59 pmANC - OMA
1 stop9h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$898
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:46 pmDSM - ANC
1 stop27h 59mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/11:30 amANC - DSM
1 stop8h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$927
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:20 pmOMA - ANC
1 stop28h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/11:30 amANC - OMA
1 stop8h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$928
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/173:10 pmOMA - ANC
1 stop28h 53mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/247:05 amANC - OMA
1 stop27h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/16$940
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:47 amMLI - ANC
1 stop11h 58mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/49:00 pmANC - MLI
1 stop10h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$950

Find flight deals from Iowa to Alaska

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Round-trip from

$401
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$221
(Alaska Airlines)

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December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,537
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Alaska 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 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Alaska that are best for you.

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Iowa

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Alaska

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Depart

Return

Price

OmahaFairbanks

OMA - FAI

OMAFAI

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 1/12

3:07 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop31h 23m

Fairbanks

Wed 1/14

8:00 am-2:11 pm

1 stop27h 11m

$401

OmahaFairbanks

OMA - FAI

OMAFAI

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 2/7

6:05 am-12:22 am

2 stops21h 17m

Fairbanks

Fri 2/27

1:27 am-5:05 pm

2 stops12h 38m

$404

OmahaAnchorage

OMA - ANC

OMAANC

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 2/18

3:11 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop10h 53m

Anchorage

Wed 2/18

2:26 am-2:15 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$406

OmahaAnchorage

OMA - ANC

OMAANC

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 1/30

12:16 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Anchorage

Wed 2/4

5:55 am-10:54 pm

2 stops13h 59m

$409

OmahaAnchorage

OMA - ANC

OMAANC

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 1/30

5:18 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop8h 57m

Anchorage

Mon 2/9

9:00 am-8:14 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$412

OmahaAnchorage

OMA - ANC

OMAANC

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 2/14

1:50 pm-7:46 pm

1 stop8h 56m

Anchorage

Thu 2/19

9:00 am-8:12 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$412

OmahaAnchorage

OMA - ANC

OMAANC

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 1/30

5:18 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop8h 57m

Anchorage

Wed 2/4

9:00 am-8:14 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$412

OmahaAnchorage

OMA - ANC

OMAANC

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 1/15

3:07 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop11h 45m

Anchorage

Wed 1/21

12:38 am-2:11 pm

1 stop10h 33m

$422

OmahaAnchorage

OMA - ANC

OMAANC

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 1/30

6:35 am-8:44 pm

2 stops17h 09m

Anchorage

Mon 2/9

5:55 am-11:54 pm

2 stops14h 59m

$424

OmahaAnchorage

OMA - ANC

OMAANC

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 1/15

12:16 pm-8:44 pm

2 stops11h 28m

Anchorage

Thu 1/22

5:55 am-10:54 pm

2 stops13h 59m

$432

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

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to Alaska. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Iowa to Alaska in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Alaska

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Alaska. 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 Alaska. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines from Iowa to Alaska by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,477 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,477 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,477 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,477 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,477 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,055 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,477 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to Alaska. 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 Alaska?

    There are many flights that can get you from Iowa to Alaska in 8h 57m. Fly via Alaska Airlines, Delta, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Iowa to Alaska is about 2607 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Iowa to Alaska 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 Alaska?

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Top 4 airlines flying from Iowa to Alaska

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to Alaska. 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 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$461Average$587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$540Average$849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$576Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$625Average$797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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