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$148+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Alberta

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 5/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YYC
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Alberta

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

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$338
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$148
(Trip.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

December
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Find flight deals from Iowa to Alberta

Cheapest flights from Iowa to Alberta
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Alberta. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 8/151:36 pmDSM - YYC
1 stop7h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/1711:05 amYYC - DSM
1 stop11h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$338
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/1212:13 pmOMA - YYC
1 stop10h 44mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/196:45 amYYC - OMA
1 stop15h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$369
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/131:24 pmDSM - YEG
2 stops22h 31mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/207:00 amYEG - DSM
2 stops11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$381
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/1710:54 amOMA - YYC
2 stops13h 06mDelta
Tue 6/246:45 amYYC - OMA
1 stop4h 47mDelta
Deal found 4/29$422
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/127:24 amDSM - YYC
1 stop17h 05mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/191:27 pmYYC - DSM
1 stop18h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$425
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/126:38 pmOMA - YYC
3 stops28h 22mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/193:40 pmYYC - OMA
1 stop18h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$441
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/312:36 pmMLI - YYC
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/97:35 pmYYC - MLI
1 stop15h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$457
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/156:00 amCID - YYC
1 stop18h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/306:29 amYYC - CID
1 stop16h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$459
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Wed 7/210:18 amDSM - YYC
1 stop9h 10mWestJet
Sat 7/59:15 amYYC - DSM
1 stop6h 51mWestJet
Deal found 4/27$478
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/217:00 amOMA - YYC
1 stop17h 52mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/306:00 amYYC - OMA
1 stop7h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/28$490
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/295:20 pmDSM - YEG
1 stop5h 44mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/56:00 amYEG - DSM
1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$492
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/265:16 pmOMA - YYC
1 stop5h 32mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/21:30 pmYYC - OMA
2 stops23h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$496

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Alberta 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 April 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Alberta that are best for you.

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Iowa

Fly to

Alberta

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Fri 6/13

1:24 pm-7:30 am

2 stops19h 06m

Calgary

Fri 6/20

11:05 am-7:40 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$343

OmahaCalgary

OMA - YYC

OMAYYC

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 6/12

12:13 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop10h 44m

Calgary

Thu 6/19

6:45 am-10:56 pm

1 stop15h 11m

$369

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

Fri 6/13

1:24 pm-10:55 am

2 stops22h 31m

Edmonton

Fri 6/20

7:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops11h 40m

$381

OmahaCalgary

OMA - YYC

OMAYYC

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 6/17

10:54 am-11:00 pm

2 stops13h 06m

Calgary

Tue 6/24

6:45 am-12:32 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$422

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 6/12

7:24 am-11:29 pm

1 stop17h 05m

Calgary

Thu 6/19

1:27 pm-9:07 am

1 stop18h 40m

$425

OmahaCalgary

OMA - YYC

OMAYYC

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 6/12

6:38 pm-10:00 pm

3 stops28h 22m

Calgary

Thu 6/19

3:40 pm-10:46 am

1 stop18h 06m

$441

MolineCalgary

MLI - YYC

MLIYYC

Moline Quad-City

Thu 7/3

12:36 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Calgary

Wed 7/9

7:35 pm-11:46 am

1 stop15h 11m

$457

Cedar RapidsCalgary

CID - YYC

CIDYYC

Cedar Rapids

Fri 8/15

6:00 am-11:29 pm

1 stop18h 29m

Calgary

Sat 8/30

6:29 am-11:31 pm

1 stop16h 02m

$459

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Wed 7/2

10:18 am-6:28 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Calgary

Sat 7/5

9:15 am-5:06 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$478

OmahaCalgary

OMA - YYC

OMAYYC

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 9/21

7:00 am-11:52 pm

1 stop17h 52m

Calgary

Tue 9/30

6:00 am-2:18 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$490

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Alberta

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to Alberta

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Alberta (average of $300). Flying from Iowa to Alberta in February is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 AB?

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

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

Rainfall in Alberta by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Alberta ranges from 0.4 - 3.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.7 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Alberta when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Alberta by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Alberta, 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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 19.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Alberta

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Alberta. 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 Alberta. Reviews last updated April 30, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Iowa to Alberta, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. 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
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
9,961 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
7,936 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,823 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $178 on Air Canada. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $186 and Alaska Airlines from $203 one-way.

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to Alberta 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 Alberta?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Alberta (average of $300). Flying from Iowa to Alberta in February is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 Alberta

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to Alberta. 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$342Average$699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$387Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
WestJetCheapest$442Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
United AirlinesCheapest$451Average$738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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