How long is the flight from Iowa to Alberta?

Departing from Iowa to Alberta will take you 8h 33m. The distance between Iowa and Alberta is about 1279 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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.

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).

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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 December 8, 2025.

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1 stop24h 23mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/143:35 pmYYC - CID

2 stops19h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$749

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1 stop5h 47mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/2412:37 pmYYC - DSM

1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$791

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1 stop19h 13mAmerican Airlines

Mon 12/221:31 pmYYC - DSM

1 stop17h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$870

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1 stop28h 07mWestJet

Deal found 12/7

$909

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Deal found 12/7

$923

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$926

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Deal found 12/7

$1,034

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Deal found 12/6

$1,078

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Deal found 12/6

$1,104

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3 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$1,370

Best flights from Iowa to Alberta
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Iowa to Alberta that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 8, 2025.

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$368

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$387

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$403

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$427

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$589

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$610

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$412

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1 stop15h 06mMultiple Airlines

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$416

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1 stop6h 11mAir Canada

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$429

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$451

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$412

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Deal found 12/7

$461

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1 stop27h 43mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop18h 11mMultiple Airlines

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$475

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Deal found 12/6

$562

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Deal found 12/5

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$565

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$587

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$672

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1 stop13h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$731

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$435

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Deal found 12/8

$416

One-way flights from Iowa to Alberta
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2 stops15h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$168

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1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$180

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Deal found 12/6

$215

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1 stop17h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6

$226

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$231

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$302

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$310

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$327

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Deal found 12/7

$332

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Deal found 12/7

$334

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1 stop10h 34mWestJet

Deal found 12/7

$334

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Deal found 12/7

$339

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Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Tue 1/20

11:42 am-12:48 pm

1 stop26h 06m

Calgary

Tue 1/27

1:40 pm-4:24 pm

1 stop25h 44m

$368

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 1/22

2:58 pm-7:09 pm

2 stops29h 11m

Calgary

Thu 1/29

7:35 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$387

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

Wed 1/21

1:35 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop9h 44m

Edmonton

Wed 1/28

6:00 am-8:34 pm

1 stop13h 34m

$403

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

Tue 1/20

5:30 am-2:14 pm

1 stop9h 44m

Edmonton

Tue 1/27

3:17 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$412

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

Mon 1/19

5:09 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Edmonton

Thu 1/22

6:00 am-11:44 pm

1 stop16h 44m

$412

OmahaCalgary

OMA - YYC

OMAYYC

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 1/22

3:07 pm-4:48 pm

2 stops26h 41m

Calgary

Thu 1/29

7:35 pm-11:41 am

1 stop15h 06m

$416

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

Wed 1/21

5:09 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Edmonton

Wed 1/28

6:00 am-12:52 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$427

Des MoinesEdmonton

DSM - YEG

DSMYEG

Des Moines

Tue 1/20

9:03 am-2:14 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Edmonton

Tue 1/27

3:17 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$429

Cedar RapidsCalgary

CID - YYC

CIDYYC

Cedar Rapids

Wed 1/21

6:00 am-9:58 pm

2 stops16h 58m

Calgary

Wed 1/28

1:40 pm-9:24 am

1 stop18h 44m

$451

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Wed 1/21

11:35 am-9:58 pm

1 stop11h 23m

Calgary

Wed 1/28

1:40 pm-4:24 pm

1 stop25h 44m

$461

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Reviews of airlines servicing Alberta

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United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,078 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,078 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,078 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,042 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,078 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

WestJet

7.2

Good

3,193 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,078 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

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How long is the flight from Iowa to Alberta?
Departing from Iowa to Alberta will take you 8h 33m. The distance between Iowa and Alberta is about 1279 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Iowa to Alberta.
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United Airlines	Cheapest$331	Average$749	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
WestJet	Cheapest$432	Average$660	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%
American Airlines	Cheapest$457	Average$619	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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