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$149+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Birmingham, AL (BHM)

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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BHM
Feb 28 — Mar 71
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Birmingham

Cheapest flights from Iowa to Birmingham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Birmingham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/176:35 pm
MLI
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BHM
1 stop4h 35m
American Airlines
Wed 4/224:58 pm
BHM
-
MLI
1 stop6h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 2/252:02 pm
MLI
-
BHM
2 stops9h 57m
American Airlines
Wed 3/47:02 am
BHM
-
MLI
1 stop6h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$274
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 2/1312:23 pm
MLI
-
BHM
1 stop6h 00m
United Airlines
Tue 2/171:17 pm
BHM
-
MLI
1 stop5h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/56:00 am
MLI
-
BHM
1 stop4h 07m
American Airlines
Sat 3/76:32 am
BHM
-
MLI
1 stop6h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 3/173:28 pm
DSM
-
BHM
1 stop6h 29m
United Airlines
Tue 3/313:41 pm
BHM
-
DSM
1 stop8h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/131:30 pm
MLI
-
BHM
2 stops8h 50m
American Airlines
Tue 2/177:02 am
BHM
-
MLI
1 stop6h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/312:04 pm
DSM
-
BHM
1 stop5h 46m
Delta
Fri 3/66:20 am
BHM
-
DSM
1 stop4h 41m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$332
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 3/36:32 am
DSM
-
BHM
2 stops10h 07m
American Airlines
Sun 3/85:00 am
BHM
-
DSM
1 stop5h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$337
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 10/315:42 pm
MLI
-
BHM
1 stop3h 46m
United Airlines
Wed 11/49:10 am
BHM
-
MLI
1 stop5h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 4/103:22 pm
OMA
-
BHM
1 stop6h 37m
United Airlines
Mon 4/132:55 pm
BHM
-
OMA
1 stop7h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/65:20 pm
DSM
-
BHM
1 stop5h 33m
Delta
Sat 4/116:20 am
BHM
-
DSM
1 stop4h 28m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 4/61:37 pm
DSM
-
BHM
2 stops8h 43m
American Airlines
Sat 4/1111:50 am
BHM
-
DSM
1 stop7h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$349

Find flight deals from Iowa to Birmingham

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Birmingham flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$149
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$331
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-Birmingham flight deals.
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From Iowa to Birmingham
One-way flight from Iowa to Birmingham
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($46 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Birmingham 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Birmingham that are best for you.

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MolineBirmingham

MLI - BHM

MLIBHM

Moline Quad-City

Fri 4/17

6:35 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Birmingham

Wed 4/22

4:58 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$269

MolineBirmingham

MLI - BHM

MLIBHM

Moline Quad-City

Wed 2/25

6:00 am-10:07 am

1 stop4h 07m

Birmingham

Wed 3/4

5:42 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$269

MolineBirmingham

MLI - BHM

MLIBHM

Moline Quad-City

Fri 2/13

12:23 pm-6:23 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Birmingham

Tue 2/17

1:17 pm-7:02 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$279

MolineBirmingham

MLI - BHM

MLIBHM

Moline Quad-City

Thu 3/5

6:00 am-10:07 am

1 stop4h 07m

Birmingham

Sat 3/7

6:32 am-1:21 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$294

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Tue 3/17

3:28 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Birmingham

Tue 3/31

3:41 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$297

MolineBirmingham

MLI - BHM

MLIBHM

Moline Quad-City

Fri 2/13

1:30 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Birmingham

Tue 2/17

7:02 am-1:21 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$314

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

6:32 am-4:39 pm

2 stops10h 07m

Birmingham

Sun 3/8

5:00 am-10:34 am

1 stop5h 34m

$337

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Mon 4/6

5:20 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Birmingham

Sat 4/11

6:20 am-10:48 am

1 stop4h 28m

$344

OmahaBirmingham

OMA - BHM

OMABHM

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 4/10

3:22 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Birmingham

Mon 4/13

2:55 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$344

MolineBirmingham

MLI - BHM

MLIBHM

Moline Quad-City

Wed 2/11

5:29 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop4h 32m

Birmingham

Sun 2/15

7:27 am-11:43 am

1 stop4h 16m

$349

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Birmingham

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to Birmingham, Alabama?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $117). Flying from Iowa to Birmingham, Alabama in November is currently the most expensive (average of $315). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to Birmingham. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Birmingham from Iowa?

    Birmingham (BHM), located 4.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Iowa to Birmingham.

  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Birmingham, Alabama?

    A quick flight from Iowa to Birmingham, Alabama can take about 4h 35m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $269. Iowa and Birmingham, Alabama are separated by a distance of 582 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Birmingham, Alabama?

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Iowa to Birmingham flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Iowa to Birmingham?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Iowa to Birmingham.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Iowa to Birmingham?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to Birmingham 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 Birmingham, Alabama?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $117). Flying from Iowa to Birmingham, Alabama in November is currently the most expensive (average of $315). 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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Alternative routes for Iowa to Birmingham

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Top 3 airlines flying from Iowa to Birmingham

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to Birmingham. 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$108Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$134Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$271Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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