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$87+ 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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BHM
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 4, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Sat 12/136:00 amMLI - BHM
1 stop4h 01mDelta
Tue 12/166:07 pmBHM - MLI
1 stop4h 26mDelta
Deal found 12/1$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/125:00 amCID - BHM
1 stop5h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/147:00 amBHM - CID
1 stop5h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/132:52 pmCID - BHM
1 stop7h 07mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/169:30 amBHM - CID
1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/138:00 amMLI - BHM
1 stop4h 52mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/161:45 pmBHM - MLI
1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/133:37 pmMLI - BHM
1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/1610:47 amBHM - MLI
2 stops7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/1$384
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/195:07 amOMA - BHM
1 stop7h 05mDelta
Tue 12/237:20 pmBHM - OMA
1 stop4h 48mDelta
Deal found 12/4$447
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/193:55 pmDSM - BHM
1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/235:34 pmBHM - DSM
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/4$447
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Mon 12/297:55 pmOMA - BHM
1 stop4h 10mSouthwest
Wed 12/3111:25 amBHM - OMA
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/4$448
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Mon 12/156:40 amOMA - BHM
1 stop9h 35mSouthwest
Wed 12/1711:20 amBHM - OMA
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/3$472
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/275:43 pmMLI - BHM
1 stop6h 10mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/26:41 pmBHM - MLI
1 stop4h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/1$475
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/263:27 pmCID - BHM
1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/26:41 pmBHM - CID
1 stop5h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/4$512
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/277:39 amCID - BHM
1 stop15h 14mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/56:05 amBHM - CID
1 stop6h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/4$524

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 December 4, 2025.

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$173
(Southwest)

One-way from

$87
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$416
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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 December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Birmingham that are best for you.

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Iowa

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Birmingham

Route

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Return

Price

OmahaBirmingham

OMA - BHM

OMABHM

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 1/27

1:50 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Birmingham

Tue 2/3

10:30 am-4:25 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$173

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Sat 1/17

4:00 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Birmingham

Sat 1/24

8:44 am-4:24 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$223

OmahaBirmingham

OMA - BHM

OMABHM

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 1/6

5:04 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Birmingham

Wed 1/7

4:53 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$243

OmahaBirmingham

OMA - BHM

OMABHM

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 1/13

8:15 am-4:12 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Birmingham

Wed 1/14

2:00 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$267

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Fri 1/16

1:16 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops9h 43m

Birmingham

Fri 1/23

5:19 am-12:46 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$275

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Tue 2/10

5:30 am-2:08 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Birmingham

Sat 2/14

7:35 am-2:27 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$280

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Sat 2/21

8:00 am-12:52 pm

1 stop4h 52m

Birmingham

Tue 2/24

7:35 am-2:27 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$280

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Sat 1/31

7:50 am-1:17 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Birmingham

Wed 2/4

9:10 am-2:33 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$280

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Sat 2/21

8:00 am-12:52 pm

1 stop4h 52m

Birmingham

Wed 2/25

4:56 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$280

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Sat 1/31

7:50 am-1:17 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Birmingham

Tue 2/3

3:18 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$280

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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 $119). Flying from Iowa to Birmingham, Alabama in November is currently the most expensive (average of $318). 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 6h 10m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $173. Iowa and Birmingham, Alabama are separated by a distance of 732 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Iowa to Birmingham, Alabama are Des Moines - Birmingham, Omaha Eppley Airfield - Birmingham and Cedar Rapids - Birmingham.

  • 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 $119). Flying from Iowa to Birmingham, Alabama in November is currently the most expensive (average of $318). 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 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$134Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$271Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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