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$251+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Gainesville (GNV)

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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — GNV
Mar 7 — Mar 141
Sat 3/7
Sat 3/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Gainesville

Cheapest flights from Iowa to Gainesville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Gainesville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 5, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 9/126:40 pm
CID
-
GNV
1 stop4h 39m
American Airlines
Fri 9/184:28 pm
GNV
-
CID
1 stop7h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/5$337
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Tue 3/2411:17 am
DSM
-
GNV
2 stops11h 42m
American Airlines
Sat 3/286:24 am
GNV
-
DSM
1 stop7h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$342
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 3/285:32 am
CID
-
GNV
1 stop6h 15m
Delta
Sat 4/45:34 pm
GNV
-
CID
1 stop4h 39m
Delta
Deal found 2/5$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Fri 2/275:17 pm
OMA
-
GNV
1 stop6h 08m
American Airlines
Tue 3/34:15 pm
GNV
-
OMA
1 stop8h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1$359
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 2/143:58 pm
DSM
-
GNV
1 stop6h 02m
American Airlines
Sat 3/76:24 am
GNV
-
DSM
1 stop7h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/4$386
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Sat 2/1412:28 pm
DSM
-
GNV
2 stops9h 08m
Delta
Sat 3/75:30 pm
GNV
-
DSM
1 stop5h 58m
Delta
Deal found 2/4$391
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 2/161:24 pm
CID
-
GNV
1 stop8h 36m
American Airlines
Tue 3/317:01 pm
GNV
-
CID
1 stop5h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/5$403
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/175:15 pm
DSM
-
GNV
1 stop4h 19m
Delta
Sat 2/216:00 am
GNV
-
DSM
1 stop7h 14m
Delta
Deal found 2/2$435
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/171:38 pm
DSM
-
GNV
2 stops9h 21m
American Airlines
Sat 2/216:24 am
GNV
-
DSM
1 stop7h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$440
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Wed 2/253:26 pm
DSM
-
GNV
1 stop6h 34m
American Airlines
Sat 2/286:24 am
GNV
-
DSM
1 stop7h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$441
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/182:54 pm
OMA
-
GNV
1 stop6h 40m
Delta
Sun 2/226:00 am
GNV
-
OMA
1 stop5h 04m
Delta
Deal found 2/2$455
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1812:16 pm
OMA
-
GNV
2 stops10h 40m
American Airlines
Sun 2/227:45 pm
GNV
-
OMA
1 stop5h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$460

Find flight deals from Iowa to Gainesville

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$251
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Gainesville 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 February 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Gainesville that are best for you.

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Iowa

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Gainesville

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesGainesville

DSM - GNV

DSMGNV

Des Moines

Tue 3/24

11:17 am-11:59 pm

2 stops11h 42m

Gainesville Regional

Sat 3/28

5:45 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$342

Cedar RapidsGainesville

CID - GNV

CIDGNV

Cedar Rapids

Sat 3/28

5:32 am-12:47 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Gainesville Regional

Sat 4/4

5:34 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop4h 39m

$349

OmahaGainesville

OMA - GNV

OMAGNV

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 2/27

5:17 pm-12:25 am

1 stop6h 08m

Gainesville Regional

Tue 3/3

4:15 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$359

Cedar RapidsGainesville

CID - GNV

CIDGNV

Cedar Rapids

Fri 3/6

4:48 pm-12:25 am

1 stop6h 37m

Gainesville Regional

Mon 3/9

7:45 pm-12:13 am

1 stop5h 28m

$403

Cedar RapidsGainesville

CID - GNV

CIDGNV

Cedar Rapids

Mon 2/16

1:24 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop8h 36m

Gainesville Regional

Tue 3/31

7:01 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$403

Des MoinesGainesville

DSM - GNV

DSMGNV

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

5:15 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop4h 19m

Gainesville Regional

Sat 2/21

6:00 am-12:14 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$435

Des MoinesGainesville

DSM - GNV

DSMGNV

Des Moines

Wed 2/25

1:48 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops9h 08m

Gainesville Regional

Sat 2/28

6:24 am-1:17 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$440

Des MoinesGainesville

DSM - GNV

DSMGNV

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

1:38 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops9h 21m

Gainesville Regional

Sat 2/21

6:24 am-1:17 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$440

OmahaGainesville

OMA - GNV

OMAGNV

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 2/18

2:54 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Gainesville Regional

Sun 2/22

6:00 am-10:04 am

1 stop5h 04m

$455

OmahaGainesville

OMA - GNV

OMAGNV

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 2/18

12:16 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops10h 40m

Gainesville Regional

Sun 2/22

7:45 pm-12:15 am

1 stop5h 30m

$460

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Gainesville (average of $42). Flying from Iowa to Gainesville in February is currently the most expensive (average of $174). 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 Gainesville. 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 Gainesville from Iowa?

    Gainesville Regional (GNV), located 4.2 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Iowa to Gainesville.

  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Gainesville?

    Airlines like American Airlines and Delta fly from Iowa to Gainesville in about 6h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 27m. There are 993 mi between Iowa and Gainesville. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Gainesville?

    The most popular route from Iowa to Gainesville is Des Moines - Gainesville Regional. You may also consider Cedar Rapids - Gainesville Regional or Moline Quad-City - Gainesville Regional.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Gainesville (average of $42). Flying from Iowa to Gainesville in February is currently the most expensive (average of $174). 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 2 airlines flying from Iowa to Gainesville

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to Gainesville. 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 February 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$253Average$602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$384Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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