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$91+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Houston

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — HOU
may. 6 — may. 131
mar. 5/6
mar. 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Houston

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Houston flight deals. Data was last updated mayo 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$91
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$228
From Iowa to Houston
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on mayo 1, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/126:30 amDSM - HOU
Nonstop2h 18mAllegiant Air
dom. 6/159:38 amHOU - DSM
Nonstop2h 11mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/30$91
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
vie. 7/45:13 amCID - IAH
1 stop4h 03mAmerican Airlines
mar. 7/85:46 pmIAH - CID
1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$191
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
sáb. 6/76:34 pmMLI - IAH
1 stop5h 02mAmerican Airlines
mié. 6/187:55 amIAH - MLI
1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$203
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/167:20 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop28h 33mFrontier
lun. 5/1911:28 amIAH - DSM
1 stop7h 02mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$208
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
mar. 9/305:55 amMLI - IAH
1 stop5h 09mDelta
mar. 10/73:40 pmIAH - MLI
1 stop6h 50mDelta
Deal found 4/30$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
mar. 9/307:00 amCID - IAH
1 stop6h 58mDelta
sáb. 10/42:35 pmIAH - CID
1 stop7h 53mDelta
Deal found 4/30$217
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
vie. 5/161:12 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop5h 35mAmerican Airlines
lun. 5/196:31 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop5h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
mié. 5/285:27 pmDSM - HOU
1 stop6h 31mAmerican Airlines
mié. 6/46:31 pmHOU - DSM
1 stop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$224
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/18:11 pmCID - IAH
1 stop27h 42mFrontier
jue. 5/811:28 amIAH - CID
1 stop7h 43mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$228
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
vie. 7/116:00 amCID - HOU
1 stop6h 01mDelta
vie. 7/184:16 pmHOU - CID
1 stop6h 28mDelta
Deal found 4/30$235
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jue. 5/86:30 amDSM - IAH
2 stops9h 34mDelta
dom. 5/116:37 amIAH - DSM
1 stop5h 50mDelta
Deal found 5/1$242
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
mar. 9/305:55 amMLI - HOU
1 stop6h 17mDelta
mar. 10/74:20 pmHOU - MLI
1 stop6h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/30$247

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Houston 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 mayo 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Houston that are best for you.

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Iowa

Fly to

Houston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - HOU

DSMHOU

Des Moines

jue. 6/12

6:30 am-8:48 am

Nonstop2h 18m

Houston Hobby

dom. 6/15

9:38 am-11:49 am

Nonstop2h 11m

$91

Cedar RapidsHouston

CID - IAH

CIDIAH

Cedar Rapids

vie. 7/4

5:13 am-9:16 am

1 stop4h 03m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mar. 7/8

5:46 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$191

MolineHouston

MLI - IAH

MLIIAH

Moline Quad-City

sáb. 6/7

6:34 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop5h 02m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mié. 6/18

7:55 am-3:48 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$203

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - IAH

DSMIAH

Des Moines

vie. 5/16

7:20 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop28h 33m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

lun. 5/19

11:28 am-6:30 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$208

MolineHouston

MLI - IAH

MLIIAH

Moline Quad-City

mar. 9/30

5:55 am-11:04 am

1 stop5h 09m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mar. 10/7

3:40 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$217

Cedar RapidsHouston

CID - IAH

CIDIAH

Cedar Rapids

mar. 9/30

7:00 am-1:58 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

sáb. 10/4

2:35 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$217

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - IAH

DSMIAH

Des Moines

vie. 5/16

1:12 pm-6:47 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

lun. 5/19

6:31 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$219

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - HOU

DSMHOU

Des Moines

mié. 5/28

5:27 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Houston Hobby

mié. 6/4

6:31 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop4h 19m

$224

Cedar RapidsHouston

CID - HOU

CIDHOU

Cedar Rapids

vie. 7/11

6:00 am-12:01 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Houston Hobby

vie. 7/18

4:16 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$235

MolineHouston

MLI - IAH

MLIIAH

Moline Quad-City

sáb. 5/24

3:47 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mar. 5/27

9:30 am-4:47 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$247

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Houston

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Iowa to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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 HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated mayo 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Iowa to Houston as you normally would.

Rainfall in Houston by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston ranges from 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

Temperature in Houston by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston, 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 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated mayo 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Iowa to Houston by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
9,972 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to Houston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $95. Users have also found prices from $102 and $103 on American Airlines and Allegiant Air, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from Iowa to Houston is Omaha Eppley Airfield - Houston Hobby. You may also consider Des Moines - Houston Hobby or Des Moines - Houston George Bush Intcntl.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Iowa to Houston?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $48. While the most popular route (Omaha Eppley Airfield - Houston Hobby) can be booked for $234 on average our data indicates $89 when flying from Iowa to Houston.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Iowa to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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 6 airlines flying from Iowa to Houston

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to Houston. 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 mayo 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$75Average$125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$107Average$171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$148Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$192Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$209Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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