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$59+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Houston

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 8/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — HOU
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
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 July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$191
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$59
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$239
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 July 31, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/76:30 amDSM - HOU
Nonstop2h 22mAllegiant Air
Sun 8/109:42 amHOU - DSM
Nonstop2h 11mAllegiant Air
Deal found 7/30$124
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 10/86:18 pmCID - IAH
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/155:00 amIAH - CID
1 stop4h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$191
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/153:30 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/165:48 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop15h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$201
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/2010:54 amMLI - HOU
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/232:33 pmHOU - MLI
1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$203
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/2010:54 amMLI - IAH
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/231:23 pmIAH - MLI
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$203
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/57:16 pmCID - IAH
1 stop15h 08mFrontier
Sat 8/97:00 amIAH - CID
1 stop11h 30mFrontier
Deal found 7/30$205
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/57:51 pmOMA - IAH
1 stop14h 33mFrontier
Wed 8/68:56 pmIAH - OMA
1 stop13h 20mFrontier
Deal found 7/30$205
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/286:15 amDSM - IAH
Nonstop2h 27mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/318:04 pmIAH - DSM
Nonstop2h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/275:08 amCID - HOU
1 stop4h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/316:30 pmHOU - CID
1 stop4h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$213
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 11/125:45 amCID - IAH
1 stop6h 34mDelta
Tue 11/186:30 amIAH - CID
1 stop5h 03mDelta
Deal found 7/31$217
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/156:00 amOMA - IAH
Nonstop2h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/228:10 pmIAH - OMA
Nonstop2h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Thu 10/22:30 pmOMA - HOU
Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest
Mon 10/610:20 amHOU - OMA
Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 7/31$217

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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 July 31, 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

Cedar RapidsHouston

CID - IAH

CIDIAH

Cedar Rapids

Wed 10/8

6:18 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 10/15

5:00 am-9:10 am

1 stop4h 10m

$191

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - IAH

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Mon 9/15

3:30 pm-5:50 am

1 stop14h 20m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 9/16

5:48 pm-9:24 am

1 stop15h 36m

$201

MolineHouston

MLI - HOU

MLIHOU

Moline Quad-City

Sat 9/20

10:54 am-6:10 pm

1 stop7h 16m

Houston Hobby

Tue 9/23

2:33 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$203

MolineHouston

MLI - IAH

MLIIAH

Moline Quad-City

Sat 9/20

10:54 am-5:01 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 9/23

1:23 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$203

OmahaHouston

OMA - IAH

OMAIAH

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 8/12

7:51 pm-10:24 am

1 stop14h 33m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 8/16

8:56 pm-10:16 am

1 stop13h 20m

$207

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - IAH

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Thu 8/28

6:15 am-8:42 am

Nonstop2h 27m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 8/31

8:04 pm-10:28 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

$209

Cedar RapidsHouston

CID - HOU

CIDHOU

Cedar Rapids

Wed 8/27

5:08 am-9:44 am

1 stop4h 36m

Houston Hobby

Sun 8/31

6:30 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop4h 33m

$213

Cedar RapidsHouston

CID - IAH

CIDIAH

Cedar Rapids

Wed 11/12

5:45 am-12:19 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 11/18

6:30 am-11:33 am

1 stop5h 03m

$217

OmahaHouston

OMA - HOU

OMAHOU

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 10/2

2:30 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Houston Hobby

Mon 10/6

10:20 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$217

OmahaHouston

OMA - IAH

OMAIAH

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 10/15

6:00 am-8:20 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 10/22

8:10 pm-10:26 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

$217

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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 $331). 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 July 31, 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.

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 July 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Iowa to Houston. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Related info for your journey

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Allegiant Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $59. Users have also found prices from $99 and $109 on Frontier and Delta, respectively.

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

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from Iowa to Houston?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $57. While the most popular route (Des Moines - Houston George Bush Intcntl) can be booked for $201 on average our data indicates $74 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 $331). 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$58Average$123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$89Average$157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$178Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$192Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$209Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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