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$40+ 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 8/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — HOU
Jul 31 — Aug 71
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Houston

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 1, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1012:37 pm
DSM
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 31m
Allegiant Air
Fri 8/143:58 pm
HOU
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 17m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/27$94
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/31:37 pm
DSM
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 25m
Allegiant Air
Mon 8/103:58 pm
HOU
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 17m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/27$110
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/271:37 pm
DSM
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 25m
Allegiant Air
Mon 8/34:52 pm
HOU
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 12m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/29$116
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1012:37 pm
DSM
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 31m
Allegiant Air
Mon 8/173:58 pm
HOU
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 17m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/28$124
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/271:37 pm
DSM
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 25m
Allegiant Air
Fri 7/314:52 pm
HOU
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 12m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/1$131
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/712:37 pm
DSM
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 31m
Allegiant Air
Mon 8/103:58 pm
HOU
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 17m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/27$135
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/311:37 pm
DSM
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 25m
Allegiant Air
Mon 8/34:52 pm
HOU
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 12m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/27$147
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/131:37 pm
DSM
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 25m
Allegiant Air
Mon 7/204:52 pm
HOU
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 12m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/27$152
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/292:19 pm
DSM
-
IAH
1 stop20h 15m
Frontier
Wed 8/56:30 am
IAH
-
DSM
1 stop7h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 6/30$220
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/283:01 pm
CID
-
IAH
1 stop9h 39m
Frontier
Tue 8/46:30 am
IAH
-
CID
1 stop7h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 6/29$220
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/102:19 pm
DSM
-
IAH
1 stop6h 55m
Frontier
Wed 8/126:30 am
IAH
-
DSM
1 stop7h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 6/30$225
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/233:01 pm
CID
-
IAH
1 stop9h 39m
Frontier
Tue 8/46:30 am
IAH
-
CID
1 stop7h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 6/29$225

Find 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 1, 2026.

Round-trip from

$94
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$40
(iWofly)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$227
From Iowa to Houston
One-way flight from Iowa to Houston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2026

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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 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Houston that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OmahaHouston

OMA - IAH

OMAIAH

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 8/11

8:00 am-10:24 am

Nonstop2h 24m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 8/18

7:50 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$237

OmahaHouston

OMA - IAH

OMAIAH

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 9/15

2:59 pm-5:33 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 9/29

7:50 pm-10:12 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

$237

MolineHouston

MLI - IAH

MLIIAH

Moline Quad-City

Sat 11/7

5:10 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 11/11

9:40 am-4:22 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$243

OmahaHouston

OMA - IAH

OMAIAH

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 8/11

6:15 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 8/18

4:37 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$257

OmahaHouston

OMA - IAH

OMAIAH

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 9/15

6:10 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 9/29

7:00 am-12:39 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$257

MolineHouston

MLI - HOU

MLIHOU

Moline Quad-City

Wed 9/9

12:08 pm-5:54 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Houston Hobby

Sat 9/12

6:34 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$276

MolineHouston

MLI - HOU

MLIHOU

Moline Quad-City

Wed 8/12

11:08 am-4:23 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Houston Hobby

Thu 8/20

10:50 am-4:22 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$276

MolineHouston

MLI - HOU

MLIHOU

Moline Quad-City

Thu 8/13

11:08 am-4:23 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Houston Hobby

Wed 8/19

10:50 am-4:22 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$276

MolineHouston

MLI - IAH

MLIIAH

Moline Quad-City

Fri 11/6

5:55 am-12:20 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 11/10

4:10 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$276

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - IAH

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Sat 9/12

3:02 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop2h 23m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/14

5:00 am-10:31 am

1 stop5h 31m

$279

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Houston (average of $64). Flying from Iowa to Houston in September is currently the most expensive (average of $219). 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 1, 2026.

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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Iowa to Houston?

How far ahead should I book a flight from Iowa to Houston?

Booking 86 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Iowa to Houston. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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.
  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Houston?

    For as low as $237, United Airlines can have you in Houston from Iowa in 2h 24m. There are 782 mi between Iowa and Houston. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $57. Users have also found prices from $85 and $87 on American Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

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

  • 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 $237 on average, our data indicates $105 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Houston (average of $64). Flying from Iowa to Houston in September is currently the most expensive (average of $219). 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 Houston

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Top 5 airlines flying from Iowa to Houston

Discover the top 5 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 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$73Average$128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$154Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$166Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$212Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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