Iowa

$34+ Cheap flights from Alabama to Iowa

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BHM — DSM
Dec 6 — Dec 131
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This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/249:02 amATL - OMA
Nonstop2h 29mFrontier
Wed 11/2611:26 amOMA - ATL
Nonstop2h 19mFrontier
Deal found 11/6$97
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/122:55 pmATL - OMA
Nonstop2h 33mFrontier
Mon 12/224:35 pmOMA - ATL
Nonstop2h 22mFrontier
Deal found 11/6$100
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
Fri 11/217:25 amATL - DSM
1 stop12h 13mFrontier
Sun 11/238:19 pmDSM - ATL
1 stop8h 43mFrontier
Deal found 11/6$144
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 12/48:00 pmATL - OMA
1 stop18h 31mFrontier
Thu 12/112:24 pmOMA - ATL
1 stop14h 49mFrontier
Deal found 11/6$146
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/156:29 pmATL - CID
1 stop26h 07mFrontier
Mon 11/177:16 pmCID - ATL
1 stop9h 46mFrontier
Deal found 11/3$162
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:26 pmPNS - OMA
1 stop24h 21mFrontier
Tue 12/308:42 pmOMA - PNS
1 stop21h 49mFrontier
Deal found 11/6$165
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/57:20 amATL - DSM
1 stop12h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/72:56 pmDSM - ATL
1 stop15h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$174
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/149:08 amATL - OMA
Nonstop2h 26mFrontier
Mon 11/1711:29 amOMA - ATL
Nonstop2h 20mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/47:59 pmATL - OMA
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/112:24 pmOMA - ATL
1 stop14h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$197
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:50 pmATL - MLI
1 stop21h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/710:09 amMLI - ATL
1 stop20h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/211:14 pmATL - DSM
1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/257:00 amDSM - ATL
1 stop28h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2110:12 pmATL - DSM
1 stop24h 36mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/287:30 amDSM - ATL
1 stop15h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$203

Cheap flight deals from Alabama to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Alabama to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated November 6, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$104
(Frontier)

One-way from

$34
(Priceline)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$426

Good one-way deal

$50 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Birmingham-Des Moines flight deals.
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From Alabama to Iowa
One-way flight from Alabama to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($5 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Alabama to Iowa.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Alabama to Iowa that are best for you.

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Alabama

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AtlantaOmaha

ATL - OMA

ATLOMA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 12/12

2:55 pm-4:28 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 12/22

4:35 pm-7:57 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

$100

PensacolaOmaha

PNS - OMA

PNSOMA

Pensacola

Wed 12/24

7:26 pm-7:47 pm

1 stop24h 21m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 12/30

8:42 pm-6:31 pm

1 stop21h 49m

$165

AtlantaDes Moines

ATL - DSM

ATLDSM

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 12/5

7:20 am-7:03 pm

1 stop12h 43m

Des Moines

Sun 12/7

4:21 pm-7:43 am

2 stops14h 22m

$200

AtlantaCedar Rapids

ATL - CID

ATLCID

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 1/28

10:25 pm-8:25 am

2 stops35h 00m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 2/2

9:15 am-9:10 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$209

AtlantaOmaha

ATL - OMA

ATLOMA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 11/10

9:08 am-10:34 am

Nonstop2h 26m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 11/17

11:29 am-2:49 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$210

AtlantaDes Moines

ATL - DSM

ATLDSM

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 11/20

6:14 pm-2:58 pm

1 stop21h 44m

Des Moines

Mon 11/24

6:40 am-9:27 pm

1 stop13h 47m

$220

AtlantaDes Moines

ATL - DSM

ATLDSM

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 1/22

6:00 am-10:09 pm

2 stops17h 09m

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

4:30 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop27h 53m

$220

AtlantaCedar Rapids

ATL - CID

ATLCID

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 12/3

9:51 pm-8:08 am

1 stop11h 17m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 12/7

8:58 am-9:34 pm

1 stop11h 36m

$224

AtlantaMoline

ATL - MLI

ATLMLI

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 11/26

1:11 pm-10:31 am

1 stop22h 20m

Moline Quad-City

Mon 12/1

8:36 am-7:54 am

1 stop22h 18m

$236

ChattanoogaOmaha

CHA - OMA

CHAOMA

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Fri 12/12

11:12 am-5:03 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 12/14

5:07 am-10:29 am

1 stop4h 22m

$249

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Alabama to Iowa

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Iowa (average of $195). Flying from Alabama to Iowa in May is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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 AL to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from Alabama to Iowa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 6, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from Alabama to Iowa by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa. 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 Iowa. Reviews last updated November 6, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and American Airlines from Alabama to Iowa by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Alabama to Iowa. 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 Alabama to Iowa?

    Departing from Alabama to Iowa will take you 2h 33m. The distance from Alabama to Iowa is about 820 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $52. Users have also found prices from $120 and $149 on Southwest and Delta, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Iowa (average of $195). Flying from Alabama to Iowa in May is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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 Alabama to Iowa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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