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$63+ Cheap flights from Alabama to Iowa

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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — DSM
Mar 29 — Apr 51
Sun 3/29
Sun 4/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Alabama to Iowa

Cheapest flights from Alabama to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Alabama to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 27, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 4/1610:30 am
ATL
-
OMA
1 stop10h 43m
Frontier
Sun 4/198:58 pm
OMA
-
ATL
1 stop20h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 2/25$132
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Thu 4/2310:30 am
ATL
-
OMA
1 stop10h 43m
Frontier
Sun 4/268:58 pm
OMA
-
ATL
1 stop20h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 2/27$159
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 4/1010:30 am
ATL
-
DSM
1 stop9h 44m
Frontier
Mon 4/138:14 pm
DSM
-
ATL
1 stop7h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 2/25$160
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/2410:12 am
ATL
-
OMA
1 stop10h 52m
Frontier
Sun 4/268:58 pm
OMA
-
ATL
1 stop7h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 2/27$160
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 3/239:00 am
ATL
-
OMA
Nonstop2h 34m
Frontier
Mon 3/302:00 pm
OMA
-
ATL
Nonstop2h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 2/23$166
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 4/1010:30 am
ATL
-
DSM
1 stop9h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/127:00 am
DSM
-
ATL
1 stop24h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/25$172
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 4/311:38 am
ATL
-
OMA
Nonstop2h 31m
Frontier
Mon 4/61:54 pm
OMA
-
ATL
Nonstop2h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 2/25$172
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 3/3011:41 am
ATL
-
OMA
Nonstop2h 34m
Frontier
Fri 4/31:54 pm
OMA
-
ATL
Nonstop2h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 2/23$173
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Sun 5/109:15 pm
ATL
-
OMA
2 stops23h 59m
Frontier
Mon 5/188:59 pm
OMA
-
ATL
1 stop7h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 2/23$180
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 3/1112:48 pm
ATL
-
DSM
1 stop21h 57m
Frontier
Wed 3/188:21 pm
DSM
-
ATL
1 stop7h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 2/25$181
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
Thu 5/79:20 pm
ATL
-
OMA
1 stop23h 54m
Frontier
Mon 5/118:59 pm
OMA
-
ATL
1 stop7h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 2/25$181
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 4/1011:38 am
ATL
-
OMA
Nonstop2h 31m
Frontier
Mon 4/138:59 pm
OMA
-
ATL
1 stop20h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 2/26$185

Find flight deals from Alabama to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Alabama to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated February 27, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$132
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$63
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$740
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($112 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Alabama to Iowa 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 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Alabama to Iowa that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AtlantaOmaha

ATL - OMA

ATLOMA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 4/30

6:05 am-10:15 am

1 stop5h 10m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 5/2

6:20 am-3:10 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$240

ChattanoogaOmaha

CHA - OMA

CHAOMA

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Fri 3/27

7:59 pm-12:11 am

1 stop5h 12m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 3/29

5:37 am-1:10 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$269

ChattanoogaOmaha

CHA - OMA

CHAOMA

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Tue 4/21

10:50 am-3:39 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 4/27

5:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$269

ChattanoogaOmaha

CHA - OMA

CHAOMA

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Fri 3/27

6:47 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 3/29

5:17 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$269

ChattanoogaOmaha

CHA - OMA

CHAOMA

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Wed 7/8

5:45 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 7/12

6:30 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop4h 21m

$269

HuntsvilleOmaha

HSV - OMA

HSVOMA

Huntsville

Sun 4/5

5:17 am-10:27 am

1 stop5h 10m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 4/10

6:09 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$277

ChattanoogaOmaha

CHA - OMA

CHAOMA

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Wed 3/11

6:15 pm-12:11 am

1 stop6h 56m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 3/15

5:37 am-1:10 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$279

PensacolaOmaha

PNS - OMA

PNSOMA

Pensacola

Wed 4/15

5:26 pm-12:10 am

1 stop6h 44m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 4/29

5:30 am-11:53 am

1 stop6h 23m

$285

AtlantaOmaha

ATL - OMA

ATLOMA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 8/11

11:30 am-2:20 pm

1 stop3h 50m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 8/17

6:50 am-1:05 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$287

AtlantaOmaha

ATL - OMA

ATLOMA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 4/10

2:10 pm-1:00 am

2 stops11h 50m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 4/13

5:20 am-1:30 pm

2 stops7h 10m

$297

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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 $330). 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.

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 February 27, 2026.
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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,242 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,242 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,242 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,357 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,242 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

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 5h 10m. 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.

  • 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 $330). 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Alabama to Iowa. 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 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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