Iowa

$34+ 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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — DSM
Feb 23 — Mar 21
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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 January 24, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 1/303:45 pm
ATL
-
OMA
Nonstop2h 34m
Frontier
Mon 2/96:14 pm
OMA
-
ATL
Nonstop2h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 1/22$68
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Fri 2/2011:30 am
ATL
-
OMA
Nonstop2h 34m
Frontier
Mon 2/231:59 pm
OMA
-
ATL
Nonstop2h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 1/23$83
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2011:30 am
ATL
-
OMA
Nonstop2h 34m
Frontier
Fri 2/271:59 pm
OMA
-
ATL
Nonstop2h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 1/23$88
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Thu 4/910:30 am
ATL
-
OMA
1 stop10h 44m
Frontier
Mon 4/131:54 pm
OMA
-
ATL
Nonstop2h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 1/23$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 2/187:55 pm
ATL
-
OMA
1 stop15h 42m
Frontier
Sun 2/221:43 pm
OMA
-
ATL
2 stops28h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 1/22$165
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/196:00 am
ATL
-
DSM
1 stop13h 47m
Frontier
Thu 2/267:27 pm
DSM
-
ATL
1 stop20h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 1/21$169
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Thu 3/56:00 am
ATL
-
DSM
1 stop13h 42m
Frontier
Mon 3/98:21 pm
DSM
-
ATL
1 stop7h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 1/23$172
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/2311:30 am
ATL
-
OMA
Nonstop2h 34m
Frontier
Sun 3/11:43 pm
OMA
-
ATL
1 stop15h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 1/24$181
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Wed 3/2510:30 am
ATL
-
OMA
1 stop8h 02m
Frontier
Mon 3/302:00 pm
OMA
-
ATL
Nonstop2h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 1/22$184
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2011:30 am
ATL
-
OMA
Nonstop2h 34m
Frontier
Sun 2/221:43 pm
OMA
-
ATL
1 stop15h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 1/23$185
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Thu 2/53:26 pm
ATL
-
DSM
1 stop8h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/84:30 pm
DSM
-
ATL
2 stops27h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Thu 2/53:26 pm
ATL
-
DSM
1 stop8h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/911:09 am
DSM
-
ATL
2 stops31h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$205

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 January 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$68
(Frontier)

One-way from

$34
(Priceline)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$621
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From Alabama to Iowa
One-way flight from Alabama to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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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 January 24, 2026.
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AtlantaOmaha

ATL - OMA

ATLOMA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 2/20

11:30 am-1:04 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 2/23

1:59 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

$84

AtlantaDes Moines

ATL - DSM

ATLDSM

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 2/19

6:00 am-6:47 pm

1 stop13h 47m

Des Moines

Thu 2/26

7:27 pm-4:51 pm

1 stop20h 24m

$169

AtlantaDes Moines

ATL - DSM

ATLDSM

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 3/5

6:00 am-6:42 pm

1 stop13h 42m

Des Moines

Mon 3/9

8:21 pm-6:09 pm

1 stop20h 48m

$209

AtlantaDes Moines

ATL - DSM

ATLDSM

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 2/19

8:00 pm-6:19 pm

1 stop23h 19m

Des Moines

Thu 2/26

7:27 pm-4:03 pm

2 stops19h 36m

$220

AtlantaOmaha

ATL - OMA

ATLOMA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 2/18

7:55 pm-10:37 am

1 stop15h 42m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 2/22

1:43 pm-7:18 pm

2 stops28h 35m

$244

AtlantaOmaha

ATL - OMA

ATLOMA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 2/10

8:00 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 2/15

1:43 pm-5:17 am

1 stop14h 34m

$249

AtlantaDes Moines

ATL - DSM

ATLDSM

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 2/13

5:30 am-7:48 pm

2 stops15h 18m

Des Moines

Mon 2/16

7:17 pm-6:15 am

1 stop9h 58m

$265

AtlantaDes Moines

ATL - DSM

ATLDSM

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 4/23

7:00 am-4:00 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Des Moines

Sun 4/26

7:00 am-3:44 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$266

ChattanoogaOmaha

CHA - OMA

CHAOMA

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Thu 2/12

9:08 am-2:10 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 2/15

6:19 am-1:23 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$269

ChattanoogaOmaha

CHA - OMA

CHAOMA

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Fri 2/13

8:07 pm-12:15 am

1 stop5h 08m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 2/16

3:57 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$269

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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.

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 January 24, 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.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

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.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

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.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

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.

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  • How long is the flight from Alabama to Iowa?

    Departing from Alabama to Iowa will take you 2h 34m. 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.

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    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

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 January 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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