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$160+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL (BHM) 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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — DSM
Jun 29 — Jul 61
Mon 6/29
Mon 7/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Iowa

Cheapest flights from Birmingham to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 30, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/13:00 pm
BHM
-
OMA
1 stop8h 23m
United Airlines
Wed 9/26:35 pm
OMA
-
BHM
1 stop4h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/29$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/216:00 am
BHM
-
DSM
1 stop6h 34m
American Airlines
Tue 7/214:48 pm
DSM
-
BHM
1 stop6h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/25$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/16:14 am
BHM
-
DSM
1 stop7h 07m
American Airlines
Tue 7/75:00 am
DSM
-
BHM
2 stops9h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/26$324
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/156:00 am
BHM
-
CID
1 stop6h 10m
American Airlines
Wed 7/226:51 pm
CID
-
BHM
1 stop4h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/25$335
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/47:45 am
BHM
-
OMA
1 stop5h 01m
Delta
Wed 8/121:41 pm
OMA
-
BHM
1 stop5h 15m
Delta
Deal found 5/26$335
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/36:42 pm
BHM
-
DSM
1 stop5h 24m
American Airlines
Wed 7/87:13 pm
DSM
-
BHM
1 stop4h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/26$353
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/47:45 am
BHM
-
OMA
1 stop5h 01m
Delta
Sat 8/87:49 am
OMA
-
BHM
1 stop5h 23m
Delta
Deal found 5/26$353
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/63:40 pm
BHM
-
OMA
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Mon 8/103:20 pm
OMA
-
BHM
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/26$355
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/247:25 am
BHM
-
DSM
2 stops7h 40m
Southwest
Wed 7/112:10 pm
DSM
-
BHM
1 stop10h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 5/25$358
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/115:25 am
BHM
-
OMA
1 stop4h 50m
Southwest
Tue 7/141:10 pm
OMA
-
BHM
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 5/27$358
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/143:05 pm
BHM
-
DSM
2 stops7h 45m
Southwest
Thu 7/166:10 am
DSM
-
BHM
2 stops10h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 5/27$363
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/196:42 pm
BHM
-
OMA
1 stop5h 39m
American Airlines
Tue 6/237:42 pm
OMA
-
BHM
1 stop4h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/26$363

Find flight deals from Birmingham to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Birmingham to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated May 30, 2026.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$313
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$160
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$638
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($80 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Birmingham 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 May 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Iowa that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BirminghamOmaha

BHM - OMA

BHMOMA

Birmingham

Tue 9/1

11:20 am-9:58 pm

2 stops10h 38m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 9/2

6:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$318

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Wed 6/24

5:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop6h 30m

Des Moines

Wed 7/1

12:10 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$319

BirminghamCedar Rapids

BHM - CID

BHMCID

Birmingham

Wed 7/15

6:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 7/22

6:51 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$335

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Tue 7/14

7:05 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 53m

Des Moines

Thu 7/16

5:12 am-11:36 am

1 stop6h 24m

$353

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Mon 7/27

12:15 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops11h 20m

Des Moines

Wed 7/29

12:10 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$358

BirminghamOmaha

BHM - OMA

BHMOMA

Birmingham

Tue 7/14

5:15 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 7/17

5:15 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops6h 35m

$358

BirminghamOmaha

BHM - OMA

BHMOMA

Birmingham

Sat 8/29

8:10 am-5:20 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 8/31

7:55 am-2:00 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$360

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Wed 7/1

5:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop6h 30m

Des Moines

Fri 7/31

6:10 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$363

BirminghamOmaha

BHM - OMA

BHMOMA

Birmingham

Wed 7/1

6:05 am-1:45 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 7/2

4:25 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$363

BirminghamOmaha

BHM - OMA

BHMOMA

Birmingham

Fri 6/19

6:42 pm-12:21 am

1 stop5h 39m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 6/23

7:42 pm-12:11 am

1 stop4h 29m

$372

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Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Iowa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Iowa from Birmingham with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Birmingham to Iowa

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Iowa (average of $168). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Iowa in February is currently the most expensive (average of $573). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Birmingham, Alabama to Iowa?

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 May 30, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Birmingham to Iowa to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,416 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.9
Good
8,416 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,416 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,640 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,416 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Birmingham to Iowa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Birmingham to Iowa?

    If you book a flight to Iowa from Birmingham, you will be flying from Birmingham, which is the city’s only airport. Birmingham (BHM) is located 4.3 mi from the center of Birmingham.

  • How long is the flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Iowa?

    United Airlines, Southwest, and American Airlines can get you from Birmingham, Alabama to Iowa in just under 6h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 28m. Birmingham, Alabama and Iowa are separated by a distance of 635 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Birmingham, Alabama to Iowa?

    The most popular route from Birmingham, Alabama to Iowa is Birmingham - Omaha Eppley Airfield. You may also consider Birmingham - Cedar Rapids or Birmingham - Des Moines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Iowa (average of $168). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Iowa in February is currently the most expensive (average of $573). 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 Birmingham to Iowa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Birmingham 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 May 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$258Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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