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$163+ 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 8/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — DSM
Jul 17 — Jul 241
Fri 7/17
Fri 7/24
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 June 17, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 7/146:42 pm
BHM
-
DSM
1 stop5h 27m
American Airlines
Tue 7/216:33 pm
DSM
-
BHM
1 stop4h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/16$303
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/215:00 am
BHM
-
OMA
1 stop6h 25m
American Airlines
Tue 7/284:58 pm
OMA
-
BHM
1 stop6h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/12$303
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 8/1312:40 pm
BHM
-
DSM
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Sat 8/155:30 am
DSM
-
BHM
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/15$330
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 6/306:15 am
BHM
-
OMA
1 stop6h 35m
Delta
Fri 7/37:01 am
OMA
-
BHM
1 stop6h 23m
Delta
Deal found 6/17$339
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 7/145:00 am
BHM
-
DSM
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Tue 7/216:25 am
DSM
-
BHM
2 stops11h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 6/16$342
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Mon 7/203:23 pm
BHM
-
OMA
1 stop7h 59m
American Airlines
Tue 7/214:58 pm
OMA
-
BHM
1 stop5h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/12$345
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Wed 7/155:15 am
BHM
-
OMA
1 stop4h 13m
Delta
Sat 7/185:25 am
OMA
-
BHM
1 stop4h 21m
Delta
Deal found 6/12$353
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Mon 7/134:20 pm
BHM
-
OMA
1 stop5h 05m
Southwest
Wed 7/155:45 pm
OMA
-
BHM
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 6/14$355
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Thu 7/305:00 am
BHM
-
OMA
1 stop6h 25m
American Airlines
Sat 8/86:20 am
OMA
-
BHM
1 stop5h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/12$356
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 6/305:00 am
BHM
-
OMA
1 stop6h 31m
American Airlines
Sat 7/46:00 am
OMA
-
BHM
2 stops12h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/15$362
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 7/145:15 pm
BHM
-
OMA
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Sun 7/265:30 pm
OMA
-
BHM
1 stop5h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 6/16$372
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Fri 7/35:15 am
BHM
-
OMA
1 stop4h 21m
Delta
Thu 7/95:25 am
OMA
-
BHM
1 stop4h 32m
Delta
Deal found 6/14$373

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 June 17, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$303
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$163
(Delta)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$632
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($123 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($35 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 June 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Iowa that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Tue 7/14

6:42 pm-12:09 am

1 stop5h 27m

Des Moines

Tue 7/21

6:33 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$303

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Thu 8/13

12:40 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Des Moines

Sat 8/15

5:30 am-11:45 am

1 stop6h 15m

$330

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Wed 7/15

5:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop6h 30m

Des Moines

Tue 7/21

6:25 am-5:35 pm

2 stops11h 10m

$342

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Tue 7/14

3:05 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops7h 45m

Des Moines

Tue 7/21

6:25 am-5:35 pm

2 stops11h 10m

$347

BirminghamOmaha

BHM - OMA

BHMOMA

Birmingham

Mon 7/13

4:20 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 7/15

5:45 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$355

BirminghamOmaha

BHM - OMA

BHMOMA

Birmingham

Mon 7/20

2:45 pm-12:37 am

2 stops9h 52m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 7/21

4:58 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$369

BirminghamOmaha

BHM - OMA

BHMOMA

Birmingham

Fri 7/3

5:15 am-9:36 am

1 stop4h 21m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 7/9

5:25 am-9:57 am

1 stop4h 32m

$373
Quickest round-trip

BirminghamCedar Rapids

BHM - CID

BHMCID

Birmingham

Tue 8/11

6:15 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop4h 27m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 8/15

7:08 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$379

BirminghamCedar Rapids

BHM - CID

BHMCID

Birmingham

Tue 10/27

6:13 pm-12:25 am

1 stop6h 12m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 10/31

8:15 am-12:46 pm

1 stop4h 31m

$379

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Tue 10/20

3:57 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Des Moines

Wed 10/21

9:15 am-2:53 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$383

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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 June 17, 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
7.8
Good
8,406 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

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
7.8
Good
8,406 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,406 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

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
11,670 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,406 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

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?

    American Airlines, Southwest, and Delta can get you from Birmingham, Alabama to Iowa in just under 4h 21m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 09m. Birmingham, Alabama and Iowa are separated by a distance of 732 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 - Des Moines or Birmingham - Cedar Rapids.

  • 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 June 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$258Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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