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$61+ Cheap flights from Houston 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 7/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — DSM
Aug 11 — Aug 181
Tue 8/11
Tue 8/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to Iowa

Cheapest flights from Houston to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 12, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/143:58 pm
HOU
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 17m
Allegiant Air
Mon 8/1712:37 pm
DSM
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 31m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/7$90
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 7/104:52 pm
HOU
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 12m
Allegiant Air
Mon 7/131:37 pm
DSM
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 25m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/7$145
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 8/2710:14 pm
IAH
-
DSM
1 stop15h 20m
Frontier
Mon 8/312:19 pm
DSM
-
IAH
1 stop7h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 7/9$175
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 8/136:30 am
IAH
-
OMA
1 stop12h 45m
Frontier
Fri 9/118:41 pm
OMA
-
IAH
1 stop15h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 7/8$188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 10/16:50 am
IAH
-
OMA
1 stop12h 56m
Frontier
Mon 10/58:41 pm
OMA
-
IAH
1 stop15h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 7/10$193
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Sat 8/84:40 pm
IAH
-
DSM
1 stop7h 55m
American Airlines
Sat 8/157:00 am
DSM
-
IAH
1 stop5h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/7$193
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 8/56:14 pm
IAH
-
OMA
1 stop25h 01m
Frontier
Wed 8/128:00 pm
OMA
-
IAH
1 stop14h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 7/10$194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Mon 8/106:30 am
IAH
-
OMA
1 stop12h 45m
Frontier
Wed 8/128:00 pm
OMA
-
IAH
1 stop25h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 7/9$195
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Tue 8/116:30 am
IAH
-
OMA
1 stop12h 45m
Frontier
Wed 8/128:00 pm
OMA
-
IAH
1 stop14h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 7/8$196
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 9/16:50 am
HOU
-
DSM
1 stop5h 00m
Southwest
Tue 9/82:40 pm
DSM
-
HOU
2 stops8h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 7/10$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 8/274:32 pm
IAH
-
DSM
2 stops16h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/312:19 pm
DSM
-
IAH
1 stop10h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/9$204
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Mon 9/216:50 am
IAH
-
DSM
1 stop7h 06m
Frontier
Fri 9/252:51 pm
DSM
-
IAH
1 stop21h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 7/10$210

Find flight deals from Houston to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Houston to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated July 12, 2026.

Round-trip from

$90
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$61
(Super.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$176
From Houston to Iowa
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston 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 July 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Iowa that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Tue 8/4

2:40 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops7h 15m

Des Moines

Wed 8/5

2:40 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$228

HoustonCedar Rapids

IAH - CID

IAHCID

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 10/3

6:50 pm-12:17 am

1 stop5h 27m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 10/7

7:28 pm-12:14 am

1 stop4h 46m

$231

HoustonOmaha

HOU - OMA

HOUOMA

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/7

8:50 am-11:05 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 10/14

12:25 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$237

HoustonOmaha

HOU - OMA

HOUOMA

Houston Hobby

Mon 8/10

8:15 am-10:25 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 8/12

5:50 am-2:00 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$242

HoustonMoline

IAH - MLI

IAHMLI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 8/15

5:09 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 8/22

6:00 am-11:15 am

1 stop5h 15m

$243

HoustonMoline

HOU - MLI

HOUMLI

Houston Hobby

Wed 9/2

5:20 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 9/8

5:16 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$243

HoustonMoline

HOU - MLI

HOUMLI

Houston Hobby

Sat 8/8

5:41 am-11:02 am

1 stop5h 21m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 8/15

11:32 am-5:44 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$244

HoustonOmaha

IAH - OMA

IAHOMA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 9/30

11:55 am-2:08 pm

Nonstop2h 13m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 10/3

3:04 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

$245

HoustonOmaha

HOU - OMA

HOUOMA

Houston Hobby

Wed 8/26

5:55 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 8/29

7:05 am-4:50 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$252

HoustonMoline

HOU - MLI

HOUMLI

Houston Hobby

Fri 9/11

6:19 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 10/31

11:33 am-4:36 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$276

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Iowa

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Iowa (average of $48). Flying from Houston to Iowa in January is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 HOU to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston 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 July 12, 2026.

When flying from Houston to Iowa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Houston 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 July 12, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to Iowa, such as Delta,United Airlines, andAllegiant Air. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,459 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Stacey-Ann,Aug 2023

IAH - ATL

The staff made boarding as easy as possible. Although it was a full flight, everyone was seated in a timely manner and we arrived early.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,459 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,459 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Stacey-Ann,Aug 2023

IAH - ATL

The staff made boarding as easy as possible. Although it was a full flight, everyone was seated in a timely manner and we arrived early.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,980 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,459 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Stacey-Ann,Aug 2023

IAH - ATL

The staff made boarding as easy as possible. Although it was a full flight, everyone was seated in a timely manner and we arrived early.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
685 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,459 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Stacey-Ann,Aug 2023

IAH - ATL

The staff made boarding as easy as possible. Although it was a full flight, everyone was seated in a timely manner and we arrived early.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,804 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,459 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Stacey-Ann,Aug 2023

IAH - ATL

The staff made boarding as easy as possible. Although it was a full flight, everyone was seated in a timely manner and we arrived early.

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $227, Southwest can have you in Iowa from Houston in 2h 10m. The distance from Houston to Iowa is about 806 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 Houston to Iowa one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Allegiant Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $59. Southwest flights start at $70 while deals on Frontier start at $104 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Houston to Iowa?

    The most popular route from Houston to Iowa is Houston Hobby - Des Moines. You may also consider Houston George Bush Intcntl - Des Moines or Houston Hobby - Cedar Rapids.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Iowa?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Houston to Iowa? While on average our users pay $107, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $66. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - Des Moines), is priced around $101.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Iowa (average of $48). Flying from Houston to Iowa in January is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 4 airlines flying from Houston to Iowa

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Houston 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 July 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$62Average$112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$188Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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