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$56+ 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 8/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — DSM
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Thu 8/6
Thu 8/13
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 7, 2026.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/143:58 pm
HOU
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DSM
Nonstop2h 17m
Allegiant Air
Mon 8/1712:37 pm
DSM
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 31m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/6$83
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 7/174:52 pm
HOU
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 12m
Allegiant Air
Mon 7/271:37 pm
DSM
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 25m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/4$131
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 7/314:52 pm
HOU
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 12m
Allegiant Air
Mon 8/31:37 pm
DSM
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 25m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/2$152
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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.
Mon 8/34:52 pm
HOU
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 12m
Allegiant Air
Fri 8/712:37 pm
DSM
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 31m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/4$163
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 7/2$168
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 7/314:52 pm
HOU
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 12m
Allegiant Air
Fri 8/712:37 pm
DSM
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 31m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/3$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/48:43 pm
IAH
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DSM
1 stop16h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/79:21 pm
DSM
-
IAH
1 stop15h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 10/18:36 am
IAH
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OMA
1 stop25h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/510:08 pm
OMA
-
IAH
1 stop22h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$216
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/56:30 am
IAH
-
DSM
1 stop7h 04m
Frontier
Fri 8/72:19 pm
DSM
-
IAH
1 stop10h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 7/2$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/128:43 pm
IAH
-
DSM
1 stop24h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/176:07 pm
DSM
-
IAH
1 stop21h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$229
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sat 8/225:20 pm
HOU
-
CID
1 stop5h 03m
Delta
Tue 8/256:00 am
CID
-
HOU
1 stop6h 16m
Delta
Deal found 7/3$231
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sat 8/225:09 pm
IAH
-
CID
1 stop5h 14m
Delta
Tue 8/254:16 pm
CID
-
IAH
1 stop5h 20m
Delta
Deal found 7/3$231

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 7, 2026.

Round-trip from

$90
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$56
(eDestinos)

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 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Iowa that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

HoustonCedar Rapids

HOU - CID

HOUCID

Houston Hobby

Sat 8/22

6:14 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 8/25

12:07 pm-5:44 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$231

HoustonCedar Rapids

HOU - CID

HOUCID

Houston Hobby

Sat 8/22

5:20 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop5h 03m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 8/25

6:00 am-12:16 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$231

HoustonCedar Rapids

IAH - CID

IAHCID

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/16

4:10 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 2/10

6:45 am-5:40 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$236

HoustonCedar Rapids

IAH - CID

IAHCID

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 8/22

2:37 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 8/25

6:50 am-2:20 pm

2 stops7h 30m

$236

HoustonCedar Rapids

IAH - CID

IAHCID

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 7/31

6:14 pm-7:39 pm

1 stop25h 25m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 8/2

3:01 pm-12:40 am

1 stop9h 39m

$252

HoustonCedar Rapids

IAH - CID

IAHCID

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 8/29

11:24 am-6:10 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 8/31

5:13 am-10:44 am

1 stop5h 31m

$263

HoustonCedar Rapids

HOU - CID

HOUCID

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/16

6:00 am-3:52 pm

2 stops9h 52m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 2/10

11:00 am-9:43 pm

2 stops10h 43m

$265

HoustonMoline

IAH - MLI

IAHMLI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 7/31

5:02 pm-12:41 am

1 stop7h 39m

Moline Quad-City

Wed 8/5

6:45 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$276

HoustonMoline

IAH - MLI

IAHMLI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 8/6

6:07 am-11:13 am

1 stop5h 06m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 8/8

4:32 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop4h 08m

$276

HoustonMoline

HOU - MLI

HOUMLI

Houston Hobby

Tue 8/11

3:57 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 8/18

11:32 am-5:44 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$276

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Iowa

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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 7, 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 7, 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
8,451 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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
8,451 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,451 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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
9,945 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,451 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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
688 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,451 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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
11,783 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,451 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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 $231, American Airlines can have you in Iowa from Houston in 5h 03m. The distance from Houston to Iowa is about 868 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 George Bush Intcntl - Omaha Eppley Airfield.

  • 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 $90.

  • 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 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$62Average$110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$188Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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