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$63+ 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 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — DSM
Jan 25 — Feb 11
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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 December 26, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:40 amHOU - CID
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/75:15 amCID - HOU
1 stop4h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/24$235
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:00 amIAH - CID
1 stop7h 42mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/75:15 amCID - IAH
1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/24$235
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/252:42 pmIAH - MLI
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Wed 12/314:58 pmMLI - IAH
1 stop6h 53mDelta
Deal found 12/25$260
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:20 pmIAH - CID
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/73:22 pmCID - IAH
1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/24$290
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:54 amIAH - CID
2 stops13h 00mDelta
Wed 1/74:15 pmCID - IAH
1 stop7h 00mDelta
Deal found 12/24$295
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/273:55 pmIAH - CID
1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/315:28 pmCID - IAH
1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/24$301
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2511:55 amIAH - DSM
Nonstop2h 24mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/228:10 amDSM - IAH
Nonstop2h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/25$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:00 amIAH - MLI
1 stop7h 13mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/15:33 pmMLI - IAH
1 stop6h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/23$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/255:40 amHOU - MLI
1 stop4h 59mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/313:21 pmMLI - HOU
1 stop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/24$341
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/252:44 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop5h 18mDelta
Thu 1/2210:21 amDSM - IAH
1 stop8h 25mDelta
Deal found 12/25$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:40 amHOU - MLI
1 stop4h 59mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/13:21 pmMLI - HOU
1 stop4h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/23$387
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:00 amIAH - MLI
2 stops8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/16:20 amMLI - IAH
1 stop5h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/23$392

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 December 26, 2025.

Round-trip from

$128
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$63
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$368
From Houston to Iowa
One-way flight from Houston to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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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 December 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Iowa that are best for you.

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Houston

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Iowa

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Depart

Return

Price

HoustonOmaha

IAH - OMA

IAHOMA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/11

8:45 am-4:05 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 2/16

7:19 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop28h 13m

$169

HoustonOmaha

IAH - OMA

IAHOMA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/11

8:45 am-4:05 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 2/18

5:00 pm-7:23 pm

2 stops26h 23m

$170

HoustonOmaha

IAH - OMA

IAHOMA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/11

8:45 am-4:05 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 2/16

6:21 pm-6:47 pm

1 stop24h 26m

$172

HoustonOmaha

IAH - OMA

IAHOMA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 2/20

6:15 am-1:04 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 2/23

7:19 pm-12:33 am

1 stop5h 14m

$197

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 2/7

8:09 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

Des Moines

Tue 2/10

8:10 am-10:52 am

Nonstop2h 42m

$209

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 2/6

8:09 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

Des Moines

Sun 2/8

8:10 am-10:52 am

Nonstop2h 42m

$209

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/22

8:09 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

Des Moines

Mon 1/26

3:04 pm-5:43 pm

Nonstop2h 39m

$209

HoustonCedar Rapids

HOU - CID

HOUCID

Houston Hobby

Sat 2/14

6:00 am-12:35 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 2/15

7:17 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$213

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 2/13

7:55 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Des Moines

Mon 2/16

6:55 pm-12:09 am

1 stop5h 14m

$219

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 2/6

8:09 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

Des Moines

Mon 2/9

6:48 pm-12:12 am

1 stop5h 24m

$219

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Iowa (average of $45). Flying from Houston to Iowa in January is currently the most expensive (average of $209). 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 December 26, 2025.

When flying from Houston to Iowa, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 38% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to Iowa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Iowa. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Iowa flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 26, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to Iowa, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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 $209, Frontier can have you in Iowa from Houston in 2h 21m. The distance from Houston to Iowa is about 803 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 $49. American Airlines flights start at $54 while deals on Southwest start at $87 one-way.

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

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Iowa (average of $45). Flying from Houston to Iowa in January is currently the most expensive (average of $209). 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 5 airlines flying from Houston to Iowa

Discover the top 5 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 December 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$46Average$88FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$124Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$190Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$203Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$214Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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