$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
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Houston to IowaExplore 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.
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![American Airlines logo]()
$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![American Airlines logo]()
$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![Delta logo]()
$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![American Airlines logo]()
$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![Delta logo]()
$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![United Airlines logo]()
$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![United Airlines logo]()
$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![United Airlines logo]()
$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![American Airlines logo]()
$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![Delta logo]()
$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![American Airlines logo]()
$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![American Airlines logo]()
$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 |
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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
Fly to
Iowa
Route
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
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
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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.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$46 | Average$88 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time88% | |
| Cheapest$124 | Average$306 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$190 | Average$301 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$203 | Average$327 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$214 | Average$368 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |