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$73+ 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 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — DSM
Aug 24 — Aug 311
Sun 8/24
Sun 8/31
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for Houston to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated August 19, 2025.

Round-trip from

$144
(Priceline)

One-way from

$73
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$293
From Houston to Iowa
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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 August 19, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/316:00 amIAH - DSM
1 stop7h 47mFrontier
Sun 11/22:32 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop9h 07mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$144
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/306:00 amIAH - DSM
1 stop7h 47mFrontier
Sun 11/22:32 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop9h 07mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$163
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/66:15 amIAH - OMA
1 stop7h 06mFrontier
Fri 10/178:59 pmOMA - IAH
1 stop26h 25mFrontier
Deal found 8/18$165
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2411:36 amIAH - OMA
1 stop8h 28mFrontier
Mon 10/278:59 pmOMA - IAH
1 stop18h 43mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$171
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/236:00 amIAH - OMA
1 stop14h 04mFrontier
Mon 10/278:59 pmOMA - IAH
1 stop18h 43mFrontier
Deal found 8/18$189
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/76:15 amIAH - DSM
1 stop7h 25mFrontier
Mon 9/82:25 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop9h 14mFrontier
Deal found 8/18$191
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/146:15 amIAH - OMA
1 stop12h 40mFrontier
Mon 9/152:16 pmOMA - IAH
1 stop9h 23mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$193
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/119:08 pmIAH - OMA
1 stop22h 42mFrontier
Mon 9/152:16 pmOMA - IAH
1 stop9h 23mFrontier
Deal found 8/18$199
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/209:08 pmIAH - OMA
1 stop21h 47mFrontier
Mon 9/222:16 pmOMA - IAH
1 stop9h 23mFrontier
Deal found 8/19$204
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/119:08 pmIAH - OMA
1 stop22h 42mFrontier
Sun 9/147:40 pmOMA - IAH
1 stop15h 29mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$210
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/186:15 amIAH - OMA
1 stop12h 40mFrontier
Sun 9/217:40 pmOMA - IAH
1 stop15h 29mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$214
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Thu 12/46:45 amIAH - CID
1 stop6h 52mFrontier
Sun 12/142:36 pmCID - IAH
1 stop9h 11mFrontier
Deal found 8/19$218

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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 August 19, 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

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 10/31

6:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Des Moines

Sun 11/2

2:32 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$144

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 10/30

6:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Des Moines

Sun 11/2

2:32 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$163

HoustonOmaha

IAH - OMA

IAHOMA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 10/6

6:15 am-1:21 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 10/17

8:59 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$165

HoustonOmaha

IAH - OMA

IAHOMA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 9/11

9:08 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop22h 42m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 9/15

2:16 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$171

HoustonOmaha

IAH - OMA

IAHOMA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 10/24

11:36 am-8:04 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 10/27

8:59 pm-3:42 pm

1 stop18h 43m

$171

HoustonOmaha

IAH - OMA

IAHOMA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 10/31

6:00 am-8:06 pm

1 stop14h 06m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 11/2

7:46 pm-10:37 am

1 stop14h 51m

$171

HoustonOmaha

IAH - OMA

IAHOMA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 10/24

6:00 am-8:04 pm

1 stop14h 04m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 10/26

8:59 pm-10:44 am

1 stop13h 45m

$171

HoustonOmaha

IAH - OMA

IAHOMA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 9/12

6:15 am-7:50 pm

1 stop13h 35m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 9/15

2:16 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$171

HoustonOmaha

IAH - OMA

IAHOMA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 10/23

6:00 am-8:04 pm

1 stop14h 04m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 10/27

8:59 pm-3:42 pm

1 stop18h 43m

$189

HoustonMoline

IAH - MLI

IAHMLI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 9/16

6:01 am-10:24 am

1 stop4h 23m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 9/30

10:54 am-5:01 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$226

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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 $336). Flying from Houston to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $401). 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 August 19, 2025.

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 August 19, 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,922 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
701 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Houston to Iowa?

    For as low as $226, Frontier can have you in Iowa from Houston in 4h 23m. The distance from Houston to Iowa is about 836 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 Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $73. Southwest flights start at $115 while deals on American Airlines start at $159 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 - 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 $137, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $72. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - Des Moines), is priced around $229.

  • 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 $336). Flying from Houston to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $401). 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 August 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$46Average$88FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$124Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$190Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$214Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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