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$76+ 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 4/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — DSM
Apr 29 — May 61
Wed 4/29
Wed 5/6
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 March 30, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 6/59:10 am
HOU
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 12m
Allegiant Air
Mon 6/156:00 am
DSM
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 20m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/26$100
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 6/89:10 am
HOU
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 12m
Allegiant Air
Mon 6/156:00 am
DSM
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 20m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/26$114
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 4/1710:49 am
IAH
-
OMA
1 stop9h 15m
Frontier
Mon 4/204:19 pm
OMA
-
IAH
1 stop6h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$140
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Mon 4/276:45 am
IAH
-
CID
1 stop7h 06m
Frontier
Mon 5/42:36 pm
CID
-
IAH
1 stop20h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 3/29$140
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/2210:05 pm
IAH
-
OMA
1 stop21h 29m
Frontier
Mon 5/258:19 pm
OMA
-
IAH
1 stop14h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$151
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 6/89:10 am
HOU
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 12m
Allegiant Air
Fri 6/126:00 am
DSM
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 20m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/26$157
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 4/246:45 am
IAH
-
DSM
1 stop6h 24m
Frontier
Mon 4/272:04 pm
DSM
-
IAH
1 stop10h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 3/29$160
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 5/16:45 am
IAH
-
CID
1 stop7h 06m
Frontier
Mon 5/42:36 pm
CID
-
IAH
1 stop20h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 6/59:10 am
HOU
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 12m
Allegiant Air
Fri 6/126:00 am
DSM
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 20m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/26$164
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/810:05 pm
IAH
-
OMA
1 stop21h 29m
Frontier
Mon 5/118:19 pm
OMA
-
IAH
1 stop28h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$171
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2110:05 pm
IAH
-
OMA
1 stop21h 29m
Frontier
Tue 5/268:19 pm
OMA
-
IAH
1 stop14h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28$176
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/410:44 am
IAH
-
DSM
1 stop8h 54m
Frontier
Fri 5/82:16 pm
DSM
-
IAH
1 stop6h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$180

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 March 30, 2026.

Round-trip from

$100
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$76
(Frontier)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$414
From Houston to Iowa
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 March 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Iowa that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Sat 4/25

6:15 am-1:30 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Des Moines

Tue 4/28

12:00 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$212

HoustonCedar Rapids

IAH - CID

IAHCID

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/9

5:20 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 5/10

6:57 am-2:30 pm

2 stops7h 33m

$258

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/20

8:13 pm-10:43 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Des Moines

Sat 4/25

8:20 am-10:56 am

Nonstop2h 36m

$269

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 4/24

8:13 pm-10:43 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Des Moines

Mon 4/27

3:04 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$269

HoustonMoline

IAH - MLI

IAHMLI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/25

2:59 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Moline Quad-City

Sun 4/26

5:55 am-11:14 am

1 stop5h 19m

$286

HoustonMoline

IAH - MLI

IAHMLI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/9

2:20 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop8h 01m

Moline Quad-City

Fri 5/15

5:56 am-11:09 am

1 stop5h 13m

$286

HoustonMoline

HOU - MLI

HOUMLI

Houston Hobby

Sat 5/9

5:04 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Moline Quad-City

Fri 5/15

5:17 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$286

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Fri 4/24

12:05 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Des Moines

Mon 4/27

1:45 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$289

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Sat 4/25

7:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop4h 30m

Des Moines

Sat 5/2

5:35 am-12:40 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$289

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/21

7:20 am-12:29 pm

1 stop5h 09m

Des Moines

Sat 4/25

3:21 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$289

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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, 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 $270). 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 March 30, 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 March 30, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to Iowa, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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
4,329 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,329 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,329 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,358 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,329 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,514 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,329 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
709 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,329 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,530 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,329 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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 $258, Frontier can have you in Iowa from Houston in 5h 47m. The distance from Houston to Iowa is about 846 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. Southwest flights start at $91 while deals on American Airlines start at $95 one-way.

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

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

  • 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 $270). 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 March 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$44Average$83FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$188Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$203Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$214Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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