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$66+ 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 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — DSM
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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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 May 18, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/269:10 am
HOU
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DSM
Nonstop2h 12m
Allegiant Air
Mon 6/296:00 am
DSM
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 20m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/17$90
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 6/199:10 am
HOU
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 12m
Allegiant Air
Mon 6/296:00 am
DSM
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 20m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/14$98
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 6/129:10 am
HOU
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 12m
Allegiant Air
Mon 6/296:00 am
DSM
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 20m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$111
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/159:10 am
HOU
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 12m
Allegiant Air
Mon 6/226:00 am
DSM
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 20m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/16$129
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 6/129:10 am
HOU
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 12m
Allegiant Air
Fri 6/196:00 am
DSM
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 20m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$133
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 7/244:52 pm
HOU
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 12m
Allegiant Air
Mon 7/271:37 pm
DSM
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 25m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$134
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/34:52 pm
HOU
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 12m
Allegiant Air
Mon 7/61:37 pm
DSM
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 25m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/16$137
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/299:10 am
HOU
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 12m
Allegiant Air
Fri 7/31:37 pm
DSM
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 25m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/16$166
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/299:10 am
HOU
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 12m
Allegiant Air
Mon 7/61:37 pm
DSM
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 25m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$177
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 8/316:30 am
IAH
-
DSM
1 stop7h 01m
Frontier
Wed 9/22:16 pm
DSM
-
IAH
1 stop10h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 5/13$200
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/106:30 am
IAH
-
DSM
1 stop7h 01m
Frontier
Fri 6/122:16 pm
DSM
-
IAH
1 stop10h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 5/16$210
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 8/276:30 am
IAH
-
CID
1 stop6h 40m
Frontier
Sun 8/301:55 pm
CID
-
IAH
1 stop10h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 5/14$210

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 May 18, 2026.

Round-trip from

$90
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$66
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$254
From Houston to Iowa
One-way flight from Houston to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($119 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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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 May 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Iowa that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

HoustonCedar Rapids

IAH - CID

IAHCID

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 7/3

2:43 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 7/7

5:50 am-1:33 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$231

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 7/18

8:12 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop2h 23m

Des Moines

Sat 8/1

6:50 pm-12:34 am

1 stop5h 44m

$279

HoustonCedar Rapids

IAH - CID

IAHCID

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 8/27

10:53 am-3:35 pm

1 stop4h 42m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 8/31

7:00 am-1:59 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$285

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 7/23

5:40 am-10:45 am

1 stop5h 05m

Des Moines

Mon 7/27

6:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$289

HoustonCedar Rapids

IAH - CID

IAHCID

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 8/27

5:20 am-3:35 pm

2 stops10h 15m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 8/30

6:50 am-1:05 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$290

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Thu 6/25

5:08 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop5h 23m

Des Moines

Thu 7/2

10:54 am-9:43 pm

2 stops10h 49m

$294

HoustonMoline

IAH - MLI

IAHMLI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 6/11

5:01 am-10:39 am

1 stop5h 38m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 6/16

6:52 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$309

HoustonMoline

IAH - MLI

IAHMLI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 6/19

4:20 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Moline Quad-City

Mon 6/22

5:17 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$309

HoustonMoline

HOU - MLI

HOUMLI

Houston Hobby

Sat 6/6

5:04 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Moline Quad-City

Wed 6/10

5:56 am-12:12 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$309

HoustonOmaha

HOU - OMA

HOUOMA

Houston Hobby

Sat 10/10

12:20 pm-2:30 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 10/13

5:40 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$310

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Iowa

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Estimated round-trip price
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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Iowa (average of $46). 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 May 18, 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 May 18, 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.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Houston to Iowa?

    For as low as $279, Delta can have you in Iowa from Houston in 2h 23m. 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 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.

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    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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Iowa (average of $46). 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 May 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$58Average$84FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$188Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$203Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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