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$59+ Cheap flights from Houston to Iowa

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HOU — DSM
jul. 8 — jul. 151
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Houston to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated julio 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$71
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$59
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$240
From Houston to Iowa
One-way flight from Houston to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($70 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 julio 3, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
dom. 7/139:42 amHOU - DSM
Nonstop2h 11mAllegiant Air
jue. 7/176:30 amDSM - HOU
Nonstop2h 22mAllegiant Air
Deal found 7/2$71
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
mié. 8/134:41 pmIAH - CID
1 stop6h 17mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 8/166:19 pmCID - IAH
1 stop5h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$191
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 8/61:00 pmHOU - OMA
Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest
mié. 8/133:10 pmOMA - HOU
Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$197
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
mié. 8/65:25 pmIAH - OMA
Nonstop2h 17mUnited Airlines
mié. 8/138:10 amOMA - IAH
Nonstop2h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$197
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
vie. 8/228:04 pmIAH - DSM
Nonstop2h 24mUnited Airlines
mar. 8/262:58 pmDSM - IAH
Nonstop2h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$209
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
mié. 8/65:00 pmHOU - OMA
1 stop7h 12mDelta
mié. 8/135:15 amOMA - HOU
1 stop6h 55mDelta
Deal found 7/1$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
mié. 8/1311:43 amIAH - OMA
1 stop5h 37mDelta
mar. 8/1911:20 amOMA - IAH
1 stop5h 02mDelta
Deal found 7/2$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
sáb. 9/133:59 pmIAH - CID
1 stop6h 44mDelta
mar. 9/165:57 amCID - IAH
1 stop6h 11mDelta
Deal found 7/1$217
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
lun. 8/45:00 amIAH - CID
1 stop13h 02mMultiple Airlines
vie. 8/86:52 pmCID - IAH
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$220
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
mié. 8/610:41 amIAH - OMA
1 stop8h 10mAmerican Airlines
mié. 8/136:00 amOMA - IAH
2 stops7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$222
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
lun. 8/256:00 amIAH - CID
1 stop13h 37mFrontier
vie. 8/298:22 pmCID - IAH
1 stop14h 17mFrontier
Deal found 7/3$222
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
vie. 8/84:20 pmHOU - MLI
1 stop5h 31mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 8/910:42 amMLI - HOU
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$226

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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 julio 3, 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

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

dom. 7/13

9:42 am-11:53 am

Nonstop2h 11m

Des Moines

jue. 7/17

6:30 am-8:52 am

Nonstop2h 22m

$71

HoustonCedar Rapids

IAH - CID

IAHCID

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mié. 8/13

4:41 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Cedar Rapids

sáb. 8/16

6:19 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$191

HoustonOmaha

HOU - OMA

HOUOMA

Houston Hobby

mié. 8/6

1:00 pm-3:10 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

mié. 8/13

3:10 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$197

HoustonOmaha

IAH - OMA

IAHOMA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mié. 8/6

5:25 pm-7:42 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

mié. 8/13

8:10 am-10:31 am

Nonstop2h 21m

$197

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

vie. 8/22

8:04 pm-10:28 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

Des Moines

mar. 8/26

2:58 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop2h 27m

$209

HoustonOmaha

HOU - OMA

HOUOMA

Houston Hobby

mié. 8/6

5:00 pm-12:12 am

1 stop7h 12m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

mié. 8/13

5:15 am-12:10 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$217

HoustonOmaha

IAH - OMA

IAHOMA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mié. 8/13

11:43 am-5:20 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

mar. 8/19

11:20 am-4:22 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$217

HoustonCedar Rapids

IAH - CID

IAHCID

Houston George Bush Intcntl

sáb. 9/13

3:59 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Cedar Rapids

mar. 9/16

5:57 am-12:08 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$217

HoustonCedar Rapids

IAH - CID

IAHCID

Houston George Bush Intcntl

lun. 8/4

5:00 am-6:02 pm

1 stop13h 02m

Cedar Rapids

vie. 8/8

6:52 pm-8:52 am

1 stop14h 00m

$220

HoustonOmaha

IAH - OMA

IAHOMA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mié. 8/6

10:41 am-6:51 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

mié. 8/13

6:00 am-1:47 pm

2 stops7h 47m

$222

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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 $405). 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 julio 3, 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.

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 julio 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to Iowa, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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  • 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 $59. Frontier flights start at $69 while deals on Southwest start at $99 one-way.

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Iowa?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Houston to Iowa? While on average our users pay $80, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $46. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - Omaha Eppley Airfield), is priced around $197.

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    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 $405). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$45Average$89FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$124Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$169Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$216Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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