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$249+ Cheap flights from Kentucky to Iowa

SDF — DSM
Dec 3 — Dec 101
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Cheapest flights from Kentucky to Iowa

Thu 12/31:04 pm -
1 stop6h 02m
Fri 12/46:09 am -
1 stop7h 20m
Deal found 11/2$279
Wed 11/184:47 pm -
1 stop5h 15m
Sun 11/226:00 am -
1 stop6h 00m
Deal found 11/3$343
Wed 12/236:00 pm -
1 stop5h 45m
Sun 12/276:00 am -
1 stop6h 18m
Deal found 11/1$354
Sat 11/78:59 am -
1 stop6h 47m
Sun 11/86:15 am -
1 stop5h 33m
Deal found 11/1$363
Thu 12/37:35 pm -
1 stop3h 30m
Fri 12/47:00 am -
2 stops7h 35m
Deal found 11/2$367
Fri 11/136:54 pm -
1 stop6h 32m
Tue 11/178:07 am -
1 stop7h 08m
Deal found 10/29$369
Sat 11/148:59 am -
2 stops10h 54m
Wed 11/187:23 am -
2 stops10h 20m
Deal found 10/30$379
Fri 11/276:42 am -
1 stop4h 37m
Sun 11/2910:24 am -
1 stop5h 53m
Deal found 11/1$394
Thu 11/55:59 pm -
1 stop5h 34m
Sun 11/85:39 am -
1 stop5h 19m
Deal found 10/29$429
Fri 11/65:14 am -
1 stop4h 32m
Sat 11/79:25 am -
2 stops10h 30m
Deal found 10/30$434
Sat 12/57:00 am -
1 stop6h 39m
Wed 12/93:20 pm -
1 stop6h 12m
Deal found 11/2$439
Sat 11/146:15 pm -
1 stop4h 20m
Wed 11/186:50 pm -
1 stop4h 04m
Deal found 10/30$439

Find flight deals from Kentucky to Iowa

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(Delta)

One-way from

$249
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$347
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From Kentucky to Iowa
One-way flight from Kentucky to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($111 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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LouisvilleCedar Rapids

SDF Louisville Intl - CID Cedar Rapids

SDFCID

Louisville Intl

Fri 11/27

6:30 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$249
Quickest round-trip

LouisvilleDes Moines

SDF Louisville Intl - DSM Des Moines

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Sun 11/15

7:55 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$255

LouisvilleCedar Rapids

SDF Louisville Intl - CID Cedar Rapids

SDFCID

Louisville Intl

Tue 12/1

5:59 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$259

LouisvilleDes Moines

SDF Louisville Intl - DSM Des Moines

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Thu 11/12

9:02 am-2:26 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$274

LouisvilleDes Moines

SDF Louisville Intl - DSM Des Moines

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Thu 12/3

1:04 pm-6:06 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Des Moines

Fri 12/4

6:09 am-2:29 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$279

LouisvilleDes Moines

SDF Louisville Intl - DSM Des Moines

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Mon 1/4

6:27 am-10:14 am

1 stop4h 47m

Des Moines

Thu 1/7

5:23 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$312

LouisvilleDes Moines

SDF Louisville Intl - DSM Des Moines

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Tue 1/5

5:40 am-11:01 am

1 stop6h 21m

Des Moines

Thu 1/7

5:23 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$312

LouisvilleCedar Rapids

SDF Louisville Intl - CID Cedar Rapids

SDFCID

Louisville Intl

Mon 11/30

6:55 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$314

LouisvilleDes Moines

SDF Louisville Intl - DSM Des Moines

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Mon 11/9

8:47 am-1:55 pm

2 stops54h 08m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$322

LouisvilleDes Moines

SDF Louisville Intl - DSM Des Moines

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Mon 11/9

12:40 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$336

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Best time to book a flight from Kentucky to Iowa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Iowa from Kentucky with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kentucky to Iowa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kentucky to Iowa?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kentucky to Iowa (average of $289). Flying from Kentucky to Iowa in February is currently the most expensive (average of $787). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Kentucky to Iowa to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Kentucky to Iowa?

    There are many flights that can get you from Kentucky to Iowa in 5h 45m. Fly via Delta, United Airlines, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. Kentucky and Iowa are separated by a distance of 407 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kentucky to Iowa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Kentucky to Iowa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Kentucky to Iowa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kentucky to Iowa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kentucky to Iowa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kentucky 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 Kentucky to Iowa?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kentucky to Iowa (average of $289). Flying from Kentucky to Iowa in February is currently the most expensive (average of $787). 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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Alternative routes for Kentucky to Iowa

Top 3 airlines flying from Kentucky to Iowa

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$233Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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