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$173+ Cheap flights from Lexington (LEX) 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 5/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LEX — DSM
May 29 — Jun 51
Fri 5/29
Fri 6/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Lexington to Iowa

Cheapest flights from Lexington to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lexington to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/235:15 am
LEX
-
CID
1 stop6h 12m
United Airlines
Sun 5/247:54 am
CID
-
LEX
1 stop4h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/236:52 pm
LEX
-
CID
1 stop5h 38m
American Airlines
Sun 5/246:00 am
CID
-
LEX
2 stops9h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/28$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/136:36 pm
LEX
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MLI
1 stop5h 50m
American Airlines
Tue 5/195:15 am
MLI
-
LEX
1 stop4h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/29$304
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2011:01 am
LEX
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DSM
1 stop3h 53m
American Airlines
Sat 5/235:00 am
DSM
-
LEX
1 stop4h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/28$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/136:11 pm
LEX
-
MLI
1 stop5h 10m
Delta
Tue 5/195:56 am
MLI
-
LEX
1 stop5h 23m
Delta
Deal found 4/28$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/145:55 pm
LEX
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OMA
1 stop7h 04m
Delta
Mon 8/172:00 pm
OMA
-
LEX
1 stop6h 33m
Delta
Deal found 4/27$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2010:06 am
LEX
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DSM
1 stop4h 31m
Delta
Sat 5/2310:56 am
DSM
-
LEX
1 stop6h 43m
Delta
Deal found 4/27$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Fri 8/211:30 pm
LEX
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OMA
1 stop5h 14m
Delta
Sun 8/237:00 am
OMA
-
LEX
1 stop6h 59m
Delta
Deal found 4/24$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/132:15 pm
LEX
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OMA
1 stop5h 15m
American Airlines
Sun 5/175:19 am
OMA
-
LEX
1 stop7h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/28$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/95:30 am
LEX
-
OMA
1 stop5h 59m
United Airlines
Wed 5/206:49 pm
OMA
-
LEX
1 stop4h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28$350
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/148:10 pm
LEX
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OMA
1 stop5h 11m
American Airlines
Sat 6/205:04 pm
OMA
-
LEX
1 stop6h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/28$358
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/15:00 am
LEX
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DSM
2 stops9h 21m
American Airlines
Wed 7/295:00 am
DSM
-
LEX
1 stop4h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/27$358

Find flight deals from Lexington to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Lexington to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated April 29, 2026.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$173
(Kiwi.com)

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January

Average price

$1,215
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Lexington 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 April 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lexington to Iowa that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

LexingtonCedar Rapids

LEX - CID

LEXCID

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 5/23

5:15 am-10:27 am

1 stop6h 12m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 5/24

7:54 am-1:20 pm

1 stop4h 26m

$289

LexingtonCedar Rapids

LEX - CID

LEXCID

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 5/23

5:41 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 5/24

12:40 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$289

LexingtonMoline

LEX - MLI

LEXMLI

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 5/13

6:36 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 5/19

5:15 am-10:31 am

1 stop4h 16m

$304

LexingtonDes Moines

LEX - DSM

LEXDSM

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 5/20

11:01 am-1:54 pm

1 stop3h 53m

Des Moines

Sat 5/23

5:00 am-10:42 am

1 stop4h 42m

$309

LexingtonMoline

LEX - MLI

LEXMLI

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 5/13

6:11 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 5/19

5:56 am-12:19 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$314

LexingtonDes Moines

LEX - DSM

LEXDSM

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 5/22

5:52 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop3h 44m

Des Moines

Sun 5/24

5:27 am-12:19 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$329

LexingtonDes Moines

LEX - DSM

LEXDSM

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 5/20

10:06 am-1:37 pm

1 stop4h 31m

Des Moines

Sat 5/23

10:56 am-6:39 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$329

LexingtonOmaha

LEX - OMA

LEXOMA

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 8/21

1:30 pm-5:44 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 8/23

7:00 am-2:59 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$334

LexingtonDes Moines

LEX - DSM

LEXDSM

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 5/22

4:45 pm-12:17 am

2 stops8h 32m

Des Moines

Sun 5/24

5:25 am-12:47 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$334

LexingtonCedar Rapids

LEX - CID

LEXCID

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 8/25

5:20 am-10:30 am

1 stop6h 10m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 8/29

8:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$359

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Deals found on 4/28

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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 April 29, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Lexington to Iowa to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,680 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,680 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,680 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,678 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,680 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lexington to Iowa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Lexington to Iowa?

    Located just 5.6 mi from the city center, Lexington Blue Grass (LEX) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Iowa from Lexington.

  • How long is the flight from Lexington to Iowa?

    There are many flights that can get you from Lexington to Iowa in 5h 10m. Fly via United Airlines, American Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from Lexington to Iowa is about 392 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    While some choose either Lexington Blue Grass - Des Moines or Lexington Blue Grass - Cedar Rapids, Lexington Blue Grass - Omaha Eppley Airfield is the most popular route from Lexington to Iowa.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lexington 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Lexington to Iowa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Lexington 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 April 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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