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$169+ Cheap flights from Louisville (SDF) 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 7/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — DSM
Jul 11 — Jul 181
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Cheap flight deals from Louisville to Iowa

Cheapest flights from Louisville to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Louisville to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 11, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 7/25:50 pm
SDF
-
CID
1 stop4h 08m
United Airlines
Sat 7/42:42 pm
CID
-
SDF
1 stop4h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/10$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 8/185:15 am
SDF
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DSM
1 stop6h 11m
United Airlines
Wed 8/193:20 pm
DSM
-
SDF
1 stop4h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/10$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 10/97:25 pm
SDF
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CID
1 stop4h 31m
Delta
Sun 10/115:45 am
CID
-
SDF
1 stop7h 04m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Tue 10/279:00 am
SDF
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OMA
1 stop4h 16m
United Airlines
Wed 10/281:45 pm
OMA
-
SDF
1 stop7h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$301
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Mon 8/109:00 am
SDF
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OMA
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Thu 8/131:10 pm
OMA
-
SDF
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9$303
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Tue 7/218:00 am
SDF
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OMA
1 stop5h 42m
United Airlines
Tue 7/216:40 pm
OMA
-
SDF
1 stop4h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$332
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Sat 7/45:00 pm
SDF
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DSM
1 stop3h 20m
Southwest
Fri 7/104:40 pm
DSM
-
SDF
1 stop4h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8$332
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Tue 7/216:49 am
SDF
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OMA
1 stop6h 08m
Delta
Tue 7/216:33 pm
OMA
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SDF
1 stop4h 53m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$337
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 6/256:00 am
SDF
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MLI
1 stop5h 16m
Delta
Mon 6/295:17 pm
MLI
-
SDF
1 stop6h 15m
Delta
Deal found 6/10$339
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Tue 7/216:05 am
SDF
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OMA
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Tue 7/211:10 pm
OMA
-
SDF
2 stops7h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8$342
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 6/610:02 am
SDF
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MLI
1 stop3h 34m
United Airlines
Tue 6/301:15 pm
MLI
-
SDF
1 stop6h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/6$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Mon 8/33:25 pm
SDF
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OMA
1 stop6h 17m
United Airlines
Thu 8/63:13 pm
OMA
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SDF
1 stop4h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$345

Find flight deals from Louisville to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Louisville to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated June 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$169
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$506
Provider with most accurate pricing for Louisville Intl-Des Moines flight deals.
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From Louisville Intl to Iowa
One-way flight from Louisville Intl to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($94 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Louisville to Iowa that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

LouisvilleDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Tue 8/18

5:15 am-10:26 am

1 stop6h 11m

Des Moines

Wed 8/19

3:20 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop4h 16m

$297

LouisvilleCedar Rapids

SDF - CID

SDFCID

Louisville Intl

Mon 7/6

6:34 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop4h 32m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 7/13

5:50 am-11:51 am

1 stop5h 01m

$299

LouisvilleCedar Rapids

SDF - CID

SDFCID

Louisville Intl

Fri 10/9

7:25 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop4h 31m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 10/11

5:45 am-1:49 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$299

LouisvilleOmaha

SDF - OMA

SDFOMA

Louisville Intl

Tue 10/27

9:00 am-12:16 pm

1 stop4h 16m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 10/28

1:45 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$301
Quickest round-trip

LouisvilleDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Sat 7/4

5:00 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop3h 20m

Des Moines

Fri 7/10

4:40 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$332

LouisvilleMoline

SDF - MLI

SDFMLI

Louisville Intl

Thu 6/25

6:00 am-10:16 am

1 stop5h 16m

Moline Quad-City

Mon 6/29

5:17 pm-12:32 am

1 stop6h 15m

$339

LouisvilleOmaha

SDF - OMA

SDFOMA

Louisville Intl

Tue 7/21

6:05 am-10:20 am

1 stop5h 15m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 7/21

1:10 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$342

LouisvilleOmaha

SDF - OMA

SDFOMA

Louisville Intl

Sun 8/9

5:50 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 8/13

6:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$345

LouisvilleDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Fri 7/17

8:05 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Des Moines

Mon 7/20

5:10 am-10:05 am

1 stop3h 55m

$347

LouisvilleDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Thu 7/23

8:05 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Des Moines

Sat 7/25

3:35 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop3h 30m

$347

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Best time to book a flight from Louisville to Iowa

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Iowa (average of $158). Flying from Louisville to Iowa in May is currently the most expensive (average of $384). 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

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 June 11, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Louisville to Iowa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

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

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

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

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

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

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Louisville 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 Louisville to Iowa?

    Louisville Intl (SDF) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Louisville to Iowa. It is only a 5.3 mi journey to Louisville Intl (SDF) from Louisville’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Louisville to Iowa?

    For as low as $299, United Airlines can have you in Iowa from Louisville in 4h 32m. Louisville and Iowa are separated by a distance of 407 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Iowa (average of $158). Flying from Louisville to Iowa in May is currently the most expensive (average of $384). 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 3 airlines flying from Louisville to Iowa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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