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$50+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Kentucky

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 11/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SDF
Nov 30 — Dec 71
Sun 11/30
Sun 12/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Kentucky

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Kentucky flight deals. Data was last updated October 31, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$99
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$50
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$360
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Kentucky
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Kentucky. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 31, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sun 11/99:03 pmDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 36mAllegiant Air
Fri 11/143:23 pmBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 45mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/30$96
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Mon 11/171:37 pmDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 36mAllegiant Air
Fri 11/217:00 amBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 44mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/31$106
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Sun 11/169:03 pmDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 36mAllegiant Air
Fri 11/217:00 amBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 44mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/31$111
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 12/89:31 amDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 37mAllegiant Air
Fri 12/127:00 amBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 41mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/30$117
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/249:34 amDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 35mAllegiant Air
Fri 11/2810:00 amBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 44mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/30$119
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/203:47 pmDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 37mAllegiant Air
Fri 12/2612:19 pmBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 41mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/30$130
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/171:37 pmDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 36mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/204:17 pmBNA - DSM
1 stop26h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/31$137
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Mon 11/178:40 amDSM - BNA
1 stop9h 43mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/217:00 amBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/31$148
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Sun 11/169:03 pmDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 36mAllegiant Air
Mon 11/1711:02 amBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 45mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/31$156
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Mon 12/85:57 pmCID - BNA
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/128:52 amBNA - CID
1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$160
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Fri 12/55:57 pmCID - BNA
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/86:10 amBNA - CID
1 stop10h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$178
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/138:26 pmCID - BNA
1 stop18h 21mFrontier
Sat 11/153:42 pmBNA - CID
1 stop27h 54mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$181

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Kentucky 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 October 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Kentucky that are best for you.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

Kentucky

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesNashville

DSM - BNA

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Mon 3/30

3:37 pm-5:11 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

Nashville Intl

Fri 4/3

7:13 pm-8:57 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$136

Cedar RapidsNashville

CID - BNA

CIDBNA

Cedar Rapids

Thu 11/13

8:26 pm-2:47 pm

1 stop18h 21m

Nashville Intl

Sat 11/15

3:42 pm-7:36 pm

1 stop27h 54m

$181

Des MoinesNashville

DSM - BNA

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Sat 12/6

11:01 am-2:57 pm

1 stop3h 56m

Nashville Intl

Mon 12/8

7:33 am-1:31 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$197

OmahaCincinnati

OMA - CVG

OMACVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 11/17

8:51 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop24h 17m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 11/24

6:00 am-7:51 pm

1 stop14h 51m

$199

Des MoinesNashville

DSM - BNA

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Tue 1/6

12:04 pm-5:04 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Nashville Intl

Tue 1/13

9:43 am-4:29 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$201

Des MoinesNashville

DSM - BNA

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Tue 1/6

11:42 am-7:55 pm

2 stops8h 13m

Nashville Intl

Tue 1/13

10:19 am-3:45 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$206

Des MoinesNashville

DSM - BNA

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Fri 12/26

2:50 pm-4:27 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Nashville Intl

Wed 12/31

6:00 am-7:41 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$206

OmahaCincinnati

OMA - CVG

OMACVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 12/7

2:18 pm-10:52 am

2 stops19h 34m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 12/11

6:10 am-1:31 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$216

Cedar RapidsNashville

CID - BNA

CIDBNA

Cedar Rapids

Sat 4/25

3:30 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Nashville Intl

Tue 4/28

4:55 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop4h 19m

$229

Cedar RapidsNashville

CID - BNA

CIDBNA

Cedar Rapids

Tue 12/9

5:21 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Nashville Intl

Sat 12/13

8:00 am-11:56 am

1 stop3h 56m

$229

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Kentucky

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to Kentucky

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Kentucky (average of $118). Flying from Iowa to Kentucky in May is currently the most expensive (average of $271). 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 Kentucky

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kentucky. 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 Kentucky. Reviews last updated October 31, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Iowa to Kentucky have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,995 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,031 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Kentucky?

    Airlines like Allegiant Air, Frontier, and Delta fly from Iowa to Kentucky in about 1h 34m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 47m. The distance from Iowa to Kentucky is about 530 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Iowa to Kentucky one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $50 on Allegiant Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $99 and Frontier from $124 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Kentucky (average of $118). Flying from Iowa to Kentucky in May is currently the most expensive (average of $271). 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 Iowa to Kentucky

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to Kentucky. 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 October 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$148Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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