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$65+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Kentucky

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SDF
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$65
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October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$412
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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 May 1, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/29:24 amCID - BNA
Nonstop1h 32mAllegiant Air
Fri 6/1311:35 amBNA - CID
Nonstop1h 37mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/30$72
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/25:25 pmDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 40mAllegiant Air
Thu 6/58:56 pmBNA - DSM
Nonstop1h 41mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/29$78
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/26:58 pmCID - BNA
1 stop26h 47mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/1311:35 amBNA - CID
Nonstop1h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$149
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/56:32 pmDSM - BNA
Nonstop1h 34mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/1011:14 amBNA - DSM
1 stop26h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$160
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Sat 5/245:55 amCID - BNA
1 stop6h 23mDelta
Thu 5/296:05 pmBNA - CID
1 stop4h 55mDelta
Deal found 5/1$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Wed 7/22:34 pmOMA - TYS
1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/317:52 pmTYS - OMA
1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$224
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2211:20 amOMA - CVG
1 stop12h 52mFrontier
Sun 5/256:05 amCVG - OMA
1 stop14h 01mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$227
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/215:00 pmMLI - BNA
1 stop4h 04mDelta
Sun 8/245:55 pmBNA - MLI
1 stop4h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/29$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/147:55 pmCID - BNA
1 stop3h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/217:06 pmBNA - CID
1 stop4h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$230
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/153:25 pmMLI - BNA
1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/175:53 pmBNA - MLI
1 stop5h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$234
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/46:35 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop4h 30mDelta
Sat 6/76:19 amSDF - DSM
1 stop7h 08mDelta
Deal found 4/30$240
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.
Thu 5/2912:43 pmOMA - CVG
1 stop5h 20mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/57:00 amCVG - OMA
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$244

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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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Kentucky that are best for you.

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Iowa

Fly to

Kentucky

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Depart

Return

Price

Cedar RapidsNashville

CID - BNA

CIDBNA

Cedar Rapids

Mon 7/14

1:56 pm-3:24 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Nashville Intl

Fri 7/18

11:34 am-1:06 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$65

Des MoinesNashville

DSM - BNA

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Mon 6/2

5:25 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Nashville Intl

Thu 6/5

8:56 pm-10:37 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$78

Cedar RapidsNashville

CID - BNA

CIDBNA

Cedar Rapids

Mon 6/2

6:58 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop26h 47m

Nashville Intl

Fri 6/13

11:35 am-1:12 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$149

Des MoinesNashville

DSM - BNA

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Thu 6/5

6:32 pm-8:06 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

Nashville Intl

Tue 6/10

11:14 am-1:33 pm

1 stop26h 19m

$160

Cedar RapidsNashville

CID - BNA

CIDBNA

Cedar Rapids

Sat 5/24

5:55 am-12:18 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Nashville Intl

Thu 5/29

6:05 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$199

OmahaKnoxville

OMA - TYS

OMATYS

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 7/2

2:34 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop7h 44m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 7/31

7:52 pm-12:34 am

1 stop5h 42m

$224

OmahaCincinnati

OMA - CVG

OMACVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 5/22

11:20 am-1:12 am

1 stop12h 52m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 5/25

6:05 am-7:06 pm

1 stop14h 01m

$227

MolineNashville

MLI - BNA

MLIBNA

Moline Quad-City

Wed 6/4

6:32 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Nashville Intl

Sun 6/8

5:36 am-10:54 am

1 stop5h 18m

$229

Cedar RapidsNashville

CID - BNA

CIDBNA

Cedar Rapids

Sat 6/14

7:55 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop3h 53m

Nashville Intl

Sat 6/21

7:06 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$230

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Wed 6/4

6:35 pm-12:05 am

1 stop4h 30m

Louisville Intl

Sat 6/7

6:19 am-12:27 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$240

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Kentucky (average of $299). Flying from Iowa to Kentucky in April is currently the most expensive (average of $369). 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.

Rainfall in Kentucky by month

Plan your trip to Kentucky by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kentucky ranges from 3.1 - 5.3 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.3 in. September is typically the driest time to visit Kentucky when rainfall is around 3.1 in.

Temperature in Kentucky by month

Plan your trip to Kentucky by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kentucky, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Iowa to Kentucky, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $101 on Allegiant Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $106 and American Airlines from $125 one-way.

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

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    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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Kentucky (average of $299). Flying from Iowa to Kentucky in April is currently the most expensive (average of $369). 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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