Kentucky

$140+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Kentucky

DSM — SDF
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Kentucky

Cheapest flights from Iowa to Kentucky

Mon 11/235:30 am -
1 stop5h 26m
Thu 11/266:42 am -
1 stop4h 55m
Deal found 11/2$279
Mon 12/73:25 pm -
1 stop4h 10m
Thu 12/105:40 am -
2 stops6h 45m
Deal found 11/2$284
Fri 12/46:53 pm -
1 stop4h 15m
Sun 12/66:35 am -
1 stop4h 46m
Deal found 11/2$313
Fri 12/43:25 pm -
1 stop4h 10m
Sun 12/612:05 pm -
2 stops12h 00m
Deal found 11/2$324
Fri 11/201:59 pm -
1 stop6h 38m
Sun 11/226:24 am -
1 stop4h 59m
Deal found 11/1$334
Thu 11/55:30 am -
1 stop5h 38m
Sat 11/75:59 pm -
1 stop4h 57m
Deal found 10/30$337
Thu 11/56:15 am -
1 stop5h 33m
Sat 11/78:59 am -
2 stops9h 40m
Deal found 10/30$342
Tue 11/1710:55 am -
1 stop6h 29m
Sat 11/215:16 am -
1 stop6h 09m
Deal found 11/2$343
Sat 11/145:00 am -
2 stops10h 15m
Wed 11/188:59 am -
2 stops9h 40m
Deal found 10/30$347
Tue 11/1711:00 am -
2 stops7h 05m
Sat 11/216:00 pm -
1 stop6h 09m
Deal found 11/2$348
Thu 11/269:31 am -
1 stop5h 30m
Mon 11/306:31 pm -
1 stop6h 48m
Deal found 11/2$348
Thu 12/178:00 am -
1 stop25h 14m
Thu 12/244:05 pm -
1 stop7h 17m
Deal found 11/2$349

Find flight deals from Iowa to Kentucky

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(Delta)

One-way from

$140
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$536
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-Louisville Intl flight deals.
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From Iowa to Kentucky
One-way flight from Iowa to Kentucky
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($37 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM Des Moines - SDF Louisville Intl

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Mon 11/23

2:59 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Louisville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$140

Des MoinesLexington

DSM Des Moines - LEX Lexington Blue Grass

DSMLEX

Des Moines

Mon 11/23

11:28 am-7:38 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$170

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM Des Moines - SDF Louisville Intl

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Mon 11/23

6:40 am-3:05 pm

2 stops7h 25m

Louisville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$224

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM Des Moines - SDF Louisville Intl

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Wed 11/18

7:23 am-12:43 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Louisville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$255

Cedar RapidsLouisville

CID Cedar Rapids - SDF Louisville Intl

CIDSDF

Cedar Rapids

Wed 12/2

6:15 am-12:09 pm

1 stop4h 54m

Louisville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$259

Cedar RapidsLexington

CID Cedar Rapids - LEX Lexington Blue Grass

CIDLEX

Cedar Rapids

Wed 11/11

5:29 pm-7:58 am

1 stop13h 29m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$261

Cedar RapidsLexington

CID Cedar Rapids - LEX Lexington Blue Grass

CIDLEX

Cedar Rapids

Wed 12/2

1:54 pm-6:52 pm

1 stop3h 58m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$274

Cedar RapidsLexington

CID Cedar Rapids - LEX Lexington Blue Grass

CIDLEX

Cedar Rapids

Wed 12/2

11:00 am-5:19 pm

2 stops5h 19m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$279

Des MoinesLexington

DSM Des Moines - LEX Lexington Blue Grass

DSMLEX

Des Moines

Wed 12/2

11:09 am-4:33 pm

1 stop4h 24m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$284

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM Des Moines - SDF Louisville Intl

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Mon 11/9

8:07 am-3:45 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Louisville Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$284

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Kentucky

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kentucky from Iowa with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Kentucky (average of $388). Flying from Iowa to Kentucky in February is currently the most expensive (average of $544). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Iowa to Kentucky?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Iowa to Kentucky flights typically cost between $406 and $622 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $279 on Delta (Nov 23-Nov 26).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kentucky

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Kentucky?

    Airlines like American Airlines, Southwest, and Delta fly from Iowa to Kentucky in about 4h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 55m. The distance from Iowa to Kentucky is about 480 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Kentucky (average of $388). Flying from Iowa to Kentucky in February is currently the most expensive (average of $544). 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 Iowa to Kentucky

Top 4 airlines flying from Iowa to Kentucky

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$217Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$250Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$286Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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