New Mexico

$163+ Cheap flights from Iowa to New Mexico

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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ABQ
Jan 17 — Jan 241
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to New Mexico

Cheapest flights from Iowa to New Mexico
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to New Mexico. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/317:48 pmCID - ELP
1 stop16h 41mFrontier
Thu 1/812:32 pmELP - CID
1 stop5h 48mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/318:45 amCID - ELP
1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/67:00 amELP - CID
1 stop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$355
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/201:30 pmDSM - SAF
1 stop4h 32mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/231:22 pmSAF - DSM
1 stop6h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$364
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Fri 12/267:48 pmCID - ELP
1 stop25h 12mFrontier
Mon 1/512:24 pmELP - CID
1 stop5h 29mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$388
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Fri 12/267:48 pmCID - ELP
1 stop25h 12mFrontier
Sun 1/49:24 pmELP - CID
2 stops20h 29mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$395
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/315:06 pmDSM - ABQ
1 stop5h 53mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/46:10 pmABQ - DSM
1 stop4h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$401
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/315:06 pmDSM - SAF
1 stop5h 53mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/44:40 pmSAF - DSM
1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$401
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/315:28 pmCID - ELP
1 stop6h 04mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/78:15 amELP - CID
2 stops9h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$401
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/297:48 pmCID - ELP
2 stops25h 12mFrontier
Thu 1/812:32 pmELP - CID
1 stop5h 48mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$410
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Fri 12/267:48 pmCID - ELP
1 stop25h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/37:29 pmELP - CID
2 stops38h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$429
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Fri 12/267:48 pmCID - ELP
1 stop25h 12mFrontier
Wed 12/3112:24 pmELP - CID
1 stop5h 29mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$433
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Wed 12/241:55 pmOMA - ABQ
1 stop4h 19mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/296:10 pmABQ - OMA
1 stop4h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$440

Find flight deals from Iowa to New Mexico

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to New Mexico flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$163
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$577
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-Albuquerque flight deals.
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From Iowa to New Mexico
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($78 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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

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Des MoinesEl Paso

DSM - ELP

DSMELP

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

8:30 am-5:00 pm

1 stop9h 30m

El Paso

Mon 1/19

12:34 pm-7:23 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$241

Des MoinesEl Paso

DSM - ELP

DSMELP

Des Moines

Sun 3/1

7:27 pm-11:38 am

1 stop17h 11m

El Paso

Sun 3/8

7:30 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop22h 46m

$271

Cedar RapidsEl Paso

CID - ELP

CIDELP

Cedar Rapids

Fri 1/9

3:22 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop8h 10m

El Paso

Mon 1/12

10:33 am-4:59 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$279

Cedar RapidsEl Paso

CID - ELP

CIDELP

Cedar Rapids

Fri 1/9

11:32 am-9:17 pm

2 stops10h 45m

El Paso

Mon 1/12

12:40 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$284

Cedar RapidsSanta Fe

CID - SAF

CIDSAF

Cedar Rapids

Thu 1/1

3:10 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Santa Fe

Mon 1/5

4:40 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$288

Des MoinesEl Paso

DSM - ELP

DSMELP

Des Moines

Tue 1/6

10:53 am-1:21 pm

2 stops27h 28m

El Paso

Thu 1/8

5:55 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop20h 45m

$291

OmahaAlbuquerque

OMA - ABQ

OMAABQ

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 1/17

1:50 pm-5:16 pm

1 stop4h 26m

Albuquerque

Tue 1/20

6:00 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop4h 07m

$293

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Tue 1/13

6:10 am-12:25 pm

2 stops7h 15m

Albuquerque

Tue 1/20

2:15 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$295

Des MoinesSanta Fe

DSM - SAF

DSMSAF

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

4:00 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Santa Fe

Sun 2/8

3:23 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$299

Des MoinesSanta Fe

DSM - SAF

DSMSAF

Des Moines

Fri 1/9

4:00 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Santa Fe

Wed 1/14

6:25 am-3:15 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$299

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to New Mexico

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Mexico from Iowa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to New Mexico

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to New Mexico (average of $198). Flying from Iowa to New Mexico in June is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IA to NM?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to New Mexico. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Iowa to New Mexico in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 33% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing New Mexico

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Mexico. 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 New Mexico. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Iowa to New Mexico by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Iowa to New Mexico?

    There are many flights that can get you from Iowa to New Mexico in 8h 10m. Fly via Frontier, American Airlines, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Iowa to New Mexico is about 1065 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to New Mexico 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 New Mexico?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to New Mexico (average of $198). Flying from Iowa to New Mexico in June is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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 New Mexico

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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