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$55+ Cheap flights from Iowa to North Carolina

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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — RDU
Dec 20 — Dec 271
Sat 12/20
Sat 12/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to North Carolina

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to North Carolina flight deals. Data was last updated November 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$182
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$55
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$366

Good round-trip deal

$346 or less

Good one-way deal

$175 or less
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to North Carolina
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to North Carolina. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/88:00 amDSM - CLT
2 stops29h 03mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/115:44 pmCLT - DSM
1 stop26h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$182
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/125:57 pmCID - CLT
1 stop14h 42mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/158:54 amCLT - CID
1 stop9h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 - CLT
1 stop19h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/158:54 amCLT - CID
1 stop9h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 11/2810:00 amDSM - RDU
1 stop9h 36mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/45:39 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop20h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$223
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Thu 12/42:24 pmOMA - CLT
1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/710:33 pmCLT - OMA
1 stop21h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$223
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/1011:17 amCID - CLT
1 stop25h 24mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/158:54 amCLT - CID
1 stop9h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 12/42:56 pmDSM - RDU
2 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/79:58 amRDU - DSM
1 stop30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/125:57 pmCID - CLT
1 stop14h 42mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/132:57 pmCLT - CID
2 stops18h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$240
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 11/2810:00 amDSM - RDU
1 stop9h 36mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/58:14 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop14h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 - CLT
1 stop19h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/132:57 pmCLT - CID
2 stops18h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/31:25 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop21h 33mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/45:39 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop20h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$247
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 - CLT
1 stop19h 06mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/112:58 pmCLT - CID
1 stop27h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$248

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to North Carolina 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 November 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to North Carolina that are best for you.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

North Carolina

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Thu 12/4

2:56 pm-10:16 am

2 stops18h 20m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 12/7

9:58 am-2:58 pm

1 stop30h 00m

$237

Cedar RapidsKnoxville

CID - TYS

CIDTYS

Cedar Rapids

Fri 2/6

3:41 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop5h 03m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 2/9

6:00 am-12:43 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$249

MolineRaleigh

MLI - RDU

MLIRDU

Moline Quad-City

Sat 12/13

5:08 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop4h 07m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/16

12:43 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$249

MolineRaleigh

MLI - RDU

MLIRDU

Moline Quad-City

Mon 12/15

3:56 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/1

6:31 am-10:12 am

1 stop4h 41m

$249

OmahaWilmington

OMA - ILM

OMAILM

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 12/3

3:08 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 12/13

6:00 am-10:11 am

1 stop5h 11m

$251

OmahaWilmington

OMA - ILM

OMAILM

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 12/3

3:08 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 12/16

6:02 pm-12:16 am

1 stop7h 14m

$251

MolineRaleigh

MLI - RDU

MLIRDU

Moline Quad-City

Wed 1/7

7:31 am-1:08 pm

1 stop4h 37m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 1/11

6:00 am-10:58 am

2 stops5h 58m

$254

Cedar RapidsKnoxville

CID - TYS

CIDTYS

Cedar Rapids

Tue 2/3

4:15 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 2/7

5:40 am-2:12 pm

2 stops9h 32m

$254

OmahaWilmington

OMA - ILM

OMAILM

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 12/3

6:09 am-3:02 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 12/16

2:07 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops9h 23m

$256

OmahaWilmington

OMA - ILM

OMAILM

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 12/3

3:10 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 12/13

11:01 am-5:53 pm

2 stops7h 52m

$256

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to North Carolina

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to North Carolina (average of $146). Flying from Iowa to North Carolina in February is currently the most expensive (average of $248). 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 NC?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to North Carolina. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Iowa to North Carolina in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Iowa to North Carolina?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Iowa to North Carolina. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Iowa to North Carolina flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing North Carolina

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to North Carolina. 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 North Carolina. Reviews last updated November 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Iowa to North Carolina 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,028 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to North Carolina. 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 North Carolina?

    American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from Iowa to North Carolina in just under 4h 07m. Your travel time can differ by up to 56m. Iowa and North Carolina are separated by a distance of 739 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $69. United Airlines flights start at $127 while deals on American Airlines start at $169 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Iowa to North Carolina?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to North Carolina 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 North Carolina?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to North Carolina (average of $146). Flying from Iowa to North Carolina in February is currently the most expensive (average of $248). 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 4 airlines flying from Iowa to North Carolina

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to North Carolina. 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 November 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$216Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$223Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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