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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 9 — Dec 161
Tue 12/9
Tue 12/16
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 9, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$198
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$55
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$378

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 9, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. 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 12/72:56 pmDSM - CLT
1 stop22h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/145:44 pmCLT - DSM
1 stop26h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 11/238:19 pmDSM - CLT
2 stops11h 50mFrontier
Thu 12/45:49 pmCLT - DSM
1 stop26h 14mFrontier
Deal found 11/8$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 11/262:00 pmDSM - CLT
2 stops26h 14mFrontier
Thu 12/45:49 pmCLT - DSM
1 stop26h 14mFrontier
Deal found 11/8$227
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. 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 - RDU
1 stop26h 07mFrontier
Sat 12/65:39 pmRDU - OMA
2 stops20h 52mFrontier
Deal found 11/7$231
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 12/72:56 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop24h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/141:39 pmRDU - DSM
2 stops30h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. 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 12/15:42 pmCID - CLT
1 stop15h 08mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/42:58 pmCLT - CID
1 stop27h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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.
Tue 11/254:03 pmDSM - CLT
1 stop16h 19mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/45:49 pmCLT - DSM
1 stop26h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/8$240
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 11/246:40 amDSM - CLT
1 stop15h 33mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/45:49 pmCLT - DSM
1 stop26h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/8$246
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. 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.
Sun 12/146:35 amCID - TYS
1 stop5h 42mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/811:07 amTYS - CID
1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/7$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 11/178:00 amDSM - TYS
1 stop28h 01mAllegiant Air
Fri 11/219:25 pmTYS - DSM
1 stop18h 00mAllegiant Air
Deal found 11/8$253
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. 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.
Sun 12/145:50 amCID - TYS
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Thu 1/87:30 amTYS - CID
2 stops9h 05mDelta
Deal found 11/7$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 - TYS
1 stop16h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/74:52 pmTYS - DSM
1 stop27h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/8$256

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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 9, 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

OmahaRaleigh

OMA - RDU

OMARDU

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 12/4

2:24 pm-5:31 pm

1 stop26h 07m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 12/11

1:03 pm-1:31 pm

2 stops25h 28m

$231

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Sun 12/7

2:56 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop24h 59m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 12/14

1:39 pm-7:03 pm

2 stops30h 24m

$234

Cedar RapidsKnoxville

CID - TYS

CIDTYS

Cedar Rapids

Sun 12/14

6:35 am-1:17 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 1/8

11:07 am-2:20 pm

1 stop4h 13m

$249

Cedar RapidsRaleigh

CID - RDU

CIDRDU

Cedar Rapids

Wed 1/28

12:11 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop4h 46m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/31

4:49 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$249

Cedar RapidsKnoxville

CID - TYS

CIDTYS

Cedar Rapids

Sun 12/14

5:50 am-1:44 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 1/8

7:30 am-3:35 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$254

MolineRaleigh

MLI - RDU

MLIRDU

Moline Quad-City

Thu 1/22

3:45 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops6h 59m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/26

6:15 am-10:12 am

1 stop4h 57m

$254

MolineRaleigh

MLI - RDU

MLIRDU

Moline Quad-City

Sat 2/21

5:00 pm-12:11 am

1 stop6h 11m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 2/24

5:39 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$260

Des MoinesKnoxville

DSM - TYS

DSMTYS

Des Moines

Thu 12/4

2:56 pm-8:33 am

1 stop16h 37m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 12/7

12:21 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$261

Des MoinesKnoxville

DSM - TYS

DSMTYS

Des Moines

Thu 12/4

3:44 pm-12:51 pm

1 stop20h 07m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 12/7

4:52 pm-7:03 pm

1 stop27h 11m

$262

MolineRaleigh

MLI - RDU

MLIRDU

Moline Quad-City

Mon 1/19

3:45 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop5h 02m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/29

6:15 am-10:12 am

1 stop4h 57m

$264

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to North Carolina

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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 9, 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 9, 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
4,240 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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
4,240 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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
4,240 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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
9,012 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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
11,050 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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?

    Frontier, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from Iowa to North Carolina in just under 4h 46m. Your travel time can differ by up to 21h 21m. Iowa and North Carolina are separated by a distance of 808 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. Delta flights start at $126 while deals on United Airlines start at $157 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 9, 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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