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$70+ 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 2/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — RDU
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to North Carolina

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 January 29, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/161:59 pm
OMA
-
RDU
1 stop9h 11m
Frontier
Mon 2/236:10 am
RDU
-
OMA
1 stop7h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$183
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/267:27 pm
DSM
-
CLT
1 stop19h 51m
Frontier
Thu 3/55:13 pm
CLT
-
DSM
1 stop27h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$184
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/57:27 pm
DSM
-
RDU
1 stop21h 21m
Frontier
Wed 3/118:47 am
RDU
-
DSM
1 stop25h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$196
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/57:27 pm
DSM
-
CLT
1 stop22h 21m
Frontier
Mon 3/92:32 pm
CLT
-
DSM
1 stop20h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/267:27 pm
DSM
-
CLT
1 stop19h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/51:24 pm
CLT
-
DSM
1 stop10h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$215
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/99:15 am
CID
-
CLT
1 stop27h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/1211:12 am
CLT
-
CID
1 stop22h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$219
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/17:36 pm
CID
-
CLT
1 stop19h 42m
Frontier
Thu 3/55:13 pm
CLT
-
CID
1 stop23h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$226
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/255:00 pm
OMA
-
RDU
1 stop22h 00m
Frontier
Wed 3/49:25 pm
RDU
-
OMA
2 stops47h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/57:27 pm
DSM
-
RDU
1 stop21h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/114:12 pm
RDU
-
DSM
2 stops29h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$231
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/99:15 am
CID
-
CLT
1 stop27h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/1311:12 am
CLT
-
CID
1 stop22h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$231
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/27:11 pm
CID
-
CLT
1 stop12h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/42:46 pm
CLT
-
CID
2 stops29h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$236
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/255:00 pm
OMA
-
RDU
2 stops24h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/110:59 pm
RDU
-
OMA
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$241

Find 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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$183
(Frontier)

One-way from

$70
(Trip.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$549

Good round-trip deal

$351 or less

Good one-way deal

$233 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to North Carolina that are best for you.

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Des MoinesCharlotte

DSM - CLT

DSMCLT

Des Moines

Thu 2/26

7:27 pm-4:18 pm

1 stop19h 51m

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 3/5

1:24 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop10h 27m

$215

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Thu 3/5

7:27 pm-5:48 pm

1 stop21h 21m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/11

4:12 pm-8:14 pm

2 stops29h 02m

$231

Des MoinesCharlotte

DSM - CLT

DSMCLT

Des Moines

Fri 5/1

6:00 am-5:04 pm

1 stop10h 04m

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 5/1

8:46 pm-10:18 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

$242

Des MoinesCharlotte

DSM - CLT

DSMCLT

Des Moines

Thu 3/5

7:27 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop22h 21m

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 3/9

7:43 pm-10:05 am

2 stops15h 22m

$268

Cedar RapidsKnoxville

CID - TYS

CIDTYS

Cedar Rapids

Tue 4/14

5:24 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 4/18

7:00 am-10:35 am

1 stop4h 35m

$269

Cedar RapidsMyrtle Beach

CID - MYR

CIDMYR

Cedar Rapids

Tue 4/21

8:00 am-2:17 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Myrtle Beach Intl

Tue 4/28

3:15 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$269

Des MoinesKnoxville

DSM - TYS

DSMTYS

Des Moines

Tue 3/10

7:30 am-4:12 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 3/14

5:40 am-10:48 am

1 stop6h 08m

$271

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Tue 2/24

6:10 am-11:05 am

1 stop3h 55m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/3

5:35 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$271

Des MoinesKnoxville

DSM - TYS

DSMTYS

Des Moines

Sat 5/2

3:20 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 5/5

5:06 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$271

Des MoinesKnoxville

DSM - TYS

DSMTYS

Des Moines

Wed 4/1

11:25 am-4:52 pm

1 stop4h 27m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 4/8

10:49 am-2:25 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$271

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to North Carolina (average of $184). Flying from Iowa to North Carolina in December is currently the most expensive (average of $260). 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 January 29, 2026.

When flying from Iowa to North Carolina, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 January 29, 2026.
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
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,205 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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

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, Frontier, and United Airlines can get you from Iowa to North Carolina in just under 4h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 18h 16m. Iowa and North Carolina are separated by a distance of 590 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 American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $99. United Airlines flights start at $134 while deals on Southwest start at $135 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to North Carolina (average of $184). Flying from Iowa to North Carolina in December is currently the most expensive (average of $260). 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$216Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$216Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$223Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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