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$83+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Hobby (HOU)

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 1/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — HOU
Jan 2 — Jan 91
Fri 1/2
Fri 1/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Hobby

Cheapest flights from Iowa to Hobby
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Hobby. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/193:38 pmDSM - HOU
1 stop4h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/186:00 amHOU - DSM
1 stop4h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/175:00 amDSM - HOU
1 stop6h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/215:40 amHOU - DSM
1 stop5h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/175:09 amMLI - HOU
1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/215:40 amHOU - MLI
1 stop4h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/165:00 amCID - HOU
1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/206:07 pmHOU - CID
1 stop5h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/1$279
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/196:50 pmDSM - HOU
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
Sun 1/185:40 amHOU - DSM
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/1$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Wed 12/175:34 amDSM - HOU
1 stop7h 54mDelta
Wed 12/316:00 amHOU - DSM
1 stop6h 28mDelta
Deal found 12/2$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/125:09 amMLI - HOU
1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/169:04 amHOU - MLI
1 stop6h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/125:00 amCID - HOU
1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/2212:09 pmHOU - CID
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/1$294
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/136:25 amDSM - HOU
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Mon 12/155:40 amHOU - DSM
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/2$304
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/125:00 amCID - HOU
1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/206:07 pmHOU - CID
1 stop5h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/193:38 pmDSM - HOU
1 stop4h 12mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/196:00 amHOU - DSM
1 stop4h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/135:00 amCID - HOU
1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/145:44 amHOU - CID
1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$320

Find flight deals from Iowa to Hobby

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Hobby flight deals. Data was last updated December 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$172
(Southwest)

One-way from

$83
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$364

Good round-trip deal

$116 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Hobby 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 December 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Houston Hobby Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

Hobby

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - HOU

DSMHOU

Des Moines

Tue 2/3

8:35 am-3:25 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Houston Hobby

Thu 2/5

5:55 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$172

OmahaHouston

OMA - HOU

OMAHOU

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 1/7

8:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Houston Hobby

Sat 1/10

5:45 am-11:20 am

1 stop5h 35m

$197

OmahaHouston

OMA - HOU

OMAHOU

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 1/6

4:12 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Houston Hobby

Fri 1/9

5:45 am-11:20 am

1 stop5h 35m

$199

OmahaHouston

OMA - HOU

OMAHOU

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 1/7

8:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Houston Hobby

Fri 1/9

5:45 am-11:20 am

1 stop5h 35m

$199

MolineHouston

MLI - HOU

MLIHOU

Moline Quad-City

Sat 2/21

5:00 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Houston Hobby

Tue 3/3

10:50 am-4:18 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$203

Cedar RapidsHouston

CID - HOU

CIDHOU

Cedar Rapids

Sat 2/7

3:16 pm-10:46 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Houston Hobby

Sun 2/15

6:00 am-12:35 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$218

MolineHouston

MLI - HOU

MLIHOU

Moline Quad-City

Tue 1/20

5:11 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Houston Hobby

Sat 1/24

11:09 am-4:26 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$226

MolineHouston

MLI - HOU

MLIHOU

Moline Quad-City

Tue 3/10

5:06 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Houston Hobby

Tue 3/17

5:27 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$226

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - HOU

DSMHOU

Des Moines

Fri 1/16

5:16 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Houston Hobby

Fri 1/23

5:45 am-10:41 am

1 stop4h 56m

$229

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - HOU

DSMHOU

Des Moines

Wed 1/14

5:16 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Houston Hobby

Wed 1/21

5:45 am-10:41 am

1 stop4h 56m

$229

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Hobby

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to Houston Hobby Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $61). Flying from Iowa to Houston Hobby Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $228). 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 HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to Hobby. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 3, 2025.

When flying from Iowa to Houston Hobby Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 29% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Iowa to Houston Hobby Airport?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Iowa to Houston Hobby Airport flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to Hobby. 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 Houston Hobby Airport?

    Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines can get you from Iowa to Houston Hobby Airport in just under 6h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 20m. There are 826 mi between Iowa and Houston Hobby Airport. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Houston Hobby Airport?

    The most popular route from Iowa to Houston Hobby Airport is Des Moines - Houston Hobby. You may also consider Omaha Eppley Airfield - Houston Hobby or Cedar Rapids - Houston Hobby.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Iowa to Houston Hobby Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $116. While the most popular route (Des Moines - Houston Hobby) can be booked for $179 on average, our data indicates $152 when flying from Iowa to Houston Hobby Airport.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Iowa to Hobby?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to Hobby 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 Houston Hobby Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $61). Flying from Iowa to Houston Hobby Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $228). 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 5 airlines flying from Iowa to Hobby

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to Hobby. 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 December 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$58Average$120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$156Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$166Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$193Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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