How long is the flight from Alabama to Iowa?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in Alabama you fly out of and what airport in Iowa you fly into. For example, flying from Huntsville to Des Moines takes 4h 30m on average. On the other hand, flying from Mobile to Des Moines takes 5h 25m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Alabama to Iowa?

Frontier, Southwest, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Alabama to Iowa

How many flights depart from Alabama to Iowa on average per week?

The number of flights available between Alabama and Iowa is 321 per week as of February 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 18% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Alabama to Iowa?

Prices for flights from Alabama to Iowa are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Alabama to Iowa?

As of February 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Alabama to Iowa.

How old do you have to be to fly from Alabama to Iowa?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Alabama to Iowa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Iowa?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Iowa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Iowa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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11:30 am - 1:04 pm

ATL

OMA

2h 34mnonstop

1:59 pm - 5:20 pm

OMA

ATL

2h 21mnonstop

$79Frontier

Th. 6, Thg. 2 20 - Th. 2, Thg. 2 23

11:30 am - 1:04 pm

ATL

OMA

2h 34mnonstop

1:59 pm - 5:20 pm

OMA

ATL

2h 21mnonstop

$80Frontier

Th. 6, Thg. 2 20 - Th. 2, Thg. 2 23

10:51 pm - 9:36 am

ATL

DSM

11h 45m

1 stop

8:21 pm - 7:08 pm

DSM

ATL

21h 47m

2 stops

$198Multiple Airlines

Th. 5, Thg. 3 5 - Th. 6, Thg. 3 6

3:12 pm - 10:51 pm

ATL

DSM

8h 39m

1 stop

8:21 pm - 7:21 pm

DSM

ATL

22h 00m

2 stops

$201Multiple Airlines

Th. 5, Thg. 3 5 - Th. 2, Thg. 3 9

1:15 pm - 5:38 pm

CHA

OMA

5h 23m

1 stop

11:26 am - 4:47 pm

OMA

CHA

4h 21m

1 stop

$274United Airlines

Th. 3, Thg. 2 17 - Th. 3, Thg. 2 24

5:35 pm - 10:30 pm

CHA

OMA

5h 55m

1 stop

12:16 pm - 8:59 pm

OMA

CHA

7h 43m

2 stops

$279American Airlines

Th. 3, Thg. 2 17 - Th. 3, Thg. 2 24

5:15 am - 11:46 am

CHA

OMA

7h 31m

2 stops

12:16 pm - 6:17 pm

OMA

CHA

5h 01m

1 stop

$284American Airlines

Th. 4, Thg. 2 18 - CN, Thg. 2 22

6:30 am - 10:29 am

CHA

OMA

4h 59m

1 stop

11:26 am - 4:47 pm

OMA

CHA

4h 21m

1 stop

$339United Airlines

Th. 7, Thg. 2 21 - Th. 4, Thg. 2 25

1:00 pm - 5:49 pm

PNS

OMA

4h 49m

1 stop

5:30 am - 11:55 am

OMA

PNS

6h 25m

1 stop

$353Delta

Th. 4, Thg. 4 22 - CN, Thg. 4 26

6:40 pm - 11:55 pm

BHM

OMA

5h 15m

1 stop

5:35 am - 9:56 am

OMA

BHM

4h 21m

1 stop

$377Delta

Th. 5, Thg. 7 16 - CN, Thg. 7 19

Frontier flights from Alabama to Iowa

Our best Frontier deals on Alabama to Iowa flight tickets

Frontier

Feb 20

ATL11:30 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2h 34m

OMA1:04 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

Feb 23

OMA1:59 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

2h 21m

ATL5:20 pmAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$79

Frontier

Feb 20

ATL11:30 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2h 34m

OMA1:04 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

Feb 23

OMA1:59 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

2h 21m

ATL5:20 pmAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$80

Frontier

Feb 13

ATL11:30 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2h 34m

OMA1:04 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

Feb 20

OMA1:59 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

2h 21m

ATL5:20 pmAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$97

Southwest flights from Alabama to Iowa

Our best Southwest deals on Alabama to Iowa flight tickets

Southwest

Apr 22

PNS6:15 amPensacola

4h 45m

1 stop

OMA11:00 amOmaha Eppley Airfield

Apr 27

OMA4:15 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

4h 45m

1 stop

PNS9:00 pmPensacola

$330

Southwest

Apr 22

PNS7:40 amPensacola

8h 30m

2 stops

OMA4:10 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

Apr 27

OMA3:40 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

3h 55m

1 stop

PNS7:35 pmPensacola

$335

Southwest

Mar 3

BHM2:40 pmBirmingham

6h 30m

2 stops

DSM9:10 pmDes Moines

Mar 10

DSM6:40 amDes Moines

7h 20m

1 stop

BHM2:00 pmBirmingham

$337

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Depart

Return

Price

AtlantaOmaha

ATL - OMA

ATLOMA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Th. 6 2/20

11:30 am-1:04 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Th. 2 2/23

1:59 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

$79

AtlantaOmaha

ATL - OMA

ATLOMA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Th. 6 2/20

11:30 am-1:04 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Th. 2 2/23

1:59 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

$80

AtlantaDes Moines

ATL - DSM

ATLDSM

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Th. 5 3/5

10:51 pm-9:36 am

1 stop11h 45m

Des Moines

Th. 6 3/6

8:21 pm-7:08 pm

2 stops21h 47m

$198

AtlantaDes Moines

ATL - DSM

ATLDSM

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Th. 5 3/5

3:12 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop8h 39m

Des Moines

Th. 2 3/9

8:21 pm-7:21 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$201

ChattanoogaOmaha

CHA - OMA

CHAOMA

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Th. 3 2/17

1:15 pm-5:38 pm

1 stop5h 23m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Th. 3 2/24

11:26 am-4:47 pm

1 stop4h 21m

$274

ChattanoogaOmaha

CHA - OMA

CHAOMA

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Th. 3 2/17

5:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Th. 3 2/24

12:16 pm-8:59 pm

2 stops7h 43m

$279

ChattanoogaOmaha

CHA - OMA

CHAOMA

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Th. 4 2/18

5:15 am-11:46 am

2 stops7h 31m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

CN 2/22

12:16 pm-6:17 pm

1 stop5h 01m

$284

ChattanoogaOmaha

CHA - OMA

CHAOMA

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Th. 7 2/21

6:30 am-10:29 am

1 stop4h 59m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Th. 4 2/25

11:26 am-4:47 pm

1 stop4h 21m

$339

PensacolaOmaha

PNS - OMA

PNSOMA

Pensacola

Th. 4 4/22

1:00 pm-5:49 pm

1 stop4h 49m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

CN 4/26

5:30 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 25m

$353

BirminghamOmaha

BHM - OMA

BHMOMA

Birmingham

Th. 5 7/16

6:40 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

CN 7/19

5:35 am-9:56 am

1 stop4h 21m

$377

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Iowa?

The month of October is another great option to travel to Iowa, with average flight prices from Alabama averaging around $379.

What is the cheapest Alabama to Iowa flight route?

Fly from Gulf Shores Jack Edwards to Des Moines for the best Alabama - Iowa flight prices

What cabin class options are available on Alabama to Iowa flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Alabama to Iowa flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Alabama to Iowa flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Alabama to Iowa.

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Fastest flight time	1h 56m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Iowa	41 airports

The fastest flight from Alabama to Iowa takes 1h 56m

Direct flights go from Alabama to Iowa every day.

There are 41 airports in Iowa. From Alabama there are direct flights to Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA), Moline Quad-City (MLI), Cedar Rapids (CID), Des Moines (DSM).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Alabama to Iowa?
Prices for flights from Alabama to Iowa are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Alabama to Iowa?
As of February 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Alabama to Iowa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Alabama to Iowa?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Alabama to Iowa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Iowa?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Iowa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Iowa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from Alabama to Iowa?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Alabama and Iowa, the leading plane model is Airbus A320-100/200, making up 100.00% of the total bookings.

Best airlines flying from Alabama to Iowa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
American Airlines	PriceFrom $228	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,216 reviews		Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $248	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,138 reviews		Search Delta flights

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Can I find flights from Alabama to Iowa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Iowa from Alabama with this policy.

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