How many flights depart from Houston to Iowa on average per day?

As of February 2026, there are 14 flights per day flying from Houston to Iowa. The most common time of day flights depart is 8:00PM, with 68% of flights taking off in the evening.

What airlines fly to Iowa?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Allegiant Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Iowa from Houston according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Iowa. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Iowa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

As of February 2026, 101 flights take off from Houston and land in Iowa each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Sat, with 16% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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

Southwest, American Airlines, and Frontier are the most popular carriers operating from Houston to Iowa

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

Prices for flights from Houston to Iowa are updated daily.

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

As of February 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Houston to Iowa.

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

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Houston to Iowa.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Iowa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Iowa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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8:45 am - 4:05 pm

IAH

OMA

7h 20m

1 stop

1:43 pm - 12:33 am

OMA

IAH

10h 50m

1 stop

$160Frontier

Wed, Feb 25 - Sun, Mar 1

6:39 am - 6:42 pm

IAH

DSM

12h 03m

1 stop

7:17 pm - 12:33 am

DSM

IAH

5h 16m

1 stop

$160Frontier

Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 2

4:52 pm - 7:04 pm

HOU

DSM

2h 12mnonstop

1:37 pm - 4:02 pm

DSM

HOU

2h 25mnonstop

$166Allegiant Air

Fri, Jul 10 - Fri, Jul 17

4:52 pm - 7:04 pm

HOU

DSM

2h 12mnonstop

1:37 pm - 4:02 pm

DSM

HOU

2h 25mnonstop

$178Allegiant Air

Fri, Jul 10 - Mon, Jul 13

6:02 am - 1:05 pm

IAH

DSM

7h 03m

1 stop

7:27 pm - 11:52 pm

DSM

IAH

4h 25m

1 stop

$201American Airlines

Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18

6:04 am - 4:31 pm

IAH

DSM

10h 27m

1 stop

5:01 pm - 11:48 pm

DSM

IAH

6h 47m

1 stop

$204American Airlines

Sat, May 2 - Mon, May 4

8:13 pm - 10:43 pm

IAH

DSM

2h 30mnonstop

3:04 pm - 5:40 pm

DSM

IAH

2h 36mnonstop

$209United Airlines

Fri, Apr 17 - Mon, Apr 20

2:20 pm - 10:21 pm

IAH

MLI

8h 01m

1 stop

5:16 pm - 11:59 pm

MLI

IAH

6h 43m

1 stop

$213Delta

Sat, May 9 - Sat, May 16

6:20 am - 1:23 pm

IAH

DSM

7h 03m

1 stop

2:59 pm - 5:37 pm

DSM

IAH

2h 38mnonstop

$219United Airlines

Fri, Mar 13 - Wed, Mar 25

2:20 pm - 9:14 pm

IAH

CID

6h 54m

1 stop

12:05 pm - 6:17 pm

CID

IAH

6h 12m

1 stop

$233Delta

Sat, Jun 6 - Tue, Jun 9

Frontier flights from Houston to Iowa

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Frontier

Feb 25

IAH8:45 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

7h 20m

1 stop

OMA4:05 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

Mar 1

OMA1:43 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

10h 50m

1 stop

IAH12:33 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$160

Frontier

Feb 26

IAH4:59 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

25h 35m

1 stop

OMA6:34 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

Mar 1

OMA1:43 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

19h 53m

1 stop

IAH9:36 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$171

Frontier

May 8

IAH9:44 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

10h 30m

1 stop

OMA8:14 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

May 11

OMA4:04 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

6h 46m

1 stop

IAH10:50 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

$181

Southwest flights from Houston to Iowa

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Southwest

May 2

HOU6:15 amHouston Hobby

7h 15m

1 stop

DSM1:30 pmDes Moines

May 4

DSM4:20 pmDes Moines

8h 00m

1 stop

HOU12:20 amHouston Hobby

$227

Southwest

May 2

HOU6:15 amHouston Hobby

7h 15m

1 stop

DSM1:30 pmDes Moines

May 4

DSM5:25 amDes Moines

9h 55m

2 stops

HOU3:20 pmHouston Hobby

$232

Southwest

Apr 2

HOU6:10 amHouston Hobby

7h 30m

1 stop

DSM1:40 pmDes Moines

Apr 9

DSM7:10 pmDes Moines

5h 15m

1 stop

HOU12:25 amHouston Hobby

$264

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IAH - OMA

IAHOMA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/25

8:45 am-4:05 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 3/1

1:43 pm-12:33 am

1 stop10h 50m

$160

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 2/26

6:39 am-6:42 pm

1 stop12h 03m

Des Moines

Mon 3/2

7:17 pm-12:33 am

1 stop5h 16m

$160

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Fri 7/10

4:52 pm-7:04 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

Des Moines

Fri 7/17

1:37 pm-4:02 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$166

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Fri 7/10

4:52 pm-7:04 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

Des Moines

Mon 7/13

1:37 pm-4:02 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$178

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/11

6:02 am-1:05 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Des Moines

Wed 3/18

7:27 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$201

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/2

6:04 am-4:31 pm

1 stop10h 27m

Des Moines

Mon 5/4

5:01 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$204

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 4/17

8:13 pm-10:43 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Des Moines

Mon 4/20

3:04 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$209

HoustonMoline

IAH - MLI

IAHMLI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/9

2:20 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop8h 01m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 5/16

5:16 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$213

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 3/13

6:20 am-1:23 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Des Moines

Wed 3/25

2:59 pm-5:37 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

$219

HoustonCedar Rapids

IAH - CID

IAHCID

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 6/6

2:20 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 6/9

12:05 pm-6:17 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$233

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Iowa?

The month of July is another great option to travel to Iowa, with average flight prices from Houston averaging around $218.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Iowa?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Iowa is in the afternoon. Flights from Houston to Iowa during this time can be as low as $114. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around $302. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Houston to Iowa flight route?

Fly from Houston Hobby to Des Moines for the best Houston - Iowa flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Iowa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Iowa from Houston when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Iowa for around $293 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Iowa from Houston for as low as $133 on momondo.

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

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Houston to Iowa flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Fastest flight time	2h 12m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Iowa	41 airports

The fastest flight from Houston to Iowa takes 2h 12m

Direct flights go from Houston to Iowa every day.

There are 41 airports in Iowa. From Houston there are direct flights to Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA), Des Moines (DSM).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Houston to Iowa?
Prices for flights from Houston to Iowa are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Houston to Iowa?
As of February 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Houston to Iowa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Houston to Iowa?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Houston to Iowa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Iowa?
The required travel and health documents for your Iowa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Iowa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Houston to Iowa

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Allegiant Air	PriceFrom $44	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 711 reviews	Search Allegiant Air flights
Delta	PriceFrom $124	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,203 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $190	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,288 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $203	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,289 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $214	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,284 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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