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 52% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Iowa. Keep in mind that there are 4 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 July 2026, 100 flights take off from Houston and land in Iowa each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 17% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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

Allegiant Air, Frontier, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Houston to Iowa

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

As of July 2026, there are 14 flights per day flying from Houston to Iowa. The most common time of day flights depart is 8:00PM, with 60% of flights taking off in the evening.

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 July 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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3:58 pm - 6:15 pm

HOU

DSM

2h 17mnonstop

12:37 pm - 3:08 pm

DSM

HOU

2h 31mnonstop

$90Allegiant Air

Fri, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 17

3:58 pm - 6:15 pm

HOU

DSM

2h 17mnonstop

12:37 pm - 3:08 pm

DSM

HOU

2h 31mnonstop

$99Allegiant Air

Fri, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 17

8:43 pm - 12:59 pm

IAH

DSM

16h 16m

1 stop

9:21 pm - 12:27 pm

DSM

IAH

15h 06m

1 stop

$210Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 4 - Fri, Aug 7

8:36 am - 10:30 am

IAH

OMA

25h 54m

1 stop

10:08 pm - 9:04 pm

OMA

IAH

22h 56m

1 stop

$216Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5

5:20 pm - 10:23 pm

HOU

CID

5h 03m

1 stop

6:00 am - 12:16 pm

CID

HOU

6h 16m

1 stop

$231Delta

Sat, Aug 22 - Tue, Aug 25

5:09 pm - 10:23 pm

IAH

CID

5h 14m

1 stop

4:16 pm - 9:36 pm

CID

IAH

5h 20m

1 stop

$231Delta

Sat, Aug 22 - Tue, Aug 25

12:16 pm - 6:42 pm

HOU

CID

6h 26m

1 stop

5:44 pm - 10:46 pm

CID

HOU

5h 02m

1 stop

$263American Airlines

Wed, Dec 16 - Wed, Feb 10

11:24 am - 6:10 pm

IAH

CID

6h 46m

1 stop

5:13 am - 10:44 am

CID

IAH

5h 31m

1 stop

$263American Airlines

Sat, Aug 29 - Mon, Aug 31

6:10 am - 1:56 pm

IAH

MLI

7h 46m

1 stop

1:15 pm - 8:50 pm

MLI

IAH

7h 35m

1 stop

$371United Airlines

Sat, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 8

4:27 pm - 11:41 pm

IAH

SUX

7h 14m

1 stop

6:46 pm - 11:58 pm

SUX

IAH

5h 12m

1 stop

$374United Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7

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Southwest flights from Houston to Iowa

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Southwest

Oct 20

HOU8:50 amHouston Hobby

2h 15m

OMA11:05 amOmaha Eppley Airfield

Oct 27

OMA7:50 amOmaha Eppley Airfield

2h 15m

HOU10:05 amHouston Hobby

$283

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Aug 8

HOU9:15 amHouston Hobby

4h 10m

1 stop

OMA1:25 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

Aug 10

OMA6:50 amOmaha Eppley Airfield

2h 10m

HOU9:00 amHouston Hobby

$287

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Sep 3

HOU8:15 amHouston Hobby

2h 10m

OMA10:25 amOmaha Eppley Airfield

Sep 7

OMA6:50 amOmaha Eppley Airfield

2h 10m

HOU9:00 amHouston Hobby

$293

United Airlines flights from Houston to Iowa

Our best United Airlines deals on Houston to Iowa flight tickets

United Airlines

Jul 28

IAH8:12 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

2h 23m

DSM10:35 pmDes Moines

Aug 4

DSM6:20 amDes Moines

2h 28m

IAH8:48 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$269

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Sep 2

IAH7:20 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

6h 56m

1 stop

DSM2:16 pmDes Moines

Sep 9

DSM6:15 amDes Moines

2h 35m

IAH8:50 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$275

United Airlines

Aug 8

IAH8:20 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

2h 25m

OMA10:45 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

Aug 10

OMA2:58 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

2h 27m

IAH5:25 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

$276

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3:58 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

Des Moines

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12:37 pm-3:08 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

$90

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3:58 pm-6:15 pm

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Des Moines

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12:37 pm-3:08 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

$99

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IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

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8:43 pm-12:59 pm

1 stop16h 16m

Des Moines

Fri 8/7

9:21 pm-12:27 pm

1 stop15h 06m

$210

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IAH - OMA

IAHOMA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 10/1

8:36 am-10:30 am

1 stop25h 54m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

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10:08 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop22h 56m

$216

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HOUCID

Houston Hobby

Sat 8/22

5:20 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop5h 03m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 8/25

6:00 am-12:16 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$231

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IAH - CID

IAHCID

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 8/22

5:09 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 8/25

4:16 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$231

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HOU - CID

HOUCID

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/16

12:16 pm-6:42 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 2/10

5:44 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$263

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IAH - CID

IAHCID

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 8/29

11:24 am-6:10 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 8/31

5:13 am-10:44 am

1 stop5h 31m

$263

HoustonMoline

IAH - MLI

IAHMLI

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 8/1

6:10 am-1:56 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 8/8

1:15 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$371

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IAH - SUX

IAHSUX

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 11/3

4:27 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Sioux City Sioux Gateway

Sat 11/7

6:46 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$374

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Iowa?

The month of June is another great option to travel to Iowa, with average flight prices from Houston averaging around $59.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Houston to Iowa is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $104. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Monday because tickets tend to average around $138. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Iowa.

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 $112. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around $379. 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

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

There are 4 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 10m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Iowa	41 airports

The fastest flight from Houston to Iowa takes 2h 10m

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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Frequently asked questions about flying 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 July 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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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Allegiant Air	PriceFrom $62	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 688 reviews	Search Allegiant Air flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $188	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,783 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $196	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,451 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $209	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,945 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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