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Cheap flights from Iowa to Houston from $78

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Frontier Logo
2:25 pm - 11:39 pmDSM-IAH
9h 14m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:15 am - 1:40 pmIAH-DSM
7h 25m1 stop
$144Frontier
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vie., sep. 5 - lun., sep. 8
Frontier Logo
2:25 pm - 11:39 pmDSM-IAH
9h 14m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:15 am - 1:40 pmIAH-DSM
7h 25m1 stop
$163Frontier
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jue., oct. 2 - dom., oct. 5
American Airlines Logo
12:42 pm - 6:09 pmCID-IAH
5h 27m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:29 amIAH-CID
4h 29m1 stop
$191American Airlines
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mié., sep. 17 - sáb., sep. 20
American Airlines Logo
5:34 pm - 10:14 pmMLI-HOU
4h 40m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:07 am - 3:02 pmHOU-MLI
5h 55m1 stop
$203American Airlines
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mar., oct. 28 - mié., nov. 5
United Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 10:57 pmMLI-IAH
5h 37m1 stop
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6:30 am - 11:50 amIAH-MLI
5h 20m1 stop
$203United Airlines
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mar., oct. 28 - mié., nov. 5
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 8:42 amDSM-IAH
2h 27mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:04 pm - 10:28 pmIAH-DSM
2h 24mnonstop
$209United Airlines
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mar., sep. 9 - mié., sep. 17
Southwest Logo
3:25 pm - 10:20 pmDSM-HOU
6h 55m1 stop
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5:35 am - 11:25 amHOU-DSM
5h 50m1 stop
$217Southwest
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mar., sep. 9 - mié., sep. 17
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 12:19 pmCID-IAH
6h 34m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 11:33 amIAH-CID
5h 03m1 stop
$217Delta
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mié., nov. 12 - mar., nov. 18
Southwest Logo
12:15 pm - 8:10 pmDSM-HOU
7h 55m1 stop
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2:00 pm - 10:20 pmHOU-DSM
8h 20m2 stops
$222Southwest
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mar., sep. 9 - mié., sep. 17
Delta Logo
12:20 pm - 5:41 pmCID-IAH
5h 21m1 stop
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12:46 pm - 10:45 pmIAH-CID
9h 59m2 stops
$222Delta
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mié., sep. 17 - sáb., sep. 20

American Airlines flights from Iowa to Houston

Our best American Airlines deals on Iowa to Houston flight tickets
American Airlines
Sep 17
CID12:42 pmCedar Rapids
5h 27m
1 stop
IAH6:09 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
Sep 20
IAH5:00 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
4h 29m
1 stop
CID9:29 amCedar Rapids
$191
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American Airlines
Oct 28
MLI5:34 pmMoline Quad-City
4h 40m
1 stop
HOU10:14 pmHouston Hobby
Nov 5
HOU9:07 amHouston Hobby
5h 55m
1 stop
MLI3:02 pmMoline Quad-City
$203
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American Airlines
Oct 28
MLI11:29 amMoline Quad-City
7h 05m
2 stops
IAH6:34 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
Nov 5
IAH9:28 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
5h 34m
1 stop
MLI3:02 pmMoline Quad-City
$208
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Southwest flights from Iowa to Houston

Our best Southwest deals on Iowa to Houston flight tickets
Southwest
Sep 9
DSM3:25 pmDes Moines
6h 55m
1 stop
HOU10:20 pmHouston Hobby
Sep 17
HOU5:35 amHouston Hobby
5h 50m
1 stop
DSM11:25 amDes Moines
$217
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Southwest
Sep 9
DSM12:15 pmDes Moines
7h 55m
1 stop
HOU8:10 pmHouston Hobby
Sep 17
HOU2:00 pmHouston Hobby
8h 20m
2 stops
DSM10:20 pmDes Moines
$222
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Southwest
Oct 22
DSM4:45 pmDes Moines
6h 00m
1 stop
HOU10:45 pmHouston Hobby
Oct 24
HOU5:05 amHouston Hobby
5h 55m
1 stop
DSM11:00 amDes Moines
$223
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Des MoinesHouston

DSM - IAH

DSMIAH

Des Moines

vie. 9/5

2:25 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

lun. 9/8

6:15 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$144

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - IAH

DSMIAH

Des Moines

jue. 10/2

2:25 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

dom. 10/5

6:15 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$163

Cedar RapidsHouston

CID - IAH

CIDIAH

Cedar Rapids

mié. 9/17

12:42 pm-6:09 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

sáb. 9/20

5:00 am-9:29 am

1 stop4h 29m

$191

MolineHouston

MLI - HOU

MLIHOU

Moline Quad-City

mar. 10/28

5:34 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Houston Hobby

mié. 11/5

9:07 am-3:02 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$203

MolineHouston

MLI - IAH

MLIIAH

Moline Quad-City

mar. 10/28

5:20 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mié. 11/5

6:30 am-11:50 am

1 stop5h 20m

$203

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - IAH

DSMIAH

Des Moines

mar. 9/9

6:15 am-8:42 am

Nonstop2h 27m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mié. 9/17

8:04 pm-10:28 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

$209

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - HOU

DSMHOU

Des Moines

mar. 9/9

3:25 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Houston Hobby

mié. 9/17

5:35 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 50m

$217

Cedar RapidsHouston

CID - IAH

CIDIAH

Cedar Rapids

mié. 11/12

5:45 am-12:19 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mar. 11/18

6:30 am-11:33 am

1 stop5h 03m

$217

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - HOU

DSMHOU

Des Moines

mar. 9/9

12:15 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Houston Hobby

mié. 9/17

2:00 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$222

Cedar RapidsHouston

CID - IAH

CIDIAH

Cedar Rapids

mié. 9/17

12:20 pm-5:41 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

sáb. 9/20

12:46 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops9h 59m

$222

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Iowa to Houston

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Houston?

The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Houston from Iowa, with most prices found around $227. The month of August is another great option to travel to Houston, with average flight prices from Iowa averaging around $228.

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

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Houston from Iowa is on a Sunday. momondo users have found tickets for Sunday departures for as low as $88. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Friday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Houston on Friday is $259.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest Iowa to Houston flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to Houston in the evening for as low as $260. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around $564. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Iowa to Houston flight route?

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

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Houston from Iowa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Houston for around $288 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Houston from Iowa for as low as $212 on momondo.

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

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Iowa to Houston flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Cheap Iowa to Houston flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Iowa to Houston

Best Price Found

$78

Fastest flight time

2h 15m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Houston

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Houston from Iowa in the past 72 hours is $78. The best round-trip flight deal from Iowa to Houston found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $144.
The fastest flight from Iowa to Houston takes 2h 15m
Direct flights go from Iowa to Houston every day.
There are 2 airports near Houston: Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH), Houston Hobby (HOU)
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  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Iowa to Houston?

    Prices for flights from Iowa to Houston were last updated today.

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

    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 Iowa to Houston.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Houston?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Houston may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Houston. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Iowa to Houston

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Allegiant AirPriceFrom $58Free CancellationRating
7.2
701 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $89Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,212 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $154Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,981 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $178Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $192Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,246 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $209Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,925 reviews
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