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Cheap flights from Iowa to Houston from $51

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Iowa to Houston departing on 8/17. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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12:55 pm - 7:50 pmDSM  Des Moines-HOU Houston Hobby
6h 55m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:00 am - 1:40 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-DSM Des Moines
7h 40m1 stop Denver Intl
$187Southwest
Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3
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2:40 pm - 10:50 pmDSM  Des Moines-HOU Houston Hobby
8h 10m2 stops Chicago Midway Lambert-St Louis
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6:00 am - 1:40 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-DSM Des Moines
7h 40m1 stop Denver Intl
$192Southwest
Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3
Frontier Logo
11:29 am - 9:40 pmDSM  Des Moines-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
10h 11m1 stop Denver Intl
Frontier Logo
10:30 am - 7:33 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-DSM Des Moines
9h 03m1 stop Denver Intl
$200Frontier
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
Frontier Logo
11:29 am - 9:40 pmDSM  Des Moines-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
10h 11m1 stop Denver Intl
Frontier Logo
10:30 am - 7:33 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-DSM Des Moines
9h 03m1 stop Denver Intl
$200Frontier
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
Delta Logo
12:10 pm - 5:39 pmCID  Cedar Rapids-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
5h 29m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
6:10 am - 11:22 amIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-CID Cedar Rapids
5h 12m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$241Delta
Wed, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 3
Delta Logo
5:40 am - 1:30 pmCID  Cedar Rapids-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
7h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
10:44 am - 3:39 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-CID Cedar Rapids
4h 55m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$241Delta
Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 19
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:26 pmCID  Cedar Rapids-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
7h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:50 pm - 12:17 amIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-CID Cedar Rapids
5h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$241American Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 12
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5:00 am - 10:14 amCID  Cedar Rapids-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
5h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:59 pm - 11:03 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-CID Cedar Rapids
5h 04m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$241American Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5
United Airlines Logo
8:06 am - 1:36 pmCID  Cedar Rapids-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
5h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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8:00 am - 2:10 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-CID Cedar Rapids
6h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$241United Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:18 pmCID  Cedar Rapids-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
6h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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3:20 pm - 9:50 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-CID Cedar Rapids
6h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$241United Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17

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American Airlines flights from Iowa to Houston

Our best American Airlines deals on Iowa to Houston flight tickets
American Airlines
Sep 15
CID12:39 pmCedar Rapids
7h 09m
1 stop
HOU7:48 pmHouston Hobby
Sep 19
HOU4:18 pmHouston Hobby
7h 00m
1 stop
CID11:18 pmCedar Rapids
$241
American Airlines
Sep 9
MLI4:33 pmMoline Quad-City
5h 57m
1 stop
IAH10:30 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
Sep 12
IAH5:00 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
6h 38m
1 stop
MLI11:38 amMoline Quad-City
$253
American Airlines
Sep 6
CID5:13 amCedar Rapids
7h 14m
1 stop
HOU12:27 pmHouston Hobby
Sep 12
HOU6:59 pmHouston Hobby
4h 19m
1 stop
CID11:18 pmCedar Rapids
$273

Southwest flights from Iowa to Houston

Our best Southwest deals on Iowa to Houston flight tickets
Southwest
Sep 29
DSM12:55 pmDes Moines
6h 55m
1 stop
HOU7:50 pmHouston Hobby
Oct 3
HOU6:00 amHouston Hobby
7h 40m
1 stop
DSM1:40 pmDes Moines
$187
Southwest
Sep 29
DSM2:40 pmDes Moines
8h 10m
2 stops
HOU10:50 pmHouston Hobby
Oct 3
HOU6:00 amHouston Hobby
7h 40m
1 stop
DSM1:40 pmDes Moines
$192
Southwest
Sep 29
DSM6:10 amDes Moines
8h 30m
2 stops
HOU2:40 pmHouston Hobby
Oct 3
HOU10:35 amHouston Hobby
9h 15m
2 stops
DSM7:50 pmDes Moines
$197

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Des MoinesHouston

DSM Des Moines - HOU Houston Hobby

DSMHOU

Des Moines

Tue 9/29

12:55 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Houston Hobby

Sat 10/3

6:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$187

Des MoinesHouston

DSM Des Moines - HOU Houston Hobby

DSMHOU

Des Moines

Tue 9/29

2:40 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops8h 10m

Houston Hobby

Sat 10/3

6:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$192

Des MoinesHouston

DSM Des Moines - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Thu 10/1

11:29 am-9:40 pm

1 stop10h 11m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 10/5

10:30 am-7:33 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$200

Des MoinesHouston

DSM Des Moines - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Thu 9/10

11:29 am-9:40 pm

1 stop10h 11m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/14

10:30 am-7:33 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$200

Cedar RapidsHouston

CID Cedar Rapids - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

CIDIAH

Cedar Rapids

Wed 9/30

12:10 pm-5:39 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 10/3

6:10 am-11:22 am

1 stop5h 12m

$241

Cedar RapidsHouston

CID Cedar Rapids - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

CIDIAH

Cedar Rapids

Tue 9/15

5:40 am-1:30 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 9/19

10:44 am-3:39 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$241

Cedar RapidsHouston

CID Cedar Rapids - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

CIDIAH

Cedar Rapids

Sun 9/6

5:00 am-12:26 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 9/12

6:50 pm-12:17 am

1 stop5h 27m

$241
Quickest round-trip

Cedar RapidsHouston

CID Cedar Rapids - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

CIDIAH

Cedar Rapids

Wed 12/2

5:00 am-10:14 am

1 stop5h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 12/5

5:59 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$241

Cedar RapidsHouston

CID Cedar Rapids - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

CIDIAH

Cedar Rapids

Wed 9/2

8:06 am-1:36 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 9/9

8:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$241

Cedar RapidsHouston

CID Cedar Rapids - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

CIDIAH

Cedar Rapids

Tue 11/10

6:00 am-12:18 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 11/17

3:20 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$241

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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 October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Houston from Iowa, with most prices found around $298. The month of July is another great option to travel to Houston, with average flight prices from Iowa averaging around $310.

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 Monday. momondo users have found tickets for Monday departures for as low as $125. 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 $138.

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 at noon. Our users have found flights to Houston at noon for as low as $412. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around $558. 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 from Iowa 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 $328 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 $233 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

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Fastest flight time

2h 10m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Houston

2 airports
The fastest flight from Iowa to Houston takes 2h 10m
Direct flights go from Iowa to Houston every day.
There are 2 airports in Houston. From Iowa there are direct flights to Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH), Houston Hobby (HOU).
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Iowa to Houston

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

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

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

  • 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
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Allegiant AirPriceFrom $75Free CancellationRating
7.3
678 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $156Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,504 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $209Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,085 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $212Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,883 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $228Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,218 reviews
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