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

Frontier, United Airlines, and Allegiant Air are the most popular carriers operating from Iowa to Kentucky

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

13 flights are operational weekly from Iowa to Kentucky as of September 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Sun, with 31% of flights per week taking off on this day.

What airlines fly to Kentucky?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Kentucky from Iowa according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Kentucky. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Kentucky on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long is the flight from Iowa to Kentucky?

On average, it takes 3h 30m to fly from Iowa to Kentucky if you fly out of Des Moines (the most popular airport in Iowa) and into Louisville (the most popular airport in Kentucky). If you’re flying out of Cedar Rapids and into Louisville, then the flight time is around 4h 44m.

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

Prices for flights from Iowa to Kentucky are updated daily.

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

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

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Iowa to Kentucky.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Kentucky 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 Kentucky. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

$48 Cheap Flights from Iowa to Kentucky in 2026

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6:25 am - 7:59 amDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 34mnonstop

6:00 am - 7:38 amBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 38mnonstop

$74Allegiant Air

Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 22

8:30 am - 10:04 amDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 34mnonstop

12:57 pm - 2:36 pmBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 39mnonstop

$81Allegiant Air

Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 6

2:49 pm - 4:23 pmDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 34mnonstop

3:11 pm - 7:35 pmBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

28h 24m1 stop Denver Intl

$188Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Oct 29

8:30 pm - 2:16 pmDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

17h 46m1 stop Denver Intl

12:57 pm - 2:36 pmBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 39mnonstop

$193Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 6

1:03 pm - 7:06 pmOMA Omaha Eppley Airfield-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

5h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:52 am - 5:31 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield

6h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$233United Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14

6:34 pm - 11:57 pmOMA Omaha Eppley Airfield-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

4h 23m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:24 pm - 9:46 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield

4h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$233United Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 16

7:45 am - 2:20 pmOMA Omaha Eppley Airfield-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

5h 35m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:00 am - 11:24 amCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield

6h 24m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$233American Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17

1:25 pm - 9:20 pmOMA Omaha Eppley Airfield-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

6h 55m1 stop Nashville Intl

2:30 pm - 8:30 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield

7h 00m1 stop Denver Intl

$233Southwest

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 17

5:50 am - 1:50 pmOMA Omaha Eppley Airfield-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

7h 00m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl

7:30 pm - 10:35 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield

4h 05m1 stop Chicago Midway

$238Southwest

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 17

9:26 am - 2:58 pmDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

5h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:25 pm - 11:58 pmBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 33m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$242American Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Oct 22

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8:30 pm - 2:18 pmDSM Des Moines-BNA Nashville Intl

17h 48m1 stop Denver Intl

7:10 am - 8:49 amBNA Nashville Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 39mnonstop

$260Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

9:22 am - 10:52 amCID Cedar Rapids-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 30mnonstop

7:00 am - 8:32 amBNA Nashville Intl-CID Cedar Rapids

1h 32mnonstop

$272Allegiant Air

Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 25

5:40 am - 11:38 amCID Cedar Rapids-BNA Nashville Intl

5h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:19 am - 4:08 pmBNA Nashville Intl-CID Cedar Rapids

5h 49m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$321Delta

Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Nov 14

12:10 pm - 5:23 pmCID Cedar Rapids-BNA Nashville Intl

5h 13m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:00 am - 10:20 amBNA Nashville Intl-CID Cedar Rapids

4h 20m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$321Delta

Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Nov 10

6:20 pm - 2:18 pmOMA Omaha Eppley Airfield-BNA Nashville Intl

19h 58m1 stop Denver Intl

3:14 pm - 6:34 pmBNA Nashville Intl-OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield

27h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

$327Frontier

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 20

8:33 pm - 12:34 amCID Cedar Rapids-BNA Nashville Intl

4h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:51 pm - 12:17 amBNA Nashville Intl-CID Cedar Rapids

4h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$349American Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 25

4:33 pm - 11:38 pmMLI Moline Quad-City-BNA Nashville Intl

7h 05m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:03 am - 11:38 amBNA Nashville Intl-MLI Moline Quad-City

5h 35m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$359American Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 30

7:55 am - 1:41 pmCID Cedar Rapids-BNA Nashville Intl

5h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:29 am - 2:50 pmBNA Nashville Intl-CID Cedar Rapids

4h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$363United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26

6:30 am - 12:35 pmCID Cedar Rapids-BNA Nashville Intl

6h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:00 pm - 10:47 pmBNA Nashville Intl-CID Cedar Rapids

5h 47m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$383United Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 26

9:22 am - 10:52 amCID Cedar Rapids-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 30mnonstop

8:30 am - 10:02 amBNA Nashville Intl-CID Cedar Rapids

1h 32mnonstop

$408Allegiant Air

Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21

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Allegiant Air flights from Iowa to Kentucky

Our best Allegiant Air deals on Iowa to Kentucky flight tickets

Allegiant Air

Oct 19

DSM6:25 amDes Moines

1h 34m

BNA7:59 amNashville Intl

Oct 22

BNA6:00 amNashville Intl

1h 38m

DSM7:38 amDes Moines

$74

Allegiant Air

Nov 2

DSM8:30 amDes Moines

1h 34m

BNA10:04 amNashville Intl

Nov 6

BNA12:57 pmNashville Intl

1h 39m

DSM2:36 pmDes Moines

$81

Allegiant Air

Oct 19

CID11:54 amCedar Rapids

1h 29m

BNA1:23 pmNashville Intl

Oct 23

BNA6:00 amNashville Intl

1h 34m

CID7:34 amCedar Rapids

$85

Frontier flights from Iowa to Kentucky

Our best Frontier deals on Iowa to Kentucky flight tickets

Frontier

Oct 26

OMA8:59 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

17h 17m

1 stop

BNA2:16 pmNashville Intl

Oct 29

BNA3:11 pmNashville Intl

29h 00m

1 stop

OMA8:11 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

$211

Frontier

Oct 19

OMA8:59 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

17h 20m

1 stop

BNA2:19 pmNashville Intl

Oct 23

BNA1:04 pmNashville Intl

7h 10m

1 stop

OMA8:14 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

$213

Frontier

Oct 2

DSM8:30 pmDes Moines

17h 48m

1 stop

BNA2:18 pmNashville Intl

Oct 9

BNA12:44 pmNashville Intl

6h 46m

1 stop

DSM7:30 pmDes Moines

$217

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Des MoinesNashville

DSM Des Moines - BNA Nashville Intl

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Mon 10/19

6:25 am-7:59 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Nashville Intl

Thu 10/22

6:00 am-7:38 am

Nonstop1h 38m

$74

Des MoinesNashville

DSM Des Moines - BNA Nashville Intl

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Mon 11/2

8:30 am-10:04 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Nashville Intl

Fri 11/6

12:57 pm-2:36 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$81

Des MoinesNashville

DSM Des Moines - BNA Nashville Intl

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Sun 10/25

2:49 pm-4:23 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

Nashville Intl

Thu 10/29

3:11 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop28h 24m

$188

Des MoinesNashville

DSM Des Moines - BNA Nashville Intl

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Mon 11/2

8:30 pm-2:16 pm

1 stop17h 46m

Nashville Intl

Fri 11/6

12:57 pm-2:36 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$193

OmahaCincinnati

OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield - CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

OMACVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 10/7

1:03 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop5h 03m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 10/14

11:52 am-5:31 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$233

OmahaCincinnati

OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield - CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

OMACVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 11/14

6:34 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop4h 23m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 11/16

6:24 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop4h 22m

$233

OmahaCincinnati

OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield - CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

OMACVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 10/10

7:45 am-2:20 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 10/17

6:00 am-11:24 am

1 stop6h 24m

$233

OmahaCincinnati

OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield - CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

OMACVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 11/3

1:25 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 11/17

2:30 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$233

OmahaCincinnati

OMA Omaha Eppley Airfield - CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

OMACVG

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 11/3

5:50 am-1:50 pm

2 stops7h 00m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 11/17

7:30 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$238

Des MoinesNashville

DSM Des Moines - BNA Nashville Intl

DSMBNA

Des Moines

Tue 10/20

9:26 am-2:58 pm

1 stop5h 32m

Nashville Intl

Thu 10/22

4:25 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$242

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kentucky?

If you’re not able to fly to Kentucky in November, then October is your next best option. Flight prices from Iowa to Kentucky during October average around $376.

Can stopping save me money on Iowa to Kentucky flights?

You could potentially save up to 12% on your flight if you consider stops on a Iowa to Kentucky flight.

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Best Price Found	$48
Fastest flight time	1h 29m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat and Sun
Airports in Kentucky	43 airports

The best one-way flight to Kentucky from Iowa in the past 72 hours is $48. The best round-trip flight deal from Iowa to Kentucky found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $74.

The fastest flight from Iowa to Kentucky takes 1h 29m

Direct flights go from Iowa to Kentucky on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There are 43 airports in Kentucky. From Iowa there are direct flights to Nashville Intl (BNA).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Iowa to Kentucky

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Iowa to Kentucky?
Prices for flights from Iowa to Kentucky are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Iowa to Kentucky?
As of September 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Iowa to Kentucky.
How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa to Kentucky?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Iowa to Kentucky.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kentucky?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Kentucky 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 Kentucky. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Iowa to Kentucky

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
American Airlines	PriceFrom $217	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,053 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $228	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,564 reviews	Search Delta flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $250	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,189 reviews	Search Southwest flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $253	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,213 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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