How long is the flight from New Mexico to Iowa?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in New Mexico you fly out of and what airport in Iowa you fly into. For example, flying from Albuquerque to Des Moines takes 4h on average. On the other hand, flying from Santa Fe to Des Moines takes 15h 49m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

What airlines fly to Iowa?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Iowa from New Mexico according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 56% 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.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New Mexico to Iowa?

Southwest, American Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from New Mexico to Iowa

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

Prices for flights from New Mexico to Iowa refresh daily.

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

There are 4 operators available for flights from New Mexico to Iowa as of August 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from New Mexico to Iowa?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from New Mexico to Iowa.

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

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

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1:33 pm - 7:50 pmELP-OMA

5h 17m1 stop

7:40 pm - 12:48 pmOMA-ELP

18h 08m1 stop

$205Frontier

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Fri, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 5

5:30 am - 1:00 pmABQ-DSM

6h 30m1 stop

12:15 pm - 9:45 pmDSM-ABQ

10h 30m1 stop

$223Southwest

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Thu, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 16

6:00 am - 3:19 pmELP-OMA

8h 19m1 stop

3:46 pm - 10:17 pmOMA-ELP

7h 31m1 stop

$237American Airlines

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Sat, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 13

7:24 am - 2:09 pmABQ-DSM

5h 45m1 stop

2:49 pm - 7:54 pmDSM-ABQ

6h 05m1 stop

$237Delta

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Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 8

5:24 pm - 11:56 pmABQ-OMA

5h 32m1 stop

5:45 pm - 11:12 pmOMA-ABQ

6h 27m1 stop

$237Delta

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Wed, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 8

7:29 am - 3:18 pmABQ-DSM

6h 49m1 stop

5:11 am - 9:50 amDSM-ABQ

5h 39m1 stop

$252American Airlines

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Thu, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 14

12:27 pm - 9:48 pmABQ-OMA

8h 21m1 stop

6:00 am - 9:39 amOMA-ABQ

4h 39m1 stop

$252United Airlines

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Fri, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 28

1:32 pm - 8:55 pmABQ-CID

6h 23m1 stop

8:00 am - 5:58 pmCID-ABQ

10h 58m2 stops

$370United Airlines

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Thu, Nov 20 - Thu, Nov 27

6:50 pm - 2:10 pmABQ-OMA

18h 20m2 stops

3:05 pm - 6:16 pmOMA-ABQ

28h 11m2 stops

$555Alaska Airlines

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Fri, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 28

7:01 pm - 11:59 pmABQ-OMA

27h 58m2 stops

7:00 am - 11:49 pmOMA-ABQ

17h 49m1 stop

$579Alaska Airlines

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Thu, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 22

Frontier flights from New Mexico to Iowa

Our best Frontier deals on New Mexico to Iowa flight tickets

Frontier

Oct 3

ELP1:33 pmEl Paso

5h 17m

1 stop

OMA7:50 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

Oct 5

OMA7:40 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

18h 08m

1 stop

ELP12:48 pmEl Paso

$205

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Frontier

Sep 18

ELP1:33 pmEl Paso

23h 07m

1 stop

DSM1:40 pmDes Moines

Sep 25

DSM2:25 pmDes Moines

23h 23m

1 stop

ELP12:48 pmEl Paso

$258

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Frontier

Aug 15

ELP1:08 pmEl Paso

4h 40m

1 stop

DSM6:48 pmDes Moines

Aug 22

DSM6:20 pmDes Moines

19h 24m

1 stop

ELP12:44 pmEl Paso

$295

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United Airlines flights from New Mexico to Iowa

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United Airlines

Oct 24

ABQ12:27 pmAlbuquerque

8h 21m

1 stop

OMA9:48 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

Oct 28

OMA6:00 amOmaha Eppley Airfield

4h 39m

1 stop

ABQ9:39 amAlbuquerque

$252

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United Airlines

Aug 9

ABQ8:45 amAlbuquerque

6h 58m

1 stop

MLI4:43 pmMoline Quad-City

Aug 12

MLI5:20 pmMoline Quad-City

5h 30m

1 stop

ABQ9:50 pmAlbuquerque

$337

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United Airlines

Aug 9

ABQ7:30 amAlbuquerque

13h 07m

2 stops

MLI9:37 pmMoline Quad-City

Aug 12

MLI3:45 pmMoline Quad-City

7h 05m

1 stop

ABQ9:50 pmAlbuquerque

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El PasoOmaha

ELP - OMA

ELPOMA

El Paso

Fri 10/3

1:33 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 10/5

7:40 pm-12:48 pm

1 stop18h 08m

$205

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

Thu 9/11

5:30 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Des Moines

Tue 9/16

12:15 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop10h 30m

$223

El PasoOmaha

ELP - OMA

ELPOMA

El Paso

Sat 9/6

6:00 am-3:19 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 9/13

3:46 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$237

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

Thu 9/4

7:24 am-2:09 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Des Moines

Mon 9/8

2:49 pm-7:54 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$237

AlbuquerqueOmaha

ABQ - OMA

ABQOMA

Albuquerque

Wed 9/3

5:24 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 32m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 9/8

5:45 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$237

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

Thu 9/11

7:29 am-3:18 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Des Moines

Sun 9/14

5:11 am-9:50 am

1 stop5h 39m

$252

AlbuquerqueOmaha

ABQ - OMA

ABQOMA

Albuquerque

Fri 10/24

12:27 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop8h 21m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 10/28

6:00 am-9:39 am

1 stop4h 39m

$252

AlbuquerqueCedar Rapids

ABQ - CID

ABQCID

Albuquerque

Thu 11/20

1:32 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Cedar Rapids

Thu 11/27

8:00 am-5:58 pm

2 stops10h 58m

$370

AlbuquerqueOmaha

ABQ - OMA

ABQOMA

Albuquerque

Fri 10/24

6:50 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops18h 20m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 10/28

3:05 pm-6:16 pm

2 stops28h 11m

$555

AlbuquerqueOmaha

ABQ - OMA

ABQOMA

Albuquerque

Thu 9/18

7:01 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops27h 58m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 9/22

7:00 am-11:49 pm

1 stop17h 49m

$579

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from New Mexico to Iowa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Iowa?

The month of October is another great option to travel to Iowa, with average flight prices from New Mexico averaging around $338.

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

The cheapest day to depart from New Mexico to Iowa is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $330. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around $578. 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 New Mexico to Iowa during this time can be as low as $363. Try not to purchase tickets at noon because they tend to be around $392. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Cheap New Mexico to Iowa flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found	$102
Fastest flight time	3h 40m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Iowa	3 airports

The best one-way flight to Iowa from New Mexico in the past 72 hours is $102. The best round-trip flight deal from New Mexico to Iowa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $205.

The fastest flight from New Mexico to Iowa takes 3h 40m

There are no direct flights from New Mexico to Iowa. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are El Paso Airport - Omaha Eppley Airfield Airport, Albuquerque Airport - Omaha Eppley Airfield Airport and Albuquerque Airport - Des Moines Airport.

There are 3 airports near Iowa: Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA), Des Moines (DSM), Cedar Rapids (CID)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from New Mexico to Iowa?
Prices for flights from New Mexico to Iowa refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from New Mexico to Iowa?
There are 4 operators available for flights from New Mexico to Iowa as of August 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from New Mexico to Iowa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from New Mexico to Iowa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Iowa?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Iowa 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 Iowa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from New Mexico to Iowa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom $178	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 7,986 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $238	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $247	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,246 reviews	Search Southwest flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $250	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,909 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for New Mexico to Iowa flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

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