How to find cheap flights to Waterloo Airport (ALO)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Waterloo Airport is $253. A return plane ticket to ALO right now is $298.
Book at the right time with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a push notification on the app if the price of tickets to ALO goes up or down.
Don't put things off until the last moment. You're more likely to secure the best price on tickets to Waterloo, where Waterloo Airport is located, if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Check the 'Add nearby airports' filter and expand your search for cheap flights to Waterloo. This will list all the airports around your departure and destination points.
Search for plane tickets to Waterloo Airport that come with a stop. Routes with stops tend to be less expensive. Once your results show up, use the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Waterloo
The cheapest month to take off on a flight to Waterloo is usually May.
If your travel dates are flexible, try using the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to ALO.
If you want to experience Waterloo at its busiest, lock in your flights to ALO for August. Vacationing during high seasons usually means more things to do than at other times of the year.
February is the quietest period of the year to travel if you're after a more laid-back vibe. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Waterloo then.
Check the weather before you go. July is the warmest time of year in Waterloo, averaging between 57ºF and 86ºF.
Ranging from 0ºF to 32ºF, January sees the lowest temperatures.
Hoping for a clearer forecast? November is the driest month in Waterloo, averaging five days of rain.
May brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 11 days of rainfall if that's when you're going.
Traveling to Waterloo Airport (ALO): What you need to know
Take the quickest path to Waterloo with American Airlines. This airline has direct flights to Waterloo Airport.
If you want to travel with the carrier that leads the way for punctuality, book your ALO plane ticket with American Airlines. Up to 81% of its flights into this hub arrive as scheduled.
When you touch down at ALO, you'll be in the UTC-5 timezone.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Waterloo Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to ALO:
Start your Waterloo break sooner by booking a car rental in ALO. Hertz, Avis and Budget are major names to choose from here.
Waterloo Airport has an on-time rating of 73%, which shows how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be handy to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or have somewhere to be not long after landing.
Getting to central Waterloo from Waterloo Airport (ALO)
The distance from ALO to central Waterloo is about 6 miles.
You'll reach the center in around 10 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to ALO.
Waterloo comes with plenty of great places to check in. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to help get you started:
Waterloo highlights
These top attractions should be on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Waterloo:
Lost Island Themepark: Located around 4 miles south-east of the city center, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Lowe's Garden Center: Take a moment to sit and rest here while exploring Waterloo. You'll find this park roughly 3 miles south of the center.
George Wyth Lake: This is another good reason to visit this city. A memorable landmark, it's around 4 miles north-west of the heart of Waterloo.
How to get to Cedar Rapids from Waterloo Airport (ALO)
Off to the nearby city of Cedar Rapids? It's about 60 miles from ALO. Give yourself around 1 hour to reach the center in a cab or ride-share.
Traveling from Waterloo Airport (ALO) to Marion
If Marion is on your radar, it's about 55 miles from Waterloo Airport.
Getting there by car will take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Explore more of the United States
There's a whole lot more to experience in the United States, starting with Minneapolis. Walker Art Center, Minneapolis Institute of Arts and Minnehaha Regional Park are must-visits in this city, which is about 170 miles north of Waterloo. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is the most convenient airport for Minneapolis.
Saint Paul could easily become your new favorite place in the United States. You'll find it around 170 miles north of Waterloo. Cathedral of St. Paul, Como Park and Ordway Center for the Performing Arts are visitor favorites.
Roughly 160 miles east of Waterloo, Madison brings even more to your adventure. Some of the best reasons to visit include Camp Randall Stadium, Olbrich Botanical Gardens and Chazen Museum of Art.
