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$49+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Iowa

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — DSM
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$97
(Southwest)

One-way from

$49
(Southwest)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$249

Good round-trip deal

$86 or less

Good one-way deal

$129 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/279:15 pmSTL - DSM
Nonstop1h 05mSouthwest
Wed 9/38:25 amDSM - STL
Nonstop1h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 7/30$97
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2710:15 amSTL - DSM
1 stop6h 07mDelta
Sat 10/412:32 pmDSM - STL
1 stop4h 10mDelta
Deal found 7/29$167
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/284:25 pmSTL - OMA
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Thu 9/45:20 amOMA - STL
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 7/31$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/268:20 pmMDW - OMA
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Tue 9/27:40 amOMA - MDW
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/29$177
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/912:45 pmORD - OMA
Nonstop1h 37mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/168:00 amOMA - ORD
Nonstop1h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$177
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/237:00 amORD - OMA
1 stop7h 18mFrontier
Sat 8/303:18 pmOMA - ORD
1 stop8h 21mFrontier
Deal found 7/31$178
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/278:05 pmORD - CID
Nonstop1h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/38:00 amCID - ORD
Nonstop1h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2910:35 pmORD - MLI
Nonstop1h 03mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/511:20 amMLI - ORD
Nonstop1h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2312:54 pmORD - OMA
Nonstop1h 39mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/256:19 amOMA - ORD
Nonstop1h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$188
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/51:25 pmORD - DSM
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/77:08 amDSM - ORD
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$189
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/118:20 pmORD - MLI
Nonstop1h 17mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/255:31 pmMLI - ORD
Nonstop1h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$194
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/95:40 pmSTL - OMA
1 stop16h 36mFrontier
Sun 8/107:51 pmOMA - STL
1 stop13h 20mFrontier
Deal found 7/29$195

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Iowa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Iowa that are best for you.

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Illinois

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 8/27

9:15 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Des Moines

Wed 9/3

8:25 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 05m

$97

St. LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 9/27

10:15 am-4:22 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Des Moines

Sat 10/4

12:32 pm-4:42 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$167

ChicagoOmaha

ORD - OMA

ORDOMA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

12:45 pm-2:22 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 9/16

8:00 am-9:47 am

Nonstop1h 47m

$177

St. LouisOmaha

STL - OMA

STLOMA

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 8/28

4:25 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 9/4

5:20 am-6:35 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$177

ChicagoOmaha

MDW - OMA

MDWOMA

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/26

8:20 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 9/2

7:40 am-9:05 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$177

ChicagoOmaha

ORD - OMA

ORDOMA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/23

7:00 am-2:18 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 8/30

3:18 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$178

ChicagoMoline

ORD - MLI

ORDMLI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/29

10:35 pm-11:38 pm

Nonstop1h 03m

Moline Quad-City

Fri 9/5

11:20 am-12:29 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

$179

ChicagoCedar Rapids

ORD - CID

ORDCID

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/27

8:05 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 9/3

8:00 am-9:19 am

Nonstop1h 19m

$179

ChicagoOmaha

ORD - OMA

ORDOMA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/23

12:54 pm-2:33 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 8/25

6:19 am-7:55 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$188

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/5

1:25 pm-2:56 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Des Moines

Sun 9/7

7:08 am-8:39 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$189

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Iowa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Iowa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Iowa?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Illinois to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Iowa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Iowa as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Iowa

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Iowa. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to USIA are scheduled on a Thursday (47 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Iowa. Reviews last updated July 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Illinois to Iowa by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Iowa one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $49 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $80 and Delta from $84 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Iowa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Iowa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Iowa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Iowa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Iowa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Iowa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Iowa?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Illinois to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Illinois to Iowa

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Iowa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Southern / MokuleleCheapest$76Average$110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Denver Air ConnectionCheapest$112Average$171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$147Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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