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$95+ 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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — DSM
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Iowa

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$178
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$95
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$327

Good round-trip deal

$78 or less

Good one-way deal

$104 or less
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/1310:01 pmORD - CID
Nonstop1h 14mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/202:51 pmCID - ORD
Nonstop1h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$178
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 6/18:35 pmORD - MLI
Nonstop1h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/76:34 pmMLI - ORD
Nonstop1h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 6/38:51 amORD - DSM
Nonstop1h 29mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/76:45 pmDSM - ORD
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/1310:30 pmORD - DSM
Nonstop1h 22mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/205:00 amDSM - ORD
Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$191
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 6/245:37 amSTL - OMA
1 stop5h 51mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/16:04 pmOMA - STL
1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/145:37 pmORD - CID
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Sat 6/217:05 amCID - ORD
1 stop4h 58mDelta
Deal found 4/30$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/137:21 pmMDW - CID
1 stop3h 31mDelta
Fri 6/2012:04 pmCID - MDW
1 stop5h 36mDelta
Deal found 4/30$199
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/287:45 amORD - MCW
Nonstop1h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/410:00 amMCW - ORD
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$202
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/226:24 amORD - DSM
1 stop6h 03mDelta
Sun 5/257:01 amDSM - ORD
1 stop4h 46mDelta
Deal found 4/30$209
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Sat 5/315:35 pmSTL - OMA
1 stop16h 42mFrontier
Sun 6/17:51 pmOMA - STL
1 stop13h 21mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$230
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Tue 6/39:08 pmORD - DSM
2 stops12h 33mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/71:15 pmDSM - ORD
2 stops34h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$237
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Fri 5/238:10 pmORD - CID
Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/305:23 pmCID - ORD
Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$239

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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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Iowa that are best for you.

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ChicagoCedar Rapids

ORD - CID

ORDCID

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/13

10:01 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

Cedar Rapids

Fri 6/20

2:51 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$178

ChicagoMoline

ORD - MLI

ORDMLI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/1

8:35 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 6/7

6:34 pm-7:53 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$179

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/3

8:51 am-10:20 am

Nonstop1h 29m

Des Moines

Sat 6/7

6:45 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$189

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/13

10:30 pm-11:52 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

Des Moines

Fri 6/20

5:00 am-6:24 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$191

ChicagoCedar Rapids

ORD - CID

ORDCID

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/14

5:37 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 6/21

7:05 am-12:03 pm

1 stop4h 58m

$199

ChicagoCedar Rapids

MDW - CID

MDWCID

Chicago Midway

Fri 6/13

7:21 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop3h 31m

Cedar Rapids

Fri 6/20

12:04 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$199

St. LouisOmaha

STL - OMA

STLOMA

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 6/24

5:37 am-11:28 am

1 stop5h 51m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 7/1

6:04 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$199

ChicagoMason City

ORD - MCW

ORDMCW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/28

7:45 am-9:14 am

Nonstop1h 29m

Mason City

Wed 6/4

10:00 am-11:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$202

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/22

6:24 am-12:27 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Des Moines

Sun 5/25

7:01 am-11:47 am

1 stop4h 46m

$209

St. LouisOmaha

STL - OMA

STLOMA

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/31

5:35 pm-10:17 am

1 stop16h 42m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 6/1

7:51 pm-9:12 am

1 stop13h 21m

$230

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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 $422). 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 May 1, 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 May 1, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to USIA are scheduled on a Wednesday (35 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Rainfall in Iowa by month

Plan your trip to Iowa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Iowa ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Iowa when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Iowa by month

Plan your trip to Iowa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Iowa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Illinois to Iowa, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 $95 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $99 and Frontier from $102 one-way.

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

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  • 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 $422). 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Southern / MokuleleCheapest$76Average$141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Denver Air ConnectionCheapest$130Average$171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$147Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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