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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 1/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — DSM
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/136:00 amORD - DSM
1 stop7h 56mFrontier
Mon 11/172:32 pmDSM - ORD
1 stop9h 43mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$110
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Thu 11/137:45 pmSTL - OMA
1 stop24h 21mFrontier
Mon 11/178:51 pmOMA - STL
1 stop12h 16mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$119
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/137:45 pmSTL - OMA
1 stop24h 21mFrontier
Sun 11/167:46 pmOMA - STL
1 stop13h 21mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$152
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/316:00 amORD - DSM
1 stop7h 47mFrontier
Mon 11/102:32 pmDSM - ORD
1 stop9h 43mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$169
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/126:05 pmORD - DSM
1 stop19h 51mFrontier
Sun 11/162:32 pmDSM - ORD
1 stop9h 43mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$178
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/127:45 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop18h 11mFrontier
Sun 11/162:32 pmDSM - STL
1 stop18h 35mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$178
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/265:54 pmORD - CID
Nonstop1h 12mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/38:00 amCID - ORD
Nonstop1h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Mon 11/1710:15 pmORD - MLI
Nonstop1h 06mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/16:50 pmMLI - ORD
Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$179
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Wed 11/57:45 pmSTL - OMA
1 stop23h 06mFrontier
Fri 11/78:51 pmOMA - STL
1 stop12h 16mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$185
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/510:42 amSTL - OMA
1 stop5h 46mFrontier
Sun 12/72:18 pmOMA - STL
1 stop19h 56mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$188
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/119:40 amORD - CID
Nonstop1h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/156:48 pmCID - ORD
Nonstop1h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$189
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/269:06 amORD - DSM
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/309:44 pmDSM - ORD
Nonstop1h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$189

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 October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$110
(Priceline)

One-way from

$49
(Southwest)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$249

Good round-trip deal

$118 or less

Good one-way deal

$253 or less
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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 October 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Iowa that are best for you.

Fly from

Illinois

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Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisOmaha

STL - OMA

STLOMA

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 11/13

7:45 pm-8:06 pm

1 stop24h 21m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 11/17

8:51 pm-9:07 am

1 stop12h 16m

$119

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/12

6:05 pm-1:56 pm

1 stop19h 51m

Des Moines

Sun 11/16

2:32 pm-12:15 am

1 stop9h 43m

$178

St. LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 11/12

7:45 pm-1:56 pm

1 stop18h 11m

Des Moines

Sun 11/16

2:32 pm-9:07 am

1 stop18h 35m

$178

St. LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 11/13

7:45 pm-1:49 pm

1 stop18h 04m

Des Moines

Sun 11/16

2:32 pm-9:07 am

1 stop18h 35m

$178

ChicagoCedar Rapids

ORD - CID

ORDCID

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/26

5:54 pm-7:06 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 12/3

8:00 am-9:21 am

Nonstop1h 21m

$179

ChicagoCedar Rapids

ORD - CID

ORDCID

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/26

1:52 pm-3:08 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 12/1

7:57 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$179

ChicagoMoline

ORD - MLI

ORDMLI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/17

10:15 pm-11:21 pm

Nonstop1h 06m

Moline Quad-City

Mon 12/1

6:50 pm-8:14 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$179

ChicagoMoline

ORD - MLI

ORDMLI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/25

8:12 am-9:18 am

Nonstop1h 06m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 12/2

6:00 am-7:11 am

Nonstop1h 11m

$179

ChicagoMoline

ORD - MLI

ORDMLI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/24

10:35 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Moline Quad-City

Mon 12/1

6:50 pm-8:14 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$179

ChicagoMoline

ORD - MLI

ORDMLI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/21

8:12 am-9:18 am

Nonstop1h 06m

Moline Quad-City

Sun 11/23

6:50 pm-8:14 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$179

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Iowa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Iowa from Illinois with our price prediction graph.
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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Iowa (average of $66). Flying from Illinois to Iowa in January is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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 October 29, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 54% on flights from Illinois to Iowa by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Illinois to Iowa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Iowa. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to Iowa flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 October 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Denver Air Connection, United Airlines, and American Airlines 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.
Denver Air Connection
8.7
Very good

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.9

Crew

9.4

Food

8.4

Entertainment

8.1
Denver Air Connection
8.7
Very good
Denver Air Connection
8.7
Very good

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.9

Crew

9.4

Food

8.4

Entertainment

8.1
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
Denver Air Connection
8.7
Very good

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.9

Crew

9.4

Food

8.4

Entertainment

8.1
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,030 reviews
Denver Air Connection
8.7
Very good

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.9

Crew

9.4

Food

8.4

Entertainment

8.1
Southern / Mokulele
6.2
Okay
26 reviews
Denver Air Connection
8.7
Very good

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.9

Crew

9.4

Food

8.4

Entertainment

8.1

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Iowa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Iowa?

    A quick flight from Illinois to Iowa can take about 1h 12m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $179. The distance between Illinois and Iowa is about 196 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 Delta from $79 and Frontier from $88 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Iowa (average of $66). Flying from Illinois to Iowa in January is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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 October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Southern / MokuleleCheapest$76Average$110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Denver Air ConnectionCheapest$130Average$172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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