Iowa

$170+ Cheap flights from Maine to Iowa

PWM — DSM
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheap flight deals from Maine to Iowa

Cheapest flights from Maine to Iowa

Fri 12/46:00 am -
1 stop9h 13m
Wed 12/92:58 pm -
1 stop7h 35m
Deal found 11/2$339
Fri 12/412:49 pm -
2 stops9h 42m
Fri 12/116:09 am -
1 stop4h 48m
Deal found 11/2$344
Fri 12/412:44 pm -
1 stop6h 14m
Thu 12/105:05 am -
1 stop5h 57m
Deal found 11/1$349
Fri 12/412:49 pm -
2 stops9h 42m
Sat 12/126:41 am -
2 stops8h 30m
Deal found 11/2$349
Tue 12/812:45 pm -
2 stops10h 20m
Fri 12/116:40 am -
2 stops16h 15m
Deal found 10/30$355
Fri 12/44:02 pm -
2 stops9h 14m
Wed 12/910:54 am -
2 stops11h 25m
Deal found 11/1$359
Mon 12/74:47 pm -
1 stop5h 38m
Sat 12/123:20 pm -
1 stop5h 09m
Deal found 11/2$366
Sat 11/2112:45 pm -
2 stops11h 24m
Thu 11/265:15 am -
1 stop6h 51m
Deal found 11/1$379
Fri 12/44:47 pm -
1 stop6h 58m
Thu 12/105:00 am -
2 stops8h 37m
Deal found 11/2$380
Fri 12/412:49 pm -
1 stop5h 00m
Sun 12/136:09 am -
1 stop4h 48m
Deal found 11/2$381
Sun 12/66:00 am -
2 stops11h 11m
Wed 12/92:58 pm -
1 stop7h 35m
Deal found 11/2$386
Sat 12/54:47 pm -
1 stop6h 01m
Thu 12/106:05 am -
2 stops7h 32m
Deal found 11/3$389

Find flight deals from Maine to Iowa

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$339
(Delta)

One-way from

$170
(United Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$518
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From Maine to Iowa
One-way flight from Maine to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($120 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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PortlandCedar Rapids

PWM Portland - CID Cedar Rapids

PWMCID

Portland

Wed 12/16

7:12 pm-6:58 pm

1 stop24h 46m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$174

PortlandCedar Rapids

PWM Portland - CID Cedar Rapids

PWMCID

Portland

Sat 12/5

7:12 pm-4:56 pm

2 stops46h 44m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$178

PortlandDes Moines

PWM Portland - DSM Des Moines

PWMDSM

Portland

Wed 11/11

5:09 pm-7:54 am

2 stops39h 45m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$259

PortlandCedar Rapids

PWM Portland - CID Cedar Rapids

PWMCID

Portland

Sat 12/5

12:34 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$276

PortlandDes Moines

PWM Portland - DSM Des Moines

PWMDSM

Portland

Fri 11/27

5:30 am-2:26 pm

2 stops9h 56m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$281

PortlandCedar Rapids

PWM Portland - CID Cedar Rapids

PWMCID

Portland

Sat 12/5

12:49 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops11h 21m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$281

PortlandCedar Rapids

PWM Portland - CID Cedar Rapids

PWMCID

Portland

Sat 12/5

7:00 am-4:01 pm

2 stops10h 01m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$281

PortlandDes Moines

PWM Portland - DSM Des Moines

PWMDSM

Portland

Wed 11/25

5:50 am-5:28 pm

2 stops12h 38m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$305

PortlandDes Moines

PWM Portland - DSM Des Moines

PWMDSM

Portland

Wed 11/11

4:10 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$315

PortlandDes Moines

PWM Portland - DSM Des Moines

PWMDSM

Portland

Sat 12/5

12:49 pm-4:49 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Des Moines

Wed 12/9

2:58 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$339

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Maine to Iowa?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Maine to Iowa flights typically cost between $518 and $803 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $339 on Delta (Dec 4-Dec 14).

Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa

Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Maine to Iowa. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Asha,Sep 2026

LGA - IAH

The flight was on time and boardi g was very organized and timely. Snacks are awful and having one little glass of juice was terrible. Fortunately, I had my water to keep me hydrated.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Asha,Sep 2026

LGA - IAH

The flight was on time and boardi g was very organized and timely. Snacks are awful and having one little glass of juice was terrible. Fortunately, I had my water to keep me hydrated.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Asha,Sep 2026

LGA - IAH

The flight was on time and boardi g was very organized and timely. Snacks are awful and having one little glass of juice was terrible. Fortunately, I had my water to keep me hydrated.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Maine to Iowa?

    A quick flight from Maine to Iowa can take about 5h. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $339. The distance from Maine to Iowa is about 1192 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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

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Alternative routes for Maine to Iowa

Top 2 airlines flying from Maine to Iowa

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$280Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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