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$89+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — DSM
Mar 20 — Mar 271
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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Iowa

Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 18, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/288:47 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 5/314:41 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/15$104
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Thu 4/98:25 pm
PHL
-
DSM
1 stop23h 49m
Frontier
Mon 4/138:14 pm
DSM
-
PHL
1 stop8h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 2/15$161
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/278:01 pm
PHL
-
DSM
1 stop13h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/314:41 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/17$166
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/285:59 pm
PHL
-
DSM
1 stop30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/314:41 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/15$171
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/95:32 pm
PHL
-
CID
1 stop25h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/136:45 pm
CID
-
PHL
1 stop12h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16$176
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/15:05 am
PHL
-
OMA
1 stop11h 04m
Frontier
Sun 5/38:59 pm
OMA
-
PHL
1 stop7h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 2/17$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/308:01 pm
PHL
-
DSM
1 stop13h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/314:41 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/14$192
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 3/710:38 pm
PHL
-
DSM
1 stop11h 37m
Frontier
Mon 3/98:21 pm
DSM
-
PHL
1 stop8h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 2/14$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/256:10 am
PHL
-
DSM
1 stop18h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/314:41 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/14$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/145:59 pm
PHL
-
CID
1 stop24h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/186:45 pm
CID
-
PHL
1 stop12h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/17$212
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Fri 4/35:01 am
PHL
-
OMA
1 stop9h 08m
Frontier
Fri 4/101:54 pm
OMA
-
PHL
1 stop5h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 2/17$215
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/25:30 am
PHL
-
OMA
1 stop8h 34m
Frontier
Fri 3/611:54 am
OMA
-
PHL
1 stop11h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 2/15$225

Find flight deals from Philadelphia to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Philadelphia to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated February 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$104
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$89
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$471

Good round-trip deal

$271 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Philadelphia-Des Moines flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Philadelphia-Des Moines flights.
From Philadelphia to Iowa
One-way flight from Philadelphia to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($57 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Iowa.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Iowa that are best for you.

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Philadelphia

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Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaOmaha

PHL - OMA

PHLOMA

Philadelphia

Fri 5/1

5:05 am-3:09 pm

1 stop11h 04m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 5/3

8:59 pm-5:34 am

1 stop7h 35m

$180

PhiladelphiaCedar Rapids

PHL - CID

PHLCID

Philadelphia

Thu 4/9

8:53 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops22h 02m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 4/13

6:45 pm-8:39 am

1 stop12h 54m

$207

PhiladelphiaCedar Rapids

PHL - CID

PHLCID

Philadelphia

Thu 5/14

5:59 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop24h 56m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 5/18

6:45 pm-8:40 am

1 stop12h 55m

$212

PhiladelphiaOmaha

PHL - OMA

PHLOMA

Philadelphia

Fri 4/3

5:01 am-1:09 pm

1 stop9h 08m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 4/10

1:54 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$215

PhiladelphiaOmaha

PHL - OMA

PHLOMA

Philadelphia

Mon 3/2

5:30 am-1:04 pm

1 stop8h 34m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 3/6

11:54 am-12:52 am

1 stop11h 58m

$225

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Sat 3/7

10:38 pm-9:15 am

1 stop11h 37m

Des Moines

Mon 3/9

8:21 pm-5:31 am

1 stop8h 10m

$250

PhiladelphiaOmaha

PHL - OMA

PHLOMA

Philadelphia

Thu 4/23

5:05 am-8:14 pm

2 stops16h 09m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 4/26

8:59 pm-5:34 am

1 stop7h 35m

$257

PhiladelphiaOmaha

PHL - OMA

PHLOMA

Philadelphia

Fri 3/6

11:00 am-8:18 pm

1 stop10h 18m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 3/8

9:03 pm-5:31 am

1 stop7h 28m

$259

PhiladelphiaMoline

PHL - MLI

PHLMLI

Philadelphia

Wed 3/11

10:28 am-4:32 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Moline Quad-City

Mon 3/16

5:15 pm-12:57 am

1 stop6h 42m

$260

PhiladelphiaSioux City

PHL - SUX

PHLSUX

Philadelphia

Fri 4/10

1:27 pm-5:56 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Sioux City Sioux Gateway

Mon 4/13

12:55 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$264

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Iowa

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Iowa (average of $79). Flying from Philadelphia to Iowa in February is currently the most expensive (average of $265). 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.

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 February 18, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Philadelphia to Iowa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Philadelphia to Iowa?

    Located just 7.0 mi from the city center, Philadelphia (PHL) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Iowa from Philadelphia.

  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Iowa?

    Frontier, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from Philadelphia to Iowa in just under 5h 29m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 35m. The distance between Philadelphia and Iowa is about 1110 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    $102 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $118 and $133, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Philadelphia to Iowa?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Iowa?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Iowa (average of $79). Flying from Philadelphia to Iowa in February is currently the most expensive (average of $265). 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 5 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Iowa

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 February 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$206Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
FrontierCheapest$214Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$240Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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