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$82+ 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 6/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — DSM
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Mon 1/26
Mon 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 27, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/306:35 amPHL - DSM
1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/16:46 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$280
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Wed 12/316:05 amPHL - DSM
1 stop6h 23mDelta
Sat 1/35:55 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop5h 00mDelta
Deal found 12/25$302
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/306:35 amPHL - DSM
1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/36:46 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$315
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Sun 12/286:54 pmPHL - CID
1 stop5h 00mDelta
Mon 1/124:15 pmCID - PHL
1 stop6h 41mDelta
Deal found 12/25$324
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Sun 12/286:56 pmPHL - CID
1 stop5h 54mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/123:22 pmCID - PHL
2 stops7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/27$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Tue 12/3011:33 amPHL - DSM
1 stop6h 08mDelta
Thu 1/810:59 amDSM - PHL
1 stop5h 58mDelta
Deal found 12/25$337
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/308:10 pmPHL - OMA
1 stop4h 40mSouthwest
Thu 1/17:45 amOMA - PHL
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/23$341
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/296:35 amPHL - MLI
1 stop4h 37mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/31:00 pmMLI - PHL
1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Fri 12/265:00 pmPHL - CID
1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/298:00 amCID - PHL
1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/24$364
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Tue 12/304:17 pmPHL - MLI
1 stop7h 13mDelta
Thu 1/14:58 pmMLI - PHL
1 stop6h 29mDelta
Deal found 12/26$369
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2811:33 amPHL - CID
1 stop5h 08mDelta
Sat 1/34:21 pmCID - PHL
1 stop6h 34mDelta
Deal found 12/27$369
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Fri 12/265:10 amPHL - OMA
1 stop11h 25mFrontier
Sun 1/48:59 pmOMA - PHL
1 stop7h 32mFrontier
Deal found 12/24$377

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 December 27, 2025.

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$198
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$91
(Frontier)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$355
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia 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 December 27, 2025.
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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Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaOmaha

PHL - OMA

PHLOMA

Philadelphia

Thu 2/5

6:57 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop24h 59m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 2/9

7:46 pm-12:39 pm

1 stop15h 53m

$198

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Thu 1/8

6:00 am-10:46 pm

1 stop17h 46m

Des Moines

Sun 1/11

4:30 pm-12:31 am

2 stops31h 01m

$215

PhiladelphiaOmaha

PHL - OMA

PHLOMA

Philadelphia

Sat 5/23

6:00 am-9:34 am

1 stop4h 34m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 5/27

6:20 am-2:00 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$255

PhiladelphiaOmaha

PHL - OMA

PHLOMA

Philadelphia

Sat 1/31

6:30 am-10:30 am

1 stop5h 00m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 2/4

3:21 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$255

PhiladelphiaOmaha

PHL - OMA

PHLOMA

Philadelphia

Sat 5/23

6:00 am-9:34 am

1 stop4h 34m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 5/30

5:40 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$255

PhiladelphiaOmaha

PHL - OMA

PHLOMA

Philadelphia

Wed 5/20

6:00 am-9:34 am

1 stop4h 34m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 5/30

5:40 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$255

PhiladelphiaSioux City

PHL - SUX

PHLSUX

Philadelphia

Fri 1/23

3:43 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop9h 04m

Sioux City Sioux Gateway

Fri 1/30

12:45 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$264

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Wed 1/21

12:23 pm-4:24 pm

1 stop5h 01m

Des Moines

Thu 1/22

7:40 am-2:38 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$268

PhiladelphiaCedar Rapids

PHL - CID

PHLCID

Philadelphia

Sat 1/24

10:10 am-2:20 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 1/31

6:35 am-2:31 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$269

PhiladelphiaCedar Rapids

PHL - CID

PHLCID

Philadelphia

Sat 1/24

7:52 am-2:46 pm

2 stops7h 54m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 1/31

10:08 am-5:55 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$274

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Iowa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Iowa from Philadelphia with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to Iowa

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 $83). Flying from Philadelphia to Iowa in January is currently the most expensive (average of $254). 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 PHL to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 December 27, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Philadelphia to Iowa in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Philadelphia to Iowa flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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 December 27, 2025.
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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
Delta
7.9
Good
8,018 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,116 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,068 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,071 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,258 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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

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

  • 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?

    Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines can get you from Philadelphia to Iowa in just under 4h 34m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 20m. The distance between Philadelphia and Iowa is about 1085 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?

    The most popular route from Philadelphia to Iowa is Philadelphia - Omaha Eppley Airfield. You may also consider Philadelphia - Cedar Rapids or Philadelphia - Des Moines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Philadelphia to Iowa?

    Before booking your flight to Iowa from Philadelphia, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (68%), PSA Airlines (68%), Qatar Airways( 58%).

  • 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 $83). Flying from Philadelphia to Iowa in January is currently the most expensive (average of $254). 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 December 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$208Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
FrontierCheapest$214Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$251Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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