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$88+ 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 5/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — DSM
may. 6 — may. 131
mar. 5/6
mar. 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for Philadelphia to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated mayo 1, 2025.

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$213
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$100
(Southwest)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$398

Good round-trip deal

$284 or less
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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 mayo 1, 2025.

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.
mar. 8/125:11 pmPHL - DSM
1 stop6h 49mUnited Airlines
vie. 8/156:50 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop4h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$213
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 7/176:00 amPHL - OMA
1 stop5h 17mDelta
lun. 7/216:30 pmOMA - PHL
1 stop5h 29mDelta
Deal found 4/29$217
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/2512:59 pmPHL - OMA
1 stop7h 07mFrontier
jue. 5/297:52 pmOMA - PHL
1 stop8h 15mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$218
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/308:15 amPHL - OMA
2 stops9h 05mUnited Airlines
jue. 7/311:28 amOMA - PHL
1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$222
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.
sáb. 8/26:45 amPHL - DSM
1 stop5h 25mDelta
jue. 8/76:40 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop5h 19mDelta
Deal found 4/30$237
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.
mar. 7/157:51 pmPHL - DSM
Nonstop3h 01mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 7/197:07 amDSM - PHL
1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$255
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/156:00 amPHL - DSM
2 stops39h 55mMultiple Airlines
dom. 5/1812:32 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$258
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/187:12 pmPHL - CID
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
mié. 5/219:36 pmCID - PHL
1 stop31h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$265
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 6/278:20 pmPHL - DSM
1 stop4h 30mSouthwest
mar. 7/15:25 amDSM - PHL
1 stop4h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$273
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 7/25:55 amPHL - OMA
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
sáb. 7/59:45 amOMA - PHL
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$277
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.
mié. 7/25:35 pmPHL - OMA
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 7/51:27 pmOMA - PHL
Nonstop2h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$283
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 8/610:40 amPHL - SUX
2 stops13h 00mUnited Airlines
mié. 8/1310:10 amSUX - PHL
1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$286

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

Fly from

Philadelphia

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

mar. 8/12

5:11 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Des Moines

vie. 8/15

6:50 pm-12:30 am

1 stop4h 40m

$213

PhiladelphiaOmaha

PHL - OMA

PHLOMA

Philadelphia

jue. 7/17

6:00 am-10:17 am

1 stop5h 17m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

lun. 7/21

6:30 pm-12:59 am

1 stop5h 29m

$217

PhiladelphiaOmaha

PHL - OMA

PHLOMA

Philadelphia

dom. 5/25

12:59 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

jue. 5/29

7:52 pm-5:07 am

1 stop8h 15m

$218

PhiladelphiaOmaha

PHL - OMA

PHLOMA

Philadelphia

lun. 6/30

8:15 am-4:20 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

jue. 7/3

11:28 am-5:36 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$222

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

sáb. 8/2

6:45 am-11:10 am

1 stop5h 25m

Des Moines

mié. 8/6

6:10 am-11:45 am

1 stop4h 35m

$237

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

mar. 7/15

7:51 pm-9:52 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

Des Moines

sáb. 7/19

7:07 am-12:48 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$255

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

jue. 5/15

6:00 am-8:55 pm

2 stops39h 55m

Des Moines

dom. 5/18

12:32 pm-3:02 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$258

PhiladelphiaCedar Rapids

PHL - CID

PHLCID

Philadelphia

dom. 5/18

7:12 pm-9:22 am

1 stop15h 10m

Cedar Rapids

mié. 5/21

9:36 pm-6:30 am

1 stop31h 54m

$265

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

vie. 6/27

8:20 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Des Moines

mar. 7/1

5:25 am-10:50 am

1 stop4h 25m

$273

PhiladelphiaOmaha

PHL - OMA

PHLOMA

Philadelphia

mié. 7/2

5:55 am-10:55 am

1 stop6h 00m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

sáb. 7/5

9:45 am-5:40 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$277

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Iowa

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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 $336). Flying from Philadelphia 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 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 mayo 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Philadelphia to Iowa as you normally would.

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 mayo 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Philadelphia to Iowa have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

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.

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

    $100 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 Frontier, with prices starting from $109 and $109, 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 - Des Moines or Philadelphia - Moline Quad-City.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Iowa?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $284. While the most popular route (Philadelphia - Omaha Eppley Airfield) can be booked for $217 on average our data indicates $347 when flying 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 $336). Flying from Philadelphia 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 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 mayo 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$133Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$214Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$285Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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