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Cheap flights from Phoenix to Iowa

PHX — DSM
Nov 4 — Nov 111
Wed 11/4
Wed 11/11
1 adult, Economy
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Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$423
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Phoenix to Iowa

How far ahead should I book a flight from Phoenix to Iowa?

Booking 36 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Phoenix to Iowa. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to Iowa (average of $345). Flying from Phoenix to Iowa in September is currently the most expensive (average of $484). 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 PHX to IA?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Phoenix to Iowa is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,United Airlines, andAllegiant Air from Phoenix to Iowa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,212 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

Changed flight which was easy. Gate Agent booked me from extra leg room seat on original flight to row 15 on new flight that did not have extra leg room - even though it was an exit row. The row in front of me with extra leg room had an empty seat.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,212 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,212 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

Changed flight which was easy. Gate Agent booked me from extra leg room seat on original flight to row 15 on new flight that did not have extra leg room - even though it was an exit row. The row in front of me with extra leg room had an empty seat.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,282 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,212 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

Changed flight which was easy. Gate Agent booked me from extra leg room seat on original flight to row 15 on new flight that did not have extra leg room - even though it was an exit row. The row in front of me with extra leg room had an empty seat.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
678 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,212 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

Changed flight which was easy. Gate Agent booked me from extra leg room seat on original flight to row 15 on new flight that did not have extra leg room - even though it was an exit row. The row in front of me with extra leg room had an empty seat.
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,125 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,212 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

Changed flight which was easy. Gate Agent booked me from extra leg room seat on original flight to row 15 on new flight that did not have extra leg room - even though it was an exit row. The row in front of me with extra leg room had an empty seat.
Frontier
5.5
Fair
2,552 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,212 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

Changed flight which was easy. Gate Agent booked me from extra leg room seat on original flight to row 15 on new flight that did not have extra leg room - even though it was an exit row. The row in front of me with extra leg room had an empty seat.

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Phoenix to Iowa are Frontier ($65), Allegiant Air ($83), and American Airlines ($98).

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

    The most popular flight routes from Phoenix to Iowa are Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Des Moines, Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Omaha Eppley Airfield and Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Cedar Rapids.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Phoenix to Iowa are Southwest (100%), SkyWest Airlines (87%) and Envoy Air (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Iowa?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Phoenix to Iowa? While on average our users pay $402, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $194. The most popular route (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Des Moines), is priced around $278.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to Iowa (average of $345). Flying from Phoenix to Iowa in September is currently the most expensive (average of $484). 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 Phoenix to Iowa

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$90Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$139Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
United AirlinesCheapest$162Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$263Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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