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$143+ Cheap flights from Portland, ME (PWM) 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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — DSM
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
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Round-trip from

$279
(Delta)

One-way from

$143
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$419
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Cheapest flights from Portland to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

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.
Wed 6/116:03 amPWM - MLI
2 stops11h 44mDelta
Tue 6/175:27 pmMLI - PWM
1 stop5h 59mDelta
Deal found 4/29$279
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.
Tue 9/98:03 amPWM - DSM
1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/94:26 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$285
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.
Wed 6/116:00 amPWM - MLI
1 stop5h 54mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/174:20 pmMLI - PWM
1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$301
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sat 8/165:30 pmPWM - OMA
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Wed 8/202:50 pmOMA - PWM
1 stop5h 54mDelta
Deal found 4/28$317
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.
Wed 6/116:20 amPWM - MLI
2 stops11h 28mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/173:47 pmMLI - PWM
2 stops7h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$349
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 8/153:20 pmPWM - OMA
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Wed 8/207:40 amOMA - PWM
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$349
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.
Thu 7/241:59 pmPWM - DSM
1 stop6h 18mDelta
Wed 7/306:10 amDSM - PWM
1 stop4h 56mDelta
Deal found 4/29$352
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.
Thu 6/264:56 pmPWM - CID
1 stop5h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/298:05 amCID - PWM
2 stops10h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$380
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 5/205:50 amPWM - OMA
2 stops9h 49mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/226:35 amOMA - PWM
1 stop8h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$404
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.
Thu 5/291:40 pmPWM - CID
2 stops10h 20mDelta
Sun 6/15:30 amCID - PWM
1 stop6h 05mDelta
Deal found 4/29$417
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.
Thu 5/226:00 amPWM - CID
2 stops8h 10mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/265:40 amCID - PWM
1 stop4h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$444
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/162:37 pmPWM - OMA
2 stops9h 38mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/23:23 pmOMA - PWM
1 stop5h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$485

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland 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 April 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Iowa that are best for you.

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Portland

Fly to

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Depart

Return

Price

PortlandMoline

PWM - MLI

PWMMLI

Portland

Wed 6/11

6:03 am-4:47 pm

2 stops11h 44m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 6/17

5:27 pm-12:26 am

1 stop5h 59m

$279

PortlandDes Moines

PWM - DSM

PWMDSM

Portland

Tue 9/9

8:03 am-12:25 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Des Moines

Tue 9/9

4:26 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$285

PortlandMoline

PWM - MLI

PWMMLI

Portland

Wed 6/11

6:00 am-10:54 am

1 stop5h 54m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 6/17

4:20 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$301

PortlandOmaha

PWM - OMA

PWMOMA

Portland

Sat 8/16

5:30 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 8/20

5:00 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$317

PortlandMoline

PWM - MLI

PWMMLI

Portland

Wed 6/11

6:20 am-4:48 pm

2 stops11h 28m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 6/17

3:47 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops7h 10m

$349

PortlandOmaha

PWM - OMA

PWMOMA

Portland

Fri 8/15

3:20 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 8/20

7:40 am-2:55 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$349

PortlandDes Moines

PWM - DSM

PWMDSM

Portland

Thu 7/24

1:59 pm-7:17 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Des Moines

Wed 7/30

6:10 am-12:06 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$352

PortlandCedar Rapids

PWM - CID

PWMCID

Portland

Thu 6/26

4:56 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 6/29

8:05 am-7:27 pm

2 stops10h 22m

$380

PortlandOmaha

PWM - OMA

PWMOMA

Portland

Tue 5/20

5:50 am-2:39 pm

2 stops9h 49m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 5/22

6:35 am-3:36 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$404

PortlandCedar Rapids

PWM - CID

PWMCID

Portland

Thu 5/29

1:40 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops10h 20m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 6/1

5:30 am-12:35 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$417

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Best time to book a flight from Portland to Iowa

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland, Maine to Iowa?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Portland, Maine 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 PWM to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland 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 April 30, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Portland, Maine 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 April 30, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Portland to Iowa, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. 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
4,295 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

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
4,295 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

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
7,936 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

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
4,295 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

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
4,295 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

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 Portland 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 Portland to Iowa?

    Portland (PWM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Portland to Iowa. It is only a 2.9 mi journey to Portland (PWM) from Portland’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Portland, Maine to Iowa one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Portland, Maine to Iowa are United Airlines ($143), American Airlines ($150), and Delta ($230).

  • What are the most popular routes from Portland, Maine to Iowa?

    When deciding which route to take from Portland, Maine to Iowa consider Portland - Cedar Rapids, Portland - Omaha Eppley Airfield or Portland - Des Moines as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland 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 Portland, Maine to Iowa?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Portland, Maine 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 3 airlines flying from Portland to Iowa

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Portland 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$203Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$284Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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