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$237+ Cheap flights from Portland, ME (PWM) to Iowa

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PWM — DSM
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Portland to Iowa

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 January 27, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 2/115:20 am
PWM
-
CID
2 stops11h 26m
American Airlines
Sun 2/153:45 pm
CID
-
PWM
1 stop7h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/204:15 pm
PWM
-
CID
1 stop6h 11m
United Airlines
Mon 2/231:10 pm
CID
-
PWM
2 stops9h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$333
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/114:10 pm
PWM
-
CID
1 stop6h 24m
United Airlines
Sun 2/156:35 am
CID
-
PWM
1 stop7h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$341
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sat 5/99:39 am
PWM
-
OMA
1 stop5h 41m
United Airlines
Tue 5/121:00 pm
OMA
-
PWM
1 stop7h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 2/205:40 pm
PWM
-
CID
1 stop7h 19m
American Airlines
Mon 2/233:45 pm
CID
-
PWM
1 stop7h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Sat 2/74:10 pm
PWM
-
CID
1 stop6h 24m
United Airlines
Tue 2/106:35 am
CID
-
PWM
1 stop7h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/24$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sat 2/74:10 pm
PWM
-
MLI
1 stop6h 26m
United Airlines
Tue 2/106:30 am
MLI
-
PWM
1 stop7h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$393
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sun 5/101:35 pm
PWM
-
OMA
1 stop8h 40m
Delta
Wed 5/135:35 am
OMA
-
PWM
1 stop5h 43m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$398
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/57:00 am
PWM
-
CID
2 stops9h 46m
American Airlines
Sun 2/83:41 pm
CID
-
PWM
1 stop7h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/304:10 pm
PWM
-
CID
1 stop6h 24m
United Airlines
Tue 2/36:35 am
CID
-
PWM
1 stop7h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/296:00 am
PWM
-
CID
2 stops9h 20m
United Airlines
Mon 2/26:35 am
CID
-
PWM
1 stop7h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$414
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/225:40 pm
PWM
-
DSM
1 stop16h 21m
American Airlines
Sun 3/12:02 pm
DSM
-
PWM
1 stop7h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$414

Find flight deals from Portland to Iowa

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$314
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$199

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$349
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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 January 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Iowa that are best for you.

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Portland

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Iowa

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Depart

Return

Price

PortlandCedar Rapids

PWM - CID

PWMCID

Portland

Wed 2/11

5:20 am-3:46 pm

2 stops11h 26m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 2/15

3:45 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$314

PortlandCedar Rapids

PWM - CID

PWMCID

Portland

Fri 2/20

4:15 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 2/23

1:10 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$333

PortlandOmaha

PWM - OMA

PWMOMA

Portland

Sat 5/9

12:50 pm-5:03 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 5/13

5:35 am-12:18 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$369

PortlandOmaha

PWM - OMA

PWMOMA

Portland

Sat 5/9

9:39 am-2:20 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 5/12

1:00 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$369

PortlandCedar Rapids

PWM - CID

PWMCID

Portland

Fri 2/20

5:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 2/23

3:45 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$369

PortlandOmaha

PWM - OMA

PWMOMA

Portland

Sat 5/9

5:30 am-2:20 pm

2 stops9h 50m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 5/13

6:00 am-2:14 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$374

PortlandCedar Rapids

PWM - CID

PWMCID

Portland

Thu 2/26

5:40 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 3/1

3:45 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$389

PortlandCedar Rapids

PWM - CID

PWMCID

Portland

Sat 2/7

4:10 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 2/10

6:35 am-2:39 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$389

PortlandMoline

PWM - MLI

PWMMLI

Portland

Sat 2/7

4:10 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 2/10

6:30 am-2:39 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$393

PortlandOmaha

PWM - OMA

PWMOMA

Portland

Sun 5/10

4:50 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop5h 12m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 5/12

2:50 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$398

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Iowa (average of $92). Flying from Portland, Maine to Iowa in February is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 January 27, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Portland to Iowa to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,197 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Portland, Maine to Iowa?

    For as low as $333, American Airlines can have you in Iowa from Portland, Maine in 6h 11m. The distance between Portland, Maine and Iowa is about 1089 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 Delta ($128), American Airlines ($131), and United Airlines ($225).

  • 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 - Des Moines or Portland - Moline Quad-City 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Iowa (average of $92). Flying from Portland, Maine to Iowa in February is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$229Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$249Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$310Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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