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$103+ Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) 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 12/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — DSM
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Wed 11/26
Wed 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Portland to Iowa
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/93:26 pmPDX - CID
1 stop24h 55mFrontier
Thu 11/138:26 pmCID - PDX
1 stop17h 30mFrontier
Deal found 10/24$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/812:52 pmPDX - DSM
1 stop22h 55mFrontier
Mon 11/172:32 pmDSM - PDX
1 stop23h 24mFrontier
Deal found 10/25$194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1112:51 pmPDX - DSM
1 stop28h 12mFrontier
Mon 12/298:29 pmDSM - PDX
1 stop17h 14mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/812:52 pmPDX - DSM
1 stop22h 55mFrontier
Fri 11/142:34 pmDSM - PDX
1 stop23h 22mFrontier
Deal found 10/25$222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1112:51 pmPDX - DSM
1 stop28h 12mFrontier
Tue 12/302:35 pmDSM - PDX
2 stops26h 25mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$226
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/93:26 pmPDX - DSM
1 stop20h 21mFrontier
Mon 11/172:32 pmDSM - PDX
1 stop23h 24mFrontier
Deal found 10/25$227
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1312:52 pmPDX - OMA
1 stop29h 14mFrontier
Mon 11/178:51 pmOMA - PDX
1 stop17h 05mFrontier
Deal found 10/25$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2512:47 pmPDX - DSM
1 stop28h 57mFrontier
Mon 12/298:29 pmDSM - PDX
1 stop17h 14mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$236
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/111:26 pmPDX - DSM
2 stops55h 37mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/172:32 pmDSM - PDX
1 stop23h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/25$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2110:24 pmPDX - OMA
1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/308:42 pmOMA - PDX
2 stops20h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$240
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1112:51 pmPDX - DSM
1 stop28h 12mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/313:00 pmDSM - PDX
2 stops22h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$241
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2112:47 pmPDX - DSM
1 stop28h 57mFrontier
Mon 12/298:29 pmDSM - PDX
1 stop17h 14mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$250

Cheap flight deals from Portland to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Portland to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated October 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$191
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$103
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$288

Good one-way deal

$107 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Portland-Des Moines flight deals.
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One-way flight from Portland to Iowa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($117 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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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 October 27, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Iowa that are best for you.

Fly from

Portland

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PortlandDes Moines

PDX - DSM

PDXDSM

Portland

Sun 12/21

12:47 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop28h 57m

Des Moines

Mon 12/29

8:29 pm-11:43 am

1 stop17h 14m

$250

PortlandCedar Rapids

PDX - CID

PDXCID

Portland

Tue 12/16

1:59 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 1/13

4:15 pm-8:12 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$251

PortlandOmaha

PDX - OMA

PDXOMA

Portland

Sat 11/8

12:52 pm-6:51 pm

1 stop27h 59m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 11/14

8:51 pm-11:56 am

1 stop17h 05m

$251

PortlandOmaha

PDX - OMA

PDXOMA

Portland

Wed 12/10

9:10 am-9:20 pm

2 stops10h 10m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 12/13

6:45 am-3:33 pm

2 stops10h 48m

$256

PortlandOmaha

PDX - OMA

PDXOMA

Portland

Fri 12/5

2:37 pm-2:14 pm

1 stop21h 37m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 12/7

3:10 pm-10:50 am

1 stop21h 40m

$274

PortlandOmaha

PDX - OMA

PDXOMA

Portland

Fri 12/5

5:49 pm-2:14 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 12/8

3:10 pm-9:32 am

1 stop20h 22m

$274

PortlandOmaha

PDX - OMA

PDXOMA

Portland

Sat 11/8

12:52 pm-6:51 pm

1 stop27h 59m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 11/10

8:51 pm-11:56 am

1 stop17h 05m

$278

PortlandOmaha

PDX - OMA

PDXOMA

Portland

Thu 12/11

5:49 pm-2:14 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 12/14

3:10 pm-9:32 am

1 stop20h 22m

$284

PortlandDes Moines

PDX - DSM

PDXDSM

Portland

Thu 12/25

12:47 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop28h 57m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

3:00 pm-1:24 pm

1 stop24h 24m

$290

PortlandCedar Rapids

PDX - CID

PDXCID

Portland

Tue 12/2

5:00 am-12:58 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 12/6

3:10 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$294

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Best time to book a flight from Portland to Iowa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Iowa from Portland with our price prediction graph.
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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 to Iowa?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Iowa (average of $71). Flying from Portland to Iowa in December 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 PDX 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 October 27, 2025.

When flying from Portland to Iowa, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 11% versus a flight in the evening.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to Iowa flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings 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 October 27, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Portland to Iowa, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,031 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
695 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,123 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

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 (PDX) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Portland to Iowa. It is only a 6.0 mi journey to Portland (PDX) from Portland’s city center.

  • How popular is this Portland to Iowa flight route?

    This flight path from Portland to Iowa was viewed by 9 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Portland to Iowa?

    There are many flights that can get you from Portland to Iowa in 7h 30m. Fly via Frontier, Delta, or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 1552 mi between Portland and Iowa. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $103. Delta flights start at $126 while deals on United Airlines start at $137 one-way.

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

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from Portland to Iowa?

    The cheapest flight price from Portland to Iowa is $97. On average you can expect to pay $182. The most popular route, (Portland - Omaha Eppley Airfield), can usually be booked for $256.

  • 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 to Iowa?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Iowa (average of $71). Flying from Portland to Iowa in December 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 6 airlines flying from Portland to Iowa

Discover the top 6 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 October 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$110Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$114Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$261Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$364Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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