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$178+ Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) to Iowa

PDX — DSM
Dec 5 — Dec 121
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Cheapest flights from Portland to Iowa

Thu 12/311:59 am -
1 stop7h 32m
Tue 12/86:41 am -
1 stop8h 07m
Deal found 11/3$355
Wed 12/25:00 am -
2 stops10h 14m
Wed 12/99:00 am -
1 stop6h 16m
Deal found 11/2$360
Mon 12/711:39 pm -
1 stop7h 53m
Mon 12/1411:59 am -
1 stop9h 56m
Deal found 11/1$379
Tue 12/15:00 am -
2 stops10h 14m
Tue 12/89:00 am -
1 stop6h 16m
Deal found 11/2$380
Mon 12/711:54 am -
1 stop9h 16m
Mon 12/146:15 am -
2 stops12h 07m
Deal found 11/1$384
Wed 11/1812:35 am -
1 stop7h 45m
Wed 12/26:15 am -
1 stop6h 33m
Deal found 10/31$388
Fri 12/411:59 am -
1 stop7h 32m
Sun 12/66:41 am -
1 stop6h 07m
Deal found 10/31$394
Thu 12/31:15 pm -
1 stop5h 18m
Sun 12/66:15 am -
2 stops9h 01m
Deal found 10/31$399
Fri 12/410:15 am -
2 stops8h 35m
Sun 12/612:10 pm -
2 stops13h 20m
Deal found 10/31$410
Wed 11/45:14 am -
1 stop6h 43m
Wed 11/117:45 am -
1 stop7h 23m
Deal found 11/2$421
Wed 11/43:22 pm -
1 stop5h 38m
Wed 11/115:00 pm -
2 stops8h 36m
Deal found 11/2$426
Sat 11/2110:10 pm -
1 stop21h 46m
Mon 11/309:39 pm -
2 stops20h 28m
Deal found 10/31$428

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$327
(Delta)

One-way from

$178
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$478
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From Portland to Iowa
One-way flight from Portland to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($65 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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PortlandDes Moines

PDX Portland - DSM Des Moines

PDXDSM

Portland

Tue 1/19

9:20 am-8:35 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$183

PortlandDes Moines

PDX Portland - DSM Des Moines

PDXDSM

Portland

Fri 11/27

11:11 pm-8:55 am

1 stop7h 44m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$235

PortlandDes Moines

PDX Portland - DSM Des Moines

PDXDSM

Portland

Mon 12/7

7:25 pm-10:37 am

2 stops13h 12m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$238

PortlandCedar Rapids

PDX Portland - CID Cedar Rapids

PDXCID

Portland

Wed 12/23

2:02 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$243

PortlandDes Moines

PDX Portland - DSM Des Moines

PDXDSM

Portland

Mon 1/18

10:20 am-11:05 pm

2 stops10h 45m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$305

PortlandDes Moines

PDX Portland - DSM Des Moines

PDXDSM

Portland

Sun 11/22

12:52 pm-8:41 pm

2 stops29h 49m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$306

PortlandDes Moines

PDX Portland - DSM Des Moines

PDXDSM

Portland

Mon 2/1

6:20 am-4:07 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Des Moines

Tue 2/9

4:54 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$355

PortlandDes Moines

PDX Portland - DSM Des Moines

PDXDSM

Portland

Fri 11/27

7:35 am-10:05 pm

2 stops12h 30m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$363

PortlandCedar Rapids

PDX Portland - CID Cedar Rapids

PDXCID

Portland

Sat 4/24

6:15 am-3:52 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Cedar Rapids

Thu 4/29

5:30 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$363

PortlandCedar Rapids

PDX Portland - CID Cedar Rapids

PDXCID

Portland

Thu 12/10

11:17 pm-10:20 am

2 stops9h 03m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 12/14

6:15 am-10:48 am

1 stop6h 33m

$384

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Iowa (average of $314). Flying from Portland to Iowa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $570). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Portland to Iowa?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Portland to Iowa flights typically cost between $366 and $536 in February.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $355 on Delta (Feb 1-Feb 9).

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

The best time to book flights from Portland to Iowa is 81 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Portland to Iowa, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Related info for your journey

  • 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?

  • How long is the flight from Portland to Iowa?

    There are many flights that can get you from Portland to Iowa in 5h 18m. Fly via Delta, Southwest, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 1466 mi between Portland and Iowa. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

  • 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?

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  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Iowa (average of $314). Flying from Portland to Iowa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $570). 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 Portland to Iowa

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$178Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$218Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$346Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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