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$91+ 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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — DSM
Dec 21 — Dec 281
Sun 12/21
Sun 12/28
1 adult, Economy
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/95:30 amPDX - MLI
1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/133:37 pmMLI - PDX
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/66:15 amPDX - CID
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Wed 12/106:25 amCID - PDX
1 stop8h 29mDelta
Deal found 11/19$251
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Tue 12/97:00 amPDX - MLI
1 stop6h 21mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/131:00 pmMLI - PDX
2 stops11h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 12/910:10 pmPDX - OMA
1 stop10h 01mDelta
Wed 12/178:05 amOMA - PDX
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Deal found 11/19$267
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Mon 12/2911:55 pmPDX - MLI
1 stop8h 17mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/76:30 amMLI - PDX
1 stop7h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Fri 12/1211:54 amPDX - CID
1 stop8h 25mDelta
Sun 12/144:25 pmCID - PDX
1 stop6h 27mDelta
Deal found 11/20$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/2512:16 pmPDX - DSM
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Wed 1/74:21 pmDSM - PDX
1 stop5h 51mDelta
Deal found 11/20$291
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 12/92:05 pmPDX - OMA
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Wed 12/176:25 amOMA - PDX
2 stops9h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 11/19$300
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Mon 12/81:28 pmPDX - MLI
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/133:37 pmMLI - PDX
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$305
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/105:05 pmPDX - OMA
1 stop5h 03mDelta
Fri 12/126:20 pmOMA - PDX
1 stop7h 44mDelta
Deal found 11/18$305
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Fri 12/56:15 amPDX - CID
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Tue 12/96:25 amCID - PDX
1 stop8h 29mDelta
Deal found 11/20$305
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Mon 12/810:50 amPDX - MLI
1 stop8h 26mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/131:00 pmMLI - PDX
2 stops11h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$310

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 November 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$188
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$91
(Mytrip)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$476

Good one-way deal

$177 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($70 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 November 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 November 21, 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

Iowa

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Depart

Return

Price

PortlandMoline

PDX - MLI

PDXMLI

Portland

Tue 12/9

5:30 am-2:57 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 12/13

3:37 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$251

PortlandCedar Rapids

PDX - CID

PDXCID

Portland

Tue 12/16

6:15 am-3:45 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 1/13

4:15 pm-8:12 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$251

PortlandMoline

PDX - MLI

PDXMLI

Portland

Wed 1/7

6:00 am-3:27 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Moline Quad-City

Wed 1/14

6:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop7h 45m

$251

PortlandCedar Rapids

PDX - CID

PDXCID

Portland

Sat 12/6

6:15 am-3:45 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 12/10

6:25 am-12:54 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$251

PortlandMoline

PDX - MLI

PDXMLI

Portland

Wed 1/7

1:24 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Moline Quad-City

Wed 1/14

10:47 am-6:56 pm

2 stops10h 09m

$256

PortlandSioux City

PDX - SUX

PDXSUX

Portland

Sun 1/11

3:45 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Sioux City Sioux Gateway

Sun 1/18

12:45 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$278

PortlandOmaha

PDX - OMA

PDXOMA

Portland

Thu 1/8

1:39 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 1/11

5:50 pm-8:33 am

2 stops16h 43m

$288

PortlandCedar Rapids

PDX - CID

PDXCID

Portland

Fri 12/12

11:54 am-10:19 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 12/14

4:25 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$289

PortlandDes Moines

PDX - DSM

PDXDSM

Portland

Tue 1/13

3:45 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Des Moines

Sun 1/18

5:30 am-9:45 am

1 stop6h 15m

$291

PortlandDes Moines

PDX - DSM

PDXDSM

Portland

Thu 12/25

12:16 pm-8:02 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Des Moines

Wed 1/7

4:21 pm-8:12 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$291

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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 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 November is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 November 21, 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 November 21, 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
8,002 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
8,002 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
9,029 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
11,047 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
700 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,103 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

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 (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 5h 52m. Fly via American Airlines, Delta, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 1621 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 $91. Delta flights start at $126 while deals on United Airlines start at $131 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 $107. On average you can expect to pay $227. The most popular route, (Portland - Omaha Eppley Airfield), can usually be booked for $225.

  • 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 November is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 November 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$110Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$114Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$261Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$364Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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