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$80+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Philadelphia (PHL)

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 4/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — PHL
Mar 11 — Mar 181
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Philadelphia

Cheapest flights from Iowa to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 9, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 5/284:41 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Sun 5/318:47 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/6$110
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 6/113:37 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/149:08 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/8$152
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/108:14 pm
DSM
-
PHL
1 stop8h 17m
Frontier
Sun 4/128:25 pm
PHL
-
DSM
1 stop23h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 2/6$171
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/268:07 pm
CID
-
PHL
1 stop20h 48m
Frontier
Sun 3/15:47 pm
PHL
-
CID
1 stop26h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 2/8$171
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 4/143:35 pm
OMA
-
PHL
1 stop4h 30m
Southwest
Tue 4/216:20 am
PHL
-
OMA
1 stop4h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 2/6$197
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 3/245:30 am
DSM
-
PHL
2 stops9h 45m
Southwest
Tue 3/316:05 pm
PHL
-
DSM
1 stop5h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 2/7$202
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/98:21 pm
DSM
-
PHL
1 stop8h 10m
Frontier
Thu 3/128:25 pm
PHL
-
DSM
1 stop23h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 2/6$208
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 5/177:45 am
DSM
-
PHL
1 stop14h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/248:47 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$228
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Sat 3/284:15 pm
OMA
-
PHL
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Tue 3/316:15 am
PHL
-
OMA
1 stop4h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 2/8$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Mon 3/98:21 pm
DSM
-
PHL
1 stop8h 10m
Frontier
Sun 3/158:25 pm
PHL
-
DSM
1 stop23h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 2/5$229
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1011:00 am
DSM
-
PHL
1 stop7h 16m
Frontier
Thu 3/1210:08 pm
PHL
-
DSM
1 stop12h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 2/5$244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 7/286:00 am
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 41m
American Airlines
Wed 8/512:50 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9$245

Find flight deals from Iowa to Philadelphia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Philadelphia flight deals. Data was last updated February 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$110
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$80
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$342

Good round-trip deal

$407 or less

Good one-way deal

$100 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-Philadelphia flight deals.
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From Iowa to Philadelphia
One-way flight from Iowa to Philadelphia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Iowa to Philadelphia.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Iowa to Philadelphia.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Philadelphia 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 February 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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Iowa

Fly to

Philadelphia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Thu 5/28

4:41 pm-7:57 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

Philadelphia

Sun 5/31

8:47 pm-10:31 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

$116

Cedar RapidsPhiladelphia

CID - PHL

CIDPHL

Cedar Rapids

Thu 2/26

8:07 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop20h 48m

Philadelphia

Sun 3/1

5:47 pm-7:12 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$171

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Tue 3/24

5:30 am-4:15 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Philadelphia

Tue 3/31

6:05 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$202

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Tue 7/28

6:00 am-9:41 am

Nonstop2h 41m

Philadelphia

Sat 8/8

9:50 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$245

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Tue 4/14

3:15 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Philadelphia

Mon 4/20

6:00 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$251

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

6:10 am-11:30 am

1 stop4h 20m

Philadelphia

Thu 3/5

7:05 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$255

OmahaPhiladelphia

OMA - PHL

OMAPHL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 4/30

4:50 pm-12:35 am

1 stop6h 45m

Philadelphia

Wed 5/6

11:35 am-4:10 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$256

OmahaPhiladelphia

OMA - PHL

OMAPHL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 2/23

1:59 pm-1:01 am

1 stop10h 02m

Philadelphia

Fri 2/27

5:30 am-1:04 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$261

Cedar RapidsPhiladelphia

CID - PHL

CIDPHL

Cedar Rapids

Fri 2/27

4:19 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Philadelphia

Sun 3/1

6:10 am-11:38 am

1 stop6h 28m

$269

Cedar RapidsPhiladelphia

CID - PHL

CIDPHL

Cedar Rapids

Sat 5/9

2:39 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Philadelphia

Thu 5/14

6:10 am-10:26 am

1 stop5h 16m

$269

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Philadelphia

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to Philadelphia?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Philadelphia (average of $82). Flying from Iowa to Philadelphia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $236). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to Philadelphia. 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 into for flights to Philadelphia from Iowa?

    Located just 7.0 mi from the city center, Philadelphia (PHL) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Philadelphia from Iowa.

  • How popular is this Iowa to Philadelphia flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Philadelphia?

    A quick flight from Iowa to Philadelphia can take about 2h 16m. Allegiant Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $116. The distance between Iowa and Philadelphia is about 969 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Iowa to Philadelphia are American Airlines ($85), Southwest ($116), and Delta ($118).

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from Iowa to Philadelphia?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $91. While the most popular route (Des Moines - Philadelphia) can be booked for $110 on average, our data indicates $1,380 when flying from Iowa to Philadelphia.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to Philadelphia 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 Iowa to Philadelphia?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Philadelphia (average of $82). Flying from Iowa to Philadelphia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $236). 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 4 airlines flying from Iowa to Philadelphia

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to Philadelphia. 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 February 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$232Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$245Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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