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$91+ 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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — PHL
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Thu 1/22
Thu 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 23, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/318:55 amCID - PHL
2 stops7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/57:15 pmPHL - CID
1 stop5h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$305
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/3110:47 amMLI - PHL
1 stop5h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/56:35 amPHL - MLI
1 stop4h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$305
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/235:55 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop5h 00mDelta
Tue 12/306:00 amPHL - DSM
1 stop4h 49mDelta
Deal found 12/22$315
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/276:46 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/46:10 amPHL - DSM
1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$337
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/276:46 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/298:27 amPHL - DSM
1 stop7h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$341
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/232:07 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop4h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/287:10 amPHL - DSM
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Mon 12/295:55 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop5h 00mDelta
Wed 12/316:05 amPHL - DSM
1 stop6h 23mDelta
Deal found 12/21$352
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:45 amOMA - PHL
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Sat 1/35:50 amPHL - OMA
1 stop4h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/20$354
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Sun 12/214:58 pmMLI - PHL
1 stop4h 52mDelta
Thu 1/15:49 pmPHL - MLI
1 stop5h 41mDelta
Deal found 12/20$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/2411:12 amOMA - PHL
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/261:54 pmPHL - OMA
1 stop5h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$367
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/318:00 amDSM - PHL
1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/56:00 amPHL - DSM
2 stops9h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$371
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Mon 12/222:18 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Fri 12/2611:33 amPHL - DSM
1 stop6h 08mDelta
Deal found 12/22$373

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 December 23, 2025.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$191
(Expedia)

One-way from

$91
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$339

Good round-trip deal

$527 or less
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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 December 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Philadelphia that are best for you.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

Philadelphia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OmahaPhiladelphia

OMA - PHL

OMAPHL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 1/19

6:14 pm-12:52 am

1 stop5h 38m

Philadelphia

Mon 1/26

5:30 am-5:19 pm

1 stop12h 49m

$191

OmahaPhiladelphia

OMA - PHL

OMAPHL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 1/5

4:35 pm-12:41 am

1 stop7h 06m

Philadelphia

Fri 1/9

5:05 am-5:05 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$208

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Mon 1/5

8:00 am-12:51 am

2 stops39h 51m

Philadelphia

Thu 1/8

8:20 am-10:46 pm

1 stop15h 26m

$216

OmahaPhiladelphia

OMA - PHL

OMAPHL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 1/30

6:14 pm-12:52 am

1 stop5h 38m

Philadelphia

Mon 2/2

12:24 pm-5:19 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$217

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Sun 2/1

4:30 pm-11:18 pm

2 stops29h 48m

Philadelphia

Thu 2/5

6:00 am-10:46 pm

1 stop17h 46m

$229

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

4:22 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Philadelphia

Wed 2/11

5:40 am-10:41 am

1 stop6h 01m

$245

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

10:30 am-5:57 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Philadelphia

Sat 2/7

8:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$245

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Thu 2/5

4:30 pm-8:47 am

2 stops39h 17m

Philadelphia

Thu 2/12

5:42 pm-6:19 pm

1 stop25h 37m

$246

OmahaPhiladelphia

OMA - PHL

OMAPHL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 1/20

3:21 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Philadelphia

Tue 1/27

8:09 am-4:12 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$255

OmahaPhiladelphia

OMA - PHL

OMAPHL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 3/7

6:38 pm-12:16 am

1 stop4h 38m

Philadelphia

Tue 3/10

12:15 pm-5:38 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$255

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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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IA to PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 55% on flights from Iowa to Philadelphia by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 long is the flight from Iowa to Philadelphia?

    A quick flight from Iowa to Philadelphia can take about 5h 15m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $255. The distance between Iowa and Philadelphia is about 1085 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    While some choose either Omaha Eppley Airfield - Philadelphia or Cedar Rapids - Philadelphia, Des Moines - Philadelphia is the most popular route from Iowa to Philadelphia.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Iowa to Philadelphia?

    Consider American Airlines (83%), PSA Airlines (83%) or Qatar Airways (75%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Iowa to Philadelphia.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Iowa to Philadelphia?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $406. While the most popular route (Des Moines - Philadelphia) can be booked for $216 on average, our data indicates $2,360 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 December 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$232Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$234Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$245Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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