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$33+ 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 9/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — PHL
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Sat 8/22
Sat 8/29
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 July 23, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/271:55 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 22m
Allegiant Air
Thu 9/36:10 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/18$67
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/163:41 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Sun 9/136:10 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/19$72
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/271:55 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 22m
Allegiant Air
Sun 8/306:07 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/18$73
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 9/101:58 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 22m
Allegiant Air
Sun 9/136:10 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/23$74
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/131:58 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 22m
Allegiant Air
Thu 9/176:10 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/21$75
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/188:43 am
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 22m
Allegiant Air
Sun 10/2512:12 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/21$76
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/101:58 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 22m
Allegiant Air
Thu 9/176:10 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/19$77
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/18:10 am
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 22m
Allegiant Air
Thu 10/812:55 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/21$82
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/46:40 am
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 22m
Allegiant Air
Thu 10/812:55 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/21$86
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/133:41 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Sun 8/236:07 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/20$87
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/201:55 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 22m
Allegiant Air
Sun 8/236:07 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/22$92
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/58:41 pm
OMA
-
PHL
1 stop7h 55m
Frontier
Wed 10/78:44 pm
PHL
-
OMA
1 stop24h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 7/20$250

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 July 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$67
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$33
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$396

Good round-trip deal

$178 or less

Good one-way deal

$109 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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Price

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Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Thu 8/27

1:55 pm-5:17 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

Philadelphia

Thu 9/3

6:10 pm-7:57 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

$67

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Thu 8/27

1:55 pm-5:17 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

Philadelphia

Sun 8/30

6:07 pm-7:54 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

$73

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Thu 8/27

1:55 pm-5:17 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

Philadelphia

Thu 9/3

8:37 pm-1:34 pm

1 stop17h 57m

$256

OmahaPhiladelphia

OMA - PHL

OMAPHL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 10/17

10:25 am-3:25 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Philadelphia

Tue 10/20

6:25 am-9:50 am

1 stop4h 25m

$270

OmahaPhiladelphia

OMA - PHL

OMAPHL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 9/1

8:20 am-6:00 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Philadelphia

Thu 9/3

8:00 am-1:35 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$280

OmahaPhiladelphia

OMA - PHL

OMAPHL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 8/31

2:15 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Philadelphia

Wed 9/2

6:25 am-1:40 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$280

OmahaPhiladelphia

OMA - PHL

OMAPHL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 10/22

5:05 am-10:50 am

1 stop4h 45m

Philadelphia

Mon 10/26

3:20 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$280

MolinePhiladelphia

MLI - PHL

MLIPHL

Moline Quad-City

Sat 10/3

5:16 pm-12:40 am

1 stop6h 24m

Philadelphia

Mon 10/5

5:20 am-10:13 am

1 stop5h 53m

$295

MolinePhiladelphia

MLI - PHL

MLIPHL

Moline Quad-City

Sat 10/3

6:32 am-12:25 pm

1 stop4h 53m

Philadelphia

Mon 10/5

6:55 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop4h 43m

$301

Cedar RapidsPhiladelphia

CID - PHL

CIDPHL

Cedar Rapids

Fri 9/25

4:19 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Philadelphia

Mon 9/28

6:59 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$309

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Philadelphia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Philadelphia from Iowa with our price prediction graph.
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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Philadelphia (average of $312). Flying from Iowa to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 July 23, 2026.

When flying from Iowa to Philadelphia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Iowa to Philadelphia

Explore weekly flight availability from Iowa to Philadelphia. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 23, 2026.

The most flights from USIA to PHL are scheduled on a Thursday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Iowa to Philadelphia flights typically cost between $114 and $418 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $67 on Allegiant Air (Aug 27-Sep 3).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Iowa to Philadelphia, you should look to book at least 71 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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?

    Within the past month, 9 users have taken a look at flights from Iowa to Philadelphia.

  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Philadelphia?

    A quick flight from Iowa to Philadelphia can take about 2h 22m. Allegiant Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $67. 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 Allegiant Air ($38), Frontier ($102), and Delta ($108).

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

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

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

    Consider Republic Airways (81%), American Airlines (77%) or PSA Airlines (76%) 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 $55. While the most popular route (Omaha Eppley Airfield - Philadelphia) can be booked for $254 on average, our data indicates $1,313 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Philadelphia (average of $312). Flying from Iowa to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 Iowa to Philadelphia

Discover the top 6 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 July 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$76Average$117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$118Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$119Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$229Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$232Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$239Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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