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$199+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Portland, ME (PWM)

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 11/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — PWM
Dec 3 — Dec 101
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Portland

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eDreams
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$293
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$199
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$739
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From Iowa to Portland
One-way flight from Iowa to Portland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($159 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

Find flight deals from Iowa to Portland

Cheapest flights from Iowa to Portland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Portland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 3, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 12/231:00 pmMLI - PWM
1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/66:00 amPWM - MLI
2 stops10h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/3$293
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 11/242:17 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop7h 02mDelta
Thu 11/276:00 amPWM - DSM
1 stop7h 24mDelta
Deal found 11/2$327
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Thu 11/276:57 amMLI - PWM
1 stop6h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/25:37 pmPWM - MLI
1 stop7h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/2$347
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 11/221:00 pmMLI - PWM
1 stop7h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/15:30 amPWM - MLI
2 stops10h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/2$369
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 11/233:17 pmDSM - PWM
1 stop7h 02mDelta
Thu 11/276:00 amPWM - DSM
1 stop7h 24mDelta
Deal found 11/2$377
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/178:40 amDSM - PWM
2 stops48h 56mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/205:40 pmPWM - DSM
1 stop28h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$386
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Thu 11/276:35 amMLI - PWM
1 stop6h 37mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/26:00 amPWM - MLI
2 stops10h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/2$390
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 11/255:35 amDSM - PWM
1 stop5h 54mDelta
Thu 11/276:00 amPWM - DSM
1 stop7h 24mDelta
Deal found 11/2$403
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 11/215:35 amDSM - PWM
1 stop5h 55mDelta
Thu 11/276:00 amPWM - DSM
1 stop7h 24mDelta
Deal found 11/2$407
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Thu 11/611:29 amCID - PWM
1 stop4h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/97:02 amPWM - CID
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/1$409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Thu 11/278:00 amOMA - PWM
1 stop5h 12mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/15:30 amPWM - OMA
2 stops9h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/2$410
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Sun 11/168:25 amCID - PWM
1 stop4h 47mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/264:40 pmPWM - CID
1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/2$410

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Portland 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 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Portland that are best for you.

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Iowa

Fly to

Portland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MolinePortland

MLI - PWM

MLIPWM

Moline Quad-City

Tue 12/23

1:00 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Portland

Tue 1/6

6:00 am-3:09 pm

2 stops10h 09m

$293

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Mon 11/24

6:17 am-4:00 pm

2 stops8h 43m

Portland

Thu 11/27

6:00 am-12:24 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$332

Cedar RapidsPortland

CID - PWM

CIDPWM

Cedar Rapids

Wed 3/25

8:15 am-6:13 pm

2 stops8h 58m

Portland

Sat 3/28

5:45 am-11:49 am

1 stop7h 04m

$344

OmahaPortland

OMA - PWM

OMAPWM

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 2/9

8:00 am-2:39 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Portland

Sun 2/15

6:00 am-5:38 pm

2 stops12h 38m

$369

MolinePortland

MLI - PWM

MLIPWM

Moline Quad-City

Sat 11/22

1:00 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Portland

Mon 12/1

5:30 am-3:20 pm

2 stops10h 50m

$369

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Sun 11/23

3:17 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Portland

Thu 11/27

6:00 am-12:24 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$377

Des MoinesPortland

DSM - PWM

DSMPWM

Des Moines

Mon 11/17

8:40 am-10:36 am

2 stops48h 56m

Portland

Thu 11/20

5:40 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop28h 29m

$386

MolinePortland

MLI - PWM

MLIPWM

Moline Quad-City

Thu 11/27

6:35 am-2:12 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Portland

Tue 12/2

6:00 am-3:21 pm

2 stops10h 21m

$390

OmahaPortland

OMA - PWM

OMAPWM

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 11/27

8:00 am-2:12 pm

1 stop5h 12m

Portland

Mon 12/1

5:30 am-2:21 pm

2 stops9h 51m

$410

MolinePortland

MLI - PWM

MLIPWM

Moline Quad-City

Sat 11/22

1:00 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Portland

Thu 11/27

6:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$415

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to Portland, Maine?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Portland, Maine (average of $96). Flying from Iowa to Portland, Maine in February is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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 Portland. 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 Portland from Iowa?

    Located just 2.9 mi from the city center, Portland (PWM) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Portland from Iowa.

  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Portland, Maine?

    Departing from Iowa to Portland, Maine will take you 6h 39m. The distance between Iowa and Portland, Maine is about 1113 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Iowa to Portland, Maine one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $199. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Iowa to Portland, Maine for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to Portland 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 Portland, Maine?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Portland, Maine (average of $96). Flying from Iowa to Portland, Maine in February is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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 3 airlines flying from Iowa to Portland

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to Portland. 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 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$321Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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