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$49+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — DSM
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$179
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$49
(Southwest)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$309

Good round-trip deal

$78 or less

Good one-way deal

$103 or less
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 5/99:49 amORD - CID
Nonstop1h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/116:21 pmCID - ORD
Nonstop1h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/149:43 amORD - MLI
Nonstop0h 59mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/2811:15 amMLI - ORD
Nonstop1h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$179
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 5/99:55 pmSTL - DSM
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Mon 5/125:30 pmDSM - STL
Nonstop1h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 4/16$180
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Fri 5/28:20 pmORD - CID
Nonstop1h 19mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/38:05 amCID - ORD
Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Fri 5/1610:15 pmORD - DSM
Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/2311:53 amDSM - ORD
Nonstop1h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$189
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/246:24 amORD - CID
1 stop4h 53mDelta
Sat 5/3111:57 amCID - ORD
1 stop5h 09mDelta
Deal found 4/16$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/247:25 pmMDW - CID
1 stop3h 36mDelta
Sat 5/316:25 amCID - MDW
1 stop6h 50mDelta
Deal found 4/16$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/266:24 amORD - DSM
1 stop6h 03mDelta
Mon 6/21:07 pmDSM - ORD
1 stop6h 15mDelta
Deal found 4/17$209
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/228:50 pmORD - SUX
Nonstop1h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/2510:10 amSUX - ORD
Nonstop1h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$214
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/63:02 pmMDW - DSM
1 stop5h 43mDelta
Tue 5/136:30 amDSM - MDW
1 stop5h 58mDelta
Deal found 4/16$214
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/91:09 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop4h 41mDelta
Mon 5/126:35 pmDSM - STL
1 stop5h 03mDelta
Deal found 4/16$225
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Sat 5/101:55 pmMDW - OMA
1 stop5h 58mDelta
Sun 5/1110:51 amOMA - MDW
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Deal found 4/16$237

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Iowa that are best for you.

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Illinois

Fly to

Iowa

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoCedar Rapids

ORD - CID

ORDCID

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/9

12:00 pm-1:10 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 5/11

4:30 pm-5:42 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

$179

ChicagoMoline

ORD - MLI

ORDMLI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/14

9:43 am-10:42 am

Nonstop0h 59m

Moline Quad-City

Wed 5/28

11:15 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$179

St. LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 5/9

9:55 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Des Moines

Mon 5/12

5:30 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$180

ChicagoCedar Rapids

ORD - CID

ORDCID

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/2

8:20 pm-9:39 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 5/3

8:05 am-9:21 am

Nonstop1h 16m

$189

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/23

1:16 pm-2:40 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Des Moines

Sun 5/25

8:00 am-9:32 am

Nonstop1h 32m

$189

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/23

10:15 pm-11:39 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Des Moines

Sun 5/25

4:04 pm-5:33 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$190

ChicagoCedar Rapids

ORD - CID

ORDCID

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/24

6:24 am-11:17 am

1 stop4h 53m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 5/31

11:57 am-5:06 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$199

ChicagoCedar Rapids

MDW - CID

MDWCID

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/24

7:25 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop3h 36m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 5/31

6:25 am-1:15 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$199

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/23

6:24 am-10:19 am

1 stop3h 55m

Des Moines

Sun 5/25

6:30 am-12:41 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$209

ChicagoSioux City

ORD - SUX

ORDSUX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/22

8:50 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Sioux City Sioux Gateway

Sun 5/25

10:10 am-11:54 am

Nonstop1h 44m

$214

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Iowa

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Illinois to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 IL to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 April 17, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Iowa as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Iowa

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Iowa. 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 April 17, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to USIA are scheduled on a Wednesday (35 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in Iowa by month

Plan your trip to Iowa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Iowa ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Iowa when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Iowa by month

Plan your trip to Iowa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Iowa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 April 17, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Illinois to Iowa, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $49 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $80 and Frontier from $87 one-way.

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Illinois to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 Illinois to Iowa

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Southern / MokuleleCheapest$76Average$141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$147Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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