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$55+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Iowa

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PHL — DSM
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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Round-trip from

$150
(Frontier)

One-way from

$55
(Frontier)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$376

Good round-trip deal

$562 or less
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/610:59 pmPHL - OMA
1 stop11h 14mFrontier
Mon 3/103:58 pmOMA - PHL
1 stop12h 26mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$150
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1912:00 pmPHL - DSM
1 stop6h 57mFrontier
Wed 3/268:17 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop7h 53mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$150
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/2510:08 amPHL - DSM
1 stop13h 47mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/281:31 pmDSM - PHL
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$208
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/114:00 pmPHL - MLI
1 stop7h 29mDelta
Tue 7/155:55 amMLI - PHL
1 stop6h 39mDelta
Deal found 2/19$249
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/186:00 pmPHL - CID
1 stop25h 23mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/215:47 pmCID - PHL
2 stops29h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$253
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/63:38 pmPHL - CID
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/95:30 amCID - PHL
1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 4/46:00 amPHL - DSM
1 stop4h 37mDelta
Sun 4/66:35 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop5h 13mDelta
Deal found 2/20$263
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/56:23 amPHL - OMA
1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/95:00 amOMA - PHL
1 stop5h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$265
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Fri 3/711:50 amPHL - MLI
1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/113:50 pmMLI - PHL
1 stop4h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$270
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Mon 3/36:00 amPHL - OMA
1 stop4h 50mDelta
Tue 3/45:27 amOMA - PHL
1 stop5h 39mDelta
Deal found 2/19$272
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/711:50 amPHL - OMA
1 stop6h 48mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/118:08 amOMA - PHL
2 stops9h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/69:30 amPHL - DSM
2 stops12h 09mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/96:45 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop4h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$294

Find flights from Philadelphia to Iowa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia 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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Philadelphia

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaOmaha

PHL - OMA

PHLOMA

Philadelphia

Thu 3/6

10:59 pm-9:13 am

1 stop11h 14m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 3/10

3:58 pm-5:24 am

1 stop12h 26m

$150

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Wed 3/19

12:00 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Des Moines

Wed 3/26

8:17 pm-5:10 am

1 stop7h 53m

$150

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Fri 4/25

10:08 am-10:55 pm

1 stop13h 47m

Des Moines

Mon 4/28

1:31 pm-7:36 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$208

PhiladelphiaCedar Rapids

PHL - CID

PHLCID

Philadelphia

Fri 4/18

6:00 pm-6:23 pm

1 stop25h 23m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 4/21

5:47 pm-12:09 am

2 stops29h 22m

$253

PhiladelphiaMoline

PHL - MLI

PHLMLI

Philadelphia

Sat 3/8

11:30 am-4:25 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Moline Quad-City

Wed 3/12

5:03 pm-12:45 am

1 stop6h 42m

$259

PhiladelphiaCedar Rapids

PHL - CID

PHLCID

Philadelphia

Thu 3/6

3:38 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 3/9

5:30 am-12:46 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$259

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Fri 4/4

6:00 am-9:37 am

1 stop4h 37m

Des Moines

Sun 4/6

6:35 pm-12:48 am

1 stop5h 13m

$263

PhiladelphiaOmaha

PHL - OMA

PHLOMA

Philadelphia

Wed 3/5

6:23 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 32m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 3/9

5:00 am-11:51 am

1 stop5h 51m

$265

PhiladelphiaMoline

PHL - MLI

PHLMLI

Philadelphia

Fri 3/7

11:50 am-4:39 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 3/11

3:50 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$270

PhiladelphiaOmaha

PHL - OMA

PHLOMA

Philadelphia

Mon 3/3

6:00 am-9:50 am

1 stop4h 50m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 3/4

5:27 am-12:06 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$272

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Travel insights for flights from Philadelphia to Iowa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Philadelphia to Iowa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Philadelphia 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 PHL to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 February 20, 2025.

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

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 February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Philadelphia to Iowa have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Philadelphia to Iowa?

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

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

    $55 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $132 and $134, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from Philadelphia to Iowa is Philadelphia - Omaha Eppley Airfield. You may also consider Philadelphia - Des Moines or Philadelphia - Moline Quad-City.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Iowa?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $377. While the most popular route (Philadelphia - Omaha Eppley Airfield) can be booked for $272 on average our data indicates $562 when flying from Philadelphia to Iowa.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Philadelphia 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 5 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Iowa

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$146Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$214Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$309Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$354Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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