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$66+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Philadelphia (PHL)

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DSM — PHL
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
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Round-trip from

$130
(Frontier)

One-way from

$66
(CheapOair)

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March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$386

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$546 or less

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$218 or less
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Philadelphia
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This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/144:11 pmOMA - PHL
1 stop12h 18mFrontier
Thu 4/2412:40 pmPHL - OMA
1 stop8h 22mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$110
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/118:26 pmCID - PHL
1 stop7h 58mFrontier
Thu 3/136:40 amPHL - CID
1 stop13h 46mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$130
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/108:17 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop8h 07mFrontier
Fri 3/145:30 amPHL - DSM
1 stop13h 27mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$160
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Thu 4/245:25 pmMLI - PHL
1 stop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/296:41 amPHL - MLI
1 stop4h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$224
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Fri 3/74:19 pmCID - PHL
1 stop6h 34mDelta
Sat 3/156:00 amPHL - CID
1 stop5h 08mDelta
Deal found 2/21$238
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/101:32 pmDSM - PHL
2 stops29h 37mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/147:40 pmPHL - DSM
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$247
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Sun 3/96:30 pmOMA - PHL
1 stop5h 19mDelta
Tue 3/111:07 pmPHL - OMA
1 stop5h 38mDelta
Deal found 2/21$263
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/252:17 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop4h 51mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/89:39 amPHL - DSM
1 stop5h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$263
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/811:36 amCID - PHL
2 stops6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/1211:50 amPHL - CID
2 stops7h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Fri 2/283:18 pmOMA - PHL
1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/26:30 amPHL - OMA
2 stops8h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$273
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Mon 3/245:25 pmCID - PHL
1 stop6h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/269:30 amPHL - CID
1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$281
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Thu 3/65:05 pmMLI - PHL
1 stop6h 44mDelta
Sat 3/811:30 amPHL - MLI
1 stop5h 55mDelta
Deal found 2/22$289

Find flights from Iowa to Philadelphia within your budget

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 February 22, 2025.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

Philadelphia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OmahaPhiladelphia

OMA - PHL

OMAPHL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 4/14

4:11 pm-5:29 am

1 stop12h 18m

Philadelphia

Thu 4/24

12:40 pm-8:02 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$110

Cedar RapidsPhiladelphia

CID - PHL

CIDPHL

Cedar Rapids

Tue 3/11

8:26 pm-5:24 am

1 stop7h 58m

Philadelphia

Thu 3/13

6:40 am-7:26 pm

1 stop13h 46m

$130

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Mon 3/10

8:17 pm-5:24 am

1 stop8h 07m

Philadelphia

Fri 3/14

5:30 am-5:57 pm

1 stop13h 27m

$160

MolinePhiladelphia

MLI - PHL

MLIPHL

Moline Quad-City

Thu 4/24

5:25 pm-12:39 am

1 stop6h 14m

Philadelphia

Tue 4/29

6:41 am-10:12 am

1 stop4h 31m

$224

Cedar RapidsPhiladelphia

CID - PHL

CIDPHL

Cedar Rapids

Fri 3/7

4:19 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Philadelphia

Sat 3/15

6:00 am-10:08 am

1 stop5h 08m

$238

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Mon 3/10

1:32 pm-8:09 pm

2 stops29h 37m

Philadelphia

Fri 3/14

7:40 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$247

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Tue 3/25

2:17 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Philadelphia

Tue 4/8

9:39 am-2:33 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$263

OmahaPhiladelphia

OMA - PHL

OMAPHL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 3/9

6:30 pm-12:49 am

1 stop5h 19m

Philadelphia

Tue 3/11

1:07 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$263

OmahaPhiladelphia

OMA - PHL

OMAPHL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 3/4

5:00 am-2:40 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Philadelphia

Wed 3/5

5:10 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$267

Cedar RapidsPhiladelphia

CID - PHL

CIDPHL

Cedar Rapids

Sat 3/8

11:36 am-7:31 pm

2 stops6h 55m

Philadelphia

Wed 3/12

11:50 am-5:53 pm

2 stops7h 03m

$269

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Philadelphia

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Travel insights for flights from Iowa to Philadelphia

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

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 $236). Flying from Iowa to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 February 22, 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Philadelphia by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Philadelphia ranges from 2.7 - 4.4 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Philadelphia when rainfall is around 2.7 in.

Temperature in Philadelphia by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Philadelphia, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia. Reviews last updated February 22, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Iowa to Philadelphia, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

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
4,395 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

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
9,700 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

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
8,212 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

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
8,759 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

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
4,395 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

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 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.

  • 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 Frontier ($66), American Airlines ($132), and Delta ($132).

  • 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 cheapest flights from Iowa to Philadelphia?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $193. While the most popular route (Omaha Eppley Airfield - Philadelphia) can be booked for $233 on average our data indicates $685 when flying from Iowa to Philadelphia.

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

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  • 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 $236). Flying from Iowa to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 Iowa to Philadelphia

Discover the top 5 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 February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$118Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$195Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$351Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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