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$89+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Philadelphia (PHL)

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DSM — PHL
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Philadelphia

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Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$199
(Southwest)

One-way from

$89
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$368

Good round-trip deal

$386 or less

Good one-way deal

$156 or less
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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 April 24, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/296:05 amOMA - PHL
1 stop4h 05mSouthwest
Fri 7/46:05 amPHL - OMA
1 stop5h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 4/23$199
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Fri 5/97:20 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop24h 55mFrontier
Mon 5/1212:20 pmPHL - DSM
1 stop7h 10mFrontier
Deal found 4/22$208
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/36:50 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop4h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/76:46 pmPHL - DSM
1 stop5h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$209
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/193:00 pmOMA - PHL
1 stop7h 39mDelta
Wed 7/306:15 amPHL - OMA
1 stop4h 53mDelta
Deal found 4/23$217
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/26:10 amDSM - PHL
Nonstop2h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/87:51 pmPHL - DSM
Nonstop2h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$225
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/236:00 amOMA - PHL
Nonstop2h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/711:00 amPHL - OMA
Nonstop3h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$226
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sat 6/282:25 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop6h 31mDelta
Mon 6/306:38 amPHL - DSM
1 stop6h 36mDelta
Deal found 4/22$237
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/56:30 pmOMA - PHL
1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/78:31 amPHL - OMA
1 stop6h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$247
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/125:47 pmCID - PHL
1 stop27h 56mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/167:06 amPHL - CID
2 stops12h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$265
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sat 8/96:00 amCID - PHL
1 stop6h 04mDelta
Sat 8/164:00 pmPHL - CID
1 stop6h 50mDelta
Deal found 4/22$269
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/65:19 pmDSM - PHL
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/131:25 pmPHL - DSM
2 stops8h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$279
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/246:30 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop4h 05mSouthwest
Thu 8/77:30 pmPHL - DSM
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/22$303

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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 April 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Philadelphia that are best for you.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

Philadelphia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OmahaPhiladelphia

OMA - PHL

OMAPHL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 6/29

6:05 am-11:10 am

1 stop4h 05m

Philadelphia

Fri 7/4

6:05 am-10:05 am

1 stop5h 00m

$199

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Fri 5/9

7:20 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop24h 55m

Philadelphia

Mon 5/12

12:20 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$208

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Thu 7/3

6:50 pm-12:30 am

1 stop4h 40m

Philadelphia

Tue 7/8

6:30 am-10:29 am

1 stop4h 59m

$209

OmahaPhiladelphia

OMA - PHL

OMAPHL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 7/19

3:00 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Philadelphia

Wed 7/30

6:15 am-10:08 am

1 stop4h 53m

$217

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Wed 7/2

6:10 am-9:43 am

Nonstop2h 33m

Philadelphia

Tue 7/8

7:51 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

$225

OmahaPhiladelphia

OMA - PHL

OMAPHL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 9/23

6:00 am-9:40 am

Nonstop2h 40m

Philadelphia

Tue 10/7

11:00 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$226

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Sat 6/28

2:25 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Philadelphia

Mon 6/30

6:38 am-12:14 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$237

OmahaPhiladelphia

OMA - PHL

OMAPHL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 6/5

6:30 pm-12:45 am

1 stop5h 15m

Philadelphia

Sat 6/7

8:31 am-2:24 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$247

Cedar RapidsPhiladelphia

CID - PHL

CIDPHL

Cedar Rapids

Mon 5/12

5:47 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop27h 56m

Philadelphia

Fri 5/16

7:06 am-6:08 pm

2 stops12h 02m

$265

Cedar RapidsPhiladelphia

CID - PHL

CIDPHL

Cedar Rapids

Sat 8/9

6:00 am-1:04 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Philadelphia

Sat 8/16

4:00 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$269

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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 $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 April 24, 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 April 24, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Iowa to Philadelphia, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,685 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,283 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

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.

  • 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 ($99), Southwest ($100), and United Airlines ($105).

  • 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 $104. While the most popular route (Omaha Eppley Airfield - Philadelphia) can be booked for $217 on average our data indicates $574 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 $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 April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$118Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$232Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$234Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$342Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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