How many flights depart from Iowa to Philadelphia on average per day?

3 flights are operational daily from Iowa to Philadelphia as of June 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 6:00AM, with 50% of flights per day taking off at noon.

What airlines fly to Philadelphia?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Philadelphia from Iowa according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 39% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Philadelphia. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Philadelphia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from Iowa to Philadelphia on average per week?

The number of flights available between Iowa and Philadelphia is 23 per week as of June 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 17% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

How long does it take to fly to Philadelphia?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Iowa, such as Des Moines or Cedar Rapids, and flying into Philadelphia, then you can expect flight times to average 4h 44m and 4h 53m, respectively.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Iowa to Philadelphia?

Delta, Frontier, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Iowa to Philadelphia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Iowa to Philadelphia Airport?

Prices for flights from Iowa to Philadelphia Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Iowa to Philadelphia Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Iowa to Philadelphia Airport is 6 as of June 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa to Philadelphia Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Iowa to Philadelphia Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Philadelphia Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Philadelphia Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Philadelphia Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

$33 Cheap Flights from Iowa to Philadelphia in 2026

Discover deals from 900+ travel sites with momondo.

Find the cheapest flights from Iowa to Philadelphia

Round-trip

One-way

Last minute

Direct

Cheap round-trip flights

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

4:57 pm - 8:13 pm

DSM

PHL

2h 16mnonstop

7:47 pm - 9:31 pm

PHL

DSM

2h 44mnonstop

$71Allegiant Air

Sun, Jul 19 - Thu, Aug 6

4:57 pm - 8:13 pm

DSM

PHL

2h 16mnonstop

9:03 pm - 10:47 pm

PHL

DSM

2h 44mnonstop

$72Allegiant Air

Sun, Jul 19 - Sun, Jul 26

8:24 pm - 11:49 am

CID

PHL

14h 25m

1 stop

12:44 pm - 2:06 pm

PHL

CID

26h 22m

1 stop

$235Frontier

Sat, Aug 1 - Wed, Aug 12

8:00 pm - 11:49 am

OMA

PHL

14h 49m

1 stop

12:54 pm - 7:15 pm

PHL

OMA

7h 21m

1 stop

$237Frontier

Wed, Aug 5 - Mon, Aug 10

5:55 pm - 12:39 am

CID

PHL

29h 44m

1 stop

6:00 am - 5:05 pm

PHL

CID

12h 05m

1 stop

$281Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jul 10 - Mon, Jul 27

6:00 am - 2:45 pm

MLI

PHL

7h 45m

1 stop

5:12 pm - 10:30 pm

PHL

MLI

6h 18m

1 stop

$285Delta

Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 6

5:55 pm - 12:39 am

CID

PHL

29h 44m

1 stop

6:33 pm - 9:45 am

PHL

CID

40h 12m

2 stops

$285Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 3 - Wed, Aug 12

5:05 pm - 12:59 am

MLI

PHL

6h 54m

1 stop

4:08 pm - 10:31 pm

PHL

MLI

7h 23m

1 stop

$309Delta

Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 21

6:08 am - 2:38 pm

MLI

PHL

7h 30m

2 stops

5:15 am - 11:23 am

PHL

MLI

7h 08m

1 stop

$314American Airlines

Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 21

5:22 pm - 12:12 am

LSE

PHL

5h 50m

1 stop

10:36 am - 4:52 pm

PHL

LSE

7h 16m

2 stops

$329American Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Sat, Sep 26

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names and deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customize your results.

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.

Search flight deals

Allegiant Air flights from Iowa to Philadelphia

Our best Allegiant Air deals on Iowa to Philadelphia flight tickets

Allegiant Air

Jul 19

DSM4:57 pmDes Moines

2h 16m

PHL8:13 pmPhiladelphia

Aug 6

PHL7:47 pmPhiladelphia

2h 44m

DSM9:31 pmDes Moines

$71

Allegiant Air

Jul 19

DSM4:57 pmDes Moines

2h 16m

PHL8:13 pmPhiladelphia

Jul 26

PHL9:03 pmPhiladelphia

2h 44m

DSM10:47 pmDes Moines

$72

Allegiant Air

Jul 30

DSM3:37 pmDes Moines

2h 16m

PHL6:53 pmPhiladelphia

Aug 6

PHL7:47 pmPhiladelphia

2h 44m

DSM9:31 pmDes Moines

$76

United Airlines flights from Iowa to Philadelphia

Our best United Airlines deals on Iowa to Philadelphia flight tickets

United Airlines

Sep 4

CID7:08 pmCedar Rapids

4h 51m

1 stop

PHL12:59 amPhiladelphia

Sep 6

PHL8:20 amPhiladelphia

6h 34m

1 stop

CID1:54 pmCedar Rapids

$334

United Airlines

Oct 3

MLI6:32 amMoline Quad-City

7h 11m

1 stop

PHL2:43 pmPhiladelphia

Oct 6

PHL6:10 amPhiladelphia

5h 02m

1 stop

MLI10:12 amMoline Quad-City

$341

United Airlines

Jul 2

MLI6:30 amMoline Quad-City

4h 55m

1 stop

PHL12:25 pmPhiladelphia

Jul 8

PHL11:38 amPhiladelphia

4h 27m

1 stop

MLI3:05 pmMoline Quad-City

$369

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Sun 7/19

4:57 pm-8:13 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

Philadelphia

Thu 8/6

7:47 pm-9:31 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

$71

Des MoinesPhiladelphia

DSM - PHL

DSMPHL

Des Moines

Sun 7/19

4:57 pm-8:13 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

Philadelphia

Sun 7/26

9:03 pm-10:47 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

$72

Cedar RapidsPhiladelphia

CID - PHL

CIDPHL

Cedar Rapids

Sat 8/1

8:24 pm-11:49 am

1 stop14h 25m

Philadelphia

Wed 8/12

12:44 pm-2:06 pm

1 stop26h 22m

$235

OmahaPhiladelphia

OMA - PHL

OMAPHL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 8/5

8:00 pm-11:49 am

1 stop14h 49m

Philadelphia

Mon 8/10

12:54 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$237

Cedar RapidsPhiladelphia

CID - PHL

CIDPHL

Cedar Rapids

Fri 7/10

5:55 pm-12:39 am

1 stop29h 44m

Philadelphia

Mon 7/27

6:00 am-5:05 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$281

MolinePhiladelphia

MLI - PHL

MLIPHL

Moline Quad-City

Thu 10/1

6:00 am-2:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Philadelphia

Tue 10/6

5:12 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$285

Cedar RapidsPhiladelphia

CID - PHL

CIDPHL

Cedar Rapids

Mon 8/3

5:55 pm-12:39 am

1 stop29h 44m

Philadelphia

Wed 8/12

6:33 pm-9:45 am

2 stops40h 12m

$285

MolinePhiladelphia

MLI - PHL

MLIPHL

Moline Quad-City

Tue 7/14

5:05 pm-12:59 am

1 stop6h 54m

Philadelphia

Tue 7/21

4:08 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$309

MolinePhiladelphia

MLI - PHL

MLIPHL

Moline Quad-City

Tue 7/14

6:08 am-2:38 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Philadelphia

Tue 7/21

5:15 am-11:23 am

1 stop7h 08m

$314

La CrossePhiladelphia

LSE - PHL

LSEPHL

La Crosse

Wed 9/23

5:22 pm-12:12 am

1 stop5h 50m

Philadelphia

Sat 9/26

10:36 am-4:52 pm

2 stops7h 16m

$329

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Iowa to Philadelphia

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

Prices

Airlines

Other information

What is the cheapest month to fly to Philadelphia?

The cheapest month to fly to Philadelphia from Iowa is in June. Flight prices, which tend to average around $62, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of July is another great option to travel to Philadelphia, with average flight prices from Iowa averaging around $67.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Philadelphia?

The cheapest day to depart from Iowa to Philadelphia is on a Thursday. Travelers who choose to depart for Philadelphia on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $379. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to depart from Iowa because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $575.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Philadelphia?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Philadelphia is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from Iowa to Philadelphia in the afternoon for as low as $124. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Philadelphia is at noon when prices are around $699.

What is the cheapest Iowa to Philadelphia flight route?

Fly from Des Moines to Philadelphia for the best Iowa - Philadelphia flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight from Iowa to Philadelphia?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Philadelphia from Iowa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Philadelphia for around $346 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Philadelphia from Iowa for as low as $212 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Iowa to Philadelphia flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Iowa to Philadelphia flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Iowa to Philadelphia flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Iowa to Philadelphia.

Cheap Iowa to Philadelphia flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Iowa to Philadelphia

Best Price Found	$87
Fastest flight time	2h 16m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Philadelphia	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Philadelphia from Iowa in the past 72 hours is $87. The best round-trip flight deal from Iowa to Philadelphia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $293.

The fastest flight from Iowa to Philadelphia takes 2h 16m

Direct flights go from Iowa to Philadelphia every day.

There is 1 airport in Philadelphia. From Iowa there are direct flights to Philadelphia (PHL).

Search flight deals

Frequently asked questions about flying from Iowa to Philadelphia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Iowa to Philadelphia Airport?
Prices for flights from Iowa to Philadelphia Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Iowa to Philadelphia Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Iowa to Philadelphia Airport is 6 as of June 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa to Philadelphia Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Iowa to Philadelphia Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Philadelphia Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Philadelphia Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Philadelphia Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Iowa to Philadelphia?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Iowa to Philadelphia is Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900, representing 34.74% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A320-100/200 at 27.37%, Embraer 175 at 26.84%, and Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 at 5.26%.

Best airlines flying from Iowa to Philadelphia

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Iowa to Philadelphia with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Allegiant Air	PriceFrom $73	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 693 reviews	Search Allegiant Air flights
Frontier	PriceFrom $119	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.6 2,864 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $157	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 4,244 reviews	Search Southwest flights
Delta	PriceFrom $212	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,452 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $225	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,778 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $239	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,895 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

Wildwood

Rehoboth Beach

Cape May

Wildwood Crest

Ocean City

Cherry Hill

King of Prussia

Newark

Reading

Dewey Beach

Dover

North Wildwood

Essington

Avalon

New Castle

Lewes

Stone Harbor

Vineland

Chester

Pottstown

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Iowa to Philadelphia?

momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and agents so you can find and book the best deal on flights from Iowa to Philadelphia. Millions of users trust and use momondo every year so you are in good hands.

Can I find flights from Iowa to Philadelphia with flexible booking policies on momondo?

All flight searches from Iowa to Philadelphia on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights from Iowa to Philadelphia?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Philadelphia from Iowa.

I’m not ready to book a flight from Iowa to Philadelphia right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes. momondo can track prices for Iowa to Philadelphia flights and alert you when they change. Perform a search to set up the price alert. All that is required is a valid email address.