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

Allegiant Air, Delta, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Philadelphia to Iowa

What airlines fly to Iowa?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Iowa from Philadelphia according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 32% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Iowa. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Iowa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

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

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

The number of operators available for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Iowa is 5 as of November 2026.

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

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 Philadelphia Airport to Iowa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Iowa?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Iowa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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7:28 am - 2:08 pmPHL Philadelphia-CID Cedar Rapids

7h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:18 pm - 12:36 amCID Cedar Rapids-PHL Philadelphia

5h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$281American Airlines

Fri, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 11

4:16 pm - 4:46 pmPHL Philadelphia-DSM Des Moines

49h 30m2 stops Raleigh-Durham Fort Lauderdale

7:20 am - 12:52 amDSM Des Moines-PHL Philadelphia

16h 32m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl

$286Multiple Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 7

5:28 pm - 8:39 pmPHL Philadelphia-DSM Des Moines

4h 11m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:53 pm - 12:57 amDSM Des Moines-PHL Philadelphia

5h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$305Delta

Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 7

5:15 am - 10:53 amPHL Philadelphia-DSM Des Moines

6h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:53 pm - 12:57 amDSM Des Moines-PHL Philadelphia

5h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$311Delta

Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 7

5:01 am - 2:49 pmPHL Philadelphia-DSM Des Moines

10h 48m2 stops Orlando Nashville Intl

6:00 am - 11:44 pmDSM Des Moines-PHL Philadelphia

16h 44m1 stop Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

$315Multiple Airlines

Fri, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 8

6:15 am - 10:24 amPHL Philadelphia-CID Cedar Rapids

5h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:03 am - 2:17 pmCID Cedar Rapids-PHL Philadelphia

5h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$339United Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Fri, Nov 27

7:00 pm - 11:03 pmPHL Philadelphia-CID Cedar Rapids

5h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:35 am - 12:19 pmCID Cedar Rapids-PHL Philadelphia

4h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$339United Airlines

Mon, Mar 8 - Fri, Mar 19

7:20 pm - 11:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-DSM Des Moines

4h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway

5:25 am - 11:00 amDSM Des Moines-PHL Philadelphia

4h 35m1 stop Chicago Midway

$353Southwest

Sat, Dec 19 - Mon, Jan 4

5:35 am - 10:10 amPHL Philadelphia-DSM Des Moines

5h 35m1 stop Nashville Intl

7:30 am - 1:10 pmDSM Des Moines-PHL Philadelphia

4h 40m1 stop Nashville Intl

$353Southwest

Sat, Feb 6 - Mon, Feb 8

3:59 pm - 11:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-DSM Des Moines

8h 01m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

2:05 pm - 9:00 pmDSM Des Moines-PHL Philadelphia

5h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$353American Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 7

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5:52 am - 10:18 amPHL Philadelphia-CID Cedar Rapids

5h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:51 pm - 6:24 pmCID Cedar Rapids-PHL Philadelphia

4h 33m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$377American Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

5:45 am - 10:12 amPHL Philadelphia-CID Cedar Rapids

5h 27m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

5:05 pm - 11:50 pmCID Cedar Rapids-PHL Philadelphia

5h 45m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$418Delta

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

2:58 pm - 2:36 pmPHL Philadelphia-DSM Des Moines

24h 38m1 stop Nashville Intl

4:15 pm - 11:35 pmDSM Des Moines-PHL Philadelphia

30h 20m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$444Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

5:45 am - 10:11 amPHL Philadelphia-DSM Des Moines

5h 26m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

3:46 pm - 11:50 pmDSM Des Moines-PHL Philadelphia

7h 04m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$447Delta

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

3:54 pm - 10:39 pmPHL Philadelphia-DSM Des Moines

7h 45m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

1:58 pm - 10:53 pmDSM Des Moines-PHL Philadelphia

7h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$477American Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 7

6:15 am - 10:32 amPHL Philadelphia-DSM Des Moines

5h 17m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:27 pm - 11:39 pmDSM Des Moines-PHL Philadelphia

9h 12m1 stop Denver Intl

$482United Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 7

6:15 am - 10:32 amPHL Philadelphia-DSM Des Moines

5h 17m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:30 am - 3:46 pmDSM Des Moines-PHL Philadelphia

9h 16m1 stop Denver Intl

$482United Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 7

5:00 am - 1:10 pmPHL Philadelphia-DSM Des Moines

9h 10m1 stop Denver Intl

5:20 am - 10:45 amDSM Des Moines-PHL Philadelphia

4h 25m1 stop Chicago Midway

$482Southwest

Fri, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 7

6:25 pm - 11:05 pmPHL Philadelphia-DSM Des Moines

5h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway

5:25 am - 11:00 amDSM Des Moines-PHL Philadelphia

4h 35m1 stop Chicago Midway

$482Southwest

Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Dec 6

7:50 am - 3:25 pmPHL Philadelphia-DSM Des Moines

8h 35m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

7:30 am - 9:30 amDSM Des Moines-PHL Philadelphia

25h 00m2 stops Nashville Intl Orlando

$488Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

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Delta flights from Philadelphia to Iowa

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Delta

Dec 1

PHL5:28 pmPhiladelphia

4h 11m

1 stop

DSM8:39 pmDes Moines

Dec 7

DSM6:53 pmDes Moines

5h 04m

1 stop

PHL12:57 amPhiladelphia

$305

Delta

Dec 1

PHL5:15 amPhiladelphia

6h 38m

1 stop

DSM10:53 amDes Moines

Dec 7

DSM6:53 pmDes Moines

5h 04m

1 stop

PHL12:57 amPhiladelphia

$311

Delta

Apr 30

PHL5:12 pmPhiladelphia

5h 39m

1 stop

CID9:51 pmCedar Rapids

May 2

CID5:30 pmCedar Rapids

5h 10m

1 stop

PHL11:40 pmPhiladelphia

$339

American Airlines flights from Philadelphia to Iowa

Our best American Airlines deals on Philadelphia to Iowa flight tickets

American Airlines

Jan 8

PHL7:28 amPhiladelphia

7h 40m

1 stop

CID2:08 pmCedar Rapids

Jan 11

CID6:18 pmCedar Rapids

5h 18m

1 stop

PHL12:36 amPhiladelphia

$281

American Airlines

Dec 1

PHL3:59 pmPhiladelphia

8h 01m

1 stop

DSM11:00 pmDes Moines

Dec 7

DSM2:05 pmDes Moines

5h 55m

1 stop

PHL9:00 pmPhiladelphia

$353

American Airlines

Nov 13

PHL6:37 pmPhiladelphia

6h 02m

1 stop

CID11:39 pmCedar Rapids

Nov 15

CID5:00 amCedar Rapids

5h 41m

1 stop

PHL11:41 amPhiladelphia

$373

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Fri 1/8

7:28 am-2:08 pm

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Mon 1/11

6:18 pm-12:36 am

1 stop5h 18m

$281

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4:16 pm-4:46 pm

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1 stop16h 32m

$286

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$305

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$311

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1 stop16h 44m

$315

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Philadelphia

Tue 11/24

6:15 am-10:24 am

1 stop5h 09m

Cedar Rapids

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8:03 am-2:17 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$339

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7:00 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop5h 03m

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Fri 3/19

6:35 am-12:19 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$339

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Philadelphia

Sat 12/19

7:20 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Des Moines

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5:25 am-11:00 am

1 stop4h 35m

$353

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

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Philadelphia

Sat 2/6

5:35 am-10:10 am

1 stop5h 35m

Des Moines

Mon 2/8

7:30 am-1:10 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$353

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL Philadelphia - DSM Des Moines

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Tue 12/1

3:59 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop8h 01m

Des Moines

Mon 12/7

2:05 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$353

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Philadelphia to Iowa

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Iowa?

The month of June is another great option to travel to Iowa, with average flight prices from Philadelphia averaging around $304.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Philadelphia to Iowa is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $133. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Tuesday because tickets tend to average around $451. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Iowa.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Iowa is in the afternoon. Flights from Philadelphia to Iowa during this time can be as low as $86. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around $387. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Philadelphia to Iowa flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Iowa from Philadelphia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Iowa for around $358 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Iowa from Philadelphia for as low as $112 on momondo.

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

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Philadelphia to Iowa 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 Philadelphia to Iowa flights?

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

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Best Price Found	$152
Fastest flight time	4h 40m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Iowa from Philadelphia in the past 72 hours is $152. The best round-trip flight deal from Philadelphia to Iowa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $281.

The fastest flight from Philadelphia to Iowa takes 4h 40m

There are no direct flights from Philadelphia to Iowa. There are no popular flight routes from Philadelphia to Iowa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Philadelphia to Iowa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Iowa?
Prices for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Iowa are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Iowa?
The number of operators available for flights from Philadelphia Airport to Iowa is 5 as of November 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Philadelphia Airport to Iowa?
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 Philadelphia Airport to Iowa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Iowa?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Iowa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Philadelphia to Iowa?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Philadelphia and Iowa, the leading plane model is Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900, making up 36.09% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A320-100/200 with 30.18%, Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 with 23.67%, and Airbus A319 with 2.37%.

Best airlines flying from Philadelphia to Iowa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Allegiant Air	PriceFrom $72	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 679 reviews	Search Allegiant Air flights
Delta	PriceFrom $212	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,699 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $252	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,460 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $269	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,230 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $340	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,215 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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