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Cheap Flights from Portland to Iowa

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
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Des Moines
4h 46m2 stops
from $363per person
Cedar Rapids
6h 31m2 stops
from $399per person
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Price, demand and travel trends for Portland to Iowa flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What are the cheapest fares from Portland to Iowa recently?

The cheapest fares from Portland to Iowa on KAYAK in the last week were to Des Moines (DSM) from $363 round-trip and to Cedar Rapids (CID) from $469 round-trip.

How do fares into airports in Iowa compare?

According to KAYAK data from the last 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Iowa from Portland are:

• Cedar Rapids (CID) (avg. price $486)
• Des Moines (DSM) (avg. price $518)

How do fares from Portland to Iowa vary by day of the week?

On average, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly from Portland to Iowa and Monday is the most expensive. Looking at the past 12 months of KAYAK data, it's 55% more expensive to fly on a Monday compared to Thursday.

What's the best time of day to fly from Portland to Iowa?

It's cheapest to fly to Iowa in the morning with average prices of $489. The evening is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $598.

Key details for Portland to Iowa flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$314
Beat the crowds with an average 76% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 113% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Portland to Cedar Rapids

Your Portland to Iowa flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Portland to Iowa?

    Yes. Fares from Portland to Iowa are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $398 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Portland to Iowa?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Portland to Iowa have typically cost between $398 and $623.

  • What are the main airports serving Iowa?

    There are 12 airports in Iowa. 65% of KAYAK users choose Des Moines (DSM) as their arrival airport, while 35% choose Cedar Rapids (CID).

  • Which airlines fly nonstop from Portland to Iowa?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline regularly operates nonstop flights from Portland to Iowa. One-stop options include:

    • United Airlines
    • Delta
    • American Airlines

  • Which destinations in Iowa can I fly nonstop from Portland?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, there are no nonstop flights from Portland to Iowa. The most popular destination you can reach with one stop is Des Moines.

  • Which cabin classes are available from Portland to Iowa?

    On flights from Portland to Iowa you can book Economy Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks around Iowa?

    Iowa is home to many popular sights. KAYAK travelers' favorites include:

    • UnityPoint Health - Des Moines
    • Science Center of Iowa
    • Hy Vee Hall
    • Scottish Rite Consistory Building

Your guide to booking Portland to Iowa flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • Flexible with your dates? Fly in February to save some money. It's typically the cheapest month on this route, while flights in October will cost you the most.
  • Fly out on a Thursday to get the cheapest fares. Avoid Monday flights, which are about 55% more expensive.
  • If you're watching your budget, fly into Cedar Rapids (CID) which has the lowest average airfare in the region. Just remember to budget for any onward travel by bus, car or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Des Moines, the most popular destination in Iowa. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular spots such as Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and Dubuque.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Portland to Iowa

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Portland to Iowa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10486 reviews
6.7Food
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
Airline reviews

We left nearly 3 hours late...so that was not a good experience. We boarded and then ended up about 1 hour stuck at the gate. Not a good experience.

2.0 MediocreMartin, Nov 2026
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We left nearly 3 hours late...so that was not a good experience. We boarded and then ended up about 1 hour stuck at the gate. Not a good experience.

It is completely insane to me that first class does not include WiFi. Also does not include lounge access. Port for phone charging did not work. The crew was absolutely lovely, and the food was excellent.

A long delay. Don't travel late in the day.

The seat was comfortable. There was a lot of turbulence. If it weren't for that,it would have been okay.

Both my flight where delayed Had 25min to make it to my transfer flight

It was great, I’m very grateful for the pilots and crew flight attendants for everything.

Flight was great. Efficient boarding. Short flight. Early arrival. Friendly flight crew. The entertainment system did not work well. Could not access it until the aircraft reached 10K feet or more. Lots of glitches.

I just got back from a trip with 3 flights each way. The flights were good and we were happy with out experience. There was one steward on our first flight that was harsh and grump with passengers. It did not leave a good impression. All of the other flight crews were great on the other five flights.

No food service almost missed because of first flight delays

They changed my flight 5 hours before it took off and changed my connecting airport messing up my entire 1st day in Japan.

Liked: staff, no delays, Could use some improvement: Food, comfort, cleanliness, lack of chargers on the DCA -> DSM flight

Both directions of our trip were befuddled by massive delays, one of which led to our connecting flight being grounded mid air due to storms that we’d have missed if we were on time. The other our originating flight was delayed repeatedly until it arrived at our connecting airport later than our final leg was even supposed to have arrived. American cannot seem to manage rebooking s for a family party… both directions we had to come up with a plan to get to Boston stay overnight only one night each direction was covered by the airline -and take a bus to or from our destination. Missed an entire leg of our trip, hotel cancellation fees, expensive stay in Boston and bus ticket expenses are unlikely to be comped and the meal vouchers are worthless.

The boarding by groups is pointless. The first two groups worked fine, but almost Noone boarded in goups three thru five leaving the vast majority boarding when group six was called. It defeated the purpose of spreading out the crowd.

The plane was probably full boarding was easy. We were able to check our carry-on luggage for free. It was a return flight through Philly to LA. Never saw a stewardess do a demonstration of emergency Procedures. I think my flight was pretty full

I blame kayak for my last trip to dca. Kayak cancelled my direct flight and put on a one stop flight and made lost whole day from my vacation and had not even refunded my ticket.

delayed multiple times. no resolution on anything from AA customer service. was put on hold in chat to talk to manager. was 6th in line to talk to manager for more than TWELVE HOURS - from sometime around 9AM until well after I had gone to bed that evening. no explanation, no attempt to make it right. just a five hour delay because of repeated maintenance claims

Was the most uncomfortable I ever had in the air. Felt like I was trapped in the seat legs cramped and was just horrible. The flight to DSM was a lot better. Even being on a smaller plane was better. Staff are outstanding. No complaints about the people.

Flight was delayed after boarding and no idea when it would take off. Crew in Portland did arrange for transport to Boston for a different set of flights to my destination.

Seats are so close together. Middle seats should be discounted.

It was exactly as I expected, on time, smooth flight, courteous staff.

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