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There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Manila by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane DSM - MNL
    19h 52m
    ₱36,117–111,326

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane ORD - MNL
    24h 30m
    ₱24,750–83,324

  3. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane ALO - MNL
    24h 19m
    ₱29,266–91,501

  4. Fly from Quad City International Airport

    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane MLI - MNL
    25h 23m
    ₱28,140–90,148

  5. Fly from Omaha

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane OMA - MNL
    25h 45m
    ₱33,168–110,183

  6. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane CID - MNL
    27h 35m

Des Moines (DSM) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration23h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket₱34,693Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,852.6 km
  • Duration: 19h 52m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Manila, Philippines?

American Airlines, Philippine Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) every 4 hours.

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