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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
    20h 55m
    ₱39,212–111,438

  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 26m
    ₱26,095–73,263

  3. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane ALO - MNL
    23h 18m
    ₱29,264–81,499

  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
    24h 19m
    ₱28,140–80,148

  5. Fly from Omaha

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane OMA - MNL
    26h 9m
    ₱33,167–90,183

  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
    26h 35m

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

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration24h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket₱35,012Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,852.6 km
  • Duration: 20h 55m

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

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

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