Cheap Flights to Greater Peoria Regional Airport
Traveling to Central Illinois? Discover flights to Greater Peoria Regional Airport (PIA), officially the General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport, which just capped its most successful year in history.
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General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport is managed by the Metropolitan Airport Authority of Peoria, serving Central Illinois and the greater Peoria region. The airport welcomes over 687,000 passengers annually and set a new December monthly record of 70,672 passengers in December 2025, capping its most successful year in history, with growing service on Allegiant, American Airlines, and United Airlines.
Airport code
PIA (ICAO: KPIA)
Location
Peoria, Illinois, United States
Airlines serving
Allegiant Air (hub), American Airlines, United Airlines
Popular Routes
Chicago and Dallas-Fort Worth anchor Peoria’s hub connections, alongside Allegiant’s extensive network of Florida and leisure destinations.
Route Type
Popular Connections
Major Hubs
Chicago O’Hare, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Charlotte
Leisure
Las Vegas, Orlando, Tampa/St. Petersburg, Destin/Fort Walton Beach, Punta Gorda, Sarasota
Best Time to Book Flights
Booking a few weeks ahead generally works well for routes into Peoria, with one-way fares often starting around $111.
About Peoria
Peoria is a city in Central Illinois known for its scenic riverfront along the Illinois River and its long history as a manufacturing and industrial hub. The city’s growing airport connectivity, paired with its central Illinois location, makes it an increasingly convenient base for both business and leisure travelers in the region.
Things to Know When Flying Into Peoria
Allegiant Air serves as a hub carrier at Peoria, offering direct flights to seven Florida and leisure destinations.
United Airlines added daily nonstop service from Denver on 76-seat regional jets with two classes of service.
Allegiant’s Las Vegas route is the airport’s longest flight, taking about 3 hours and 37 minutes.
The airport features a distinctive “Air Mall” shopping experience, letting travelers shop as if they were in the city center.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
Allegiant Air, American Airlines, and United Airlines serve Greater Peoria Regional Airport, officially named General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport, connecting to 11 to 13 destinations.
No, Peoria Airport operates domestic flights only. International travelers can connect through Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, or Denver.
The longest flight from Peoria is Allegiant's route to Las Vegas, covering 1,408 miles and taking about 3 hours and 37 minutes.
Peoria International Airport welcomes over 687,000 passengers annually and set a new December monthly record of 70,672 passengers in December 2025, capping its most successful year in history.
Booking a few weeks ahead generally works well, with one-way fares often starting around $111.
Peoria is a city in Central Illinois known for its riverfront along the Illinois River, its role as a manufacturing hub, and the airport's distinctive "Air Mall" shopping experience.
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