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$55+ Cheap flights from Iowa to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LAX
Aug 2 — Aug 91
Sat 8/2
Sat 8/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to California flight deals. Data was last updated July 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$101
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$55
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$349

Good round-trip deal

$111 or less

Good one-way deal

$59 or less
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/189:37 pmDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 16mAllegiant Air
Fri 8/225:46 pmLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 56mAllegiant Air
Deal found 7/26$101
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/512:28 pmMLI - LAS
Nonstop3h 31mAllegiant Air
Thu 10/96:25 amLAS - MLI
Nonstop3h 13mAllegiant Air
Deal found 7/27$110
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/139:01 pmCID - LAS
Nonstop3h 21mAllegiant Air
Fri 10/174:18 pmLAS - CID
Nonstop3h 09mAllegiant Air
Deal found 7/26$110
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1111:38 amOMA - LAS
Nonstop2h 52mAllegiant Air
Mon 8/188:00 amLAS - OMA
Nonstop2h 46mAllegiant Air
Deal found 7/28$155
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2612:15 pmDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 05mSouthwest
Fri 8/2911:45 amLAS - DSM
Nonstop3h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 7/26$157
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/57:05 pmOMA - LAS
Nonstop2h 50mSouthwest
Mon 9/87:10 pmLAS - OMA
Nonstop2h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 7/25$157
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/152:54 pmDSM - SAN
Nonstop3h 36mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/226:15 amSAN - DSM
1 stop14h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$167
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/253:40 pmDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 16mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/289:00 amLAS - DSM
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$173
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/181:36 pmOMA - LAS
Nonstop2h 59mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/2012:59 amLAS - OMA
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$177
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1511:31 amCID - LAS
1 stop13h 06mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/194:17 pmLAS - CID
Nonstop3h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$180
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/2511:00 amDSM - LAS
1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/293:38 pmLAS - DSM
1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$182
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/55:52 pmOMA - LAS
1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/85:05 pmLAS - OMA
1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$187

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesLas Vegas

DSM - LAS

DSMLAS

Des Moines

Mon 8/18

9:37 pm-10:53 pm

Nonstop3h 16m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 8/22

5:46 pm-10:42 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

$101

MolineLas Vegas

MLI - LAS

MLILAS

Moline Quad-City

Sun 10/5

12:28 pm-1:59 pm

Nonstop3h 31m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 10/9

6:25 am-11:38 am

Nonstop3h 13m

$110

Cedar RapidsLas Vegas

CID - LAS

CIDLAS

Cedar Rapids

Mon 10/13

9:01 pm-10:22 pm

Nonstop3h 21m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 10/17

4:18 pm-9:27 pm

Nonstop3h 09m

$110

OmahaLas Vegas

OMA - LAS

OMALAS

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 8/11

11:38 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop2h 52m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 8/18

8:00 am-12:46 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

$155

Des MoinesLas Vegas

DSM - LAS

DSMLAS

Des Moines

Tue 8/26

12:15 pm-1:20 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 8/29

11:45 am-4:45 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$157

OmahaLas Vegas

OMA - LAS

OMALAS

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 9/5

7:05 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 9/8

7:10 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$157

Des MoinesSan Diego

DSM - SAN

DSMSAN

Des Moines

Fri 8/15

2:54 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop3h 36m

San Diego

Fri 8/22

6:15 am-10:42 pm

1 stop14h 27m

$167

Des MoinesLas Vegas

DSM - LAS

DSMLAS

Des Moines

Mon 8/25

3:40 pm-4:56 pm

Nonstop3h 16m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 8/28

9:00 am-6:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$173

OmahaLas Vegas

OMA - LAS

OMALAS

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 8/18

1:36 pm-2:35 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 8/20

12:59 am-7:04 pm

1 stop16h 05m

$177

Des MoinesLas Vegas

DSM - LAS

DSMLAS

Des Moines

Mon 8/25

11:00 am-5:34 pm

1 stop8h 34m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 8/29

3:38 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$182

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Iowa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to California (average of $246). Flying from Iowa to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IA to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 28, 2025.

When flying from Iowa to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated July 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Iowa to California, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,604 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,892 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Iowa to California flight route?

    Within the past month, 2 users have taken a look at flights from Iowa to California.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Iowa to California one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Allegiant Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $55. Frontier flights start at $75 while deals on Southwest start at $79 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Iowa to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Iowa to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Iowa to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Iowa to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to California (average of $246). Flying from Iowa to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Iowa to California

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$89Average$177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$108Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$243Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$334Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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