HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
California

$50+ 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 6/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LAX
abr. 8 — abr. 151
mar. 4/8
mar. 4/15
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Iowa to California with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

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 abril 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$132
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$50
(Booking.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$407

Good round-trip deal

$120 or less

Good one-way deal

$60 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-Los Angeles flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Des Moines-Los Angeles flights.
Search Deals
From Iowa to California
Search Deals
One-way flight from Iowa to California
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Iowa to California.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Iowa to California.
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Iowa to California

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 abril 3, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
vie. 5/1611:41 amOMA - LAS
Nonstop3h 01mAllegiant Air
lun. 5/196:05 amLAS - OMA
Nonstop2h 46mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/2$132
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/113:44 pmDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 09mAllegiant Air
jue. 5/154:42 pmLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 56mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/1$152
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 4/2812:20 pmCID - LAS
Nonstop3h 30mAllegiant Air
vie. 5/26:17 amLAS - CID
Nonstop3h 13mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/2$152
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
lun. 5/129:02 pmOMA - LAS
1 stop19h 49mMultiple Airlines
vie. 5/166:05 amLAS - OMA
Nonstop2h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$161
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
mié. 5/218:10 pmCID - LAS
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
vie. 5/237:56 pmLAS - CID
1 stop22h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$169
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
dom. 5/117:00 amDSM - LAS
1 stop16h 08mMultiple Airlines
jue. 5/154:42 pmLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$174
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/251:32 pmOMA - LAX
Nonstop3h 20mAllegiant Air
mié. 7/28:00 amLAX - OMA
Nonstop3h 08mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/2$192
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/89:02 pmOMA - LAS
1 stop4h 57mFrontier
lun. 5/126:00 amLAS - OMA
1 stop12h 02mFrontier
Deal found 4/2$200
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/303:45 pmCID - LAS
1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines
mié. 5/711:30 amLAS - CID
1 stop7h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$209
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
vie. 5/911:38 amOMA - LAX
1 stop24h 18mMultiple Airlines
dom. 5/186:00 amLAX - OMA
1 stop26h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$211
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/3111:57 amCID - LAS
1 stop5h 48mDelta
sáb. 6/76:05 amLAS - CID
1 stop7h 26mDelta
Deal found 4/2$217
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
vie. 5/167:20 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop7h 10mFrontier
mié. 5/216:15 amLAX - DSM
1 stop10h 15mFrontier
Deal found 4/1$223

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 abril 3, 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

OmahaLas Vegas

OMA - LAS

OMALAS

Omaha Eppley Airfield

vie. 5/16

11:41 am-12:42 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

lun. 5/19

6:05 am-10:51 am

Nonstop2h 46m

$132

Des MoinesLas Vegas

DSM - LAS

DSMLAS

Des Moines

dom. 5/11

3:44 pm-4:53 pm

Nonstop3h 09m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

jue. 5/15

4:42 pm-9:38 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

$152

Cedar RapidsLas Vegas

CID - LAS

CIDLAS

Cedar Rapids

lun. 4/28

12:20 pm-1:50 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

vie. 5/2

6:17 am-11:30 am

Nonstop3h 13m

$152

OmahaLas Vegas

OMA - LAS

OMALAS

Omaha Eppley Airfield

lun. 5/12

9:02 pm-2:51 pm

1 stop19h 49m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

vie. 5/16

6:05 am-10:51 am

Nonstop2h 46m

$161

Cedar RapidsLas Vegas

CID - LAS

CIDLAS

Cedar Rapids

mié. 5/21

8:10 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

vie. 5/23

7:56 pm-8:18 pm

1 stop22h 22m

$165

Des MoinesLas Vegas

DSM - LAS

DSMLAS

Des Moines

dom. 5/11

7:00 am-9:08 pm

1 stop16h 08m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

jue. 5/15

4:42 pm-9:38 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

$174

OmahaLos Angeles

OMA - LAX

OMALAX

Omaha Eppley Airfield

mié. 6/25

1:32 pm-2:52 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Los Angeles

mié. 7/2

8:00 am-1:08 pm

Nonstop3h 08m

$192

OmahaLas Vegas

OMA - LAS

OMALAS

Omaha Eppley Airfield

jue. 5/8

9:02 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 57m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

lun. 5/12

6:00 am-8:02 pm

1 stop12h 02m

$200

Cedar RapidsLas Vegas

CID - LAS

CIDLAS

Cedar Rapids

mié. 4/30

3:45 pm-7:09 pm

1 stop5h 24m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mié. 5/7

11:30 am-8:41 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$209

OmahaLos Angeles

OMA - LAX

OMALAX

Omaha Eppley Airfield

vie. 5/9

11:38 am-9:56 am

1 stop24h 18m

Los Angeles

dom. 5/18

6:00 am-10:51 am

1 stop26h 51m

$211

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/2

Showing 1-10 of 60 results
1
2
3
...
6

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.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 abril 3, 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.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 abril 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Iowa to California to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,827 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,827 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,827 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,274 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,827 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,827 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,347 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,827 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,619 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,827 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Iowa to California flight route?

    Within the past month, 18 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 $50. Frontier flights start at $98 while deals on American Airlines start at $115 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Iowa to California

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Newark to Fort Lauderdale flights
LaGuardia to Fort Lauderdale flights
LaGuardia to Miami flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Miami flights
Newark to Miami flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles flights
Newark to Orlando flights
Los Angeles to John F Kennedy Intl flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Las Vegas flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Seattle flights
LaGuardia to Orlando flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Fort Lauderdale flights
Newark to Las Vegas flights
LaGuardia to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
O'Hare Intl to John F Kennedy Intl flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Orlando flights
John F Kennedy Intl to O'Hare Intl flights
Newark to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to LaGuardia flights
John F Kennedy Intl to West Palm Beach flights
LaGuardia to O'Hare Intl flights
San Francisco to John F Kennedy Intl flights
LaGuardia to Atlanta flights
Los Angeles to Newark flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Las Vegas flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Seattle flights
Newark to Seattle flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to O'Hare Intl flights
Los Angeles to Honolulu flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Newark flights
Newark to Los Angeles flights
LaGuardia to Los Angeles flights
O'Hare Intl to Las Vegas flights
Newark to O'Hare Intl flights
Atlanta to LaGuardia flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
LaGuardia to Las Vegas flights
Los Angeles to LaGuardia flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Denver flights
Newark to Tampa flights
O'Hare Intl to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
San Francisco to Newark flights
O'Hare Intl to LaGuardia flights
John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Sky Harbor Intl flights
Seattle to Las Vegas flights
Denver to Las Vegas flights
Newark to New Orleans flights
Dulles Intl to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
San Jose to Los Angeles flights

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 abril 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$112Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$213Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$334Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.