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$58+ 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 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LAX
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to California

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Iowa (USIA) to California (USCA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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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 November 21, 2024.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/95:07 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop9h 04mFrontier
Mon 12/166:05 amSFO - DSM
1 stop8h 02mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$128
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/92:50 pmDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 23mAllegiant Air
Thu 12/195:59 pmLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 57mAllegiant Air
Deal found 11/20$146
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Mon 12/239:29 pmCID - ONT
1 stop16h 03mFrontier
Sun 12/2912:59 amONT - CID
1 stop17h 30mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$158
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/197:08 pmDSM - LAS
1 stop29h 07mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/265:59 pmLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$172
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Mon 12/162:06 pmOMA - LAS
1 stop8h 43mFrontier
Thu 12/1912:59 amLAS - OMA
1 stop15h 29mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$198
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/162:06 pmOMA - LAS
1 stop8h 43mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/236:40 amLAS - OMA
Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$206
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Fri 12/138:50 pmCID - LAS
Nonstop3h 43mAllegiant Air
Mon 12/162:49 pmLAS - CID
Nonstop3h 11mAllegiant Air
Deal found 11/19$218
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/297:06 pmDSM - LAS
1 stop6h 44mFrontier
Mon 12/26:05 amLAS - DSM
1 stop9h 32mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$226
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 11/279:37 pmCID - LAS
Nonstop3h 26mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/2812:59 amLAS - CID
1 stop10h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$229
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/266:12 pmCID - LAS
1 stop7h 38mFrontier
Thu 11/2812:59 amLAS - CID
1 stop10h 48mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$236
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Fri 12/2012:15 pmOMA - LAS
Nonstop3h 09mAllegiant Air
Mon 12/236:40 amLAS - OMA
Nonstop2h 45mAllegiant Air
Deal found 11/21$260
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sat 12/215:00 amCID - LAS
1 stop6h 36mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/272:10 pmLAS - CID
1 stop6h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$268

Find flights from Iowa to California within your budget

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Mon 12/9

5:07 pm-12:11 am

1 stop9h 04m

San Francisco

Mon 12/16

6:05 am-4:07 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$128

Des MoinesLas Vegas

DSM - LAS

DSMLAS

Des Moines

Mon 12/9

2:50 pm-4:13 pm

Nonstop3h 23m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 12/19

5:59 pm-10:56 pm

Nonstop2h 57m

$146

Des MoinesLas Vegas

DSM - LAS

DSMLAS

Des Moines

Mon 3/3

3:44 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop3h 21m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 3/6

7:28 pm-7:17 pm

1 stop21h 49m

$150

Cedar RapidsOntario

CID - ONT

CIDONT

Cedar Rapids

Mon 12/23

9:29 pm-11:32 am

1 stop16h 03m

Ontario

Sun 12/29

12:59 am-8:29 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$158

Des MoinesLas Vegas

DSM - LAS

DSMLAS

Des Moines

Mon 3/3

8:41 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 3/6

3:38 pm-7:17 pm

1 stop25h 39m

$168

OmahaLas Vegas

OMA - LAS

OMALAS

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 1/23

5:40 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop30h 10m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 1/27

7:00 am-11:49 am

Nonstop2h 49m

$189

OmahaLas Vegas

OMA - LAS

OMALAS

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 4/11

11:38 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop2h 57m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 4/14

6:05 am-10:48 am

Nonstop2h 43m

$190

OmahaLas Vegas

OMA - LAS

OMALAS

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 12/16

2:06 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop8h 43m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 12/19

12:59 am-6:28 pm

1 stop15h 29m

$198

Cedar RapidsLas Vegas

CID - LAS

CIDLAS

Cedar Rapids

Fri 1/3

10:01 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 1/6

4:00 pm-9:11 pm

Nonstop3h 11m

$206

Cedar RapidsLas Vegas

CID - LAS

CIDLAS

Cedar Rapids

Wed 1/22

6:38 am-12:54 pm

1 stop8h 16m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 1/28

11:25 am-10:27 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$218

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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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Travel insights for flights from Iowa to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Iowa to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to California (average of $240). Flying from Iowa to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 November 21, 2024.

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 November 21, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,458 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,759 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,173 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

WestJet
7.3
Good
2,810 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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, 19 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 Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $58. Allegiant Air flights start at $61 while deals on Delta start at $109 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to California (average of $240). Flying from Iowa to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$105Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$108Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$240Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$323Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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