Iowa City

$81+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Iowa City, IA

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LAX — CID
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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The best prices from Los Angeles to Iowa City are usually found in June or January, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Iowa City

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Los Angeles to Iowa City flight deals. Data was last updated February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$178
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$81
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$443
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From Los Angeles to Iowa City
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Iowa City
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($45 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Iowa City
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 3/276:30 amLAX - CID
1 stop10h 56mFrontier
Sun 3/308:26 pmCID - LAX
1 stop5h 59mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$170
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/106:05 amLAX - CID
1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/167:00 amCID - LAX
1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$259
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/279:20 amLAX - CID
1 stop24h 04mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/12:59 pmCID - LAX
1 stop8h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$262
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Fri 5/212:45 amLAX - CID
1 stop8h 25mDelta
Fri 5/96:50 amCID - LAX
1 stop6h 09mDelta
Deal found 2/20$371
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Tue 7/811:05 amLAX - CID
1 stop7h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/155:33 pmCID - LAX
1 stop8h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$380
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Thu 4/107:55 pmLAX - CID
2 stops24h 25mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/162:55 pmCID - LAX
2 stops18h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$518

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Los AngelesCedar Rapids

LAX - CID

LAXCID

Los Angeles

Thu 3/27

6:30 am-7:26 pm

1 stop10h 56m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 3/30

8:26 pm-12:25 am

1 stop5h 59m

$170

Los AngelesCedar Rapids

LAX - CID

LAXCID

Los Angeles

Thu 4/10

6:05 am-2:25 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 4/16

7:00 am-12:08 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$259

Los AngelesCedar Rapids

LAX - CID

LAXCID

Los Angeles

Sun 5/4

10:23 am-11:30 am

1 stop23h 07m

Cedar Rapids

Fri 5/9

12:20 pm-6:18 am

1 stop19h 58m

$291

Los AngelesCedar Rapids

LAX - CID

LAXCID

Los Angeles

Fri 5/2

12:45 am-11:10 am

1 stop8h 25m

Cedar Rapids

Fri 5/9

6:50 am-10:59 am

1 stop6h 09m

$371

Los AngelesCedar Rapids

LAX - CID

LAXCID

Los Angeles

Tue 7/8

11:05 am-8:20 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 7/15

5:33 pm-12:10 am

1 stop8h 37m

$380

Los AngelesCedar Rapids

LAX - CID

LAXCID

Los Angeles

Thu 4/10

7:55 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops24h 25m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 4/16

2:55 pm-7:30 am

2 stops18h 35m

$518

Los AngelesCedar Rapids

LAX - CID

LAXCID

Los Angeles

Thu 3/27

6:30 am-7:26 pm

1 stop10h 56m

$81

Los AngelesCedar Rapids

LAX - CID

LAXCID

Los Angeles

Tue 3/25

12:20 am-11:04 am

1 stop8h 44m

$115

Los AngelesCedar Rapids

LAX - CID

LAXCID

Los Angeles

Fri 3/7

9:00 am-12:42 pm

1 stop25h 42m

$117

Los AngelesCedar Rapids

LAX - CID

LAXCID

Los Angeles

Wed 5/14

6:46 am-11:55 pm

2 stops15h 09m

$170

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Iowa City

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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to Iowa City

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Iowa City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Iowa City. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Iowa City is 78 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Iowa City?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Iowa City (average of $305). Flying from Los Angeles to Iowa City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $418). 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 LAX to IO9?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to Iowa City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Iowa City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Iowa City. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Iowa City flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Iowa City by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Iowa City ranges from 0.9 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Iowa City when rainfall is around 0.9 in.

Temperature in Iowa City by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Iowa City, 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 19.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa City. 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 Iowa City. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from Los Angeles to Iowa City by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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 Los Angeles to Iowa City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to Iowa City?

    Los Angeles (LAX), located 9.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Los Angeles to Iowa City. 5 airlines have flights from Los Angeles to Iowa City on a regular basis. Booking flights from Los Angeles to Iowa City should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Iowa City per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Iowa City one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $81. Users have also found prices from $115 and $170 on American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Iowa City that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Iowa City?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Iowa City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to Iowa City 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 Los Angeles to Iowa City?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Iowa City (average of $305). Flying from Los Angeles to Iowa City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $418). 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 5 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Iowa City

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles to Iowa City. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$114Average$185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$118Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$263Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$272Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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