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$57+ Cheap flights from California to Iowa

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 2/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — DSM
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to Iowa (USIA). 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 janvier 21, 2025.

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$130
(Frontier)

One-way from

$57
(Trip.com)

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$101 or less

Good one-way deal

$167 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on janvier 21, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
mar. 4/226:00 amSFO - CID
1 stop11h 14mFrontier
sam. 4/268:14 pmCID - SFO
1 stop6h 19mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$110
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 4/246:00 amSFO - OMA
1 stop12h 02mFrontier
dim. 4/279:02 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop5h 31mFrontier
Deal found 1/21$130
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
lun. 5/126:00 amSFO - DSM
1 stop10h 30mFrontier
mer. 5/147:20 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop7h 11mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$130
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/106:30 amLAX - DSM
1 stop10h 47mFrontier
mar. 3/187:48 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop25h 30mFrontier
Deal found 1/21$140
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 3/1912:59 amONT - OMA
1 stop16h 34mFrontier
lun. 3/243:58 pmOMA - ONT
1 stop10h 11mFrontier
Deal found 1/19$140
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 5/110:38 amSAN - OMA
1 stop7h 24mFrontier
dim. 5/49:02 pmOMA - SAN
1 stop5h 11mFrontier
Deal found 1/19$150
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 4/1012:59 amONT - DSM
1 stop16h 18mFrontier
ven. 4/188:17 pmDSM - ONT
1 stop5h 42mFrontier
Deal found 1/19$164
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 2/136:00 amSFO - CID
1 stop11h 26mMultiple Airlines
mer. 2/1912:17 pmCID - SFO
1 stop10h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$225
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 2/125:55 amSFO - CID
1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines
sam. 2/151:30 pmCID - SFO
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/412:55 pmSJC - CID
1 stop5h 57mUnited Airlines
sam. 2/84:30 pmCID - SJC
1 stop7h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$229
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
jeu. 2/209:18 pmSJC - CID
1 stop12h 08mMultiple Airlines
mer. 2/268:49 pmCID - SJC
1 stop15h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$234
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 2/2012:40 amSFO - OMA
1 stop7h 48mDelta
dim. 2/236:45 amOMA - SFO
1 stop6h 47mDelta
Deal found 1/20$249

Find flights from California to Iowa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Iowa 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 janvier 21, 2025.

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San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

jeu. 4/24

6:00 am-8:02 pm

1 stop12h 02m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

dim. 4/27

9:02 pm-12:33 am

1 stop5h 31m

$130

San FranciscoDes Moines

SFO - DSM

SFODSM

San Francisco

lun. 5/12

6:00 am-6:30 pm

1 stop10h 30m

Des Moines

mer. 5/14

7:20 pm-12:31 am

1 stop7h 11m

$130

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

lun. 3/10

6:30 am-7:17 pm

1 stop10h 47m

Des Moines

mar. 3/18

7:48 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$140

OntarioOmaha

ONT - OMA

ONTOMA

Ontario

mer. 3/19

12:59 am-7:33 pm

1 stop16h 34m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

lun. 3/24

3:58 pm-12:09 am

1 stop10h 11m

$140

San DiegoOmaha

SAN - OMA

SANOMA

San Diego

jeu. 5/1

10:38 am-8:02 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

dim. 5/4

9:02 pm-12:13 am

1 stop5h 11m

$150

OntarioDes Moines

ONT - DSM

ONTDSM

Ontario

jeu. 4/10

12:59 am-7:17 pm

1 stop16h 18m

Des Moines

ven. 4/18

8:17 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$164

San FranciscoCedar Rapids

SFO - CID

SFOCID

San Francisco

jeu. 2/13

6:00 am-7:26 pm

1 stop11h 26m

Cedar Rapids

mer. 2/19

12:17 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop10h 29m

$225

San FranciscoCedar Rapids

SFO - CID

SFOCID

San Francisco

mer. 2/12

5:55 am-1:55 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Cedar Rapids

sam. 2/15

1:30 pm-7:17 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$229

San JoseCedar Rapids

SJC - CID

SJCCID

San Jose

mar. 2/4

12:55 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Cedar Rapids

sam. 2/8

4:30 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$229

San JoseCedar Rapids

SJC - CID

SJCCID

San Jose

jeu. 2/20

9:18 pm-11:26 am

1 stop12h 08m

Cedar Rapids

mer. 2/26

8:49 pm-10:21 am

1 stop15h 32m

$234

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Best time to book a flight from California to Iowa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Iowa from California with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from California to Iowa

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from California to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 CA to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Iowa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated janvier 21, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Iowa as you normally would.

Rainfall in Iowa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Iowa ranges from 1.0 - 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 when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Iowa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Iowa, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa. 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. Reviews last updated janvier 21, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Iowa, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Iowa. 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 California to Iowa flight route?

    This flight path from California to Iowa was viewed by 2 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $57. American Airlines flights start at $135 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $143 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Iowa 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 California to Iowa?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from California to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 California to Iowa

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from California to Iowa. 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 janvier 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$94Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$108Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$191Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$231Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$251Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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