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$58+ 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 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — DSM
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Iowa

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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$120
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One-way from

$58
(Cheapflightsfares)

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Cheapest in

July

Average price

$506

Good round-trip deal

$128 or less

Good one-way deal

$71 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 March 28, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Wed 5/213:22 pmLAX - CID
Nonstop3h 24mAllegiant Air
Sat 5/249:08 pmCID - LAX
Nonstop3h 39mAllegiant Air
Deal found 3/27$120
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Sun 5/186:00 amLAX - CID
1 stop27h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/249:08 pmCID - LAX
Nonstop3h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$172
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Thu 4/101:04 pmLAX - DSM
1 stop7h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/133:44 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$188
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 4/106:15 amSAN - OMA
1 stop26h 33mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/1411:38 amOMA - SAN
1 stop15h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$192
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/226:15 amLAX - CID
1 stop10h 59mFrontier
Sun 4/278:14 pmCID - LAX
1 stop6h 17mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$238
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/186:30 amLAX - DSM
1 stop10h 47mFrontier
Fri 4/257:27 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop7h 04mFrontier
Deal found 3/28$240
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/311:54 amSAN - CID
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/114:30 pmCID - SAN
1 stop9h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1012:30 amSFO - OMA
1 stop7h 44mDelta
Sun 4/206:46 amOMA - SFO
1 stop8h 32mDelta
Deal found 3/27$267
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/110:38 amSAN - OMA
1 stop7h 24mFrontier
Mon 5/59:02 pmOMA - SAN
1 stop5h 11mFrontier
Deal found 3/28$268
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Wed 6/255:42 amSFO - OMA
1 stop7h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/297:30 amOMA - SFO
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/3012:10 pmSAN - CID
1 stop8h 44mDelta
Wed 5/146:25 amCID - SAN
1 stop6h 51mDelta
Deal found 3/26$277
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Mon 4/146:30 amLAX - OMA
1 stop6h 41mFrontier
Mon 4/214:01 pmOMA - LAX
1 stop10h 24mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$278

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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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Iowa that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesCedar Rapids

LAX - CID

LAXCID

Los Angeles

Wed 5/21

3:22 pm-8:46 pm

Nonstop3h 24m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 5/24

9:08 pm-10:47 pm

Nonstop3h 39m

$120

Los AngelesCedar Rapids

LAX - CID

LAXCID

Los Angeles

Sun 5/18

6:00 am-11:16 am

1 stop27h 16m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 5/24

9:08 pm-10:47 pm

Nonstop3h 39m

$172

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Thu 4/10

1:04 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Des Moines

Sun 4/13

3:44 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$188

San DiegoOmaha

SAN - OMA

SANOMA

San Diego

Thu 4/10

6:15 am-10:48 am

1 stop26h 33m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 4/14

11:38 am-12:42 am

1 stop15h 04m

$192

Los AngelesCedar Rapids

LAX - CID

LAXCID

Los Angeles

Tue 4/22

6:15 am-7:14 pm

1 stop10h 59m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 4/27

8:14 pm-12:31 am

1 stop6h 17m

$238

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Fri 4/18

6:30 am-7:17 pm

1 stop10h 47m

Des Moines

Fri 4/25

7:27 pm-12:31 am

1 stop7h 04m

$240

San DiegoCedar Rapids

SAN - CID

SANCID

San Diego

Sat 5/3

11:54 am-9:59 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 5/11

4:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$259

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Thu 4/10

12:30 am-10:14 am

1 stop7h 44m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 4/20

6:46 am-1:18 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$267

San DiegoOmaha

SAN - OMA

SANOMA

San Diego

Thu 5/1

10:38 am-8:02 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 5/5

9:02 pm-12:13 am

1 stop5h 11m

$268

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Wed 6/25

5:42 am-3:23 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 6/29

7:30 am-12:34 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$269

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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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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Iowa

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 March 28, 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 March 28, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Iowa, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, 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
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,335 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 Allegiant Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $58. Frontier flights start at $117 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $118 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$94Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$108Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$191Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$231Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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