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$55+ 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 3/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — DSM
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$110
(Frontier)

One-way from

$61
(Frontier)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$795

Good round-trip deal

$80 or less

Good one-way deal

$64 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 February 20, 2025.

This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/226:00 amSFO - CID
1 stop11h 14mFrontier
Tue 4/298:14 pmCID - SFO
1 stop6h 19mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$110
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/512:59 amONT - OMA
1 stop16h 35mFrontier
Wed 3/123:58 pmOMA - ONT
1 stop10h 06mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$118
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/102:35 pmLAX - DSM
1 stop26h 42mFrontier
Mon 4/148:17 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop6h 08mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$120
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/37:39 pmSAN - OMA
1 stop17h 15mFrontier
Mon 4/74:01 pmOMA - SAN
1 stop25h 30mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$134
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/106:00 amSFO - DSM
1 stop11h 17mFrontier
Wed 3/198:17 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop6h 26mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$150
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/196:40 amSFO - OMA
1 stop6h 18mFrontier
Fri 3/213:58 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop10h 45mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$170
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
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Tue 3/1812:59 amONT - DSM
1 stop16h 18mFrontier
Sun 3/308:35 pmDSM - ONT
1 stop5h 24mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$172
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Fri 6/276:30 amLAX - DSM
Nonstop3h 21mAllegiant Air
Mon 6/3012:41 pmDSM - LAX
Nonstop3h 42mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/19$174
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Thu 4/310:36 amSAN - OMA
2 stops22h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/711:32 amOMA - SAN
1 stop21h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$188
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Thu 3/275:35 amLAX - DSM
1 stop11h 42mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/303:30 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$218
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Wed 3/265:20 pmSFO - OMA
1 stop4h 50mDelta
Tue 4/13:13 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop11h 09mDelta
Deal found 2/19$237

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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCedar Rapids

SFO - CID

SFOCID

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

6:00 am-7:14 pm

1 stop11h 14m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 4/26

8:14 pm-12:33 am

1 stop6h 19m

$110

OntarioOmaha

ONT - OMA

ONTOMA

Ontario

Wed 3/5

12:59 am-7:34 pm

1 stop16h 35m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 3/12

3:58 pm-12:04 am

1 stop10h 06m

$118

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Thu 4/10

2:35 pm-7:17 pm

1 stop26h 42m

Des Moines

Mon 4/14

8:17 pm-12:25 am

1 stop6h 08m

$120

San DiegoOmaha

SAN - OMA

SANOMA

San Diego

Thu 4/3

7:39 pm-2:54 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 4/7

4:01 pm-3:31 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$134

San FranciscoDes Moines

SFO - DSM

SFODSM

San Francisco

Mon 3/10

6:00 am-7:17 pm

1 stop11h 17m

Des Moines

Wed 3/19

8:17 pm-12:43 am

1 stop6h 26m

$150

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Wed 3/19

6:40 am-2:58 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 3/21

3:58 pm-12:43 am

1 stop10h 45m

$170

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

OntarioDes Moines

ONT - DSM

ONTDSM

Ontario

Tue 3/18

12:59 am-7:17 pm

1 stop16h 18m

Des Moines

Sun 3/30

8:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$172

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Fri 6/27

6:30 am-11:51 am

Nonstop3h 21m

Des Moines

Mon 6/30

12:41 pm-2:23 pm

Nonstop3h 42m

$174

San DiegoOmaha

SAN - OMA

SANOMA

San Diego

Thu 4/3

10:36 am-10:42 am

2 stops22h 06m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 4/7

11:32 am-7:16 am

1 stop21h 44m

$188

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Best time to book a flight from California to Iowa

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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 February 20, 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 February 20, 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
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

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
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

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
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

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
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

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
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

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

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

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

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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 Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $61. Allegiant Air flights start at $67 while deals on American Airlines start at $79 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.

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  • 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$94Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$108Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$191Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$231Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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