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$65+ Cheap flights from California to Iowa

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LAX — DSM
Nov 25 — Dec 21
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Mon 12/169:10 pmSFO - CID
1 stop14h 30mFrontier
Thu 12/192:30 pmCID - SFO
1 stop11h 51mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$158
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Thu 12/54:08 pmONT - DSM
1 stop21h 59mFrontier
Mon 12/95:07 pmDSM - ONT
1 stop6h 34mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$158
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Fri 12/66:30 amLAX - DSM
1 stop7h 37mFrontier
Mon 12/95:07 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop26h 33mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$178
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Fri 12/136:25 amSAN - OMA
1 stop4h 41mFrontier
Mon 12/162:06 pmOMA - SAN
1 stop11h 43mFrontier
Deal found 11/18$208
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Thu 12/195:34 pmONT - OMA
1 stop22h 54mFrontier
Mon 12/237:18 pmOMA - ONT
1 stop6h 41mFrontier
Deal found 11/18$248
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Wed 12/114:10 pmSAN - OMA
1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/1711:29 amOMA - SAN
1 stop9h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$262
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Thu 12/1212:54 pmLAX - CID
1 stop6h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/143:10 pmCID - LAX
1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$263
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Wed 12/114:02 pmLAX - DSM
2 stops20h 54mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/132:50 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop11h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$269
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Tue 12/248:09 pmLAX - OMA
1 stop21h 40mFrontier
Mon 12/307:18 pmOMA - LAX
1 stop7h 12mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$270
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Fri 12/132:30 pmLAX - OMA
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Mon 12/166:14 amOMA - LAX
1 stop8h 55mDelta
Deal found 11/18$272
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Tue 12/249:50 amLAX - OMA
1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/316:30 pmOMA - LAX
Nonstop4h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$276
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Wed 12/254:11 pmLAX - OMA
1 stop5h 18mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/45:40 amOMA - LAX
1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$277

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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San FranciscoCedar Rapids

SFO - CID

SFOCID

San Francisco

Mon 12/16

9:10 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Cedar Rapids

Thu 12/19

2:30 pm-12:21 am

1 stop11h 51m

$158

OntarioDes Moines

ONT - DSM

ONTDSM

Ontario

Thu 12/5

4:08 pm-4:07 pm

1 stop21h 59m

Des Moines

Mon 12/9

5:07 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$158

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Fri 12/6

6:30 am-4:07 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Des Moines

Mon 12/9

5:07 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop26h 33m

$178

San DiegoOmaha

SAN - OMA

SANOMA

San Diego

Fri 12/13

6:25 am-1:06 pm

1 stop4h 41m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 12/16

2:06 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop11h 43m

$208

OntarioOmaha

ONT - OMA

ONTOMA

Ontario

Thu 12/19

5:34 pm-6:28 pm

1 stop22h 54m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 12/23

7:18 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$248

San DiegoOmaha

SAN - OMA

SANOMA

San Diego

Wed 12/11

4:10 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 12/17

11:29 am-6:51 pm

1 stop9h 22m

$262

Los AngelesCedar Rapids

LAX - CID

LAXCID

Los Angeles

Thu 12/12

12:54 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 12/14

3:10 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$263

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Wed 12/11

4:02 pm-2:56 pm

2 stops20h 54m

Des Moines

Fri 12/13

2:50 pm-12:47 am

1 stop11h 57m

$269

Los AngelesOmaha

LAX - OMA

LAXOMA

Los Angeles

Tue 12/24

8:09 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 12/30

7:18 pm-12:30 am

1 stop7h 12m

$270

Los AngelesOmaha

LAX - OMA

LAXOMA

Los Angeles

Fri 12/13

2:30 pm-12:06 am

1 stop7h 36m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 12/16

6:14 am-1:09 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$272

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Iowa (average of $311). 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 November 20, 2024.

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 November 20, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Iowa, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Frontier and Alaska Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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7.7

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

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

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5,014 reviews

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7.7

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

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5,014 reviews

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7.7

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8.1

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8.7

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

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5,014 reviews

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7.7

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8.1

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8.7

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

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5,014 reviews

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8.1

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7.7

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8.1

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8.7

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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

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  • How popular is this California to Iowa flight route?

  • 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 $65. American Airlines flights start at $119 while deals on United Airlines start at $123 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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    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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Iowa (average of $311). 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$94Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$108Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$191Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$231Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$251Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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