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$60+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Iowa

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LAX — DSM
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Los Angeles to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$120
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$60
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$506

Good round-trip deal

$145 or less

Good one-way deal

$71 or less
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From Los Angeles to Iowa
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($10 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles 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 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 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.
Wed 4/309:00 amLAX - MLI
1 stop24h 52mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/412:42 pmMLI - LAX
1 stop25h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$243
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.
Mon 4/146:30 amLAX - OMA
1 stop6h 41mFrontier
Mon 4/214:01 pmOMA - LAX
1 stop10h 24mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$278
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/157:45 amLAX - LSE
1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/194:37 pmLSE - LAX
1 stop8h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$298
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.
Wed 4/162:12 pmLAX - OMA
Nonstop3h 09mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/237:51 pmOMA - LAX
Nonstop3h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$309
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 4/1612:10 pmLAX - OMA
1 stop9h 46mDelta
Wed 4/236:32 pmOMA - LAX
1 stop8h 20mDelta
Deal found 3/26$321
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.
Wed 5/217:30 amLAX - OMA
Nonstop3h 08mAllegiant Air
Wed 5/286:30 pmOMA - LAX
2 stops31h 03mAllegiant Air
Deal found 3/28$323
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Wed 4/1611:35 amLAX - OMA
2 stops7h 50mSouthwest
Wed 4/238:05 pmOMA - LAX
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 3/26$326

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Iowa that are best for you.

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Los Angeles

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

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

Los AngelesMoline

LAX - MLI

LAXMLI

Los Angeles

Wed 4/30

9:00 am-11:52 am

1 stop24h 52m

Moline Quad-City

Sun 5/4

12:42 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop25h 27m

$243

Los AngelesOmaha

LAX - OMA

LAXOMA

Los Angeles

Mon 4/14

6:30 am-3:11 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 4/21

4:01 pm-12:25 am

1 stop10h 24m

$278

Los AngelesLa Crosse

LAX - LSE

LAXLSE

Los Angeles

Tue 4/15

7:45 am-4:06 pm

1 stop6h 21m

La Crosse

Sat 4/19

4:37 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$298

Los AngelesOmaha

LAX - OMA

LAXOMA

Los Angeles

Wed 4/16

2:12 pm-7:21 pm

Nonstop3h 09m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 4/23

7:51 pm-9:34 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

$309

Los AngelesOmaha

LAX - OMA

LAXOMA

Los Angeles

Wed 4/16

12:10 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop9h 46m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 4/23

6:32 pm-12:52 am

1 stop8h 20m

$321

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Iowa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Iowa

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Los Angeles 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 LAX to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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.

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

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 Los Angeles to Iowa, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Iowa. 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?

    If you book a flight to Iowa from Los Angeles, you will be flying from Los Angeles, which is the city’s only airport. Los Angeles (LAX) is located 9.4 mi from the center of Los Angeles.

  • How popular is this Los Angeles to Iowa flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles 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 $60. Frontier flights start at $119 while deals on American Airlines start at $151 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Los Angeles to Iowa?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Iowa?

    While on average a flight from Los Angeles to Iowa is generally $71, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $71. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Omaha Eppley Airfield), you can expect to pay $133 for that flight.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Iowa

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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
FrontierCheapest$108Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$108Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$262Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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