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$67+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Iowa

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LAX — DSM
Mar 2 — Mar 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 February 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$186
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$67
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$795

Good one-way deal

$110 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. 20% potential increase in price ($113 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Iowa.

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Iowa
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This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/46:30 amLAX - DSM
Nonstop3h 23mAllegiant Air
Fri 7/1112:43 pmDSM - LAX
Nonstop3h 31mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/23$186
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 4/91:34 pmLAX - DSM
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/142:50 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop23h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/24$189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 4/1212:03 pmLAX - CID
1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/161:37 pmCID - LAX
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/24$229
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
Fri 7/116:15 amLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 09mFrontier
Mon 7/142:15 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop12h 12mFrontier
Deal found 2/25$244
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 3/69:00 amLAX - CID
1 stop24h 22mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/105:37 pmCID - LAX
2 stops29h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/23$244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 3/2512:20 amLAX - ALO
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/29:53 amALO - LAX
1 stop8h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/24$289
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 4/246:15 amLAX - CID
1 stop10h 59mFrontier
Sun 4/278:14 pmCID - LAX
1 stop6h 17mFrontier
Deal found 2/23$292
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/26:25 amLAX - DSM
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Sat 4/54:25 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop9h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 2/25$295
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 4/13:38 pmLAX - DSM
1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/125:29 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/25$299
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/266:25 amLAX - OMA
2 stops7h 20mSouthwest
Mon 3/315:20 pmOMA - LAX
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 2/25$300
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 4/91:10 pmLAX - CID
1 stop7h 22mDelta
Tue 4/156:40 amCID - LAX
2 stops12h 05mDelta
Deal found 2/24$311
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 3/2611:50 pmLAX - OMA
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Sun 3/305:40 pmOMA - LAX
1 stop8h 09mDelta
Deal found 2/24$313

Find flights from Los Angeles to Iowa within your budget

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 February 25, 2025.

Fly from

Los Angeles

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Fri 7/4

6:30 am-11:53 am

Nonstop3h 23m

Des Moines

Fri 7/11

12:43 pm-2:14 pm

Nonstop3h 31m

$186

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Wed 4/9

1:34 pm-6:54 pm

1 stop27h 20m

Des Moines

Mon 4/14

2:50 pm-11:54 am

1 stop23h 04m

$189

Los AngelesCedar Rapids

LAX - CID

LAXCID

Los Angeles

Sat 4/12

12:03 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 4/16

1:37 pm-5:56 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$229

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Fri 7/11

6:15 am-1:24 pm

1 stop5h 09m

Des Moines

Mon 7/14

2:15 pm-12:27 am

1 stop12h 12m

$244

Los AngelesCedar Rapids

LAX - CID

LAXCID

Los Angeles

Thu 3/6

4:48 pm-11:22 am

2 stops16h 34m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 3/10

5:37 pm-9:18 pm

2 stops29h 41m

$244

Los AngelesWaterloo

LAX - ALO

LAXALO

Los Angeles

Tue 3/25

12:20 am-9:25 am

1 stop7h 05m

Waterloo

Wed 4/2

9:53 am-4:49 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$289

Los AngelesCedar Rapids

LAX - CID

LAXCID

Los Angeles

Thu 4/24

6:15 am-7:14 pm

1 stop10h 59m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 4/27

8:14 pm-12:31 am

1 stop6h 17m

$292

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Wed 4/2

6:25 am-4:25 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Des Moines

Sat 4/5

4:25 pm-12:15 am

1 stop9h 50m

$295

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Fri 3/28

3:38 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop6h 13m

Des Moines

Thu 4/3

5:29 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$299

Los AngelesOmaha

LAX - OMA

LAXOMA

Los Angeles

Wed 3/26

6:25 am-3:45 pm

2 stops7h 20m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 3/31

5:20 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$300

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to Iowa

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

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 February 25, 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 February 25, 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.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

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

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

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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  • 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 $67. American Airlines flights start at $79 while deals on United Airlines start at $115 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 $152, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $101. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Omaha Eppley Airfield), you can expect to pay $151 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$114Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
United AirlinesCheapest$231Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$263Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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