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$189+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) 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 1/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — DSM
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) to Iowa (USIA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

Round-trip from

$268
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$189
(Southwest)
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/257:10 amOAK - DSM
1 stop10h 00mSouthwest
Tue 12/312:15 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop9h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$532
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/195:30 amOAK - DSM
1 stop15h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/223:46 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop9h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$606
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/245:30 amOAK - DSM
2 stops13h 16mDelta
Tue 1/76:30 amDSM - OAK
2 stops11h 51mDelta
Deal found 12/17$643
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sat 12/285:08 pmOAK - OMA
1 stop5h 03mDelta
Thu 1/26:05 pmOMA - OAK
1 stop8h 09mDelta
Deal found 12/16$718

Find flights from Oakland to Iowa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Oakland 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 December 18, 2024.

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OaklandOmaha

OAK - OMA

OAKOMA

Oakland

Sun 1/26

2:36 pm-2:37 pm

1 stop22h 01m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 1/30

3:37 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$268

OaklandOmaha

OAK - OMA

OAKOMA

Oakland

Tue 2/11

5:00 pm-12:09 am

1 stop5h 09m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 2/15

3:00 pm-10:54 pm

2 stops9h 54m

$273

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Mon 1/13

7:42 am-10:02 pm

1 stop12h 20m

Des Moines

Thu 1/16

3:35 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop10h 01m

$306

OaklandOmaha

OAK - OMA

OAKOMA

Oakland

Tue 2/11

3:35 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 2/15

7:20 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$328

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Sat 1/11

8:50 am-6:15 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Des Moines

Wed 1/15

2:15 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$406

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Mon 1/13

2:36 pm-5:30 pm

3 stops24h 54m

Des Moines

Thu 1/16

12:15 pm-9:06 am

2 stops22h 51m

$607

OaklandCedar Rapids

OAK - CID

OAKCID

Oakland

Wed 1/22

1:15 pm-10:51 pm

2 stops7h 36m

Cedar Rapids

Fri 1/24

6:38 am-4:21 pm

2 stops11h 43m

$1,617

OaklandOmaha

OAK - OMA

OAKOMA

Oakland

Wed 1/1

6:00 am-1:35 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$189

OaklandOmaha

OAK - OMA

OAKOMA

Oakland

Sun 1/12

2:36 pm-2:37 pm

1 stop22h 01m

$218

OaklandCedar Rapids

OAK - CID

OAKCID

Oakland

Wed 1/22

1:15 pm-10:51 pm

2 stops7h 36m

$233

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Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Iowa

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Travel insights for flights from Oakland to Iowa

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Iowa?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Iowa (average of $311). Flying from Oakland, 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 OAK to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland 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 December 18, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Oakland, 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 December 18, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Oakland to Iowa, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta and Southwest. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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
4,848 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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
9,554 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,604 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Oakland 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 Oakland to Iowa?

    Oakland (OAK) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Oakland to Iowa. It is only a 7.0 mi journey to Oakland (OAK) from Oakland’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Oakland, California to Iowa one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Southwest, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $189. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Oakland, California to Iowa for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Oakland, California to Iowa?

    The most popular route from Oakland, California to Iowa is Oakland - Omaha Eppley Airfield. You may also consider Oakland - Des Moines or Oakland - Cedar Rapids.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Oakland to Iowa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Oakland to Iowa.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland 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 Oakland, California to Iowa?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Iowa (average of $311). Flying from Oakland, 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 airline flying from Oakland to Iowa

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Oakland 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$346Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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