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$168+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) 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 4/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — DSM
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$209
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$168
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$394
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

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 4/1712:44 pmSMF - OMA
1 stop20h 04mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/2111:38 amOMA - SMF
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$209
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/86:20 amSMF - OMA
1 stop11h 01mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/165:00 amOMA - SMF
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$288
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/41:25 pmSMF - CID
1 stop6h 53mDelta
Sat 11/86:50 amCID - SMF
1 stop7h 57mDelta
Deal found 2/19$289
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.
Sat 3/159:37 amSMF - DSM
1 stop9h 38mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/262:56 pmDSM - SMF
2 stops25h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$298
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/611:23 amSMF - MLI
1 stop8h 22mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/126:17 amMLI - SMF
1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$314
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/132:38 pmSMF - DSM
1 stop7h 21mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/275:29 pmDSM - SMF
1 stop9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$335
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/612:46 pmSMF - MLI
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Mon 3/105:03 pmMLI - SMF
1 stop8h 06mDelta
Deal found 2/19$339
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/73:05 pmSMF - OMA
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Mon 3/105:20 pmOMA - SMF
2 stops8h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$368
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/111:55 pmSMF - MLI
1 stop8h 19mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/151:45 pmMLI - SMF
2 stops9h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$385
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/256:15 amSMF - DSM
1 stop8h 22mDelta
Sun 9/281:31 pmDSM - SMF
1 stop8h 47mDelta
Deal found 2/20$407
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/134:00 pmSMF - OMA
1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/165:24 pmOMA - SMF
1 stop5h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$414
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/172:20 pmSMF - OMA
1 stop21h 56mAlaska Airlines
Mon 4/213:12 pmOMA - SMF
2 stops19h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$418

Find flights from Sacramento to Iowa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento 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.

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Sacramento

Fly to

Iowa

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Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoOmaha

SMF - OMA

SMFOMA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 4/17

12:44 pm-10:48 am

1 stop20h 04m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 4/21

11:38 am-8:33 am

1 stop22h 55m

$209

SacramentoOmaha

SMF - OMA

SMFOMA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/8

6:20 am-7:21 pm

1 stop11h 01m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 4/16

5:00 am-11:05 am

1 stop8h 05m

$288

SacramentoDes Moines

SMF - DSM

SMFDSM

Sacramento Intl

Sat 3/15

9:37 am-9:15 pm

1 stop9h 38m

Des Moines

Wed 3/26

2:56 pm-2:28 pm

2 stops25h 32m

$298

SacramentoMoline

SMF - MLI

SMFMLI

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/6

11:23 am-9:45 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Moline Quad-City

Mon 5/12

6:17 am-10:33 am

1 stop6h 16m

$314

SacramentoDes Moines

SMF - DSM

SMFDSM

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/13

2:38 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Des Moines

Thu 3/27

5:29 pm-12:29 am

1 stop9h 00m

$335

SacramentoMoline

SMF - MLI

SMFMLI

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/6

12:46 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Moline Quad-City

Mon 3/10

5:03 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$339

SacramentoOmaha

SMF - OMA

SMFOMA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 3/7

3:05 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 3/10

5:20 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$368

SacramentoOmaha

SMF - OMA

SMFOMA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/13

4:00 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 3/16

5:24 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$414

SacramentoOmaha

SMF - OMA

SMFOMA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 4/17

2:20 pm-2:16 pm

1 stop21h 56m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 4/21

3:12 pm-9:01 am

2 stops19h 49m

$418

SacramentoCedar Rapids

SMF - CID

SMFCID

Sacramento Intl

Sun 4/13

11:56 am-10:20 pm

1 stop8h 24m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 4/20

6:15 am-11:05 am

1 stop6h 50m

$419

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Travel insights for flights from Sacramento to Iowa

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sacramento to Iowa, such as 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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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

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

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Sacramento Intl (SMF) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Iowa from Sacramento.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to Iowa one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Sacramento to Iowa are Delta ($168), American Airlines ($254), and United Airlines ($287).

  • What are the most popular routes from Sacramento to Iowa?

    Most travelers choose Sacramento Intl - Omaha Eppley Airfield, Sacramento Intl - Cedar Rapids or Sacramento Intl - Des Moines when deciding on the best route from Sacramento to Iowa.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Iowa?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Sacramento 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 4 airlines flying from Sacramento to Iowa

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$288Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$301Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$362Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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