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Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Iowa from $111

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 7/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SMF — DSM
Jun 11 — Jun 181
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How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Iowa?

To save up to 107% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 61 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Sacramento to Iowa from $547 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $687 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Iowa?

Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Iowa from Sacramento. Users have commonly found prices around $505 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $285. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in November.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to IA?

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.

Cheap Sacramento to Iowa flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Sacramento to Iowa specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Sacramento to Iowa in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Wed 6/1910:17 pmSMF - CID
1 stop15h 30mFrontier
Wed 6/262:19 pmCID - SMF
1 stop8h 56mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$228
Wed 6/1910:17 pmSMF - OMA
1 stop14h 48mFrontier
Wed 6/262:34 pmOMA - SMF
1 stop8h 41mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$277
Fri 6/289:03 pmSMF - OMA
1 stop15h 59mFrontier
Fri 7/52:39 pmOMA - SMF
1 stop17h 54mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$289
Thu 7/41:15 pmSMF - DSM
1 stop7h 37mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/113:58 pmDSM - SMF
1 stop7h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$304
Fri 6/149:03 pmSMF - OMA
1 stop15h 59mFrontier
Fri 6/212:34 pmOMA - SMF
1 stop7h 37mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$307
Wed 6/195:16 pmSMF - OMA
1 stop15h 52mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/261:01 pmOMA - SMF
2 stops23h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$314
Wed 6/195:16 pmSMF - OMA
1 stop15h 52mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/261:01 pmOMA - SMF
3 stops23h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$321
Thu 7/49:28 amSMF - DSM
2 stops11h 24mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/113:58 pmDSM - SMF
1 stop7h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$323
Fri 7/511:47 pmSMF - DSM
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/135:45 amDSM - SMF
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$329

Sacramento to Iowa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Sacramento and Iowa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Sacramento to Iowa in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sat 8/2410:46 pmSMF - OMA
1 stop19h 30mFrontier
Wed 8/283:38 pmOMA - SMF
1 stop26h 05mFrontier
Deal found 6/4$168
Wed 8/144:43 pmSMF - DSM
1 stop25h 32mFrontier
Wed 8/219:15 pmDSM - SMF
1 stop20h 28mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$189
Fri 8/234:23 pmSMF - OMA
1 stop20h 15mFrontier
Wed 8/283:38 pmOMA - SMF
1 stop26h 05mFrontier
Deal found 6/4$217
Sun 8/184:43 pmSMF - DSM
1 stop25h 49mFrontier
Mon 8/269:32 pmDSM - SMF
1 stop20h 11mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$224
Wed 6/1910:17 pmSMF - CID
1 stop15h 30mFrontier
Wed 6/262:19 pmCID - SMF
1 stop8h 56mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$228
Thu 9/52:19 pmSMF - CID
1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/97:25 pmCID - SMF
1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$248
Thu 9/59:58 amSMF - CID
2 stops10h 48mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/97:25 pmCID - SMF
1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$253
Wed 6/1910:17 pmSMF - OMA
1 stop14h 48mFrontier
Wed 6/262:34 pmOMA - SMF
1 stop8h 41mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$277
Fri 6/289:03 pmSMF - OMA
1 stop15h 59mFrontier
Fri 7/52:39 pmOMA - SMF
1 stop17h 54mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$289

Sacramento to Iowa flights leaving soon

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Consider one of these great deals we found on last-minute flights from Sacramento to Iowa. Users should examine the flight details to ensure there are no surprises.
Fri 6/149:03 pmSMF - OMA
1 stop15h 59mFrontier
Fri 6/212:34 pmOMA - SMF
1 stop7h 37mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$307
Sun 6/1610:18 pmSMF - OMA
3 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/221:01 pmOMA - SMF
3 stops21h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$487
Sun 6/1610:18 pmSMF - OMA
3 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/221:01 pmOMA - SMF
2 stops22h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$489
Sun 6/1610:18 pmSMF - OMA
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/221:01 pmOMA - SMF
2 stops22h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$497
Sat 6/157:40 pmSMF - OMA
1 stop13h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/221:01 pmOMA - SMF
3 stops21h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$570
Sat 6/157:40 pmSMF - OMA
1 stop13h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/221:01 pmOMA - SMF
2 stops22h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$572
Sat 6/156:30 pmSMF - OMA
1 stop24h 03mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/226:10 amOMA - SMF
1 stop18h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$603
Fri 6/146:30 pmSMF - OMA
1 stop24h 03mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/211:36 pmOMA - SMF
2 stops12h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$627
Sun 6/1611:59 pmSMF - OMA
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/224:13 pmOMA - SMF
1 stop8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$656

One-way flights to Iowa from Sacramento

Search for one-way flight options from Sacramento to Iowa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from Sacramento to Iowa can select one of these great deals. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Iowa instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Wed 7/2412:03 pmSMF - DSM
1 stop23h 32mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$111
Thu 7/412:57 pmSMF - DSM
1 stop5h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$151
Thu 7/49:28 amSMF - DSM
2 stops11h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$152
Wed 6/1910:17 pmSMF - OMA
1 stop14h 48mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$159
Wed 6/1210:17 pmSMF - OMA
1 stop14h 54mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$160
Tue 6/253:05 pmSMF - CID
2 stops23h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$166
Mon 10/2111:59 pmSMF - DSM
1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$168
Tue 6/259:28 amSMF - CID
3 stops29h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$180
Tue 6/252:00 pmSMF - OMA
2 stops20h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$181

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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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Sacramento IntlOmaha Eppley Airfield

SMF - OMA

SMFOMA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/24

1 stop19h 30m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 8/28

1 stop26h 05m

$168

Sacramento IntlDes Moines

SMF - DSM

SMFDSM

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/14

1 stop25h 32m

Des Moines

Wed 8/21

1 stop20h 28m

$189

Sacramento IntlOmaha Eppley Airfield

SMF - OMA

SMFOMA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/23

1 stop20h 15m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 8/28

1 stop26h 05m

$217

Sacramento IntlDes Moines

SMF - DSM

SMFDSM

Sacramento Intl

Sun 8/18

1 stop25h 49m

Des Moines

Mon 8/26

1 stop20h 11m

$224

Sacramento IntlCedar Rapids

SMF - CID

SMFCID

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/5

1 stop6h 27m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 9/9

1 stop6h 49m

$248

Sacramento IntlCedar Rapids

SMF - CID

SMFCID

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/5

2 stops10h 48m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 9/9

1 stop6h 49m

$253

Sacramento IntlOmaha Eppley Airfield

SMF - OMA

SMFOMA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/24

1 stop6h 05m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 8/27

1 stop7h 37m

$304

Sacramento IntlDes Moines

SMF - DSM

SMFDSM

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/4

1 stop7h 37m

Des Moines

Thu 7/11

1 stop7h 24m

$304

Sacramento IntlCedar Rapids

SMF - CID

SMFCID

Sacramento Intl

Fri 7/5

1 stop5h 38m

Cedar Rapids

Thu 7/11

1 stop5h 37m

$344

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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 June 6, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sacramento to Iowa, such as Frontier, Delta and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,227 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Frontier
6.2
Okay
3,985 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

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.

  • Can I find flights from Sacramento to Iowa for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Sacramento to Iowa for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $168, but on average you can expect to pay $278.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Sacramento to Iowa for under $400?

    There are currently 17+ open flights from Sacramento to Iowa within the next 7 days for less than $400.

  • 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 Frontier ($111), American Airlines ($151), and United Airlines ($227).

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

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

  • What does SMF to DSM mean?

    This is defined as Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) and Des Moines Airport (DSM). Codes like Des Moines Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Cedar Rapids Airport (CID), Sioux City Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX), Waterloo Airport (ALO), Dubuque Airport (DBQ), Mason City Airport (MCW).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Iowa that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Sacramento to Iowa flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Sacramento to Iowa with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Sacramento to Iowa flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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?

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

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Iowa that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Sacramento to Iowa offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Sacramento to Iowa?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Sacramento to Iowa flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Sacramento to Iowa flight deals updated?

    The Sacramento to Iowa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sacramento to Iowa?

    Consider American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Sacramento to Iowa.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Iowa (average of $323). Flying from Sacramento to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $427). 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 3 airlines flying from Sacramento to Iowa

Discover the top 3 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$292Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$292Average$530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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