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$87+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 7/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — DSM
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
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Round-trip from

$175
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One-way from

$87
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June

Average price

$437
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego 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 3/28. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/65:12 pmSAN - DSM
Nonstop3h 22mAllegiant Air
Mon 6/92:45 pmDSM - SAN
Nonstop3h 37mAllegiant Air
Deal found 3/28$187
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.
Thu 4/106:15 amSAN - OMA
1 stop26h 33mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/1411:38 amOMA - SAN
1 stop15h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$192
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.
Tue 4/222:41 pmSAN - CID
1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/262:34 pmCID - SAN
1 stop5h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$229
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 6/172:54 pmSAN - MLI
1 stop6h 48mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/246:31 pmMLI - SAN
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$229
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.
Fri 5/1611:46 amSAN - DSM
2 stops26h 49mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/287:30 amDSM - SAN
1 stop14h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$250
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/179:30 pmSAN - MLI
2 stops10h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/235:35 pmMLI - SAN
1 stop6h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$264
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/110:38 amSAN - OMA
1 stop7h 24mFrontier
Mon 5/59:02 pmOMA - SAN
1 stop5h 11mFrontier
Deal found 3/28$268
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 4/3012:10 pmSAN - CID
1 stop8h 44mDelta
Wed 5/146:25 amCID - SAN
1 stop6h 51mDelta
Deal found 3/26$277
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Tue 9/211:00 amSAN - MLI
1 stop9h 29mDelta
Tue 9/305:00 pmMLI - SAN
1 stop7h 46mDelta
Deal found 3/26$277
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/66:25 amSAN - CID
1 stop10h 46mFrontier
Tue 5/138:11 pmCID - SAN
1 stop6h 02mFrontier
Deal found 3/26$278
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/110:54 amSAN - CID
2 stops8h 56mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/145:26 pmCID - SAN
2 stops8h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$294
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 4/146:25 amSAN - DSM
1 stop10h 54mFrontier
Mon 4/218:17 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop5h 57mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$298

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Iowa that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoDes Moines

SAN - DSM

SANDSM

San Diego

Fri 5/23

5:09 pm-10:33 pm

Nonstop3h 24m

Des Moines

Mon 5/26

2:43 pm-4:19 pm

Nonstop3h 36m

$175

San DiegoOmaha

SAN - OMA

SANOMA

San Diego

Thu 4/10

6:15 am-10:48 am

1 stop26h 33m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 4/14

11:38 am-12:42 am

1 stop15h 04m

$192

San DiegoCedar Rapids

SAN - CID

SANCID

San Diego

Tue 4/22

2:41 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 4/26

2:34 pm-6:28 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$229

San DiegoMoline

SAN - MLI

SANMLI

San Diego

Tue 6/17

2:54 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 6/24

6:31 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$229

San DiegoDes Moines

SAN - DSM

SANDSM

San Diego

Fri 5/16

6:15 am-9:27 pm

1 stop13h 12m

Des Moines

Wed 5/28

7:30 am-11:53 pm

1 stop18h 23m

$238

San DiegoMoline

SAN - MLI

SANMLI

San Diego

Tue 6/17

9:30 pm-10:20 am

2 stops10h 50m

Moline Quad-City

Mon 6/23

5:35 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$264

San DiegoOmaha

SAN - OMA

SANOMA

San Diego

Thu 5/1

10:38 am-8:02 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 5/5

9:02 pm-12:13 am

1 stop5h 11m

$268

San DiegoCedar Rapids

SAN - CID

SANCID

San Diego

Wed 4/30

12:10 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop8h 44m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 5/14

6:25 am-11:16 am

1 stop6h 51m

$277

San DiegoMoline

SAN - MLI

SANMLI

San Diego

Tue 9/2

11:00 am-10:29 pm

1 stop9h 29m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 9/30

5:00 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$277

San DiegoCedar Rapids

SAN - CID

SANCID

San Diego

Tue 5/6

6:25 am-7:11 pm

1 stop10h 46m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 5/13

8:11 pm-12:13 am

1 stop6h 02m

$278

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Iowa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Iowa

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 San Diego 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.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Diego to Iowa by reading reviews from past customers. 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
731 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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 San Diego 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 San Diego to Iowa?

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Diego to Iowa. It is only a 2.6 mi journey to San Diego (SAN) from San Diego’s city center.

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

    $87 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Allegiant Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Frontier, with prices starting from $115 and $118, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to Iowa?

    The most popular flight routes from San Diego to Iowa are San Diego - Omaha Eppley Airfield, San Diego - Cedar Rapids and San Diego - Moline Quad-City.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Iowa?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Iowa?

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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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
Allegiant AirCheapest$127Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$134Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$336Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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