$61+ 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 4/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — DSM
Feb 25 — Mar 41
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $134 (Mytrip) |
One-way from | $61 (Frontier) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | June |
Average price | $490 |
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This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/246:25 amSAN - CID
1 stop10h 49mFrontier
Sun 4/278:14 pmCID - SAN
1 stop6h 00mFrontier
Deal found 2/19![Frontier logo]()
$130
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 4/37:39 pmSAN - OMA
1 stop17h 15mFrontier
Mon 4/74:01 pmOMA - SAN
1 stop25h 30mFrontier
Deal found 2/19![Frontier logo]()
$134
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/166:25 amSAN - DSM
1 stop11h 20mFrontier
Mon 3/248:17 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop6h 03mFrontier
Deal found 2/19![Frontier logo]()
$150
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 4/310:36 amSAN - OMA
2 stops22h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/711:32 amOMA - SAN
1 stop21h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$188
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 3/68:14 pmSAN - CID
1 stop13h 08mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1012:12 pmCID - SAN
1 stop21h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$211
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/276:15 amSAN - DSM
1 stop6h 19mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/33:44 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop19h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$241
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.
Tue 9/26:20 amSAN - CID
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Fri 9/264:20 pmCID - SAN
1 stop8h 53mDelta
Deal found 2/20![Delta logo]()
$289
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 9/411:00 amSAN - MLI
1 stop9h 29mDelta
Sat 9/275:00 pmMLI - SAN
1 stop7h 46mDelta
Deal found 2/20![Delta logo]()
$289
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.
Tue 4/84:30 pmSAN - OMA
1 stop5h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/122:40 pmOMA - SAN
1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20![American Airlines logo]()
$313
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.
Thu 3/138:50 amSAN - DSM
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Tue 3/253:30 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19![Southwest logo]()
$335
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.
Thu 3/1310:17 amSAN - MLI
2 stops9h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/176:32 pmMLI - SAN
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19![American Airlines logo]()
$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 8/282:51 pmSAN - CID
1 stop5h 54mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/15:22 amCID - SAN
1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18![American Airlines logo]()
$359
Find flights from San Diego to Iowa within your budget
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
San DiegoCedar Rapids
SAN - CID
SANCID
San Diego
Thu 4/24
6:25 am-7:14 pm
1 stop10h 49m
Cedar Rapids
Sun 4/27
8:14 pm-12:14 am
1 stop6h 00m
$130
San DiegoOmaha
SAN - OMA
SANOMA
San Diego
Thu 4/3
7:39 pm-2:54 pm
1 stop17h 15m
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Mon 4/7
4:01 pm-3:31 pm
1 stop25h 30m
$134
San DiegoDes Moines
SAN - DSM
SANDSM
San Diego
Sun 3/16
6:25 am-7:45 pm
1 stop11h 20m
Des Moines
Mon 3/24
8:17 pm-12:20 am
1 stop6h 03m
$150
San DiegoOmaha
SAN - OMA
SANOMA
San Diego
Thu 4/3
10:36 am-10:42 am
2 stops22h 06m
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Mon 4/7
11:32 am-7:16 am
1 stop21h 44m
$188
San DiegoCedar Rapids
SAN - CID
SANCID
San Diego
Thu 3/6
8:14 pm-11:22 am
1 stop13h 08m
Cedar Rapids
Mon 3/10
12:12 pm-7:30 am
1 stop21h 18m
$211
San DiegoDes Moines
SAN - DSM
SANDSM
San Diego
Thu 2/27
6:15 am-2:34 pm
1 stop6h 19m
Des Moines
Mon 3/3
3:44 pm-9:01 am
1 stop19h 17m
$241
San DiegoMoline
SAN - MLI
SANMLI
San Diego
Thu 5/8
10:19 am-9:45 pm
1 stop9h 26m
Moline Quad-City
Mon 5/12
6:32 pm-11:31 pm
1 stop6h 59m
$289
San DiegoCedar Rapids
SAN - CID
SANCID
San Diego
Thu 4/24
11:05 am-10:54 pm
2 stops9h 49m
Cedar Rapids
Sun 4/27
6:40 am-1:10 pm
1 stop8h 30m
$294
San DiegoOmaha
SAN - OMA
SANOMA
San Diego
Tue 4/8
4:30 pm-11:38 pm
1 stop5h 08m
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Sat 4/12
2:40 pm-6:28 pm
1 stop5h 48m
$313
San DiegoDes Moines
SAN - DSM
SANDSM
San Diego
Thu 3/13
8:50 am-5:55 pm
1 stop7h 05m
Des Moines
Tue 3/25
3:30 pm-8:10 pm
1 stop6h 40m
$335
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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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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 February 20, 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.
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.6
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentArlene,May 2024
SAN - OAK
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.6
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentArlene,May 2024
SAN - OAK
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.6
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentArlene,May 2024
SAN - OAK
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.6
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentArlene,May 2024
SAN - OAK
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.6
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentArlene,May 2024
SAN - OAK
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.6
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentArlene,May 2024
SAN - OAK
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$134 | Average$230 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$167 | Average$221 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time88% | |
| Cheapest$264 | Average$450 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$276 | Average$421 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$288 | Average$481 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$345 | Average$466 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |