$79+ 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 5/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — DSM
Apr 22 — Apr 291
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated April 17, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $144 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $79 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | February |
Cheapest in | June |
Average price | $373 |
Good round-trip deal | $129 or less |
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to IowaExplore 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 April 17, 2025.
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 April 17, 2025.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/235:09 pmSAN - DSM
Nonstop3h 24mAllegiant Air
Mon 5/262:43 pmDSM - SAN
Nonstop3h 36mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/16![Allegiant Air logo]()
$144
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 6/126:15 amSAN - DSM
1 stop28h 19mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/162:45 pmDSM - SAN
Nonstop3h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$167
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/306:25 amSAN - DSM
1 stop10h 12mFrontier
Mon 5/57:20 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop6h 53mFrontier
Deal found 4/17![Frontier logo]()
$188
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/16:25 amSAN - CID
1 stop10h 46mFrontier
Sun 5/47:58 pmCID - SAN
1 stop6h 15mFrontier
Deal found 4/17![Frontier logo]()
$218
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/3010:00 amSAN - MLI
1 stop8h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/317:08 amMLI - SAN
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17![American Airlines logo]()
$240
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/102:54 pmSAN - CID
1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/145:44 pmCID - SAN
1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17![American Airlines logo]()
$251
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/85:43 pmSAN - CID
1 stop15h 47mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/1212:20 pmCID - SAN
1 stop9h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$255
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/226:41 amSAN - OMA
1 stop10h 26mFrontier
Tue 5/277:29 pmOMA - SAN
1 stop5h 19mFrontier
Deal found 4/17![Frontier logo]()
$270
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Tue 9/26:20 amSAN - CID
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Sat 9/274:20 pmCID - SAN
1 stop9h 04mDelta
Deal found 4/16![Delta logo]()
$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Wed 9/311:00 amSAN - MLI
1 stop9h 29mDelta
Tue 9/305:00 pmMLI - SAN
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Deal found 4/16![Delta logo]()
$277
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1611:50 amSAN - OMA
1 stop10h 09mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 9/203:14 pmOMA - SAN
1 stop9h 53mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/16![Hawaiian Airlines logo]()
$286
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Sat 5/317:29 amSAN - DSM
1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/77:44 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15![American Airlines logo]()
$286
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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
$144
San DiegoDes Moines
SAN - DSM
SANDSM
San Diego
Thu 6/12
6:15 am-12:34 pm
1 stop28h 19m
Des Moines
Mon 6/16
2:45 pm-4:22 pm
Nonstop3h 37m
$167
San DiegoDes Moines
SAN - DSM
SANDSM
San Diego
Wed 4/30
6:25 am-6:37 pm
1 stop10h 12m
Des Moines
Mon 5/5
7:20 pm-12:13 am
1 stop6h 53m
$188
San DiegoCedar Rapids
SAN - CID
SANCID
San Diego
Thu 5/1
6:25 am-7:11 pm
1 stop10h 46m
Cedar Rapids
Sun 5/4
7:58 pm-12:13 am
1 stop6h 15m
$218
San DiegoCedar Rapids
SAN - CID
SANCID
San Diego
Tue 6/10
2:54 pm-11:15 pm
1 stop6h 21m
Cedar Rapids
Sat 6/14
5:44 pm-10:57 pm
1 stop7h 13m
$251
San DiegoCedar Rapids
SAN - CID
SANCID
San Diego
Thu 5/8
5:43 pm-11:30 am
1 stop15h 47m
Cedar Rapids
Mon 5/12
12:20 pm-7:53 pm
1 stop9h 33m
$255
San DiegoOmaha
SAN - OMA
SANOMA
San Diego
Thu 5/22
6:41 am-7:07 pm
1 stop10h 26m
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Tue 5/27
7:29 pm-10:48 pm
1 stop5h 19m
$270
San DiegoCedar Rapids
SAN - CID
SANCID
San Diego
Wed 6/18
12:18 pm-10:52 pm
1 stop8h 34m
Cedar Rapids
Tue 6/24
4:18 pm-8:47 pm
1 stop6h 29m
$277
San DiegoDes Moines
SAN - DSM
SANDSM
San Diego
Sat 5/31
7:29 am-4:37 pm
1 stop7h 08m
Des Moines
Sat 6/7
7:44 pm-11:56 pm
1 stop6h 12m
$286
San DiegoDes Moines
SAN - DSM
SANDSM
San Diego
Tue 5/20
8:00 am-5:50 pm
1 stop7h 50m
Des Moines
Wed 5/28
7:01 am-11:16 am
1 stop6h 15m
$287
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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 April 17, 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 April 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest 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.
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentCheri,Jan 2025
FAT - SEA
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentCheri,Jan 2025
FAT - SEA
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentCheri,Jan 2025
FAT - SEA
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentCheri,Jan 2025
FAT - SEA
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentCheri,Jan 2025
FAT - SEA
Overall
8.0
Food
7.1
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentCheri,Jan 2025
FAT - SEA
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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 April 17, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$127 | Average$202 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time88% | |
| Cheapest$134 | Average$240 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$258 | Average$479 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$258 | Average$429 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$276 | Average$426 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$336 | Average$470 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |