$66+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — 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 | $110 (Frontier) |
One-way from | $66 (CheapOair) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $486 |
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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.
Tue 4/226:00 amSFO - CID
1 stop11h 14mFrontier
Tue 4/298:14 pmCID - SFO
1 stop6h 19mFrontier
Deal found 2/19![Frontier logo]()
$110
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.
Mon 3/106:00 amSFO - DSM
1 stop11h 17mFrontier
Wed 3/198:17 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop6h 26mFrontier
Deal found 2/19![Frontier logo]()
$150
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.
Wed 3/196:40 amSFO - OMA
1 stop6h 18mFrontier
Fri 3/213:58 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop10h 45mFrontier
Deal found 2/19![Frontier logo]()
$170
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.
Wed 3/265:20 pmSFO - OMA
1 stop4h 50mDelta
Tue 4/13:13 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop11h 09mDelta
Deal found 2/19![Delta logo]()
$237
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.
Sat 4/54:50 pmSFO - OMA
Nonstop3h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/126:44 amOMA - SFO
Nonstop3h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19![United Airlines logo]()
$250
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 3/2512:15 amSFO - OMA
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/17:53 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop6h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19![American Airlines logo]()
$263
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.
Mon 4/2112:47 amSFO - CID
1 stop8h 38mDelta
Tue 4/294:24 pmCID - SFO
1 stop6h 13mDelta
Deal found 2/19![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.
Mon 4/145:02 amSFO - ALO
1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/236:00 amALO - SFO
1 stop9h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20![American Airlines logo]()
$289
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.
Sun 4/67:55 pmSFO - OMA
1 stop16h 21mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/93:12 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop8h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$299
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.
Fri 3/712:28 amSFO - CID
1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/187:26 pmCID - SFO
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20![American Airlines logo]()
$314
This Travelocity 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/96:00 amSFO - DSM
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/181:00 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop9h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$329
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.
Wed 3/191:50 pmSFO - OMA
2 stops8h 20mSouthwest
Fri 3/219:20 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19![Southwest logo]()
$334
Find flights from San Francisco to Iowa within your budget
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
San FranciscoCedar Rapids
SFO - CID
SFOCID
San Francisco
Tue 4/22
6:00 am-7:14 pm
1 stop11h 14m
Cedar Rapids
Sat 4/26
8:14 pm-12:33 am
1 stop6h 19m
$110
San FranciscoDes Moines
SFO - DSM
SFODSM
San Francisco
Mon 3/10
6:00 am-7:17 pm
1 stop11h 17m
Des Moines
Wed 3/19
8:17 pm-12:43 am
1 stop6h 26m
$150
San FranciscoOmaha
SFO - OMA
SFOOMA
San Francisco
Wed 3/19
6:40 am-2:58 pm
1 stop6h 18m
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Fri 3/21
3:58 pm-12:43 am
1 stop10h 45m
$170
San FranciscoOmaha
SFO - OMA
SFOOMA
San Francisco
Wed 3/26
5:20 pm-12:10 am
1 stop4h 50m
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Tue 4/1
3:13 pm-12:22 am
1 stop11h 09m
$237
San FranciscoOmaha
SFO - OMA
SFOOMA
San Francisco
Sat 4/5
4:50 pm-10:20 pm
Nonstop3h 30m
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Sat 4/12
6:44 am-8:43 am
Nonstop3h 59m
$250
San FranciscoOmaha
SFO - OMA
SFOOMA
San Francisco
Tue 3/25
12:15 am-10:14 am
1 stop7h 59m
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Tue 4/1
7:53 pm-12:16 am
1 stop6h 23m
$263
San FranciscoCedar Rapids
SFO - CID
SFOCID
San Francisco
Mon 4/21
12:47 am-11:25 am
1 stop8h 38m
Cedar Rapids
Wed 4/30
6:40 am-1:18 pm
1 stop8h 38m
$289
San FranciscoWaterloo
SFO - ALO
SFOALO
San Francisco
Mon 4/14
5:02 am-2:29 pm
1 stop7h 27m
Waterloo
Wed 4/23
6:00 am-1:23 pm
1 stop9h 23m
$289
San FranciscoOmaha
SFO - OMA
SFOOMA
San Francisco
Sun 4/6
7:55 pm-2:16 pm
1 stop16h 21m
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Wed 4/9
3:12 pm-9:23 pm
1 stop8h 11m
$299
San FranciscoCedar Rapids
SFO - CID
SFOCID
San Francisco
Fri 3/7
12:28 am-10:58 am
1 stop8h 30m
Cedar Rapids
Tue 3/18
7:26 pm-12:28 am
1 stop7h 02m
$314
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When flying from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Iowa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food
7.1
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentArlene,May 2024
SAN - OAK
Food
7.1
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentArlene,May 2024
SAN - OAK
Food
7.1
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentArlene,May 2024
SAN - OAK
Food
7.1
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentArlene,May 2024
SAN - OAK
Food
7.1
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentArlene,May 2024
SAN - OAK
Food
7.1
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentArlene,May 2024
SAN - OAK
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$109 | Average$244 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$191 | Average$429 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$278 | Average$495 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$298 | Average$528 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$318 | Average$556 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |