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$72+ 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 12/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DSM
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Iowa (USIA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Iowa
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This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/169:10 pmSFO - CID
1 stop14h 30mFrontier
Thu 12/192:30 pmCID - SFO
1 stop11h 51mFrontier
Deal found 11/21$158
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/56:05 amSFO - BRL
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/92:10 pmBRL - SFO
2 stops26h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$278
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Sat 12/1412:50 pmSFO - OMA
2 stops9h 37mDelta
Mon 12/165:20 amOMA - SFO
1 stop9h 22mDelta
Deal found 11/21$291
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Wed 12/412:22 amSFO - OMA
1 stop11h 32mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/93:51 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$308
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/134:10 pmSFO - CID
1 stop5h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/155:00 amCID - SFO
1 stop9h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Sat 12/1412:23 pmSFO - MLI
1 stop7h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/156:00 amMLI - SFO
1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$313
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/306:00 amSFO - OMA
1 stop10h 28mFrontier
Fri 1/37:18 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop14h 51mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$318
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/146:39 pmSFO - OMA
Nonstop3h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/167:35 amOMA - SFO
Nonstop4h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/21$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 12/56:00 amSFO - MLI
1 stop8h 26mDelta
Mon 12/95:02 pmMLI - SFO
1 stop8h 21mDelta
Deal found 11/19$338
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Fri 12/1312:38 amSFO - DSM
1 stop7h 40mDelta
Wed 12/187:00 amDSM - SFO
1 stop8h 27mDelta
Deal found 11/21$356
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Sat 12/145:05 amSFO - DSM
2 stops12h 15mSouthwest
Wed 12/188:45 amDSM - SFO
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 11/21$368
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/1311:50 pmSFO - DSM
1 stop9h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/155:03 amDSM - SFO
1 stop9h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$370

Find flights from San Francisco to Iowa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 2,659,078 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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San FranciscoCedar Rapids

SFO - CID

SFOCID

San Francisco

Mon 12/16

9:10 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Cedar Rapids

Thu 12/19

2:30 pm-12:21 am

1 stop11h 51m

$158

San FranciscoBurlington

SFO - BRL

SFOBRL

San Francisco

Thu 12/5

6:05 am-10:05 am

2 stops26h 00m

Burlington

Mon 12/9

2:10 pm-2:18 pm

2 stops26h 08m

$278

San FranciscoCedar Rapids

SFO - CID

SFOCID

San Francisco

Tue 1/14

3:10 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 1/18

6:38 am-11:35 am

1 stop6h 57m

$288

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Sat 12/14

12:50 pm-12:27 am

2 stops9h 37m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 12/16

5:20 am-12:42 pm

1 stop9h 22m

$291

San FranciscoCedar Rapids

SFO - CID

SFOCID

San Francisco

Tue 1/14

12:00 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 1/18

11:48 am-8:36 pm

2 stops10h 48m

$293

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Wed 12/4

12:22 am-1:54 pm

1 stop11h 32m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 12/9

3:51 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$308

San FranciscoMoline

SFO - MLI

SFOMLI

San Francisco

Sat 12/14

12:23 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Moline Quad-City

Sun 12/15

6:00 am-11:28 am

1 stop7h 28m

$313

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Mon 12/30

6:00 am-6:28 pm

1 stop10h 28m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 1/3

7:18 pm-8:09 am

1 stop14h 51m

$318

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Wed 3/26

6:30 am-4:22 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 3/30

6:15 am-9:32 am

1 stop5h 17m

$321

San FranciscoMoline

SFO - MLI

SFOMLI

San Francisco

Thu 12/5

6:00 am-4:26 pm

1 stop8h 26m

Moline Quad-City

Mon 12/9

5:02 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$338

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Iowa

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Iowa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Iowa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Iowa (average of $311). Flying from San Francisco 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 SFO to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 November 21, 2024.

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 November 21, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,458 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
2,004 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,172 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Iowa?

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to Iowa. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    $72 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $134 and $183, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from San Francisco to Iowa consider San Francisco - Omaha Eppley Airfield, San Francisco - Cedar Rapids or San Francisco - Des Moines as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Iowa (average of $311). Flying from San Francisco 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 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to Iowa

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 2,659,078 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$109Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$191Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$302Average$567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$318Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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