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$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
ene. 22 — ene. 291
mié. 1/22
mié. 1/29
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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 enero 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$125
(Frontier)

One-way from

$66
(FlightHub)
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 17, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/226:00 amSFO - CID
1 stop5h 38mFrontier
jue. 4/242:28 pmCID - SFO
1 stop12h 05mFrontier
Deal found 1/16$110
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/16:00 amSFO - OMA
1 stop11h 59mFrontier
dom. 5/48:59 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop5h 34mFrontier
Deal found 1/16$130
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/154:04 pmSFO - DSM
1 stop19h 20mFrontier
lun. 5/192:15 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop12h 18mFrontier
Deal found 1/16$201
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/196:00 amSFO - OMA
1 stop6h 58mMultiple Airlines
mar. 2/253:15 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop6h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$209
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 2/610:45 pmSFO - OMA
1 stop9h 05mDelta
mié. 2/128:26 amOMA - SFO
1 stop6h 18mDelta
Deal found 1/15$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/1812:32 amSFO - OMA
1 stop11h 26mAmerican Airlines
mar. 2/254:58 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop8h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
mié. 2/123:10 pmSFO - CID
1 stop5h 37mDelta
mar. 2/186:38 amCID - SFO
1 stop8h 42mDelta
Deal found 1/16$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 2/89:00 amSFO - MLI
1 stop11h 22mAmerican Airlines
dom. 2/94:33 pmMLI - SFO
1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/125:20 amSFO - ALO
1 stop9h 01mAmerican Airlines
dom. 2/166:28 pmALO - SFO
1 stop7h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 2/144:25 pmSFO - OMA
Nonstop3h 24mUnited Airlines
vie. 2/216:34 amOMA - SFO
Nonstop4h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$309
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 2/2811:35 amSFO - OMA
1 stop24h 42mAlaska Airlines
mar. 3/43:15 pmOMA - SFO
2 stops18h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/15$311
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
jue. 1/306:38 amSFO - SUX
1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines
lun. 2/35:15 pmSUX - SFO
1 stop5h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/14$384

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated enero 17, 2025.

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San FranciscoCedar Rapids

SFO - CID

SFOCID

San Francisco

mar. 4/22

6:00 am-1:38 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Cedar Rapids

sáb. 4/26

2:28 pm-12:33 am

1 stop12h 05m

$110

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

jue. 5/1

6:00 am-7:59 pm

1 stop11h 59m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

dom. 5/4

8:59 pm-12:33 am

1 stop5h 34m

$130

San FranciscoDes Moines

SFO - DSM

SFODSM

San Francisco

jue. 5/15

4:04 pm-1:24 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Des Moines

lun. 5/19

2:15 pm-12:33 am

1 stop12h 18m

$201

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

mié. 2/19

6:00 am-2:58 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

mar. 2/25

3:15 pm-8:09 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$209

San FranciscoCedar Rapids

SFO - CID

SFOCID

San Francisco

mié. 2/12

4:18 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Cedar Rapids

sáb. 2/15

5:35 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$229

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

jue. 2/6

10:45 pm-9:50 am

1 stop9h 05m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

mié. 2/12

8:26 am-12:44 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$249

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

jue. 2/6

2:40 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

dom. 2/9

7:20 am-9:29 am

Nonstop4h 09m

$265

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

mar. 2/18

12:32 am-1:58 pm

1 stop11h 26m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

mar. 2/25

4:58 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$269

San FranciscoCedar Rapids

SFO - CID

SFOCID

San Francisco

mié. 2/12

12:09 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop8h 17m

Cedar Rapids

mar. 2/18

6:38 am-1:20 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$277

San FranciscoMoline

SFO - MLI

SFOMLI

San Francisco

sáb. 2/8

9:00 am-10:22 pm

1 stop11h 22m

Moline Quad-City

dom. 2/9

4:33 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$289

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Iowa (average of $336). 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 enero 17, 2025.

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 enero 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Frontier and United Airlines 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
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

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
4,659 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

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
9,681 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

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
8,511 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

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
8,965 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

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

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

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?

    $66 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 $125 and $140, 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Iowa (average of $336). 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated enero 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$109Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$191Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$298Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$318Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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