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$55+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Los Angeles (LAX)

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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LAX
Jan 28 — Feb 41
Tue 1/28
Tue 2/4
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Iowa (USIA) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 January 23, 2025.

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$131
(Frontier)

One-way from

$55
(Frontier)

Good round-trip deal

$198 or less
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 23, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 3/38:41 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop5h 44mFrontier
Mon 3/106:30 amLAX - DSM
1 stop10h 47mFrontier
Deal found 1/23$131
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Sun 3/22:47 pmCID - LAX
1 stop19h 45mFrontier
Tue 3/1110:40 amLAX - CID
1 stop6h 46mFrontier
Deal found 1/22$140
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Wed 5/219:36 pmCID - LAX
Nonstop3h 39mAllegiant Air
Sat 5/242:54 pmLAX - CID
Nonstop3h 24mAllegiant Air
Deal found 1/22$163
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/212:45 pmDSM - LAX
Nonstop3h 38mAllegiant Air
Fri 6/66:30 amLAX - DSM
Nonstop3h 21mAllegiant Air
Deal found 1/21$186
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Mon 2/101:13 pmCID - LAX
2 stops23h 33mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1811:18 pmLAX - CID
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$222
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Mon 2/32:41 pmDSM - LAX
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/99:11 amLAX - DSM
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$228
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 2/1811:18 amCID - LAX
1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/252:55 pmLAX - CID
1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/23$229
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 3/193:58 pmOMA - LAX
1 stop10h 27mFrontier
Mon 3/246:30 amLAX - OMA
1 stop6h 28mFrontier
Deal found 1/22$246
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 4/96:40 amCID - LAX
1 stop6h 38mDelta
Wed 4/166:00 amLAX - CID
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Deal found 1/21$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Tue 2/183:11 pmCID - LAX
1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/2211:15 amLAX - CID
1 stop7h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/22$260
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Fri 5/911:38 amOMA - LAX
2 stops26h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/248:00 amLAX - OMA
Nonstop3h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$270
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 2/188:02 pmOMA - LAX
Nonstop4h 01mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/192:24 pmLAX - OMA
Nonstop3h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/22$293

Find flights from Iowa to Los Angeles within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Los Angeles 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 January 23, 2025.

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Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Wed 5/14

7:20 pm-12:30 am

1 stop7h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/21

6:15 am-6:30 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$110

Cedar RapidsLos Angeles

CID - LAX

CIDLAX

Cedar Rapids

Sun 3/2

2:47 pm-8:32 am

1 stop19h 45m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/11

10:40 am-7:26 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$140

Cedar RapidsLos Angeles

CID - LAX

CIDLAX

Cedar Rapids

Wed 5/21

9:36 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop3h 39m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/24

2:54 pm-8:18 pm

Nonstop3h 24m

$163

Cedar RapidsLos Angeles

CID - LAX

CIDLAX

Cedar Rapids

Mon 2/10

1:13 pm-10:46 am

2 stops23h 33m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/18

11:18 pm-8:03 pm

2 stops18h 45m

$222

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Mon 2/3

2:41 pm-10:46 am

2 stops22h 05m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/9

9:11 am-10:56 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$228

Cedar RapidsLos Angeles

CID - LAX

CIDLAX

Cedar Rapids

Tue 2/18

11:18 am-5:01 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/25

2:55 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$229

OmahaLos Angeles

OMA - LAX

OMALAX

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 3/19

3:58 pm-12:25 am

1 stop10h 27m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/24

6:30 am-2:58 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$246

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Mon 6/9

12:41 pm-2:23 pm

Nonstop3h 42m

Los Angeles

Fri 6/13

6:30 am-11:51 am

Nonstop3h 21m

$247

Cedar RapidsLos Angeles

CID - LAX

CIDLAX

Cedar Rapids

Wed 4/9

6:40 am-11:18 am

1 stop6h 38m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/15

1:35 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$257

Cedar RapidsLos Angeles

CID - LAX

CIDLAX

Cedar Rapids

Tue 2/18

3:11 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/22

11:15 am-8:29 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$260

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Los Angeles

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from Iowa with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Iowa to Los Angeles

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to Los Angeles?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Iowa to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 IA to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 23, 2025.

When flying from Iowa to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated January 23, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air and American Airlines from Iowa to Los Angeles have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,699 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,508 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,971 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Allegiant Air
7.4
Good
801 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to Los Angeles. 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 into for flights to Los Angeles from Iowa?

    Most people fly into Los Angeles (LAX) if they book a flight to Los Angeles from Iowa. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Los Angeles’s city center.

  • How popular is this Iowa to Los Angeles flight route?

    Flights from Iowa to Los Angeles have been viewed 19 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Iowa to Los Angeles one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Iowa to Los Angeles are Frontier ($55), American Airlines ($147), and Delta ($154).

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Los Angeles?

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

  • Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Iowa to Los Angeles?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Iowa to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to Los Angeles 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 Iowa to Los Angeles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Iowa to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 6 airlines flying from Iowa to Los Angeles

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to Los Angeles. 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 January 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$118Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$132Average$189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$264Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$268Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$336Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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