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$124+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Oakland, CA (OAK)

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 6/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — OAK
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Oakland

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(Delta)

One-way from

$124
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$458
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/226:15 pmOMA - OAK
1 stop7h 28mDelta
Tue 7/295:15 pmOAK - OMA
1 stop4h 48mDelta
Deal found 4/23$269
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Wed 6/47:30 amDSM - OAK
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/89:09 pmOAK - DSM
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$284
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Fri 5/1611:41 amOMA - OAK
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/195:45 amOAK - OMA
3 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$301
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/167:55 pmOMA - OAK
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Mon 5/191:25 pmOAK - OMA
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 4/22$302
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/83:25 pmOMA - OAK
1 stop7h 51mAlaska Airlines
Sun 5/116:00 amOAK - OMA
1 stop6h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/22$402
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/53:25 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops8h 00mSouthwest
Fri 8/86:20 amOAK - DSM
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/23$420
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Thu 5/151:03 pmCID - OAK
2 stops11h 22mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/195:45 amOAK - CID
3 stops29h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$442
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/812:29 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops13h 09mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/116:30 amOAK - DSM
2 stops14h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/23$517
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/154:11 pmCID - OAK
2 stops9h 38mDelta
Mon 5/1912:39 pmOAK - CID
2 stops8h 22mDelta
Deal found 4/22$771
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/111:59 amDSM - OAK
2 stops13h 44mDelta
Sun 5/46:00 amOAK - DSM
2 stops9h 06mDelta
Deal found 4/23$812

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Oakland 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 April 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Oakland that are best for you.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

Oakland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OmahaOakland

OMA - OAK

OMAOAK

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 7/22

6:15 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Oakland

Tue 7/29

5:15 pm-12:03 am

1 stop4h 48m

$269

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Wed 6/4

7:30 am-10:25 pm

1 stop16h 55m

Oakland

Sun 6/8

9:09 pm-10:34 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$284

OmahaOakland

OMA - OAK

OMAOAK

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 5/16

11:41 am-10:56 am

1 stop25h 15m

Oakland

Mon 5/19

5:45 am-10:15 am

3 stops26h 30m

$301

OmahaOakland

OMA - OAK

OMAOAK

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 5/16

7:55 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Oakland

Mon 5/19

1:25 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$302

OmahaOakland

OMA - OAK

OMAOAK

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 5/8

3:25 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop7h 51m

Oakland

Sun 5/11

6:00 am-2:29 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$402

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Tue 8/5

3:25 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops8h 00m

Oakland

Fri 8/8

6:20 am-4:45 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$420

Cedar RapidsOakland

CID - OAK

CIDOAK

Cedar Rapids

Thu 5/15

1:03 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops11h 22m

Oakland

Mon 5/19

5:45 am-12:53 pm

3 stops29h 08m

$442

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Fri 6/6

1:58 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops11h 48m

Oakland

Fri 6/13

7:13 pm-9:04 am

2 stops11h 51m

$677

Cedar RapidsOakland

CID - OAK

CIDOAK

Cedar Rapids

Thu 5/15

4:11 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops9h 38m

Oakland

Mon 5/19

12:39 pm-11:01 pm

2 stops8h 22m

$771

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Fri 6/13

1:24 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$124

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Oakland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Oakland from Iowa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to Oakland

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to Oakland, California?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Iowa to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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.

Rainfall in Oakland by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Oakland, California ranges from 0.0 - 4.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Oakland, California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Oakland by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Oakland, California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Oakland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Oakland. 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 Oakland. Reviews last updated April 24, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Iowa to Oakland, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to Oakland. 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 Oakland from Iowa?

    Oakland (OAK), located 7.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Iowa to Oakland.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Iowa to Oakland, California one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $135. Users have also found prices from $200 and $339 on Southwest and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Oakland, California?

    The most popular flight routes from Iowa to Oakland, California are Omaha Eppley Airfield - Oakland, Des Moines - Oakland and Cedar Rapids - Oakland.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Iowa to Oakland?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to Oakland 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 Oakland, California?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Iowa to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 airline flying from Iowa to Oakland

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Iowa to Oakland. 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 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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