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$77+ Cheap flights from Iowa to San Diego (SAN)

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.
DSM — SAN
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Iowa (USIA) to San Diego (SAN). 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 Iowa to San Diego
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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.
Tue 12/242:30 pmCID - SAN
1 stop11h 24mFrontier
Mon 12/306:25 amSAN - CID
1 stop12h 04mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$239
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/135:07 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop8h 42mFrontier
Mon 12/166:25 amSAN - DSM
1 stop7h 42mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$248
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 12/72:27 pmCID - SAN
1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/114:35 pmSAN - CID
1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$288
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/75:25 amCID - SAN
2 stops12h 40mDelta
Wed 12/116:15 amSAN - CID
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Deal found 11/20$312
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.
Tue 12/105:50 amDSM - SAN
1 stop9h 00mDelta
Wed 12/116:15 amSAN - DSM
1 stop8h 44mDelta
Deal found 11/19$334
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/92:06 pmOMA - SAN
1 stop11h 43mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/129:25 pmSAN - OMA
2 stops14h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$346
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.
Thu 12/122:55 pmOMA - SAN
2 stops9h 30mDelta
Sun 12/156:15 amSAN - OMA
1 stop8h 23mDelta
Deal found 11/21$352
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/143:55 pmMLI - SAN
1 stop8h 27mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/198:35 amSAN - MLI
2 stops10h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$353
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/235:00 amCID - SAN
1 stop6h 47mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/17:00 amSAN - CID
1 stop7h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$378
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/95:07 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop8h 42mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/168:00 amSAN - DSM
2 stops13h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$382
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.
Fri 12/62:06 pmOMA - SAN
1 stop22h 52mFrontier
Sun 12/83:38 pmSAN - OMA
1 stop19h 28mFrontier
Deal found 11/21$388
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.
Wed 12/182:15 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Wed 12/259:00 amSAN - DSM
2 stops8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 11/21$401

Find flights from Iowa to San Diego within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to San Diego 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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Des MoinesSan Diego

DSM - SAN

DSMSAN

Des Moines

Mon 1/6

2:29 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop9h 43m

San Diego

Fri 1/10

6:15 am-10:02 pm

1 stop13h 47m

$209

MolineSan Diego

MLI - SAN

MLISAN

Moline Quad-City

Sat 2/8

12:55 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop9h 15m

San Diego

Wed 2/12

6:15 am-2:56 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$238

Cedar RapidsSan Diego

CID - SAN

CIDSAN

Cedar Rapids

Tue 1/7

5:32 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 58m

San Diego

Tue 1/14

10:39 am-9:32 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$238

Cedar RapidsSan Diego

CID - SAN

CIDSAN

Cedar Rapids

Tue 12/24

2:30 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop11h 24m

San Diego

Mon 12/30

6:25 am-8:29 pm

1 stop12h 04m

$239

Des MoinesSan Diego

DSM - SAN

DSMSAN

Des Moines

Fri 12/13

5:07 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop8h 42m

San Diego

Mon 12/16

6:25 am-4:07 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$248

Cedar RapidsSan Diego

CID - SAN

CIDSAN

Cedar Rapids

Tue 1/28

6:38 am-1:50 pm

1 stop9h 12m

San Diego

Sat 2/1

10:15 am-10:51 pm

2 stops10h 36m

$281

MolineSan Diego

MLI - SAN

MLISAN

Moline Quad-City

Thu 1/2

10:53 am-4:41 pm

1 stop7h 48m

San Diego

Tue 1/7

11:20 am-8:42 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$288

Cedar RapidsSan Diego

CID - SAN

CIDSAN

Cedar Rapids

Sat 12/7

2:27 pm-6:23 pm

1 stop5h 56m

San Diego

Wed 12/11

4:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$288

Des MoinesSan Diego

DSM - SAN

DSMSAN

Des Moines

Tue 2/4

6:17 am-1:51 pm

1 stop9h 34m

San Diego

Fri 2/7

6:33 am-1:26 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$334

Des MoinesSan Diego

DSM - SAN

DSMSAN

Des Moines

Tue 1/14

10:32 am-6:02 pm

1 stop9h 30m

San Diego

Sat 1/18

6:25 am-2:07 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$335

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to San Diego

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Travel insights for flights from Iowa to San Diego

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to San Diego (average of $266). Flying from Iowa to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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 SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to San Diego. 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 Iowa to San Diego, 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 San Diego by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, 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 71.6 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 San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated November 21, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Iowa to San Diego, such as American Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier. 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

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

WestJet
7.3
Good
2,810 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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 San Diego. 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 San Diego from Iowa?

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Iowa to San Diego. It is only a 2.6 mi journey from San Diego (SAN) to San Diego’s city center.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $77. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Iowa to San Diego for a low price.

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

    The most popular route from Iowa to San Diego is Omaha Eppley Airfield - San Diego. You may also consider Cedar Rapids - San Diego or Des Moines - San Diego.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Iowa to San Diego?

    While on average a flight from Iowa to San Diego is generally $284, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $264. When looking at the most popular route, (Omaha Eppley Airfield - San Diego), you can expect to pay $191 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to San Diego (average of $266). Flying from Iowa to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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 San Diego

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to San Diego. 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$111Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$147Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$262Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$360Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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