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$88+ 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 7/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SAN
Apr 27 — May 41
Sun 4/27
Sun 5/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to San Diego

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$188
(Frontier)

One-way from

$88
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$431

Good round-trip deal

$170 or less
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/268:14 pmCID - SAN
1 stop6h 00mFrontier
Sun 5/116:25 amSAN - CID
1 stop10h 33mFrontier
Deal found 4/21$188
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/28:38 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop5h 17mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/65:12 pmSAN - DSM
Nonstop3h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$208
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/308:20 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop5h 39mFrontier
Mon 6/26:25 amSAN - DSM
1 stop11h 28mFrontier
Deal found 4/21$218
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/315:00 amMLI - SAN
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/410:19 amSAN - MLI
1 stop9h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$240
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/202:00 pmCID - SAN
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/254:31 pmSAN - CID
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/21$240
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/315:40 pmMLI - SAN
1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/49:30 pmSAN - MLI
2 stops10h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$245
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1912:06 pmCID - SAN
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/226:58 pmSAN - CID
1 stop14h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$270
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/93:15 pmCID - SAN
2 stops10h 29mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/146:45 amSAN - CID
1 stop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$275
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Tue 5/206:25 amCID - SAN
1 stop6h 51mDelta
Sun 5/2510:00 pmSAN - CID
2 stops11h 17mDelta
Deal found 4/21$282
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Tue 6/242:43 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Mon 7/79:40 pmSAN - DSM
1 stop10h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/21$287
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/301:55 pmOMA - SAN
2 stops7h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/28:45 amSAN - OMA
1 stop5h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$314
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/177:40 pmOMA - SAN
1 stop6h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/3110:39 pmSAN - OMA
1 stop9h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$317

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cedar RapidsSan Diego

CID - SAN

CIDSAN

Cedar Rapids

Sat 4/26

8:14 pm-12:14 am

1 stop6h 00m

San Diego

Sun 5/11

6:25 am-6:58 pm

1 stop10h 33m

$188

Des MoinesSan Diego

DSM - SAN

DSMSAN

Des Moines

Mon 6/2

8:38 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 17m

San Diego

Fri 6/6

5:12 pm-10:34 pm

Nonstop3h 22m

$208

Des MoinesSan Diego

DSM - SAN

DSMSAN

Des Moines

Fri 5/30

8:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 39m

San Diego

Mon 6/2

6:25 am-7:53 pm

1 stop11h 28m

$218

MolineSan Diego

MLI - SAN

MLISAN

Moline Quad-City

Sat 5/31

5:00 am-10:59 am

1 stop7h 59m

San Diego

Wed 6/4

10:19 am-9:45 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$240

Cedar RapidsSan Diego

CID - SAN

CIDSAN

Cedar Rapids

Tue 5/20

2:00 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop7h 16m

San Diego

Sun 5/25

4:31 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$240

MolineSan Diego

MLI - SAN

MLISAN

Moline Quad-City

Sat 5/31

5:40 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop6h 34m

San Diego

Wed 6/4

9:30 pm-10:20 am

2 stops10h 50m

$245

Cedar RapidsSan Diego

CID - SAN

CIDSAN

Cedar Rapids

Mon 5/19

12:06 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop13h 50m

San Diego

Thu 5/22

6:58 pm-11:36 am

1 stop14h 38m

$270

Cedar RapidsSan Diego

CID - SAN

CIDSAN

Cedar Rapids

Tue 5/20

6:25 am-11:16 am

1 stop6h 51m

San Diego

Sun 5/25

10:00 pm-11:17 am

2 stops11h 17m

$282

Des MoinesSan Diego

DSM - SAN

DSMSAN

Des Moines

Tue 6/24

2:43 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop8h 04m

San Diego

Mon 7/7

9:40 pm-10:14 am

1 stop10h 34m

$287

OmahaSan Diego

OMA - SAN

OMASAN

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 7/30

1:55 pm-7:51 pm

2 stops7h 56m

San Diego

Sat 8/2

8:45 am-4:20 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$314

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to San Diego

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Iowa to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 April 22, 2025.

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 April 22, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Iowa to San Diego, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
9,906 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
4,286 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
9,906 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,392 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,684 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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 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 Allegiant Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $88. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier 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 Des Moines - San Diego or Cedar Rapids - San Diego.

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

    While on average a flight from Iowa to San Diego is generally $195, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $163. When looking at the most popular route, (Omaha Eppley Airfield - San Diego), you can expect to pay $286 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Iowa to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$110Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$140Average$195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$360Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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