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$61+ 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 2/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SAN
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Tue 2/4
Tue 2/11
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 January 30, 2025.

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$130
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One-way from

$61
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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 January 30, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 5/127:20 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop6h 53mFrontier
Wed 5/216:25 amSAN - DSM
1 stop10h 05mFrontier
Deal found 1/29$130
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Fri 6/62:45 pmDSM - SAN
Nonstop3h 37mAllegiant Air
Mon 6/95:12 pmSAN - DSM
Nonstop3h 22mAllegiant Air
Deal found 1/30$179
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 3/33:44 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop9h 12mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/58:25 amSAN - DSM
2 stops26h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$215
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 2/147:44 pmOMA - SAN
1 stop6h 36mFrontier
Wed 2/266:25 amSAN - OMA
1 stop6h 33mFrontier
Deal found 1/29$260
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 3/65:05 pmMLI - SAN
1 stop8h 14mDelta
Tue 3/1111:35 amSAN - MLI
1 stop8h 54mDelta
Deal found 1/29$283
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Tue 5/63:25 pmOMA - SAN
1 stop7h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1110:38 amSAN - OMA
1 stop7h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$283
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 4/83:24 pmMLI - SAN
1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/127:02 amSAN - MLI
1 stop5h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/30$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 2/194:19 pmCID - SAN
1 stop6h 47mDelta
Sun 2/2310:15 pmSAN - CID
2 stops11h 18mDelta
Deal found 1/29$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Fri 2/286:29 pmCID - SAN
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/812:05 pmSAN - CID
1 stop8h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/29$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 3/15:35 pmMLI - SAN
1 stop6h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 3/78:49 pmSAN - MLI
2 stops11h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/29$294
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Sun 2/232:47 pmCID - SAN
1 stop11h 33mFrontier
Sun 3/26:25 amSAN - CID
1 stop5h 32mFrontier
Deal found 1/29$300
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 4/143:20 pmCID - SAN
1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/207:00 amSAN - CID
1 stop5h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/29$303

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

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Des MoinesSan Diego

DSM - SAN

DSMSAN

Des Moines

Mon 5/12

7:20 pm-12:13 am

1 stop6h 53m

San Diego

Wed 5/21

6:25 am-6:30 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$130

Des MoinesSan Diego

DSM - SAN

DSMSAN

Des Moines

Fri 6/6

2:45 pm-4:22 pm

Nonstop3h 37m

San Diego

Mon 6/9

5:12 pm-10:34 pm

Nonstop3h 22m

$179

Des MoinesSan Diego

DSM - SAN

DSMSAN

Des Moines

Mon 3/3

3:44 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop9h 12m

San Diego

Wed 3/5

8:25 am-12:51 pm

2 stops26h 26m

$215

OmahaSan Diego

OMA - SAN

OMASAN

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 2/14

7:44 pm-12:20 am

1 stop6h 36m

San Diego

Wed 2/26

6:25 am-2:58 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$260

MolineSan Diego

MLI - SAN

MLISAN

Moline Quad-City

Thu 3/6

5:05 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop8h 14m

San Diego

Tue 3/11

11:35 am-10:29 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$283

MolineSan Diego

MLI - SAN

MLISAN

Moline Quad-City

Tue 4/8

3:24 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop7h 26m

San Diego

Sat 4/12

7:02 am-2:51 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$284

Cedar RapidsSan Diego

CID - SAN

CIDSAN

Cedar Rapids

Wed 2/19

4:19 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop6h 47m

San Diego

Sun 2/23

10:15 pm-11:33 am

2 stops11h 18m

$288

Cedar RapidsSan Diego

CID - SAN

CIDSAN

Cedar Rapids

Fri 2/28

6:29 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 01m

San Diego

Sat 3/8

12:05 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$289

MolineSan Diego

MLI - SAN

MLISAN

Moline Quad-City

Sat 3/1

5:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 55m

San Diego

Fri 3/7

8:49 pm-10:19 am

2 stops11h 30m

$294

Cedar RapidsSan Diego

CID - SAN

CIDSAN

Cedar Rapids

Sun 2/23

2:47 pm-12:20 am

1 stop11h 33m

San Diego

Sun 3/2

6:25 am-1:57 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$300

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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, 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 January 30, 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 January 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Iowa to San Diego, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,686 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,906 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
790 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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 $61. However, be on the lookout for offers from Allegiant Air and American Airlines, 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.

  • 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 January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$111Average$207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$146Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$262Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$367Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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