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$78+ Cheap flights from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area

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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SFO
dec. 26 — jan. 21
tor. 12/26
tor. 1/2
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Iowa (USIA) to San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH). 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 december 21, 2024.

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$138
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One-way from

$78
(Mytrip)
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on december 21, 2024.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
ons. 12/258:39 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop5h 42mFrontier
ons. 1/16:00 amSFO - OMA
1 stop11h 49mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$298
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
man. 12/232:39 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop11h 42mFrontier
man. 12/306:00 amSFO - DSM
1 stop5h 39mFrontier
Deal found 12/20$324
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
man. 12/239:29 pmCID - SFO
1 stop28h 52mFrontier
man. 12/306:00 amSFO - CID
1 stop12h 29mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$370
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
søn. 12/223:09 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop10h 46mDelta
tor. 1/25:12 pmSFO - OMA
1 stop4h 59mDelta
Deal found 12/19$413
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
søn. 12/222:30 pmCID - SJC
1 stop23h 10mFrontier
lør. 12/2811:30 amSJC - CID
1 stop24h 10mFrontier
Deal found 12/19$416
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
ons. 12/255:58 amMLI - SFO
1 stop8h 57mDelta
ons. 1/18:00 amSFO - MLI
1 stop10h 31mDelta
Deal found 12/21$453
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
tor. 12/266:25 pmCID - SFO
1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines
tor. 1/212:17 amSFO - CID
1 stop11h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$453
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
ons. 12/254:18 pmCID - SJC
1 stop6h 49mDelta
ons. 1/112:32 pmSJC - CID
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Deal found 12/21$453
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
man. 12/236:28 amCID - SFO
2 stops12h 43mDelta
søn. 12/296:00 amSFO - CID
1 stop7h 38mDelta
Deal found 12/21$458
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
søn. 12/225:00 amCID - SJC
1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines
lør. 12/289:53 amSJC - CID
2 stops11h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$458
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
søn. 12/223:43 pmOMA - SFO
Nonstop4h 07mUnited Airlines
tor. 1/26:25 pmSFO - OMA
Nonstop3h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$474
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
man. 12/235:00 amOMA - SFO
2 stops9h 30mSouthwest
fre. 12/276:00 amSFO - OMA
1 stop10h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/21$503

Find flights from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area 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 december 21, 2024.

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OmahaSan Francisco

OMA - SFO

OMASFO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

ons. 2/26

3:58 pm-12:43 am

1 stop10h 45m

San Francisco

søn. 3/2

8:00 pm-3:02 pm

1 stop17h 02m

$138

Des MoinesSan Jose

DSM - SJC

DSMSJC

Des Moines

søn. 1/5

3:46 pm-10:50 am

2 stops21h 04m

San Jose

tor. 1/9

11:36 am-10:56 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$215

OmahaSan Francisco

OMA - SFO

OMASFO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

fre. 3/28

6:39 am-8:43 am

Nonstop4h 04m

San Francisco

fre. 4/11

4:50 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$249

OmahaSan Francisco

OMA - SFO

OMASFO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

fre. 1/17

8:19 am-12:42 pm

1 stop6h 23m

San Francisco

man. 1/20

9:30 pm-10:06 am

1 stop10h 36m

$268

OmahaOakland

OMA - OAK

OMAOAK

Omaha Eppley Airfield

lør. 1/11

3:00 pm-10:54 pm

2 stops9h 54m

Oakland

ons. 1/15

5:01 pm-12:12 am

1 stop5h 11m

$273

OmahaSan Francisco

OMA - SFO

OMASFO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

ons. 5/7

3:05 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop9h 13m

San Francisco

lør. 5/10

11:35 am-2:12 pm

1 stop24h 37m

$278

MolineSan Francisco

MLI - SFO

MLISFO

Moline Quad-City

tir. 1/14

5:05 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 49m

San Francisco

lør. 2/1

7:10 am-4:25 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$288

Cedar RapidsSan Francisco

CID - SFO

CIDSFO

Cedar Rapids

tir. 1/14

5:38 am-1:49 pm

1 stop10h 11m

San Francisco

lør. 1/25

3:10 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$288

MolineSan Francisco

MLI - SFO

MLISFO

Moline Quad-City

tir. 1/14

3:28 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop7h 29m

San Francisco

lør. 2/1

10:11 am-9:29 pm

2 stops9h 18m

$293

Cedar RapidsSan Francisco

CID - SFO

CIDSFO

Cedar Rapids

tor. 4/3

8:26 pm-12:44 am

1 stop6h 18m

San Francisco

søn. 4/6

6:00 am-7:30 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$316

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area

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Travel insights for flights from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated december 21, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 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 San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated december 21, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Frontier, Southwest and Delta from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,814 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,814 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,814 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,540 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,814 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,597 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,814 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,035 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,814 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,814 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

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 Francisco Bay Area. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $82 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $134 and American Airlines from $134 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 5 airlines flying from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 december 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$240Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$271Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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