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$60+ 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 3/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SFO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$110
(Frontier)

One-way from

$60
(Flightnetwork)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$462
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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 February 20, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 3/108:17 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop6h 26mFrontier
Mon 3/176:00 amSFO - DSM
1 stop11h 17mFrontier
Deal found 2/18$110
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/268:14 pmCID - SFO
1 stop6h 19mFrontier
Wed 4/304:10 pmSFO - CID
1 stop25h 01mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$198
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/68:26 pmCID - SJC
1 stop20h 37mFrontier
Mon 3/104:03 pmSJC - CID
1 stop25h 23mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$230
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 4/136:44 amOMA - SFO
Nonstop3h 59mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/194:50 pmSFO - OMA
Nonstop3h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$250
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 9/56:15 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop7h 01mDelta
Mon 9/85:15 pmSFO - OMA
1 stop4h 48mDelta
Deal found 2/20$253
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/263:58 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop10h 45mFrontier
Thu 3/136:00 amSFO - OMA
1 stop11h 33mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$256
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/197:35 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop6h 53mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/2512:15 amSFO - OMA
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 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 5/195:30 amOAK - OMA
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$263
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/243:12 pmOMA - SFO
2 stops18h 52mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/276:00 amSFO - OMA
1 stop11h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$266
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Fri 9/265:45 amCID - SFO
1 stop10h 36mDelta
Sat 9/273:00 pmSFO - CID
1 stop5h 18mDelta
Deal found 2/18$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Fri 5/96:50 amCID - SJC
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Mon 5/126:30 amSJC - CID
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Deal found 2/19$289
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/312:14 pmCID - SJC
2 stops20h 24mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/77:54 pmSJC - CID
1 stop14h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$293

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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Mon 3/10

8:17 pm-12:43 am

1 stop6h 26m

San Francisco

Mon 3/17

6:00 am-7:17 pm

1 stop11h 17m

$110

Cedar RapidsSan Francisco

CID - SFO

CIDSFO

Cedar Rapids

Sat 4/26

8:14 pm-12:33 am

1 stop6h 19m

San Francisco

Wed 4/30

4:10 pm-7:11 pm

1 stop25h 01m

$198

Cedar RapidsSan Jose

CID - SJC

CIDSJC

Cedar Rapids

Thu 3/6

8:26 pm-3:03 pm

1 stop20h 37m

San Jose

Mon 3/10

4:03 pm-7:26 pm

1 stop25h 23m

$230

OmahaSan Francisco

OMA - SFO

OMASFO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 4/13

6:44 am-8:43 am

Nonstop3h 59m

San Francisco

Sat 4/19

4:50 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$250

OmahaSan Francisco

OMA - SFO

OMASFO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 4/14

4:11 pm-12:44 am

1 stop10h 33m

San Francisco

Thu 4/17

7:47 pm-2:54 pm

1 stop17h 07m

$256

OmahaSan Francisco

OMA - SFO

OMASFO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 3/19

7:35 pm-12:28 am

1 stop6h 53m

San Francisco

Tue 3/25

12:15 am-10:14 am

1 stop7h 59m

$257

OmahaOakland

OMA - OAK

OMAOAK

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 5/16

7:55 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Oakland

Mon 5/19

5:30 am-2:15 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$263

OmahaSan Francisco

OMA - SFO

OMASFO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 3/24

3:12 pm-8:04 am

2 stops18h 52m

San Francisco

Thu 3/27

6:00 am-7:33 pm

1 stop11h 33m

$266

OmahaSan Francisco

OMA - SFO

OMASFO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 4/25

1:18 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop9h 19m

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

1:45 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops8h 14m

$275

Cedar RapidsSan Francisco

CID - SFO

CIDSFO

Cedar Rapids

Fri 5/2

7:31 pm-12:30 am

1 stop6h 59m

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

11:49 pm-10:59 am

1 stop9h 10m

$289

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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 $403). 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 February 20, 2025.

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 February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines 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
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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 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 $60 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $129 and Hawaiian Airlines from $156 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 $403). 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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