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$168+ Cheap flights from Iowa to San Jose (SJC)

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 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SJC
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Tue 2/4
Tue 2/11
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Iowa (USIA) to San Jose (SJC). 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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$229
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One-way from

$168
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to San Jose
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sun 3/98:35 pmDSM - SJC
1 stop20h 28mFrontier
Sat 3/154:03 pmSJC - DSM
1 stop25h 42mFrontier
Deal found 1/28$229
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/188:26 pmCID - SJC
1 stop20h 37mFrontier
Mon 3/244:03 pmSJC - CID
1 stop25h 23mFrontier
Deal found 1/29$259
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sun 2/910:07 pmMLI - SJC
1 stop14h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/159:18 pmSJC - MLI
1 stop12h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$294
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.
Sat 4/1912:05 pmCID - SJC
2 stops12h 11mDelta
Sat 4/266:30 amSJC - CID
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Deal found 1/29$294
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.
Fri 2/145:00 amCID - SJC
1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines
Fri 2/212:34 pmSJC - CID
1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/30$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 4/156:30 amMLI - SJC
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/227:20 pmSJC - MLI
2 stops13h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/28$324
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.
Fri 3/75:47 amMLI - SJC
1 stop8h 21mDelta
Mon 3/101:01 pmSJC - MLI
1 stop7h 28mDelta
Deal found 1/29$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/128:42 amOMA - SJC
1 stop5h 36mDelta
Sat 3/156:15 amSJC - OMA
1 stop8h 17mDelta
Deal found 1/28$367
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.
Thu 3/65:32 amOMA - SJC
1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/97:20 pmSJC - OMA
1 stop7h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/29$371
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/107:30 pmOMA - SJC
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Mon 3/171:00 pmSJC - OMA
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 1/29$372
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 4/253:40 pmDSM - SJC
1 stop8h 55mSouthwest
Tue 4/298:30 amSJC - DSM
1 stop9h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 1/28$376
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 4/255:35 pmDSM - SJC
2 stops8h 15mDelta
Tue 4/296:30 amSJC - DSM
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Deal found 1/28$381

Find flights from Iowa to San Jose within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to San Jose 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 Jose

DSM - SJC

DSMSJC

Des Moines

Sun 3/9

8:35 pm-3:03 pm

1 stop20h 28m

San Jose

Sat 3/15

4:03 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop25h 42m

$229

Cedar RapidsSan Jose

CID - SJC

CIDSJC

Cedar Rapids

Tue 3/18

8:26 pm-3:03 pm

1 stop20h 37m

San Jose

Mon 3/24

4:03 pm-7:26 pm

1 stop25h 23m

$259

MolineSan Jose

MLI - SJC

MLISJC

Moline Quad-City

Sun 2/9

10:07 pm-10:41 am

1 stop14h 34m

San Jose

Sat 2/15

9:18 pm-12:07 pm

1 stop12h 49m

$294

Cedar RapidsSan Jose

CID - SJC

CIDSJC

Cedar Rapids

Sat 4/19

12:05 pm-10:16 pm

2 stops12h 11m

San Jose

Sat 4/26

6:30 am-3:45 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$294

Cedar RapidsSan Jose

CID - SJC

CIDSJC

Cedar Rapids

Fri 2/14

5:00 am-11:11 am

1 stop8h 11m

San Jose

Fri 2/21

2:34 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$314

MolineSan Jose

MLI - SJC

MLISJC

Moline Quad-City

Tue 4/15

6:30 am-11:24 am

1 stop6h 54m

San Jose

Tue 4/22

7:20 pm-10:42 am

2 stops13h 22m

$324

MolineSan Jose

MLI - SJC

MLISJC

Moline Quad-City

Fri 3/7

5:47 am-12:08 pm

1 stop8h 21m

San Jose

Mon 3/10

1:01 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$339

OmahaSan Jose

OMA - SJC

OMASJC

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 3/12

8:42 am-12:18 pm

1 stop5h 36m

San Jose

Sat 3/15

6:15 am-4:32 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$367

OmahaSan Jose

OMA - SJC

OMASJC

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 3/6

5:32 am-9:28 am

1 stop5h 56m

San Jose

Sun 3/9

7:20 pm-4:31 am

1 stop7h 11m

$371

OmahaSan Jose

OMA - SJC

OMASJC

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 3/10

7:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop5h 15m

San Jose

Mon 3/17

1:00 pm-12:15 am

2 stops9h 15m

$372

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to San Jose

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Travel insights for flights from Iowa to San Jose

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Iowa to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $372). 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 SJC?

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

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Jose ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Jose when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Jose by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Jose, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Jose

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Jose. 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 Jose. Reviews last updated January 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Iowa to San Jose. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,587 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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
4,587 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,587 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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
9,686 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,587 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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
8,456 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,587 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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
8,916 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,587 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,587 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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 Jose. 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 Jose from Iowa?

    San Jose (SJC), located 2.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Iowa to San Jose.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Iowa to San Jose are Southwest ($168), American Airlines ($169), and Delta ($226).

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

    Most travelers choose Cedar Rapids - San Jose, Omaha Eppley Airfield - San Jose or Des Moines - San Jose when deciding on the best route from Iowa to San Jose.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Iowa to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $372). 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 Jose

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to San Jose. 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$138Average$175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$381Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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