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$294+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Waterloo, IA (SFO - ALO)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ALO
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

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(American Airlines)
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Thu 5/85:00 amSFO - ALO
1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/122:57 pmALO - SFO
2 stops11h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$294

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Thu 5/8

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Mon 5/12

2:57 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops11h 01m

$294

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FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Waterloo, Iowa flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Waterloo, Iowa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Waterloo, Iowa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Waterloo, Iowa flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Waterloo, Iowa flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Rainfall in Waterloo by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Waterloo, Iowa ranges from 0.8 - 5.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Waterloo, Iowa when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Waterloo by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Waterloo, Iowa, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 19.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Waterloo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Waterloo. 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 Waterloo. Reviews last updated April 15, 2025.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Food

6.5

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MYR - CLT

This flight was impacted by a nearly 4, yes 4 hour delay. They replaced a 777 with another one and it had to be cleaned and catered before we could depart. Great crew did it without complaint.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Food

6.5

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MYR - CLT

This flight was impacted by a nearly 4, yes 4 hour delay. They replaced a 777 with another one and it had to be cleaned and catered before we could depart. Great crew did it without complaint.

Related info for your journey

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  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Waterloo, Iowa round-trip?

    Currently priced at $294, American Airlines will fly you from San Francisco to Waterloo, Iowa and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

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

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

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Waterloo?

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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Waterloo

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Francisco to Waterloo. 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 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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