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$55+ Cheap flights from Iowa to California

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DSM — LAX
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$124
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$55
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$374

Good round-trip deal

$124 or less

Good one-way deal

$60 or less
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/911:36 amOMA - LAS
Nonstop2h 51mAllegiant Air
Fri 6/206:00 amLAS - OMA
Nonstop2h 46mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/29$124
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/218:10 pmCID - LAS
Nonstop3h 30mAllegiant Air
Fri 5/236:30 amLAS - CID
Nonstop3h 06mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/28$127
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 7/41:15 pmDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 06mAllegiant Air
Mon 7/77:25 amLAS - DSM
Nonstop3h 00mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/28$142
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 6/49:40 pmCID - LAS
1 stop11h 39mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/118:15 amLAS - CID
Nonstop3h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$156
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 6/127:00 amDSM - LAS
1 stop13h 44mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/259:31 amLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$170
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/251:32 pmOMA - LAX
Nonstop3h 20mAllegiant Air
Wed 7/28:00 amLAX - OMA
Nonstop3h 08mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/28$173
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/159:02 pmOMA - LAS
1 stop23h 36mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/196:05 amLAS - OMA
Nonstop2h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$173
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 4/307:27 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop7h 04mFrontier
Wed 5/76:15 amLAX - DSM
1 stop10h 15mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$178
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/27:20 pmDSM - LAS
1 stop21h 31mFrontier
Mon 5/56:00 amLAS - DSM
1 stop10h 30mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$181
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/261:21 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/296:00 amLAX - DSM
1 stop13h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$185
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/98:16 pmCID - LAS
1 stop20h 23mFrontier
Sat 5/1012:59 amLAS - CID
1 stop15h 59mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$188
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 5/281:28 pmOMA - LAX
Nonstop3h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/316:15 amLAX - OMA
1 stop10h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$188

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to California 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 April 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OmahaLas Vegas

OMA - LAS

OMALAS

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 6/9

11:36 am-12:27 pm

Nonstop2h 51m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 6/20

6:00 am-10:46 am

Nonstop2h 46m

$124

Cedar RapidsLas Vegas

CID - LAS

CIDLAS

Cedar Rapids

Wed 5/21

8:10 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 5/23

6:30 am-11:36 am

Nonstop3h 06m

$127

Des MoinesLas Vegas

DSM - LAS

DSMLAS

Des Moines

Fri 7/4

1:15 pm-2:21 pm

Nonstop3h 06m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 7/7

7:25 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$142

Cedar RapidsLas Vegas

CID - LAS

CIDLAS

Cedar Rapids

Wed 6/4

9:40 pm-7:19 am

1 stop11h 39m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 6/11

8:15 am-1:27 pm

Nonstop3h 12m

$156

Des MoinesLas Vegas

DSM - LAS

DSMLAS

Des Moines

Thu 6/12

7:00 am-6:44 pm

1 stop13h 44m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 6/25

9:31 am-2:30 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

$170

OmahaLas Vegas

OMA - LAS

OMALAS

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 5/15

9:02 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop23h 36m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 5/19

6:05 am-10:51 am

Nonstop2h 46m

$173

OmahaLos Angeles

OMA - LAX

OMALAX

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 6/25

1:32 pm-2:52 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 7/2

8:00 am-1:08 pm

Nonstop3h 08m

$173

Des MoinesLas Vegas

DSM - LAS

DSMLAS

Des Moines

Fri 5/2

7:20 pm-2:51 pm

1 stop21h 31m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 5/5

6:00 am-6:30 pm

1 stop10h 30m

$181

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Mon 5/26

1:21 pm-2:06 pm

1 stop26h 45m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/29

6:00 am-9:31 pm

1 stop13h 31m

$185

Cedar RapidsLas Vegas

CID - LAS

CIDLAS

Cedar Rapids

Fri 5/9

8:16 pm-2:39 pm

1 stop20h 23m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 5/10

12:59 am-6:58 pm

1 stop15h 59m

$188

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to California (average of $246). Flying from Iowa to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 30, 2025.

When flying from Iowa to California, 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 California by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, 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 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated April 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Iowa to California to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,406 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Iowa to California flight route?

    Within the past month, 18 users have taken a look at flights from Iowa to California.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Allegiant Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $55. Frontier flights start at $88 while deals on Delta start at $109 one-way.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to California 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 California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to California (average of $246). Flying from Iowa to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 California

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to California. 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$108Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$213Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$334Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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