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$52+ Cheap flights from Iowa to California

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 11/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LAX
paź 15 — paź 221
śr. 10/15
śr. 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to California flight deals. Data was last updated Wrzesień 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$123
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$52
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$358

Good round-trip deal

$105 or less

Good one-way deal

$77 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 Wrzesień 15, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
pon. 12/112:16 pmDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 16mAllegiant Air
pt. 12/51:43 pmLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 55mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/15$123
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ndz. 10/53:43 pmDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 11mAllegiant Air
śr. 10/89:31 amLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 56mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/14$129
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
pon. 11/179:55 pmCID - LAS
Nonstop3h 26mAllegiant Air
pt. 11/217:00 amLAS - CID
Nonstop3h 08mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/13$131
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
pon. 10/273:40 pmDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 11mAllegiant Air
czw. 10/304:06 pmLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 56mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/14$132
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
pon. 9/293:30 pmDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 11mAllegiant Air
pt. 10/35:41 pmLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 56mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/14$134
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
pon. 11/39:01 pmCID - LAS
Nonstop3h 21mAllegiant Air
pt. 11/73:54 pmLAS - CID
Nonstop3h 11mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/13$135
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
pon. 9/223:30 pmDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 11mAllegiant Air
czw. 9/255:43 pmLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 58mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/13$139
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
pon. 10/273:40 pmDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 11mMultiple Airlines
śr. 10/298:00 amLAS - DSM
1 stop27h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$142
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
pon. 9/292:25 pmDSM - LAS
1 stop7h 56mFrontier
pt. 10/36:00 amLAS - DSM
1 stop5h 40mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$143
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
pon. 9/298:16 pmCID - LAS
1 stop5h 17mFrontier
pt. 10/39:08 amLAS - CID
1 stop8h 23mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$143
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
pt. 10/318:51 pmOMA - ONT
1 stop4h 59mFrontier
pon. 11/36:53 amONT - OMA
1 stop11h 13mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$143
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
pt. 11/78:51 pmOMA - ONT
1 stop16h 19mFrontier
pon. 11/106:53 amONT - OMA
1 stop11h 13mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$144

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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 Wrzesień 15, 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

OmahaOntario

OMA - ONT

OMAONT

Omaha Eppley Airfield

pt. 10/31

8:51 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Ontario

pon. 11/3

6:53 am-8:06 pm

1 stop11h 13m

$143

OmahaOntario

OMA - ONT

OMAONT

Omaha Eppley Airfield

pt. 11/7

8:51 pm-11:10 am

1 stop16h 19m

Ontario

pon. 11/10

6:53 am-8:06 pm

1 stop11h 13m

$144

OmahaOntario

OMA - ONT

OMAONT

Omaha Eppley Airfield

sob. 10/18

8:59 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Ontario

ndz. 11/2

5:53 am-5:51 pm

1 stop9h 58m

$153

OmahaOntario

OMA - ONT

OMAONT

Omaha Eppley Airfield

czw. 11/13

7:46 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Ontario

pon. 11/17

6:53 am-8:06 pm

1 stop11h 13m

$153

Des MoinesLas Vegas

DSM - LAS

DSMLAS

Des Moines

śr. 3/4

8:00 am-1:35 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

pon. 3/9

6:00 am-12:34 pm

1 stop4h 34m

$162

Des MoinesLas Vegas

DSM - LAS

DSMLAS

Des Moines

wt. 11/11

5:45 am-8:57 am

1 stop5h 12m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

pt. 11/14

4:41 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop5h 01m

$167

Des MoinesLas Vegas

DSM - LAS

DSMLAS

Des Moines

sob. 11/8

2:52 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop8h 43m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

śr. 11/12

5:20 am-12:38 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$167

Des MoinesLas Vegas

DSM - LAS

DSMLAS

Des Moines

ndz. 2/1

6:48 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

czw. 2/5

12:27 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$167

Des MoinesLas Vegas

DSM - LAS

DSMLAS

Des Moines

śr. 10/8

11:30 am-2:25 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

śr. 10/15

7:35 am-4:17 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$167

OmahaSan Diego

OMA - SAN

OMASAN

Omaha Eppley Airfield

sob. 11/8

2:52 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop9h 01m

San Diego

sob. 11/15

1:47 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$167

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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 $325). 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 Wrzesień 15, 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.

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 Wrzesień 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Iowa to California, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
699 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Iowa to California flight route?

    Within the past month, 2 users have taken a look at flights from Iowa to California.

  • How long is the flight from Iowa to California?

    Frontier, United Airlines, and Southwest can get you from Iowa to California in just under 4h 59m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 21m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1283 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $76. United Airlines flights start at $76 while deals on Frontier start at $77 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Iowa to California?

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

  • 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 $325). 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 Wrzesień 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$89Average$176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$108Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$130Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$251Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$334Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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