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$55+ 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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LAX
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 18, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/317:48 pmCID - LAS
1 stop5h 54mFrontier
Mon 1/59:15 amLAS - CID
1 stop7h 38mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$183
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/188:30 amDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 16mAllegiant Air
Fri 1/3010:39 amLAS - DSM
Nonstop3h 01mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/15$202
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/208:29 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop13h 54mFrontier
Mon 12/296:24 amSFO - DSM
1 stop11h 20mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/313:00 pmDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 16mAllegiant Air
Thu 1/810:39 amLAS - DSM
Nonstop3h 01mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/16$247
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:00 pmDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 16mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/87:00 amLAS - DSM
1 stop13h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$255
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/308:42 pmOMA - LAS
1 stop24h 48mFrontier
Wed 12/3112:59 amLAS - OMA
1 stop16h 48mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$279
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sat 12/207:48 pmCID - LAS
1 stop14h 17mFrontier
Mon 12/226:00 amLAS - CID
1 stop10h 53mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$284
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Fri 12/197:54 pmDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 16mAllegiant Air
Mon 12/222:09 pmLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 55mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/14$288
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/2212:57 pmCID - LAS
Nonstop3h 22mAllegiant Air
Fri 12/267:00 amLAS - CID
Nonstop3h 07mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/17$301
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/197:54 pmDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 16mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/226:00 amLAS - DSM
1 stop11h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$302
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2311:14 amDSM - LAS
1 stop24h 29mFrontier
Mon 12/2912:59 amLAS - DSM
1 stop10h 41mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$304
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/238:42 pmOMA - LAX
1 stop13h 00mFrontier
Tue 12/306:34 amLAX - OMA
1 stop11h 13mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$304

Find flight deals from Iowa to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to California flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$109
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$55
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$433

Good round-trip deal

$127 or less

Good one-way deal

$223 or less
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One-way flight from Iowa to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Iowa to California.
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 December 18, 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

Cedar RapidsSan Francisco

CID - SFO

CIDSFO

Cedar Rapids

Thu 1/8

8:15 pm-12:24 am

1 stop6h 09m

San Francisco

Thu 1/15

6:15 am-7:13 pm

1 stop10h 58m

$182

OmahaOntario

OMA - ONT

OMAONT

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 2/26

10:15 am-11:59 pm

1 stop15h 44m

Ontario

Mon 3/2

6:10 am-6:34 pm

1 stop10h 24m

$183

OmahaSan Diego

OMA - SAN

OMASAN

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 1/12

12:31 pm-5:09 pm

2 stops30h 38m

San Diego

Thu 1/15

11:50 am-7:34 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$214

OmahaLas Vegas

OMA - LAS

OMALAS

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 2/26

10:15 am-11:47 pm

1 stop15h 32m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 2/28

12:59 am-12:48 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$217

Cedar RapidsLas Vegas

CID - LAS

CIDLAS

Cedar Rapids

Tue 1/20

4:15 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops9h 34m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 1/28

12:05 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$228

OmahaSan Francisco

OMA - SFO

OMASFO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 1/28

3:07 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop9h 56m

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

4:46 pm-2:11 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$228

Cedar RapidsLas Vegas

CID - LAS

CIDLAS

Cedar Rapids

Wed 2/11

12:16 pm-5:24 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 2/14

6:10 am-2:05 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$229

Cedar RapidsLas Vegas

CID - LAS

CIDLAS

Cedar Rapids

Sat 2/14

2:50 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 2/18

10:14 am-10:43 pm

2 stops10h 29m

$234

Cedar RapidsLas Vegas

CID - LAS

CIDLAS

Cedar Rapids

Sat 2/21

2:50 pm-6:23 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 2/25

10:15 pm-11:41 am

2 stops11h 26m

$234

Cedar RapidsLas Vegas

CID - LAS

CIDLAS

Cedar Rapids

Tue 2/10

6:30 am-3:00 pm

2 stops10h 30m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 2/17

11:40 pm-11:41 am

2 stops10h 01m

$239

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Iowa with our price prediction graph.
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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to California (average of $88). Flying from Iowa to California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $143). 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 December 18, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Iowa to California in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 34% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Iowa to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Iowa to California. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Iowa to California flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 18, 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
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

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
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

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
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

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
9,092 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

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
11,055 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

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
700 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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, Delta, and Alaska Airlines can get you from Iowa to California in just under 6h 09m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 47m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1645 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 Allegiant Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $53. Frontier flights start at $55 while deals on United Airlines start at $80 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to California (average of $88). Flying from Iowa to California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $143). 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$89Average$168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$116Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$148Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$213Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$222Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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