$47+ 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 6/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LAX
Jun 2 — Jun 91
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to CaliforniaExplore 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 May 3, 2026.
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 May 3, 2026.
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/159:56 pm
DSM
- LAS
Nonstop3h 10m
Allegiant Air
Thu 6/182:51 pm
LAS
- DSM
Nonstop2h 55m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/29![Allegiant Air logo]()
$151
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.
Sun 7/59:33 pm
DSM
- LAS
Nonstop3h 07m
Allegiant Air
Thu 7/93:44 pm
LAS
- DSM
Nonstop2h 59m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/29![Allegiant Air logo]()
$155
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/48:15 pm
DSM
- LAS
Nonstop3h 16m
Allegiant Air
Fri 5/223:53 pm
LAS
- DSM
Nonstop2h 59m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/30![Allegiant Air logo]()
$157
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 7/610:01 pm
DSM
- LAS
Nonstop3h 07m
Allegiant Air
Fri 7/104:24 pm
LAS
- DSM
Nonstop2h 59m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/29![Allegiant Air logo]()
$159
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.
Sun 7/199:33 pm
DSM
- LAS
Nonstop3h 07m
Allegiant Air
Wed 7/298:00 am
LAS
- DSM
Nonstop2h 59m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/29![Allegiant Air logo]()
$161
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/288:36 pm
DSM
- LAS
Nonstop3h 10m
Allegiant Air
Fri 7/34:12 pm
LAS
- DSM
Nonstop2h 59m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/28![Allegiant Air logo]()
$164
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1711:00 am
DSM
- LAS
Nonstop3h 16m
Allegiant Air
Thu 5/213:45 pm
LAS
- DSM
Nonstop2h 59m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/28![Allegiant Air logo]()
$167
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.
Sun 5/249:34 pm
DSM
- LAS
Nonstop3h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/2612:29 am
LAS
- DSM
1 stop11h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$168
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 6/19:17 pm
DSM
- LAS
Nonstop3h 12m
Allegiant Air
Thu 6/112:51 pm
LAS
- DSM
Nonstop2h 55m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/29![Allegiant Air logo]()
$169
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Sat 5/308:19 pm
OMA
- LAS
1 stop12h 51m
Frontier
Thu 6/46:30 am
LAS
- OMA
1 stop11h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2![Frontier logo]()
$169
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Fri 9/49:37 pm
OMA
- LAS
Nonstop3h 03m
Allegiant Air
Fri 9/1110:53 am
LAS
- OMA
Nonstop2h 42m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/2![Allegiant Air logo]()
$172
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/259:42 pm
DSM
- LAS
Nonstop3h 12m
Allegiant Air
Thu 5/283:45 pm
LAS
- DSM
Nonstop2h 59m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/28![Allegiant Air logo]()
$173
Best flights from Iowa to CaliforniaDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Iowa to California that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated May 3, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Iowa to California that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated May 3, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 6/38:19 pm
OMA
- LAS
2 stops14h 35m
Frontier
Sat 6/66:30 am
LAS
- OMA
1 stop11h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 4/27![Frontier logo]()
$243
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/135:30 am
OMA
- SAN
1 stop9h 08m
Delta
Sat 5/166:15 am
SAN
- OMA
1 stop10h 38m
Delta
Deal found 4/29![Delta logo]()
$277
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/147:38 am
OMA
- SFO
Nonstop3h 50m
United Airlines
Tue 7/216:45 pm
SFO
- OMA
Nonstop3h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/29![United Airlines logo]()
$309
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/163:40 pm
OMA
- SAN
Nonstop3h 10m
Southwest
Mon 7/207:00 pm
SAN
- OMA
1 stop4h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 4/30![Southwest logo]()
$342
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 7/95:37 am
DSM
- SAN
1 stop5h 14m
American Airlines
Mon 7/133:08 pm
SAN
- DSM
1 stop6h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/2![American Airlines logo]()
$447
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/63:46 pm
OMA
- LAX
Nonstop3h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 6/106:33 pm
LAX
- OMA
Nonstop3h 23m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$453
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Thu 5/2811:59 am
CID
- SAN
2 stops13h 28m
Delta
Tue 6/23:30 pm
SAN
- CID
1 stop5h 37m
Delta
Deal found 5/1![Delta logo]()
$311
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/1312:45 pm
OMA
- SAN
Nonstop3h 10m
Southwest
Thu 6/186:05 pm
SAN
- OMA
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 4/28![Southwest logo]()
$353
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 7/44:24 pm
CID
- SAN
1 stop5h 59m
Delta
Fri 7/1010:30 pm
SAN
- CID
2 stops10h 56m
Delta
Deal found 5/2![Delta logo]()
$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/156:15 am
OMA
- SAN
1 stop9h 35m
United Airlines
Mon 5/187:40 pm
SAN
- OMA
2 stops12h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30![United Airlines logo]()
$368
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Wed 7/14:05 pm
OMA
- SFO
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Mon 7/64:00 pm
SFO
- OMA
2 stops7h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/2![Southwest logo]()
$364
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Tue 8/117:00 am
CID
- SAN
2 stops10h 19m
Delta
Sat 8/1510:30 pm
SAN
- CID
2 stops10h 57m
Delta
Deal found 5/1![Delta logo]()
$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/105:33 pm
CID
- SAN
1 stop6h 24m
United Airlines
Wed 10/147:00 am
SAN
- CID
1 stop8h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1![United Airlines logo]()
$371
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Tue 7/217:55 pm
OMA
- SFO
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Fri 8/146:00 am
SFO
- OMA
2 stops13h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 4/27![Southwest logo]()
$370
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 7/246:00 pm
OMA
- LAX
1 stop6h 06m
American Airlines
Thu 7/306:32 pm
LAX
- OMA
Nonstop3h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/27![American Airlines logo]()
$449
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/285:27 pm
OMA
- SAN
2 stops8h 27m
United Airlines
Mon 8/310:40 pm
SAN
- OMA
1 stop9h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30![United Airlines logo]()
$372
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/235:45 pm
OMA
- SFO
1 stop6h 42m
Delta
Mon 5/2511:59 pm
SFO
- OMA
1 stop8h 10m
Delta
Deal found 4/27![Delta logo]()
$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/125:27 pm
OMA
- SAN
2 stops8h 27m
United Airlines
Sat 6/206:30 am
SAN
- OMA
1 stop7h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2![United Airlines logo]()
$372
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Sat 7/257:25 pm
OMA
- SAN
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Fri 7/316:35 am
SAN
- OMA
2 stops6h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 5/2![Southwest logo]()
$372
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/15:45 am
CID
- SAN
2 stops12h 11m
Delta
Mon 6/810:15 pm
SAN
- CID
2 stops11h 11m
Delta
Deal found 4/30![Delta logo]()
$359
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/272:25 pm
DSM
- LAS
2 stops7h 35m
Southwest
Tue 9/111:50 am
LAS
- DSM
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 4/30![Southwest logo]()
$378
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/131:55 pm
OMA
- LAX
1 stop5h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 10/2010:15 am
LAX
- OMA
1 stop7h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/29![United Airlines logo]()
$378
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/612:09 pm
CID
- SAN
2 stops11h 52m
Delta
Mon 8/109:40 pm
SAN
- CID
2 stops11h 47m
Delta
Deal found 4/30![Delta logo]()
$359
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Tue 6/1612:10 pm
DSM
- SFO
1 stop8h 30m
Southwest
Tue 6/235:30 am
SFO
- DSM
1 stop7h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 5/1![Southwest logo]()
$383
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/17:38 am
OMA
- SFO
Nonstop3h 50m
United Airlines
Mon 6/86:45 pm
SFO
- OMA
Nonstop3h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2![United Airlines logo]()
$391
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/95:30 pm
CID
- SAN
1 stop8h 25m
Delta
Sun 10/113:10 pm
SAN
- CID
1 stop5h 46m
Delta
Deal found 4/29![Delta logo]()
$369
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/36:55 am
DSM
- LAX
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Tue 6/97:45 am
LAX
- DSM
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 4/30![Southwest logo]()
$391
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/287:38 am
OMA
- SFO
Nonstop3h 50m
United Airlines
Wed 6/36:45 pm
SFO
- OMA
Nonstop3h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2![United Airlines logo]()
$401
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/275:52 pm
DSM
- LAX
1 stop8h 01m
Delta
Sun 8/210:20 pm
LAX
- DSM
1 stop9h 25m
Delta
Deal found 4/29![Delta logo]()
$378
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/273:35 pm
OMA
- LAS
1 stop9h 15m
Southwest
Thu 5/286:55 pm
LAS
- OMA
Nonstop2h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 4/30![Southwest logo]()
$392
Last-minute flights from Iowa to CaliforniaDiscover last-minute flight deals from Iowa to California. Data last updated May 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Iowa to California. Data last updated May 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/412:34 pm
OMA
- LAS
Nonstop2h 58m
Allegiant Air
Mon 5/117:05 am
LAS
- OMA
Nonstop2h 39m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/29![Allegiant Air logo]()
$175
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Fri 5/1512:34 pm
OMA
- LAS
Nonstop2h 58m
Allegiant Air
Mon 5/187:05 am
LAS
- OMA
Nonstop2h 39m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/27![Allegiant Air logo]()
$179
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.
Fri 5/1512:34 pm
OMA
- LAS
Nonstop2h 58m
Allegiant Air
Fri 5/226:35 am
LAS
- OMA
Nonstop2h 45m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/28![Allegiant Air logo]()
$183
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/158:19 pm
OMA
- LAS
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/187:05 am
LAS
- OMA
Nonstop2h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$184
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1812:34 pm
OMA
- LAS
Nonstop2h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/218:30 am
LAS
- OMA
1 stop9h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$188
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.
Tue 5/268:19 pm
OMA
- SAN
2 stops24h 11m
Frontier
Wed 6/36:25 am
SAN
- OMA
1 stop11h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28![Frontier logo]()
$176
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/268:19 pm
OMA
- LAS
1 stop5h 10m
Frontier
Mon 6/112:29 am
LAS
- OMA
1 stop16h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28![Frontier logo]()
$180
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 5/272:16 pm
DSM
- LAX
1 stop12h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/28:27 pm
LAX
- DSM
1 stop14h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$188
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.
Wed 5/272:16 pm
DSM
- LAX
1 stop12h 00m
Frontier
Thu 5/288:59 pm
LAX
- DSM
1 stop14h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29![Frontier logo]()
$195
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 5/272:16 pm
DSM
- LAX
1 stop12h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/38:27 pm
LAX
- DSM
1 stop21h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/288:19 pm
OMA
- LAS
1 stop25h 44m
Frontier
Thu 6/46:30 am
LAS
- OMA
1 stop11h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30![Frontier logo]()
$194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Sat 5/308:19 pm
OMA
- LAS
1 stop12h 51m
Frontier
Thu 6/46:30 am
LAS
- OMA
1 stop11h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2![Frontier logo]()
$169
One-way flights from Iowa to CaliforniaSearch for one-way flight options from Iowa to California. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 3, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Iowa to California. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 3, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 6/159:56 pm
DSM
- LAS
Nonstop3h 10m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/2![Allegiant Air logo]()
$47
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/2710:01 pm
DSM
- LAS
Nonstop3h 07m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/30![Allegiant Air logo]()
$51
This iWofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 iWofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/299:56 pm
DSM
- LAS
Nonstop3h 10m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/30![Allegiant Air logo]()
$55
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/278:19 pm
OMA
- LAX
1 stop5h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30![Frontier logo]()
$63
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 6/38:19 pm
OMA
- LAX
1 stop5h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1![Frontier logo]()
$64
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.
Tue 6/28:19 pm
OMA
- LAX
1 stop21h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29![Frontier logo]()
$65
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.
Wed 5/278:19 pm
OMA
- SAN
1 stop14h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29![Frontier logo]()
$65
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.
Mon 6/18:19 pm
OMA
- LAX
1 stop5h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28![Frontier logo]()
$66
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.
Thu 6/48:19 pm
OMA
- SAN
1 stop14h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29![Frontier logo]()
$66
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.
Thu 6/48:19 pm
OMA
- LAX
1 stop5h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29![Frontier logo]()
$67
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 6/18:19 pm
OMA
- SAN
1 stop29h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29![Frontier logo]()
$67
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/229:56 pm
DSM
- LAS
Nonstop3h 10m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/30![Allegiant Air logo]()
$70
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 May 3, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $151 (Cheapflightsfares) |
One-way from | $47 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $392 |
Good round-trip deal | $188 or less |
Good one-way deal | $73 or less |
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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 May 3, 2026.
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Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
OmahaLas Vegas
OMA - LAS
OMALAS
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Wed 6/3
8:19 pm-8:54 am
2 stops14h 35m
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Sat 6/6
6:30 am-7:34 pm
1 stop11h 04m
$243
OmahaSan Diego
OMA - SAN
OMASAN
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Wed 5/13
5:30 am-12:38 pm
1 stop9h 08m
San Diego
Sat 5/16
6:15 am-6:53 pm
1 stop10h 38m
$277
OmahaSan Francisco
OMA - SFO
OMASFO
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Tue 7/14
7:38 am-9:28 am
Nonstop3h 50m
San Francisco
Tue 7/21
6:45 pm-12:19 am
Nonstop3h 34m
$309
Cedar RapidsSan Diego
CID - SAN
CIDSAN
Cedar Rapids
Thu 5/28
11:59 am-11:27 pm
2 stops13h 28m
San Diego
Tue 6/2
3:30 pm-11:07 pm
1 stop5h 37m
$311
Cedar RapidsSan Diego
CID - SAN
CIDSAN
Cedar Rapids
Sat 7/4
4:24 pm-8:23 pm
1 stop5h 59m
San Diego
Fri 7/10
10:30 pm-11:26 am
2 stops10h 56m
$329
Cedar RapidsSan Diego
CID - SAN
CIDSAN
Cedar Rapids
Tue 8/11
7:00 am-3:19 pm
2 stops10h 19m
San Diego
Sat 8/15
10:30 pm-11:27 am
2 stops10h 57m
$334
OmahaSan Diego
OMA - SAN
OMASAN
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Thu 7/16
3:40 pm-4:50 pm
Nonstop3h 10m
San Diego
Mon 7/20
7:00 pm-1:45 am
1 stop4h 45m
$342
OmahaSan Diego
OMA - SAN
OMASAN
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Sat 6/13
12:45 pm-1:55 pm
Nonstop3h 10m
San Diego
Thu 6/18
6:05 pm-1:45 am
1 stop5h 40m
$353
OmahaSan Francisco
OMA - SFO
OMASFO
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Sat 5/23
5:45 pm-10:27 pm
1 stop6h 42m
San Francisco
Mon 5/25
11:59 pm-10:09 am
1 stop8h 10m
$354
Cedar RapidsSan Diego
CID - SAN
CIDSAN
Cedar Rapids
Mon 6/1
5:45 am-3:56 pm
2 stops12h 11m
San Diego
Mon 6/8
10:15 pm-11:26 am
2 stops11h 11m
$359
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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to California
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CID-LAS
CID-SAN
OMA-SAN
OMA-SFO
DSM-SAN
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to California
USIA-USCA
CID-LAS
CID-SAN
OMA-SAN
OMA-SFO
How far ahead should I book a flight from Iowa to California?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Iowa to California, you should look to book at least 66 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to California?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to California (average of $54). Flying from Iowa to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $778). 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 May 3, 2026.
It’s optimal to fly from Iowa to California in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 74% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.
Weekly flight availability from Iowa to California
Explore weekly flight availability from Iowa to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 3, 2026.
The most flights from USIA to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Iowa to California?
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 May 3, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Iowa to California, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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.
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
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Discover the top 7 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 May 3, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$89 | Average$162 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time88% | |
| Cheapest$100 | Average$251 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$118 | Average$369 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$167 | Average$438 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$213 | Average$452 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$222 | Average$426 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$458 | Average$458 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |