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$289+ Cheap flights from Waterloo, IA (ALO) to California

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 6/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ALO — LAX
mai 25 — juin 11
dim. 5/25
dim. 6/1
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Waterloo to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on mai 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
jeu. 6/266:00 amALO - SFO
1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines
dim. 6/296:10 amSFO - ALO
1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/19$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
mar. 6/32:57 pmALO - LAS
1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines
sam. 6/73:33 pmLAS - ALO
1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/19$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
mar. 6/173:36 pmALO - LAX
1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines
mar. 6/2410:19 amLAX - ALO
2 stops11h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/18$383
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
mar. 5/202:57 pmALO - SAN
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
lun. 5/266:15 amSAN - ALO
1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/19$453
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
mar. 6/36:08 amALO - SMF
1 stop6h 25mAmerican Airlines
sam. 6/72:51 pmSMF - ALO
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/19$465
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
mar. 5/276:08 amALO - SNA
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
sam. 5/3111:10 amSNA - ALO
1 stop8h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/19$477

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Waterloo to California that are best for you.

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Waterloo

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

WaterlooSan Francisco

ALO - SFO

ALOSFO

Waterloo

jeu. 6/26

6:00 am-11:28 am

1 stop7h 28m

San Francisco

dim. 6/29

6:10 am-2:30 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$289

WaterlooLas Vegas

ALO - LAS

ALOLAS

Waterloo

mar. 6/3

2:57 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

sam. 6/7

3:33 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$319

WaterlooLos Angeles

ALO - LAX

ALOLAX

Waterloo

mar. 6/17

3:36 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Los Angeles

mar. 6/24

10:19 am-11:29 pm

2 stops11h 10m

$383

WaterlooSacramento

ALO - SMF

ALOSMF

Waterloo

mar. 6/3

6:08 am-10:33 am

1 stop6h 25m

Sacramento Intl

sam. 6/7

2:51 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$465

WaterlooSanta Ana

ALO - SNA

ALOSNA

Waterloo

mar. 6/3

6:08 am-12:39 pm

1 stop8h 31m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

sam. 6/7

3:13 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$477

WaterlooLas Vegas

ALO - LAS

ALOLAS

Waterloo

jeu. 7/3

6:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$501

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Deals found on 5/19

Best time to book a flight from Waterloo to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Waterloo with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Waterloo to California

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

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

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 mai 20, 2025.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Andrew,May 2025

LAX - MIA

2 hour delay. Discovered an engine problem late, we boarded the plane and they asked us to come off. To add insult to injury nothing was given to passengers to make amends. No free drink. No extra food or snacks. No free WiFi. Gimme a break
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Andrew,May 2025

LAX - MIA

2 hour delay. Discovered an engine problem late, we boarded the plane and they asked us to come off. To add insult to injury nothing was given to passengers to make amends. No free drink. No extra food or snacks. No free WiFi. Gimme a break

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Waterloo to California?

    Waterloo (ALO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Waterloo to California. It is only a 5.3 mi journey to Waterloo (ALO) from Waterloo’s city center.

  • What are the most popular routes from Waterloo, Iowa to California?

    While some choose either Waterloo - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl or Waterloo - San Francisco, Waterloo - Los Angeles is the most popular route from Waterloo, Iowa to California.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Waterloo, Iowa to California (average of $246). Flying from Waterloo, 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 airline flying from Waterloo to California

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Waterloo 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 mai 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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