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$55+ Cheap flights from California to Iowa

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — DSM
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Iowa

Cheapest flights from California to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/47:35 am
SFO
-
OMA
1 stop6h 30m
Frontier
Mon 3/99:03 pm
OMA
-
SFO
1 stop25h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$117
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/186:20 am
LAX
-
OMA
1 stop7h 45m
Frontier
Wed 2/255:00 pm
OMA
-
LAX
1 stop8h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$128
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/47:35 am
SFO
-
OMA
1 stop6h 30m
Frontier
Sun 3/89:03 pm
OMA
-
SFO
1 stop29h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$137
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sun 3/86:00 am
SFO
-
OMA
1 stop12h 18m
Frontier
Mon 3/99:03 pm
OMA
-
SFO
1 stop29h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$148
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Thu 2/266:20 am
LAX
-
DSM
1 stop10h 22m
Frontier
Mon 3/27:17 pm
DSM
-
LAX
1 stop7h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$148
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/116:55 am
SFO
-
OMA
1 stop7h 10m
Frontier
Wed 2/185:00 pm
OMA
-
SFO
1 stop9h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$154
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/116:20 am
LAX
-
OMA
1 stop7h 45m
Frontier
Wed 2/185:00 pm
OMA
-
LAX
1 stop8h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$154
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/118:10 am
ONT
-
OMA
1 stop5h 55m
Frontier
Wed 2/185:00 pm
OMA
-
ONT
1 stop6h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$154
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 2/266:20 am
LAX
-
DSM
1 stop10h 22m
Frontier
Thu 3/57:27 pm
DSM
-
LAX
1 stop7h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 2/269:16 pm
LAX
-
OMA
1 stop12h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/11:43 pm
OMA
-
LAX
1 stop20h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$165
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 3/66:15 am
LAX
-
OMA
1 stop12h 03m
Frontier
Mon 3/99:03 pm
OMA
-
LAX
1 stop29h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$167
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 2/266:15 am
SFO
-
DSM
1 stop10h 27m
Frontier
Thu 3/57:27 pm
DSM
-
SFO
1 stop7h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$169

Find flight deals from California to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$117
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$55
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$376

Good round-trip deal

$136 or less

Good one-way deal

$250 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Iowa 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Iowa that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Thu 2/26

6:20 am-6:42 pm

1 stop10h 22m

Des Moines

Thu 3/5

7:27 pm-12:30 am

1 stop7h 03m

$160

San FranciscoDes Moines

SFO - DSM

SFODSM

San Francisco

Thu 2/19

8:48 am-6:47 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

7:17 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop28h 44m

$179

Santa AnaCedar Rapids

SNA - CID

SNACID

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 3/13

7:45 am-12:37 pm

1 stop26h 52m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 3/21

10:12 pm-2:39 pm

1 stop18h 27m

$200

Santa AnaCedar Rapids

SNA - CID

SNACID

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 3/13

4:37 pm-12:37 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Cedar Rapids

Fri 3/20

12:57 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop9h 59m

$219

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Fri 3/13

9:12 am-10:34 pm

1 stop11h 22m

Des Moines

Mon 3/16

8:21 pm-3:57 pm

2 stops21h 36m

$229

San FranciscoDes Moines

SFO - DSM

SFODSM

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

5:47 pm-6:01 pm

1 stop22h 14m

Des Moines

Mon 4/27

8:15 pm-2:26 pm

1 stop20h 11m

$232

Los AngelesOmaha

LAX - OMA

LAXOMA

Los Angeles

Thu 4/16

6:15 am-8:14 pm

1 stop11h 59m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 4/20

8:59 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop20h 16m

$240

San FranciscoDes Moines

SFO - DSM

SFODSM

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

6:15 am-6:32 pm

1 stop10h 17m

Des Moines

Fri 2/27

7:59 pm-5:58 pm

2 stops23h 59m

$244

OntarioOmaha

ONT - OMA

ONTOMA

Ontario

Mon 3/23

6:15 am-8:18 pm

1 stop12h 03m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 3/27

9:03 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop28h 56m

$245

OntarioOmaha

ONT - OMA

ONTOMA

Ontario

Wed 2/11

8:10 am-4:05 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 2/15

1:43 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop12h 16m

$247

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Best time to book a flight from California to Iowa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Iowa from California with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Iowa (average of $75). Flying from California to Iowa in April is currently the most expensive (average of $145). 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 CA to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Iowa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Iowa as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa. 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 Iowa. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from California to Iowa. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,205 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,056 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this California to Iowa flight route?

    This flight path from California to Iowa was viewed by 2 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from California to Iowa?

    There are many flights that can get you from California to Iowa in 4h 46m. Fly via Frontier, Delta, or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between California and Iowa is about 1309 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Iowa (average of $75). Flying from California to Iowa in April is currently the most expensive (average of $145). 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 California to Iowa

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from California to Iowa. 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$50Average$191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$122Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$192Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$221Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$247Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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