$82+ Cheap flights from California to Iowa
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 10/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — DSM
Nov 1 — Nov 81
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from California to IowaExplore 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 October 2, 2026.
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 October 2, 2026.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/124:50 pm -
Nonstop3h 17m
Sun 11/151:42 pm -
Nonstop3h 38m
Deal found 9/30![Allegiant Air logo]()
$110
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 11/45:15 pm -
1 stop24h 19m
Mon 11/98:04 pm -
1 stop15h 15m
Deal found 9/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$175
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 10/229:57 pm -
1 stop21h 13m
Mon 10/269:11 pm -
1 stop14h 08m
Deal found 9/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 11/123:55 pm -
1 stop27h 40m
Sun 11/151:42 pm -
Nonstop3h 38m
Deal found 9/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$192
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Thu 10/294:46 pm -
Nonstop3h 15m
Thu 11/52:22 pm -
Nonstop3h 38m
Deal found 9/30![Allegiant Air logo]()
$201
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Thu 11/54:50 pm -
Nonstop3h 17m
Sun 11/81:42 pm -
Nonstop3h 38m
Deal found 9/29![Allegiant Air logo]()
$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 10/285:15 pm -
1 stop27h 35m
Wed 11/42:45 pm -
1 stop19h 03m
Deal found 9/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$212
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 11/96:25 am -
1 stop11h 10m
Fri 11/138:30 pm -
1 stop21h 28m
Deal found 9/30![Frontier logo]()
$219
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Mon 11/24:57 pm -
2 stops43h 41m
Mon 11/98:04 pm -
1 stop14h 15m
Deal found 10/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$221
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Thu 10/224:46 pm -
Nonstop3h 15m
Sun 10/252:18 pm -
Nonstop3h 38m
Deal found 9/30![Allegiant Air logo]()
$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 11/52:01 pm -
2 stops29h 34m
Sun 11/81:42 pm -
Nonstop3h 38m
Deal found 9/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 11/37:30 am -
1 stop28h 25m
Sun 11/81:42 pm -
Nonstop3h 38m
Deal found 9/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$228
Best flights from California to IowaDiscover carefully curated flight deals from California to Iowa that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 2, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from California to Iowa that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 2, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Sat 11/144:18 pm -
1 stop5h 24m
Wed 11/189:00 am -
1 stop5h 56m
Deal found 9/29![United Airlines logo]()
$355
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Thu 12/37:00 am -
2 stops11h 39m
Tue 12/85:20 am -
1 stop9h 50m
Deal found 9/29![Delta logo]()
$360
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/275:20 am -
2 stops7h 00m
Tue 11/312:05 pm -
1 stop5h 50m
Deal found 9/29![Southwest logo]()
$365
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/156:42 pm -
2 stops12h 14m
Mon 10/195:06 am -
1 stop6h 27m
Deal found 9/28![American Airlines logo]()
$481
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/17:00 am -
1 stop5h 25m
Sat 11/76:00 am -
1 stop7h 29m
Deal found 9/27![United Airlines logo]()
$356
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Wed 11/117:43 pm -
2 stops12h 36m
Sat 11/144:00 pm -
1 stop6h 16m
Deal found 9/30![Delta logo]()
$360
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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.
Mon 10/2610:40 pm -
1 stop10h 50m
Thu 10/297:10 pm -
2 stops7h 05m
Deal found 9/27![Southwest logo]()
$366
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Sat 10/247:00 am -
1 stop7h 20m
Tue 10/271:27 pm -
2 stops9h 10m
Deal found 9/29![United Airlines logo]()
$360
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Tue 11/107:16 pm -
2 stops13h 03m
Sat 11/1411:00 am -
2 stops11h 02m
Deal found 9/30![Delta logo]()
$366
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Tue 12/810:20 am -
2 stops8h 25m
Fri 12/116:40 am -
1 stop6h 20m
Deal found 9/28![Southwest logo]()
$370
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Thu 11/122:08 pm -
1 stop6h 51m
Fri 11/135:30 am -
1 stop5h 40m
Deal found 9/30![United Airlines logo]()
$360
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/126:55 pm -
2 stops13h 24m
Tue 11/175:30 am -
2 stops12h 52m
Deal found 9/28![Delta logo]()
$366
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/26. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/71:50 pm -
1 stop4h 50m
Sat 11/72:30 pm -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 9/26![Southwest logo]()
$385
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/88:40 am -
1 stop5h 33m
Fri 12/111:23 pm -
1 stop5h 52m
Deal found 9/28![United Airlines logo]()
$365
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3010:25 pm -
2 stops12h 18m
Tue 11/36:20 am -
2 stops10h 50m
Deal found 9/28![Delta logo]()
$371
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2211:25 pm -
1 stop8h 09m
Fri 11/273:53 pm -
1 stop9h 43m
Deal found 10/1![American Airlines logo]()
$512
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Thu 11/265:35 am -
2 stops9h 40m
Sat 12/122:30 pm -
1 stop5h 05m
Deal found 10/1![Southwest logo]()
$385
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3012:39 pm -
1 stop6h 20m
Tue 11/33:27 pm -
2 stops9h 00m
Deal found 9/28![United Airlines logo]()
$366
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Sat 10/246:20 am -
2 stops8h 35m
Mon 10/263:46 pm -
1 stop7h 08m
Deal found 10/1![Delta logo]()
$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/121:52 pm -
1 stop8h 12m
Mon 2/157:29 am -
1 stop7h 33m
Deal found 10/1![American Airlines logo]()
$517
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/288:45 am -
1 stop5h 22m
Fri 10/301:27 pm -
2 stops9h 04m
Deal found 9/27![United Airlines logo]()
$370
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Mon 11/1610:45 am -
2 stops8h 05m
Thu 11/197:00 am -
2 stops7h 25m
Deal found 10/1![Southwest logo]()
$415
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 10/285:42 pm -
2 stops14h 29m
Tue 11/310:57 am -
2 stops9h 23m
Deal found 9/29![Delta logo]()
$380
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 11/207:00 am -
1 stop5h 25m
Sun 11/226:00 am -
1 stop7h 29m
Deal found 9/30![United Airlines logo]()
$374
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 10/3012:57 pm -
1 stop7h 36m
Wed 11/410:57 am -
2 stops9h 23m
Deal found 9/29![Delta logo]()
$384
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/2410:20 am -
2 stops7h 35m
Tue 10/275:35 am -
2 stops8h 10m
Deal found 9/29![Southwest logo]()
$428
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Thu 12/311:07 am -
2 stops10h 02m
Thu 12/106:15 am -
1 stop8h 47m
Deal found 9/29![Delta logo]()
$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3012:39 pm -
2 stops8h 20m
Sun 11/16:00 am -
1 stop7h 27m
Deal found 9/28![United Airlines logo]()
$384
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Thu 10/297:25 am -
2 stops9h 05m
Fri 10/307:10 pm -
2 stops7h 00m
Deal found 9/28![Southwest logo]()
$435
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Thu 12/311:07 am -
2 stops10h 02m
Fri 12/115:04 pm -
1 stop8h 54m
Deal found 9/29![Delta logo]()
$384
Last-minute flights from California to IowaDiscover last-minute flight deals from California to Iowa. Data last updated October 2, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from California to Iowa. Data last updated October 2, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 10/229:57 pm -
1 stop21h 13m
Mon 10/269:11 pm -
1 stop14h 08m
Deal found 9/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$188
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Thu 10/224:46 pm -
Nonstop3h 15m
Sun 10/252:18 pm -
Nonstop3h 38m
Deal found 9/30![Allegiant Air logo]()
$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 10/285:15 pm -
1 stop27h 35m
Wed 11/42:45 pm -
1 stop19h 03m
Deal found 9/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$212
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Thu 10/294:46 pm -
Nonstop3h 15m
Thu 11/52:22 pm -
Nonstop3h 38m
Deal found 9/30![Allegiant Air logo]()
$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Mon 11/24:57 pm -
2 stops43h 41m
Mon 11/98:04 pm -
1 stop14h 15m
Deal found 10/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 11/37:30 am -
1 stop28h 25m
Sun 11/81:42 pm -
Nonstop3h 38m
Deal found 9/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$228
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 11/45:15 pm -
1 stop24h 19m
Mon 11/98:04 pm -
1 stop15h 15m
Deal found 9/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$175
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Thu 11/54:50 pm -
Nonstop3h 17m
Sun 11/81:42 pm -
Nonstop3h 38m
Deal found 9/29![Allegiant Air logo]()
$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 11/52:01 pm -
2 stops29h 34m
Sun 11/81:42 pm -
Nonstop3h 38m
Deal found 9/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$225
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 11/96:25 am -
1 stop11h 10m
Fri 11/138:30 pm -
1 stop21h 28m
Deal found 9/30![Frontier logo]()
$219
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/124:50 pm -
Nonstop3h 17m
Sun 11/151:42 pm -
Nonstop3h 38m
Deal found 9/30![Allegiant Air logo]()
$110
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 11/123:55 pm -
1 stop27h 40m
Sun 11/151:42 pm -
Nonstop3h 38m
Deal found 9/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$192
One-way flights from California to IowaSearch for one-way flight options from California to Iowa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 2, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from California to Iowa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 2, 2026.
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/294:46 pm -
Nonstop3h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/28![Allegiant Air logo]()
$82
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/26. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/311:45 am -
1 stop5h 55m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/26![Frontier logo]()
$93
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 10/285:15 pm -
1 stop27h 35m
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$94
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 10/215:15 pm -
1 stop27h 35m
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$107
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Thu 11/58:20 pm -
1 stop23h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$110
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 10/2911:31 am -
1 stop9h 19m
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$116
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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.
Thu 10/84:46 pm -
Nonstop3h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/27![Allegiant Air logo]()
$117
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Tue 12/110:53 pm -
2 stops42h 47m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/30![Frontier logo]()
$119
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/294:53 pm -
1 stop24h 42m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/30![Frontier logo]()
$119
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 12/24:25 pm -
1 stop25h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/30![Frontier logo]()
$121
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/312:08 pm -
1 stop5h 32m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/29![Frontier logo]()
$121
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Thu 12/106:30 am -
1 stop11h 20m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/28![Frontier logo]()
$125
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 October 2, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $110 (CheapOair) |
One-way from | $82 (Super.com) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $403 |
Good round-trip deal | $177 or less |
Good one-way deal | $186 or less |
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Santa AnaDes Moines
SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - DSM Des Moines
SNADSM
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Thu 10/8
4:46 pm-10:01 pm
Nonstop3h 15m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$117
San DiegoDes Moines
SAN San Diego - DSM Des Moines
SANDSM
San Diego
Thu 10/29
4:53 pm-7:35 pm
1 stop24h 42m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$119
San FranciscoDes Moines
SFO San Francisco - DSM Des Moines
SFODSM
San Francisco
Mon 11/2
4:57 pm-2:38 pm
2 stops43h 41m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$129
San FranciscoDes Moines
SFO San Francisco - DSM Des Moines
SFODSM
San Francisco
Mon 10/19
7:25 pm-1:52 pm
2 stops40h 27m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$133
Santa AnaDes Moines
SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - DSM Des Moines
SNADSM
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Mon 10/26
11:38 am-7:30 pm
1 stop5h 52m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$143
San DiegoDes Moines
SAN San Diego - DSM Des Moines
SANDSM
San Diego
Fri 10/30
6:25 am-7:35 pm
1 stop11h 10m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$144
Los AngelesCedar Rapids
LAX Los Angeles - CID Cedar Rapids
LAXCID
Los Angeles
Fri 11/6
9:35 pm-6:46 pm
1 stop19h 11m
Cedar Rapids
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$150
San DiegoDes Moines
SAN San Diego - DSM Des Moines
SANDSM
San Diego
Tue 11/10
7:33 pm-12:15 pm
3 stops38h 42m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$154
San DiegoDes Moines
SAN San Diego - DSM Des Moines
SANDSM
San Diego
Sun 12/13
6:30 am-7:50 pm
1 stop11h 20m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$157
San DiegoDes Moines
SAN San Diego - DSM Des Moines
SANDSM
San Diego
Tue 10/27
7:33 pm-10:01 pm
3 stops48h 28m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$159
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Best time to book a flight from California to Iowa
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Iowa?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Iowa (average of $373). Flying from California to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $486). 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 October 2, 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.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Iowa?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
California to Iowa flights typically cost between $351 and $465 in November.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $175 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 4-Nov 9).
How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Iowa?
The best time to book flights from California to Iowa is 44 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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 October 2, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,United Airlines, andAllegiant Air from California to Iowa. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$70 | Average$190 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time88% | |
| Cheapest$95 | Average$327 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$148 | Average$409 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$182 | Average$510 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$198 | Average$504 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$208 | Average$477 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$224 | Average$338 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% |