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$51+ 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 1/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — DSM
Dec 5 — Dec 121
Fri 12/5
Fri 12/12
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 5, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 11/146:05 amLAS - OMA
Nonstop2h 48mAllegiant Air
Mon 11/171:10 pmOMA - LAS
Nonstop2h 50mAllegiant Air
Deal found 11/2$102
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/214:25 pmLAS - OMA
Nonstop2h 46mAllegiant Air
Mon 11/2410:06 pmOMA - LAS
Nonstop3h 04mAllegiant Air
Deal found 11/3$103
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 12/228:30 pmLAS - OMA
1 stop21h 17mFrontier
Sun 1/48:59 pmOMA - LAS
1 stop16h 08mFrontier
Deal found 11/5$117
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/146:05 amLAS - OMA
Nonstop2h 48mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/178:51 pmOMA - LAS
1 stop4h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$131
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 12/46:30 amSFO - OMA
1 stop5h 01mFrontier
Sun 12/72:18 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop12h 06mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$134
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Mon 12/86:30 amSFO - DSM
1 stop10h 33mFrontier
Fri 12/127:58 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop6h 26mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$134
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Fri 12/56:40 amLAX - DSM
1 stop10h 23mFrontier
Mon 12/87:58 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop6h 31mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$134
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 12/228:30 pmLAS - OMA
1 stop21h 17mFrontier
Thu 1/18:42 pmOMA - LAS
2 stops23h 10mFrontier
Deal found 11/5$136
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/276:49 amSAN - OMA
1 stop10h 38mFrontier
Mon 12/18:36 pmOMA - SAN
1 stop5h 23mFrontier
Deal found 11/3$138
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 12/46:30 amSFO - CID
1 stop10h 44mFrontier
Thu 12/118:09 pmCID - SFO
1 stop13h 44mFrontier
Deal found 11/5$138
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 11/2712:23 pmONT - OMA
1 stop5h 04mFrontier
Mon 12/18:36 pmOMA - ONT
1 stop5h 21mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$138
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Sun 11/2310:17 pmSFO - OMA
1 stop10h 14mFrontier
Wed 11/267:56 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop6h 28mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$141

Cheap flight deals from California to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated November 5, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$103
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$51
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$413

Good round-trip deal

$134 or less

Good one-way deal

$192 or less
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One-way flight from California to Iowa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($4 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Iowa.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to Iowa.
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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 November 5, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Iowa that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasOmaha

LAS - OMA

LASOMA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 11/14

6:05 am-10:53 am

Nonstop2h 48m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 11/17

1:10 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$102

San FranciscoDes Moines

SFO - DSM

SFODSM

San Francisco

Mon 12/8

6:30 am-7:03 pm

1 stop10h 33m

Des Moines

Fri 12/12

7:58 pm-12:24 am

1 stop6h 26m

$134

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Thu 12/4

6:30 am-1:31 pm

1 stop5h 01m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 12/7

2:18 pm-12:24 am

1 stop12h 06m

$138

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Fri 12/12

6:40 am-7:03 pm

1 stop10h 23m

Des Moines

Mon 12/15

7:58 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$176

Las VegasOmaha

LAS - OMA

LASOMA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 11/12

12:59 am-6:51 pm

1 stop15h 52m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 11/17

8:51 pm-8:32 am

1 stop13h 41m

$181

Las VegasOmaha

LAS - OMA

LASOMA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 12/22

8:00 am-12:44 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 1/4

8:59 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop24h 31m

$217

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Wed 12/3

3:30 pm-3:31 pm

1 stop22h 01m

Des Moines

Wed 12/10

1:25 pm-9:11 pm

2 stops33h 46m

$227

Las VegasOmaha

LAS - OMA

LASOMA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 11/14

7:08 am-8:06 pm

1 stop10h 58m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 11/17

8:51 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$241

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Wed 11/19

2:46 pm-2:09 pm

1 stop21h 23m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 11/23

11:28 am-7:23 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$247

OntarioDes Moines

ONT - DSM

ONTDSM

Ontario

Thu 12/18

6:17 pm-7:04 pm

1 stop22h 47m

Des Moines

Sun 1/11

4:30 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops33h 29m

$253

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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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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 $158). 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 November 5, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 16% on flights from California to Iowa by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

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

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

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 November 5, 2025.
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
4,239 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,239 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,239 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,239 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,001 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,239 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,039 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,239 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,239 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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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 2h 48m. Fly via Allegiant Air, Frontier, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between California and Iowa is about 1096 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Iowa one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $65. Delta flights start at $79 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $135 one-way.

  • 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.

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

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

  • 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 $158). 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 November 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$75Average$183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$149Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$192Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$233Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$305Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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