$59+ 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 5/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — DSM
Jun 5 — Jun 121
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 May 6, 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 May 6, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Wed 5/279:37 am
SAN
- OMA
1 stop7h 57m
Frontier
Thu 5/288:19 pm
OMA
- SAN
1 stop14h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$126
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Tue 6/29:37 am
SAN
- OMA
1 stop7h 47m
Frontier
Tue 6/98:25 pm
OMA
- SAN
1 stop14h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$159
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2610:50 am
ONT
- OMA
1 stop6h 34m
Frontier
Mon 6/18:19 pm
OMA
- ONT
1 stop15h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$161
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.
Wed 5/279:37 am
SAN
- OMA
1 stop7h 57m
Frontier
Thu 6/48:19 pm
OMA
- SAN
1 stop14h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2![Frontier logo]()
$166
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/36:25 am
SAN
- OMA
1 stop11h 09m
Frontier
Wed 6/108:15 pm
OMA
- SAN
2 stops38h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3![Frontier logo]()
$172
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 6/14:04 pm
ONT
- OMA
2 stops49h 30m
Frontier
Mon 6/87:56 pm
OMA
- ONT
1 stop16h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2![Frontier logo]()
$191
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/266:00 am
SFO
- OMA
1 stop11h 24m
Frontier
Fri 5/298:19 pm
OMA
- SFO
1 stop13h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3![Frontier logo]()
$196
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 6/17:36 pm
SAN
- OMA
2 stops21h 48m
Frontier
Mon 6/87:56 pm
OMA
- SAN
1 stop18h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2![Frontier logo]()
$198
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.
Tue 6/164:17 pm
SAN
- OMA
2 stops25h 13m
Frontier
Tue 6/308:25 pm
OMA
- SAN
1 stop14h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2![Frontier logo]()
$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/24:31 pm
LAX
- DSM
1 stop19h 00m
Frontier
Fri 6/52:16 pm
DSM
- LAX
1 stop20h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$206
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.
Wed 6/246:00 am
ONT
- OMA
1 stop11h 30m
Frontier
Tue 6/308:25 pm
OMA
- ONT
2 stops25h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2![Frontier logo]()
$206
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Tue 6/26:00 am
SFO
- OMA
1 stop11h 24m
Frontier
Wed 6/38:19 pm
OMA
- SFO
1 stop6h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$210
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 May 6, 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 May 6, 2026.
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/286:00 am
ONT
- CID
1 stop5h 14m
Frontier
Sat 8/18:24 pm
CID
- ONT
1 stop5h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30![Frontier logo]()
$224
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 6/181:02 pm
SAN
- OMA
1 stop8h 48m
Delta
Fri 7/31:40 pm
OMA
- SAN
1 stop9h 01m
Delta
Deal found 5/1![Delta logo]()
$277
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.
Tue 6/163:05 pm
SAN
- OMA
2 stops6h 35m
Southwest
Tue 6/306:20 am
OMA
- SAN
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 5/2![Southwest logo]()
$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/75:10 am
LAX
- DSM
1 stop7h 18m
United Airlines
Tue 7/145:17 pm
DSM
- LAX
1 stop6h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/5![United Airlines logo]()
$305
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Wed 8/1912:14 pm
LAX
- MLI
1 stop22h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/231:06 pm
MLI
- LAX
2 stops21h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$343
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/226:00 am
ONT
- OMA
1 stop11h 34m
Frontier
Tue 5/268:19 pm
OMA
- ONT
1 stop15h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3![Frontier logo]()
$226
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/36:33 pm
LAX
- OMA
Nonstop3h 23m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 6/93:46 pm
OMA
- LAX
Nonstop3h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/4![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$453
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/36:40 am
SAN
- OMA
2 stops6h 20m
Southwest
Tue 7/76:55 pm
OMA
- SAN
1 stop5h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 5/5![Southwest logo]()
$282
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/512:52 pm
SFO
- CID
1 stop28h 36m
Frontier
Sun 6/71:51 pm
CID
- SFO
1 stop20h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$260
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/16:30 am
LAX
- DSM
1 stop5h 37m
Delta
Wed 9/94:15 pm
DSM
- LAX
1 stop9h 00m
Delta
Deal found 5/4![Delta logo]()
$305
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.
Sat 5/306:45 pm
SFO
- OMA
Nonstop3h 34m
United Airlines
Sat 6/67:38 am
OMA
- SFO
Nonstop3h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2![United Airlines logo]()
$309
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.
Mon 6/112:40 pm
SAN
- OMA
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Mon 6/83:40 pm
OMA
- SAN
Nonstop3h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 5/2![Southwest logo]()
$294
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.
Thu 9/38:55 am
SFO
- OMA
Nonstop3h 27m
United Airlines
Sun 9/61:49 pm
OMA
- SFO
1 stop5h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1![United Airlines logo]()
$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/213:12 pm
LAX
- CID
1 stop5h 48m
Delta
Tue 8/2512:29 pm
CID
- LAX
2 stops7h 38m
Delta
Deal found 5/3![Delta logo]()
$336
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.
Tue 6/236:45 pm
SFO
- OMA
Nonstop3h 34m
United Airlines
Sat 6/271:38 pm
OMA
- SFO
1 stop5h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2![United Airlines logo]()
$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/85:05 pm
ONT
- OMA
1 stop5h 01m
Delta
Wed 9/96:15 pm
OMA
- ONT
1 stop6h 29m
Delta
Deal found 5/4![Delta logo]()
$337
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.
Sun 7/126:15 am
SFO
- OMA
1 stop8h 09m
United Airlines
Sat 8/17:38 am
OMA
- SFO
Nonstop3h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2![United Airlines logo]()
$319
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/2110:50 pm
SFO
- OMA
1 stop9h 40m
Southwest
Fri 6/266:10 pm
OMA
- SFO
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 5/4![Southwest logo]()
$359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/812:30 am
LAX
- DSM
1 stop7h 43m
Delta
Wed 7/156:37 pm
DSM
- LAX
1 stop7h 52m
Delta
Deal found 5/5![Delta logo]()
$341
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/31:39 pm
LAX
- OMA
1 stop8h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 6/63:46 pm
OMA
- LAX
Nonstop3h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/1![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$461
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 7/1511:40 am
SFO
- OMA
2 stops10h 00m
Southwest
Tue 7/212:25 pm
OMA
- SFO
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 4/30![Southwest logo]()
$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/253:29 pm
LAX
- DSM
1 stop7h 11m
United Airlines
Tue 9/295:18 pm
DSM
- LAX
1 stop5h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/5![United Airlines logo]()
$341
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1711:59 pm
LAX
- MLI
1 stop8h 26m
Delta
Sat 8/2211:08 am
MLI
- LAX
1 stop8h 12m
Delta
Deal found 5/3![Delta logo]()
$349
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/175:11 pm
SFO
- CID
2 stops24h 28m
Frontier
Tue 7/211:59 pm
CID
- SFO
1 stop12h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3![Frontier logo]()
$437
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.
Fri 6/1212:30 pm
SFO
- OMA
2 stops11h 25m
Southwest
Fri 6/199:20 pm
OMA
- SFO
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 5/2![Southwest logo]()
$370
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/25:10 am
LAX
- MLI
1 stop6h 46m
United Airlines
Wed 6/101:15 pm
MLI
- LAX
1 stop8h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/4![United Airlines logo]()
$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/156:00 am
LAX
- MLI
1 stop8h 22m
Delta
Thu 7/235:07 pm
MLI
- LAX
1 stop9h 22m
Delta
Deal found 5/3![Delta logo]()
$349
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/199:55 am
LAX
- DSM
2 stops9h 05m
Southwest
Wed 8/267:15 am
DSM
- LAX
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 5/3![Southwest logo]()
$377
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/176:00 am
LAX
- MLI
1 stop8h 22m
Delta
Wed 7/225:07 pm
MLI
- LAX
1 stop9h 22m
Delta
Deal found 5/3![Delta logo]()
$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/86:15 am
SFO
- OMA
1 stop8h 11m
United Airlines
Sun 10/112:29 pm
OMA
- SFO
Nonstop3h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/4![United Airlines logo]()
$352
Last-minute flights from California to IowaDiscover last-minute flight deals from California to Iowa. Data last updated May 6, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from California to Iowa. Data last updated May 6, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2610:50 am
ONT
- OMA
1 stop6h 34m
Frontier
Mon 6/18:19 pm
OMA
- ONT
1 stop15h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$161
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/266:00 am
SFO
- OMA
1 stop11h 24m
Frontier
Fri 5/298:19 pm
OMA
- SFO
1 stop13h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3![Frontier logo]()
$196
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Wed 5/279:37 am
SAN
- OMA
1 stop7h 57m
Frontier
Thu 5/288:19 pm
OMA
- SAN
1 stop14h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$126
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.
Wed 5/279:37 am
SAN
- OMA
1 stop7h 57m
Frontier
Thu 6/48:19 pm
OMA
- SAN
1 stop14h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2![Frontier logo]()
$166
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 6/14:04 pm
ONT
- OMA
2 stops49h 30m
Frontier
Mon 6/87:56 pm
OMA
- ONT
1 stop16h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2![Frontier logo]()
$191
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 6/17:36 pm
SAN
- OMA
2 stops21h 48m
Frontier
Mon 6/87:56 pm
OMA
- SAN
1 stop18h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2![Frontier logo]()
$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Tue 6/29:37 am
SAN
- OMA
1 stop7h 47m
Frontier
Tue 6/98:25 pm
OMA
- SAN
1 stop14h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$159
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/24:31 pm
LAX
- DSM
1 stop19h 00m
Frontier
Fri 6/52:16 pm
DSM
- LAX
1 stop20h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$206
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Tue 6/26:00 am
SFO
- OMA
1 stop11h 24m
Frontier
Wed 6/38:19 pm
OMA
- SFO
1 stop6h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/36:25 am
SAN
- OMA
1 stop11h 09m
Frontier
Wed 6/108:15 pm
OMA
- SAN
2 stops38h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3![Frontier logo]()
$172
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.
Tue 6/164:17 pm
SAN
- OMA
2 stops25h 13m
Frontier
Tue 6/308:25 pm
OMA
- SAN
1 stop14h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2![Frontier logo]()
$201
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.
Wed 6/246:00 am
ONT
- OMA
1 stop11h 30m
Frontier
Tue 6/308:25 pm
OMA
- ONT
2 stops25h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2![Frontier logo]()
$206
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 May 6, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from California to Iowa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 6, 2026.
This Trip.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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/279:37 am
SAN
- OMA
1 stop7h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1![Frontier logo]()
$59
This Trip.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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/279:40 am
LAX
- OMA
1 stop7h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2![Frontier logo]()
$59
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/26:00 am
ONT
- OMA
1 stop11h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$59
This Trip.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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/286:30 am
LAX
- OMA
1 stop11h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2![Frontier logo]()
$61
This WAYA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 WAYA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/29:37 am
SAN
- OMA
1 stop7h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$63
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Tue 6/26:30 am
LAX
- OMA
1 stop10h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$63
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Tue 5/266:25 am
SAN
- OMA
1 stop10h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$65
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 6/14:31 pm
LAX
- OMA
1 stop24h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5![Frontier logo]()
$65
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/36:00 am
ONT
- OMA
1 stop11h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3![Frontier logo]()
$65
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/286:25 am
SAN
- OMA
1 stop11h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3![Frontier logo]()
$66
This Trip.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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/96:00 am
ONT
- OMA
1 stop11h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2![Frontier logo]()
$78
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.
Tue 5/269:40 am
LAX
- DSM
1 stop25h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1![Frontier logo]()
$82
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 May 6, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $126 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $59 (Trip.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $398 |
Good round-trip deal | $148 or less |
Good one-way deal | $92 or less |
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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 May 6, 2026.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
OntarioCedar Rapids
ONT - CID
ONTCID
Ontario
Tue 7/28
6:00 am-1:14 pm
1 stop5h 14m
Cedar Rapids
Sat 8/1
8:24 pm-11:50 pm
1 stop5h 26m
$224
OntarioOmaha
ONT - OMA
ONTOMA
Ontario
Fri 5/22
6:00 am-7:34 pm
1 stop11h 34m
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Tue 5/26
8:19 pm-10:05 am
1 stop15h 46m
$226
San FranciscoCedar Rapids
SFO - CID
SFOCID
San Francisco
Fri 6/5
12:52 pm-7:28 pm
1 stop28h 36m
Cedar Rapids
Sun 6/7
1:51 pm-8:01 am
1 stop20h 10m
$260
San DiegoOmaha
SAN - OMA
SANOMA
San Diego
Thu 6/18
1:02 pm-11:50 pm
1 stop8h 48m
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Fri 7/3
1:40 pm-8:41 pm
1 stop9h 01m
$277
San DiegoOmaha
SAN - OMA
SANOMA
San Diego
Tue 6/16
3:05 pm-11:40 pm
2 stops6h 35m
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Tue 6/30
6:20 am-9:40 am
1 stop5h 20m
$278
San DiegoOmaha
SAN - OMA
SANOMA
San Diego
Fri 7/3
6:40 am-3:00 pm
2 stops6h 20m
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Tue 7/7
6:55 pm-9:55 pm
1 stop5h 00m
$282
San DiegoOmaha
SAN - OMA
SANOMA
San Diego
Mon 6/1
12:40 pm-7:35 pm
1 stop4h 55m
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Mon 6/8
3:40 pm-4:50 pm
Nonstop3h 10m
$294
Los AngelesDes Moines
LAX - DSM
LAXDSM
Los Angeles
Tue 7/7
5:10 am-2:28 pm
1 stop7h 18m
Des Moines
Tue 7/14
5:17 pm-9:18 pm
1 stop6h 01m
$305
Los AngelesDes Moines
LAX - DSM
LAXDSM
Los Angeles
Tue 9/1
6:30 am-2:07 pm
1 stop5h 37m
Des Moines
Wed 9/9
4:15 pm-11:15 pm
1 stop9h 00m
$305
San FranciscoOmaha
SFO - OMA
SFOOMA
San Francisco
Sat 5/30
6:45 pm-12:19 am
Nonstop3h 34m
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Sat 6/6
7:38 am-9:28 am
Nonstop3h 50m
$309
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Best time to book a flight from California to Iowa
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ONT-OMA
SFO-OMA
LAX-DSM
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USCA-USIA
SAN-OMA
ONT-OMA
SFO-OMA
LAX-DSM
How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Iowa?
The best time to book flights from California to Iowa is 82 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.
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 $49). Flying from California to Iowa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $190). 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 May 6, 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.
Weekly flight availability from California to Iowa
Explore weekly flight availability from California to Iowa. 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 6, 2026.
The most flights from USCA to USIA 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 California to Iowa?
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 May 6, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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.
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$49 | Average$162 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time88% | |
| Cheapest$130 | Average$280 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$148 | Average$405 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$182 | Average$476 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$237 | Average$451 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$247 | Average$497 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |