$60+ Cheap flights from California to Iowa
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LAX — DSM
Mar 19 — Mar 261
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 February 17, 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 February 17, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 4/159:20 pm
LAS
- OMA
1 stop20h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/2012:34 pm
OMA
- LAS
Nonstop2h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$125
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 4/154:52 pm
LAS
- OMA
1 stop25h 22m
Frontier
Mon 4/208:59 pm
OMA
- LAS
1 stop25h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 2/14![Frontier logo]()
$128
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 5/157:05 am
LAS
- OMA
Nonstop2h 39m
Allegiant Air
Mon 5/1812:34 pm
OMA
- LAS
Nonstop2h 58m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/14![Allegiant Air logo]()
$134
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 4/1612:36 pm
SAN
- OMA
1 stop5h 38m
Frontier
Sun 4/198:59 pm
OMA
- SAN
1 stop13h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 2/17![Frontier logo]()
$134
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 4/1612:59 am
LAS
- OMA
1 stop17h 15m
Frontier
Mon 4/278:59 pm
OMA
- LAS
1 stop18h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 2/16![Frontier logo]()
$136
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 5/157:05 am
LAS
- OMA
Nonstop2h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/188:59 pm
OMA
- LAS
1 stop18h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$137
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 4/1612:59 am
LAS
- OMA
1 stop17h 15m
Frontier
Fri 4/248:59 pm
OMA
- LAS
1 stop25h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 2/16![Frontier logo]()
$142
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 4/229:20 pm
LAS
- OMA
1 stop20h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/2712:34 pm
OMA
- LAS
Nonstop2h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$144
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 4/1612:59 am
LAS
- OMA
1 stop17h 15m
Frontier
Sun 4/268:59 pm
OMA
- LAS
1 stop12h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 2/16![Frontier logo]()
$147
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 4/236:15 am
LAX
- OMA
1 stop11h 59m
Frontier
Mon 4/278:59 pm
OMA
- LAX
1 stop20h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 2/15![Frontier logo]()
$148
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 4/1612:59 am
LAS
- OMA
1 stop17h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/2712:34 pm
OMA
- LAS
Nonstop2h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$155
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 5/65:40 am
SFO
- OMA
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Sun 5/109:05 pm
OMA
- SFO
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 2/17![Southwest logo]()
$167
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 February 17, 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 February 17, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 4/159:20 pm
LAS
- OMA
1 stop20h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/2012:34 pm
OMA
- LAS
Nonstop2h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$125
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 4/154:52 pm
LAS
- OMA
1 stop25h 22m
Frontier
Mon 4/208:59 pm
OMA
- LAS
1 stop25h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 2/14![Frontier logo]()
$128
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 4/11:35 pm
SFO
- OMA
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Wed 4/86:05 pm
OMA
- SFO
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 2/14![Southwest logo]()
$187
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 6/36:35 am
SAN
- OMA
1 stop7h 49m
United Airlines
Sat 6/66:00 am
OMA
- SAN
1 stop5h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/15![United Airlines logo]()
$217
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Wed 4/222:23 pm
SAN
- OMA
1 stop21h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/287:00 am
OMA
- SAN
1 stop8h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/17![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$217
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 3/512:09 pm
SAN
- OMA
1 stop10h 06m
American Airlines
Mon 3/97:30 pm
OMA
- SAN
1 stop6h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/15![American Airlines logo]()
$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 3/1610:10 pm
SAN
- OMA
1 stop9h 36m
Delta
Mon 3/235:50 pm
OMA
- SAN
1 stop7h 58m
Delta
Deal found 2/16![Delta logo]()
$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 5/157:05 am
LAS
- OMA
Nonstop2h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/188:59 pm
OMA
- LAS
1 stop18h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$137
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 4/166:25 am
SAN
- OMA
1 stop11h 49m
Frontier
Sun 4/198:59 pm
OMA
- SAN
2 stops19h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 2/17![Frontier logo]()
$167
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 3/122:45 pm
LAX
- DSM
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Tue 3/176:40 am
DSM
- LAX
1 stop8h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 2/13![Southwest logo]()
$191
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 2/275:30 am
LAS
- OMA
1 stop11h 04m
Frontier
Mon 3/27:19 pm
OMA
- LAS
1 stop6h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 2/13![Frontier logo]()
$180
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 5/1312:10 pm
SAN
- OMA
1 stop8h 19m
United Airlines
Fri 5/156:00 am
OMA
- SAN
1 stop7h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/16![United Airlines logo]()
$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Sat 3/146:25 am
SAN
- DSM
1 stop10h 51m
Frontier
Sat 3/218:21 pm
DSM
- SAN
2 stops25h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 2/16![Frontier logo]()
$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1912:59 am
LAS
- OMA
1 stop17h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/2712:34 pm
OMA
- LAS
Nonstop2h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$207
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 7/279:40 pm
SAN
- OMA
1 stop10h 18m
Delta
Thu 7/302:00 pm
OMA
- SAN
1 stop9h 44m
Delta
Deal found 2/16![Delta logo]()
$237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Tue 3/179:00 am
LAX
- DSM
Nonstop3h 32m
American Airlines
Sat 3/283:12 pm
DSM
- LAX
Nonstop4h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/15![American Airlines logo]()
$238
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 3/312:55 pm
SAN
- OMA
1 stop5h 17m
United Airlines
Tue 3/101:50 pm
OMA
- SAN
2 stops7h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/16![United Airlines logo]()
$222
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Mon 3/26:15 am
SFO
- OMA
1 stop10h 19m
Frontier
Wed 3/45:00 pm
OMA
- SFO
1 stop9h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 2/14![Frontier logo]()
$190
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 4/106:20 am
ONT
- DSM
1 stop10h 54m
Frontier
Mon 4/138:14 pm
DSM
- ONT
1 stop5h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 2/15![Frontier logo]()
$190
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 5/68:55 am
SFO
- OMA
2 stops8h 15m
Southwest
Sun 5/109:05 pm
OMA
- SFO
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 2/17![Southwest logo]()
$253
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 3/126:15 pm
LAX
- DSM
1 stop26h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/1710:40 am
DSM
- LAX
2 stops39h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$239
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 4/1612:50 pm
LAX
- DSM
Nonstop3h 35m
American Airlines
Wed 4/226:56 pm
DSM
- LAX
Nonstop3h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/17![American Airlines logo]()
$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 3/2811:30 pm
LAX
- DSM
1 stop8h 16m
Delta
Sat 4/412:29 pm
DSM
- LAX
1 stop10h 38m
Delta
Deal found 2/14![Delta logo]()
$265
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 4/155:00 am
LAX
- DSM
1 stop5h 47m
United Airlines
Wed 4/223:04 pm
DSM
- LAX
1 stop7h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/17![United Airlines logo]()
$251
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 3/185:40 am
SFO
- OMA
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Wed 3/251:55 pm
OMA
- SFO
1 stop9h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 2/17![Southwest logo]()
$253
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 4/246:15 am
LAX
- OMA
1 stop11h 59m
Frontier
Sun 4/268:59 pm
OMA
- LAX
1 stop13h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 2/13![Frontier logo]()
$191
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Tue 5/53:45 pm
LAX
- OMA
1 stop20h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/97:00 am
OMA
- LAX
1 stop10h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/16![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$323
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 3/131:31 am
LAX
- DSM
1 stop9h 34m
American Airlines
Tue 3/173:12 pm
DSM
- LAX
Nonstop4h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/13![American Airlines logo]()
$268
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Sat 4/44:07 pm
LAX
- MLI
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/610:01 pm
MLI
- LAX
1 stop17h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1912:59 am
LAS
- OMA
1 stop17h 15m
Frontier
Fri 4/248:59 pm
OMA
- LAS
1 stop25h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 2/16![Frontier logo]()
$193
Last-minute flights from California to IowaDiscover last-minute flight deals from California to Iowa. Data last updated February 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from California to Iowa. Data last updated February 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 2/257:11 am
SAN
- OMA
1 stop6h 54m
Frontier
Thu 2/2610:15 am
OMA
- SAN
1 stop15h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 2/17![Frontier logo]()
$206
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2611:59 am
SAN
- OMA
1 stop28h 35m
Frontier
Sun 3/11:43 pm
OMA
- SAN
1 stop23h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 2/16![Frontier logo]()
$208
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 2/262:08 pm
ONT
- OMA
1 stop26h 26m
Frontier
Wed 3/45:00 pm
OMA
- ONT
1 stop6h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 2/17![Frontier logo]()
$222
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 2/275:30 am
LAS
- OMA
1 stop11h 04m
Frontier
Mon 3/27:19 pm
OMA
- LAS
1 stop6h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 2/13![Frontier logo]()
$180
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Fri 2/278:35 am
SAN
- OMA
1 stop7h 59m
Frontier
Mon 3/27:19 pm
OMA
- SAN
1 stop28h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 2/13![Frontier logo]()
$190
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Mon 3/26:15 am
SFO
- OMA
1 stop10h 19m
Frontier
Wed 3/45:00 pm
OMA
- SFO
1 stop9h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 2/16![Frontier logo]()
$190
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 3/311:30 am
SAN
- OMA
1 stop6h 42m
United Airlines
Tue 3/101:50 pm
OMA
- SAN
1 stop5h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/16![United Airlines logo]()
$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 3/122:45 pm
LAX
- DSM
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Tue 3/176:40 am
DSM
- LAX
1 stop8h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 2/13![Southwest logo]()
$191
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 3/136:15 am
LAX
- DSM
1 stop11h 01m
Frontier
Wed 3/188:21 pm
DSM
- LAX
1 stop5h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 2/16![Frontier logo]()
$220
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Sat 3/146:25 am
SAN
- DSM
1 stop10h 51m
Frontier
Sat 3/218:21 pm
DSM
- SAN
2 stops25h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 2/16![Frontier logo]()
$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 3/262:50 pm
SAN
- DSM
2 stops26h 26m
Frontier
Mon 3/308:21 pm
DSM
- SAN
1 stop26h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 2/13![Frontier logo]()
$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Sat 3/289:00 am
LAX
- DSM
Nonstop3h 32m
American Airlines
Sat 4/41:37 pm
DSM
- LAX
1 stop12h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/15![American Airlines logo]()
$222
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 February 17, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from California to Iowa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 17, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Sat 3/146:25 am
SAN
- DSM
1 stop10h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 2/16![Frontier logo]()
$60
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 4/159:20 pm
LAS
- OMA
1 stop20h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 2/16![Frontier logo]()
$65
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 4/154:17 pm
LAX
- OMA
1 stop25h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 2/17![Frontier logo]()
$66
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 5/157:05 am
LAS
- OMA
Nonstop2h 39m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/13![Allegiant Air logo]()
$67
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 4/1612:36 pm
SAN
- OMA
1 stop5h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 2/17![Frontier logo]()
$70
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 4/1512:59 am
LAS
- OMA
1 stop17h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 2/15![Frontier logo]()
$77
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 3/96:25 am
SAN
- OMA
1 stop11h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 2/17![Frontier logo]()
$78
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/256:25 am
SAN
- DSM
1 stop10h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 2/17![Frontier logo]()
$81
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 4/166:15 am
LAX
- OMA
1 stop11h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 2/17![Frontier logo]()
$82
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 4/107:05 am
LAS
- OMA
Nonstop2h 39m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/14![Allegiant Air logo]()
$86
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Sat 3/146:15 am
LAX
- DSM
1 stop11h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 2/15![Frontier logo]()
$88
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 5/195:55 am
SFO
- OMA
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 2/17![Southwest logo]()
$89
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 February 17, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $125 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $60 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $373 |
Good round-trip deal | $127 or less |
Good one-way deal | $70 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 February 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Iowa that are best for you.
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Fly to
Iowa
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Depart
Return
Price
Las VegasOmaha
LAS - OMA
LASOMA
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Wed 4/15
9:20 pm-8:14 pm
1 stop20h 54m
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Mon 4/20
12:34 pm-1:32 pm
Nonstop2h 58m
$125
Las VegasOmaha
LAS - OMA
LASOMA
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Wed 4/15
4:52 pm-8:14 pm
1 stop25h 22m
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Mon 4/20
8:59 pm-8:11 pm
1 stop25h 12m
$128
Las VegasOmaha
LAS - OMA
LASOMA
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Fri 5/15
7:05 am-11:44 am
Nonstop2h 39m
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Mon 5/18
8:59 pm-1:11 pm
1 stop18h 12m
$137
San DiegoOmaha
SAN - OMA
SANOMA
San Diego
Thu 4/16
6:25 am-8:14 pm
1 stop11h 49m
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Sun 4/19
8:59 pm-2:25 pm
2 stops19h 26m
$167
Las VegasOmaha
LAS - OMA
LASOMA
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Fri 2/27
5:30 am-6:34 pm
1 stop11h 04m
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Mon 3/2
7:19 pm-11:44 pm
1 stop6h 25m
$180
San DiegoDes Moines
SAN - DSM
SANDSM
San Diego
Sat 3/14
6:25 am-7:16 pm
1 stop10h 51m
Des Moines
Sat 3/21
8:21 pm-7:44 pm
2 stops25h 23m
$180
San FranciscoOmaha
SFO - OMA
SFOOMA
San Francisco
Wed 4/1
1:35 pm-11:50 pm
1 stop8h 15m
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Wed 4/8
6:05 pm-10:10 pm
1 stop6h 05m
$187
San FranciscoOmaha
SFO - OMA
SFOOMA
San Francisco
Mon 3/2
6:15 am-6:34 pm
1 stop10h 19m
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Wed 3/4
5:00 pm-12:28 am
1 stop9h 28m
$190
OntarioDes Moines
ONT - DSM
ONTDSM
Ontario
Fri 4/10
6:20 am-7:14 pm
1 stop10h 54m
Des Moines
Mon 4/13
8:14 pm-11:56 pm
1 stop5h 42m
$190
Los AngelesDes Moines
LAX - DSM
LAXDSM
Los Angeles
Thu 3/12
2:45 pm-10:20 pm
1 stop5h 35m
Des Moines
Tue 3/17
6:40 am-1:10 pm
1 stop8h 30m
$191
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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 February is currently the most expensive (average of $194). 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 February 17, 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Iowa as you normally would.
Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Iowa. Reviews last updated February 17, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from California to Iowa. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$50 | Average$192 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time88% | |
| Cheapest$130 | Average$275 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$138 | Average$376 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$192 | Average$437 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$221 | Average$457 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$247 | Average$532 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |