$55+ Cheap flights from California to Iowa
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — DSM
Dec 20 — Dec 271
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 November 20, 2025.
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 20, 2025.
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/57:50 amLAS - OMA
Nonstop2h 44mAllegiant Air
Mon 12/151:04 pmOMA - LAS
Nonstop3h 00mAllegiant Air
Deal found 11/19![Allegiant Air logo]()
$115
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/57:50 amLAS - OMA
Nonstop2h 44mAllegiant Air
Mon 12/81:24 pmOMA - LAS
Nonstop3h 00mAllegiant Air
Deal found 11/19![Allegiant Air logo]()
$123
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:30 amSFO - OMA
1 stop5h 01mFrontier
Sun 12/72:18 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop19h 35mFrontier
Deal found 11/19![Frontier logo]()
$146
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/106:34 amSAN - OMA
1 stop28h 57mFrontier
Sun 12/142:18 pmOMA - SAN
1 stop6h 57mFrontier
Deal found 11/19![Frontier logo]()
$152
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/256:45 amONT - OMA
1 stop11h 02mFrontier
Thu 1/18:42 pmOMA - ONT
1 stop5h 17mFrontier
Deal found 11/18![Frontier logo]()
$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/126:40 amLAX - DSM
1 stop10h 23mFrontier
Mon 12/157:58 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop24h 40mFrontier
Deal found 11/19![Frontier logo]()
$185
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/126:34 amSAN - OMA
1 stop4h 57mFrontier
Sun 12/142:18 pmOMA - SAN
1 stop6h 57mFrontier
Deal found 11/17![Frontier logo]()
$190
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/58:48 amSFO - DSM
1 stop8h 15mFrontier
Mon 12/87:58 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop6h 26mFrontier
Deal found 11/19![Frontier logo]()
$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/88:48 amSFO - DSM
1 stop8h 15mFrontier
Mon 12/157:58 pmDSM - SFO
2 stops51h 13mFrontier
Deal found 11/19![Frontier logo]()
$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/39:54 pmLAX - DSM
1 stop15h 37mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/87:28 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop26h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$201
This WAYA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 12/412:59 amLAS - OMA
1 stop10h 32mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/151:04 pmOMA - LAS
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/39:54 pmLAX - MLI
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/138:41 pmMLI - LAX
1 stop15h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$217
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 20, 2025.
Most accurate provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $115 (Booking.com) |
One-way from | $55 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $373 |
Good round-trip deal | $134 or less |
Good one-way deal | $192 or less |
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 20, 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
San DiegoOmaha
SAN - OMA
SANOMA
San Diego
Wed 12/10
6:34 am-1:31 pm
1 stop28h 57m
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Sun 12/14
2:18 pm-7:15 pm
1 stop6h 57m
$152
Las VegasOmaha
LAS - OMA
LASOMA
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Wed 1/7
3:33 pm-12:16 pm
1 stop18h 43m
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Sun 1/11
1:11 pm-12:03 pm
2 stops24h 52m
$171
OntarioOmaha
ONT - OMA
ONTOMA
Ontario
Thu 12/25
6:45 am-7:47 pm
1 stop11h 02m
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Sun 1/4
8:59 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop5h 00m
$218
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
$226
San FranciscoDes Moines
SFO - DSM
SFODSM
San Francisco
Fri 1/9
8:58 am-7:22 pm
1 stop8h 24m
Des Moines
Mon 1/12
8:17 pm-10:05 pm
2 stops27h 48m
$226
San FranciscoOmaha
SFO - OMA
SFOOMA
San Francisco
Wed 2/11
6:18 pm-2:15 pm
1 stop17h 57m
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Sun 2/15
3:11 pm-9:55 pm
1 stop8h 44m
$228
Las VegasOmaha
LAS - OMA
LASOMA
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Fri 1/9
6:15 am-4:55 pm
1 stop8h 40m
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Mon 1/12
4:12 pm-10:04 pm
1 stop7h 52m
$229
Las VegasOmaha
LAS - OMA
LASOMA
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Sat 12/6
12:59 am-3:28 pm
2 stops36h 29m
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Sun 12/14
2:18 pm-8:38 am
1 stop20h 20m
$233
Los AngelesDes Moines
LAX - DSM
LAXDSM
Los Angeles
Thu 1/29
6:30 am-10:19 am
2 stops25h 49m
Des Moines
Sun 2/1
8:30 am-4:18 pm
1 stop9h 48m
$245
San DiegoOmaha
SAN - OMA
SANOMA
San Diego
Fri 12/12
6:34 am-1:31 pm
1 stop4h 57m
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Sun 12/14
3:10 pm-7:21 am
2 stops18h 11m
$256
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Best time to book a flight from California to Iowa
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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 20, 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.
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 November 20, 2025.
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).
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 20, 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.
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
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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 20, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$75 | Average$183 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time88% | |
| Cheapest$138 | Average$387 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$149 | Average$280 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$192 | Average$440 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$233 | Average$462 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$305 | Average$506 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |