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$94+ Cheap flights from California to Iowa

LAX — DSM
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheap flight deals from California to Iowa

Cheapest flights from California to Iowa

Thu 12/176:00 am -
1 stop11h 31m
Mon 1/41:20 pm -
1 stop19h 59m
Deal found 10/28$217
Fri 12/188:58 am -
1 stop9h 47m
Mon 1/41:20 pm -
1 stop25h 40m
Deal found 10/28$218
Tue 12/11:40 pm -
Nonstop3h 30m
Fri 12/47:40 pm -
Nonstop4h 03m
Deal found 10/26$227
Thu 11/127:36 pm -
1 stop23h 59m
Mon 11/168:04 pm -
1 stop15h 15m
Deal found 10/28$233
Mon 11/96:02 am -
1 stop11h 33m
Mon 11/168:30 pm -
1 stop16h 47m
Deal found 10/25$235
Thu 12/1012:33 pm -
1 stop5h 09m
Sun 12/138:39 pm -
1 stop17h 09m
Deal found 10/27$239
Tue 11/107:14 pm -
1 stop16h 41m
Mon 11/168:04 pm -
1 stop14h 15m
Deal found 10/25$243
Fri 12/47:00 am -
1 stop11h 28m
Sun 12/63:15 pm -
1 stop22h 40m
Deal found 10/28$243
Mon 11/166:02 am -
1 stop11h 33m
Thu 12/38:35 pm -
1 stop6h 13m
Deal found 10/26$244
Fri 12/46:00 am -
1 stop8h 11m
Sun 12/66:41 am -
1 stop6h 19m
Deal found 10/28$247
Wed 11/113:25 pm -
2 stops26h 39m
Mon 11/168:04 pm -
1 stop15h 15m
Deal found 10/28$249
Thu 12/106:00 am -
1 stop11h 42m
Thu 12/178:26 pm -
1 stop5h 55m
Deal found 10/26$250

Find flight deals from California to Iowa

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$179
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$94
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$454

Good round-trip deal

$393 or less

Good one-way deal

$186 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Des Moines flight deals.
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From California to Iowa
One-way flight from California to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Iowa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to Iowa.

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Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX Los Angeles - DSM Des Moines

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Wed 1/13

4:50 pm-7:31 pm

1 stop24h 41m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$94

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX Los Angeles - DSM Des Moines

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Mon 1/25

11:59 pm-11:01 am

1 stop9h 02m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$124

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX Los Angeles - DSM Des Moines

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Fri 12/25

12:25 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$124

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX Los Angeles - DSM Des Moines

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Wed 1/13

11:49 am-9:19 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$124

San DiegoDes Moines

SAN San Diego - DSM Des Moines

SANDSM

San Diego

Wed 12/9

8:57 am-7:42 pm

2 stops32h 45m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$125

San DiegoCedar Rapids

SAN San Diego - CID Cedar Rapids

SANCID

San Diego

Wed 12/23

2:45 pm-11:36 am

1 stop18h 51m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$127

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX Los Angeles - DSM Des Moines

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Thu 1/21

12:00 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

San FranciscoDes Moines

SFO San Francisco - DSM Des Moines

SFODSM

San Francisco

Wed 12/9

7:26 pm-7:42 pm

1 stop22h 16m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$134

SacramentoDes Moines

SMF Sacramento Intl - DSM Des Moines

SMFDSM

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/12

8:46 am-5:04 pm

2 stops54h 18m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

San DiegoDes Moines

SAN San Diego - DSM Des Moines

SANDSM

San Diego

Fri 11/20

1:02 pm-7:33 pm

2 stops52h 31m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$144

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Iowa (average of $369). Flying from California to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $485). 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?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Iowa as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Iowa?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
California to Iowa flights typically cost between $338 and $452 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $179 on Multiple Airlines (Jan 8-Jan 10).

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Iowa?

The best time to book flights from California to Iowa is 70 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,United Airlines, andAllegiant Air from California to Iowa. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Related info for your journey

  • How popular is this California to Iowa flight route?

  • How long is the flight from California to Iowa?

    There are many flights that can get you from California to Iowa in 5h 05m. Fly via Southwest, American Airlines, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between California and Iowa is about 1443 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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?

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  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Iowa (average of $369). Flying from California to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $485). 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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Alternative routes for California to Iowa

Top 7 airlines flying from California to Iowa

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$70Average$191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$95Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$182Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$224Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$262Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$273Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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