$50+ Cheap flights from California to Iowa
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LAX — DSM
Mar 30 — Apr 61
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 28, 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 28, 2026.
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 4/247:05 am
LAS
- OMA
Nonstop2h 39m
Allegiant Air
Mon 4/2712:34 pm
OMA
- LAS
Nonstop2h 58m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/26![Allegiant Air logo]()
$88
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/146:00 am
LAS
- DSM
Nonstop2h 53m
Allegiant Air
Sun 3/227:30 am
DSM
- LAS
Nonstop3h 19m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/25![Allegiant Air logo]()
$106
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 4/107:05 am
LAS
- OMA
Nonstop2h 39m
Allegiant Air
Mon 4/1312:34 pm
OMA
- LAS
Nonstop2h 58m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/25![Allegiant Air logo]()
$113
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/146:00 am
LAS
- DSM
Nonstop2h 53m
Allegiant Air
Mon 3/233:32 pm
DSM
- LAS
Nonstop3h 19m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/27![Allegiant Air logo]()
$116
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 4/104:26 pm
LAS
- DSM
Nonstop2h 55m
Allegiant Air
Mon 4/278:15 pm
DSM
- LAS
Nonstop3h 16m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/26![Allegiant Air logo]()
$122
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/43:16 pm
LAS
- DSM
Nonstop2h 55m
Allegiant Air
Mon 6/89:56 pm
DSM
- LAS
Nonstop3h 10m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/25![Allegiant Air logo]()
$131
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 4/2312:59 am
LAS
- OMA
1 stop17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/2712:34 pm
OMA
- LAS
Nonstop2h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$132
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 4/232:44 pm
LAX
- OMA
1 stop27h 20m
Frontier
Mon 4/278:58 pm
OMA
- LAX
1 stop20h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 2/27![Frontier logo]()
$139
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Wed 4/19:00 am
LAX
- DSM
Nonstop3h 32m
American Airlines
Fri 4/33:12 pm
DSM
- LAX
Nonstop4h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/27![American Airlines logo]()
$139
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 3/135:41 pm
LAS
- DSM
Nonstop2h 53m
Allegiant Air
Sun 3/227:30 am
DSM
- LAS
Nonstop3h 19m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/25![Allegiant Air logo]()
$142
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 4/106:00 am
LAS
- DSM
1 stop11h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/278:15 pm
DSM
- LAS
Nonstop3h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/26![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$143
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 4/239:20 pm
LAS
- OMA
1 stop20h 44m
Frontier
Sun 4/268:58 pm
OMA
- LAS
1 stop12h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 2/27![Frontier logo]()
$145
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 28, 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 28, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 4/186:00 am
LAX
- DSM
1 stop9h 02m
Delta
Sat 4/254:23 pm
DSM
- LAX
1 stop6h 25m
Delta
Deal found 2/24![Delta logo]()
$251
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 4/273:00 pm
SFO
- OMA
2 stops8h 00m
Southwest
Wed 4/296:10 pm
OMA
- SFO
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 2/24![Southwest logo]()
$265
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 4/252:32 pm
SFO
- OMA
1 stop6h 33m
United Airlines
Sat 5/26:00 am
OMA
- SFO
1 stop7h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/25![United Airlines logo]()
$269
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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
ONT
- DSM
1 stop11h 01m
Frontier
Mon 3/168:21 pm
DSM
- ONT
1 stop5h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 2/27![Frontier logo]()
$290
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
Fri 4/242:43 pm
LAX
- OMA
1 stop7h 16m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/297:00 am
OMA
- LAX
1 stop8h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/25![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$356
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 4/255:59 am
SFO
- OMA
2 stops12h 50m
Delta
Sat 5/25:55 pm
OMA
- SFO
1 stop6h 20m
Delta
Deal found 2/25![Delta logo]()
$263
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 5/18:15 am
LAX
- DSM
1 stop8h 20m
Southwest
Tue 5/56:55 am
DSM
- LAX
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 2/25![Southwest logo]()
$281
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 5/2111:30 pm
SFO
- OMA
1 stop8h 57m
United Airlines
Sun 5/247:38 am
OMA
- SFO
Nonstop3h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/24![United Airlines logo]()
$289
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 3/102:23 pm
ONT
- CID
1 stop21h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/134:13 pm
CID
- ONT
1 stop9h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/25![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$589
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 5/111:59 pm
LAX
- DSM
1 stop8h 17m
Delta
Tue 5/55:45 pm
DSM
- LAX
1 stop8h 05m
Delta
Deal found 2/24![Delta logo]()
$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 4/74:09 pm
SAN
- DSM
1 stop5h 33m
United Airlines
Tue 4/145:12 pm
DSM
- SAN
1 stop6h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/27![United Airlines logo]()
$297
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 4/86:20 am
SFO
- DSM
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Tue 4/143:15 pm
DSM
- SFO
2 stops8h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 2/23![Southwest logo]()
$332
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 4/91:34 pm
ONT
- CID
1 stop5h 26m
United Airlines
Mon 4/135:24 pm
CID
- ONT
1 stop7h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/25![United Airlines logo]()
$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 3/2711:30 pm
LAX
- DSM
1 stop8h 29m
Delta
Fri 4/310:51 am
DSM
- LAX
1 stop8h 06m
Delta
Deal found 2/25![Delta logo]()
$317
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Thu 4/26:00 am
ONT
- OMA
1 stop29h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/72:17 pm
OMA
- ONT
1 stop11h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/27![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$398
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Sat 4/44:55 pm
LAX
- OMA
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Sun 4/55:30 pm
OMA
- LAX
1 stop8h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 2/27![Southwest logo]()
$347
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Mon 4/207:04 pm
LAS
- OMA
2 stops13h 28m
United Airlines
Mon 4/275:22 pm
OMA
- LAS
2 stops8h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/26![United Airlines logo]()
$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 4/2411:59 pm
SFO
- DSM
1 stop8h 17m
Delta
Tue 4/284:23 pm
DSM
- SFO
1 stop6h 28m
Delta
Deal found 2/26![Delta logo]()
$352
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Sat 4/2510:50 am
LAX
- OMA
2 stops7h 10m
Southwest
Sun 4/264:55 pm
OMA
- LAX
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 2/24![Southwest logo]()
$352
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 4/286:33 am
SFO
- OMA
1 stop7h 06m
United Airlines
Tue 5/127:21 am
OMA
- SFO
Nonstop4h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/24![United Airlines logo]()
$333
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 4/167:40 am
LAS
- OMA
Nonstop2h 40m
Southwest
Tue 4/217:15 pm
OMA
- LAS
Nonstop2h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 2/26![Southwest logo]()
$356
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 3/2710:10 pm
SAN
- DSM
1 stop9h 49m
Delta
Tue 3/314:25 pm
DSM
- SAN
1 stop9h 15m
Delta
Deal found 2/24![Delta logo]()
$358
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 4/26:15 am
LAX
- OMA
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Tue 4/77:00 am
OMA
- LAX
2 stops7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 2/27![Southwest logo]()
$357
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 3/2710:10 pm
SAN
- DSM
1 stop9h 49m
Delta
Wed 4/15:20 pm
DSM
- SAN
1 stop7h 49m
Delta
Deal found 2/24![Delta logo]()
$358
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 4/105:30 am
LAS
- OMA
1 stop8h 50m
United Airlines
Mon 4/135:22 pm
OMA
- LAS
2 stops8h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/25![United Airlines logo]()
$364
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 4/177:40 am
LAS
- OMA
Nonstop2h 40m
Southwest
Tue 4/215:45 am
OMA
- LAS
Nonstop2h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 2/26![Southwest logo]()
$365
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
Fri 5/17:59 pm
ONT
- DSM
2 stops12h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/512:00 pm
DSM
- ONT
2 stops12h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/25![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$600
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 4/239:07 am
LAS
- DSM
1 stop5h 08m
United Airlines
Mon 4/2711:28 am
DSM
- LAS
1 stop7h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/25![United Airlines logo]()
$379
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 5/27:00 am
LAX
- OMA
2 stops11h 49m
Delta
Sat 5/95:00 pm
OMA
- LAX
1 stop9h 41m
Delta
Deal found 2/24![Delta logo]()
$379
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Sat 3/286:10 pm
ONT
- OMA
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Mon 3/305:20 pm
OMA
- ONT
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 2/24![Southwest logo]()
$368
Last-minute flights from California to IowaDiscover last-minute flight deals from California to Iowa. Data last updated February 28, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from California to Iowa. Data last updated February 28, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 3/135:41 pm
LAS
- DSM
Nonstop2h 53m
Allegiant Air
Sun 3/227:30 am
DSM
- LAS
Nonstop3h 19m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/25![Allegiant Air logo]()
$142
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 3/135:41 pm
LAS
- DSM
Nonstop2h 53m
Allegiant Air
Mon 3/233:32 pm
DSM
- LAS
Nonstop3h 19m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/25![Allegiant Air logo]()
$169
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/146:00 am
LAS
- DSM
Nonstop2h 53m
Allegiant Air
Sun 3/227:30 am
DSM
- LAS
Nonstop3h 19m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/25![Allegiant Air logo]()
$106
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/146:00 am
LAS
- DSM
Nonstop2h 53m
Allegiant Air
Mon 3/233:32 pm
DSM
- LAS
Nonstop3h 19m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/27![Allegiant Air logo]()
$116
This WAYA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Sat 3/146:00 am
LAS
- DSM
Nonstop2h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/237:00 am
DSM
- LAS
1 stop6h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 3/256:15 am
LAX
- DSM
1 stop11h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/297:30 am
DSM
- LAX
1 stop26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$210
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 3/269:00 am
LAX
- DSM
Nonstop3h 32m
American Airlines
Sat 3/286:23 pm
DSM
- LAX
1 stop5h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/27![American Airlines logo]()
$149
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 3/2612:59 am
LAS
- OMA
1 stop17h 19m
Frontier
Mon 3/309:03 pm
OMA
- LAS
1 stop16h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 2/24![Frontier logo]()
$192
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 3/2612:59 am
LAS
- DSM
1 stop16h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/297:30 am
DSM
- LAS
Nonstop3h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/25![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$207
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/277:05 am
LAS
- OMA
Nonstop2h 43m
Allegiant Air
Mon 3/3012:38 pm
OMA
- LAS
Nonstop2h 57m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/25![Allegiant Air logo]()
$175
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 3/277:05 am
LAS
- OMA
Nonstop2h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/309:03 pm
OMA
- LAS
1 stop20h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 3/279:00 am
LAX
- DSM
Nonstop3h 32m
American Airlines
Mon 3/303:12 pm
DSM
- LAX
Nonstop4h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/27![American Airlines logo]()
$209
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 28, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from California to Iowa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 28, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 5/278:00 am
LAS
- DSM
Nonstop2h 59m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/27![Allegiant Air logo]()
$50
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/231:06 pm
LAS
- DSM
Nonstop2h 55m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/28![Allegiant Air logo]()
$54
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 4/247:05 am
LAS
- OMA
Nonstop2h 39m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/24![Allegiant Air logo]()
$56
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 5/14:29 pm
LAS
- DSM
Nonstop2h 55m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/25![Allegiant Air logo]()
$61
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 4/239:20 pm
LAS
- OMA
1 stop20h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 2/27![Frontier logo]()
$65
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 3/146:00 am
LAS
- DSM
Nonstop2h 53m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/24![Allegiant Air logo]()
$66
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 4/232:44 pm
LAX
- OMA
1 stop27h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 2/27![Frontier logo]()
$66
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 4/244:29 pm
LAS
- DSM
Nonstop2h 55m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/27![Allegiant Air logo]()
$70
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 5/213:45 pm
LAS
- DSM
Nonstop2h 59m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/24![Allegiant Air logo]()
$71
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 5/912:24 pm
LAX
- OMA
1 stop29h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 2/25![Frontier logo]()
$71
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 3/256:15 am
LAX
- DSM
1 stop11h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 2/23![Frontier logo]()
$72
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 5/226:35 am
LAS
- OMA
Nonstop2h 45m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/25![Allegiant Air logo]()
$73
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 28, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $88 (Booking.com) |
One-way from | $50 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $373 |
Good round-trip deal | $190 or less |
Good one-way deal | $252 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 28, 2026.
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Route
Depart
Return
Los AngelesDes Moines
LAX - DSM
LAXDSM
Los Angeles
Sat 4/18
6:00 am-5:02 pm
1 stop9h 02m
Des Moines
Sat 4/25
4:23 pm-8:48 pm
1 stop6h 25m
$251
San FranciscoOmaha
SFO - OMA
SFOOMA
San Francisco
Sat 4/25
5:59 am-8:49 pm
2 stops12h 50m
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Sat 5/2
5:55 pm-10:15 pm
1 stop6h 20m
$263
San FranciscoOmaha
SFO - OMA
SFOOMA
San Francisco
Mon 4/27
3:00 pm-1:00 am
2 stops8h 00m
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Wed 4/29
6:10 pm-10:10 pm
1 stop6h 00m
$265
San FranciscoOmaha
SFO - OMA
SFOOMA
San Francisco
Sat 4/25
2:32 pm-11:05 pm
1 stop6h 33m
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Sat 5/2
6:00 am-11:24 am
1 stop7h 24m
$269
Los AngelesDes Moines
LAX - DSM
LAXDSM
Los Angeles
Fri 5/1
8:15 am-6:35 pm
1 stop8h 20m
Des Moines
Tue 5/5
6:55 am-1:20 pm
2 stops8h 25m
$281
Los AngelesDes Moines
LAX - DSM
LAXDSM
Los Angeles
Fri 5/1
11:59 pm-10:16 am
1 stop8h 17m
Des Moines
Tue 5/5
5:45 pm-11:50 pm
1 stop8h 05m
$284
San FranciscoOmaha
SFO - OMA
SFOOMA
San Francisco
Thu 5/21
11:30 pm-10:27 am
1 stop8h 57m
Omaha Eppley Airfield
Sun 5/24
7:38 am-9:28 am
Nonstop3h 50m
$289
OntarioDes Moines
ONT - DSM
ONTDSM
Ontario
Fri 3/13
6:15 am-7:16 pm
1 stop11h 01m
Des Moines
Mon 3/16
8:21 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop5h 38m
$290
San DiegoDes Moines
SAN - DSM
SANDSM
San Diego
Tue 4/7
4:09 pm-11:42 pm
1 stop5h 33m
Des Moines
Tue 4/14
5:12 pm-9:30 pm
1 stop6h 18m
$297
OntarioCedar Rapids
ONT - CID
ONTCID
Ontario
Thu 4/9
1:34 pm-9:00 pm
1 stop5h 26m
Cedar Rapids
Mon 4/13
5:24 pm-10:26 pm
1 stop7h 02m
$309
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USCA-USIA
LAS-DSM
LAX-DSM
LAS-OMA
LAX-OMA
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 28, 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 February 28, 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).
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 28, 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.
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$50 | Average$180 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time88% | |
| Cheapest$95 | Average$273 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$138 | Average$384 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$221 | Average$450 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$238 | Average$440 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$247 | Average$523 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |