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$124+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) 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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — DSM
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Oakland to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$266
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$124
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$319
From Oakland to Iowa
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 9/2910:56 amOAK - DSM
2 stops49h 31mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/33:40 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop9h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$266
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/104:05 pmOAK - OMA
1 stop5h 50mSouthwest
Sun 10/126:10 amOMA - OAK
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$269
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/158:55 amOAK - OMA
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Fri 10/174:05 pmOMA - OAK
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$273
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/275:05 pmOAK - OMA
1 stop4h 54mDelta
Tue 9/306:00 pmOMA - OAK
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Deal found 9/13$309
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/55:40 amOAK - DSM
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Wed 11/198:20 amDSM - OAK
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$337
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/35:55 amOAK - DSM
2 stops9h 21mDelta
Tue 11/182:45 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops11h 18mDelta
Deal found 9/15$358
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/158:55 amOAK - OMA
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Thu 10/166:10 amOMA - OAK
2 stops8h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$362
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/35:55 amOAK - DSM
2 stops9h 21mDelta
Mon 11/172:45 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops11h 18mDelta
Deal found 9/15$369
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/172:33 pmOAK - OMA
1 stop21h 37mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/213:06 pmOMA - OAK
1 stop10h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/13$389
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/45:55 amOAK - DSM
2 stops9h 21mDelta
Wed 11/1911:00 amDSM - OAK
2 stops15h 03mDelta
Deal found 9/15$394
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/266:30 amOAK - CID
1 stop12h 56mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/299:02 pmCID - OAK
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$394
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/85:55 amOAK - DSM
2 stops13h 08mDelta
Tue 11/182:45 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops11h 18mDelta
Deal found 9/15$402

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Oakland 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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to Iowa that are best for you.

Fly from

Oakland

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Mon 9/29

10:56 am-2:27 pm

2 stops49h 31m

Des Moines

Fri 10/3

3:40 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$266

OaklandOmaha

OAK - OMA

OAKOMA

Oakland

Fri 10/10

4:05 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 10/12

6:10 am-10:05 am

1 stop5h 55m

$269

OaklandOmaha

OAK - OMA

OAKOMA

Oakland

Wed 10/15

8:55 am-5:10 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 10/17

4:05 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$273

OaklandOmaha

OAK - OMA

OAKOMA

Oakland

Sat 9/27

5:05 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 54m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 9/30

6:00 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$309

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Wed 11/5

5:55 am-5:16 pm

2 stops9h 21m

Des Moines

Tue 11/18

2:45 pm-12:03 am

2 stops11h 18m

$347

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Wed 11/5

10:15 am-7:55 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Des Moines

Wed 11/19

8:20 am-1:55 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$347

OaklandOmaha

OAK - OMA

OAKOMA

Oakland

Wed 10/15

3:05 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 10/16

6:10 am-9:30 am

1 stop5h 20m

$357

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Tue 11/4

5:55 am-5:16 pm

2 stops9h 21m

Des Moines

Mon 11/17

2:45 pm-12:03 am

2 stops11h 18m

$358

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Wed 11/5

5:55 am-5:16 pm

2 stops9h 21m

Des Moines

Mon 11/17

2:45 pm-12:03 am

2 stops11h 18m

$358

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Mon 11/3

5:55 am-5:16 pm

2 stops9h 21m

Des Moines

Tue 11/18

2:45 pm-12:03 am

2 stops11h 18m

$358

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Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Iowa

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Iowa?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Oakland, California to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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.

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 September 16, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest from Oakland to Iowa have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Oakland to Iowa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Oakland to Iowa?

    Oakland (OAK) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Oakland to Iowa. It is only a 7.0 mi journey to Oakland (OAK) from Oakland’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Oakland, California to Iowa?

    For as low as $309, Southwest can have you in Iowa from Oakland, California in 4h 54m. The distance between Oakland, California and Iowa is about 1418 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Oakland, California to Iowa one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $124. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Oakland, California to Iowa for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Oakland, California to Iowa?

    The most popular route from Oakland, California to Iowa is Oakland - Omaha Eppley Airfield. You may also consider Oakland - Cedar Rapids or Oakland - Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Oakland to Iowa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Oakland to Iowa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Oakland to Iowa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Oakland to Iowa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Oakland to Iowa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland 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 Oakland, California to Iowa?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Oakland, California to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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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Top airline flying from Oakland to Iowa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$353Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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