$190+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) to Iowa
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OAK — DSM
Oct 26 — Nov 21
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to IowaExplore 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 26, 2026.
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 26, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 11/610:18 am -
1 stop9h 17m
Sun 11/81:00 pm -
1 stop22h 23m
Deal found 9/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$364
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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.
Wed 10/2811:55 pm -
1 stop9h 15m
Fri 10/304:30 pm -
1 stop9h 45m
Deal found 9/25![Southwest logo]()
$378
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 10/146:35 am -
1 stop5h 45m
Thu 10/157:10 pm -
2 stops7h 30m
Deal found 9/23![Southwest logo]()
$406
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
Wed 11/2511:24 am -
2 stops30h 09m
Mon 11/309:39 pm -
1 stop15h 54m
Deal found 9/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$437
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 11/612:15 pm -
2 stops7h 50m
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2 stops10h 05m
Deal found 9/22![Southwest logo]()
$465
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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 11/2111:50 pm -
1 stop9h 40m
Fri 11/271:50 pm -
2 stops10h 05m
Deal found 9/21![Southwest logo]()
$498
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
Sun 11/225:35 am -
1 stop5h 35m
Fri 11/271:50 pm -
2 stops10h 05m
Deal found 9/24![Southwest logo]()
$510
Best flights from Oakland to IowaDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Oakland to Iowa that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 26, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Oakland to Iowa that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 26, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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.
Wed 10/2811:55 pm -
1 stop9h 15m
Fri 10/302:00 pm -
2 stops7h 50m
Deal found 9/25![Southwest logo]()
$383
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
Wed 11/2511:24 am -
2 stops30h 09m
Mon 11/309:39 pm -
1 stop15h 54m
Deal found 9/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$437
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 10/146:35 am -
1 stop5h 45m
Thu 10/157:10 pm -
2 stops7h 30m
Deal found 9/23![Southwest logo]()
$406
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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 11/213:56 pm -
1 stop28h 00m
Fri 11/278:41 pm -
1 stop15h 48m
Deal found 9/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$527
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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 11/2111:50 pm -
1 stop9h 40m
Fri 11/271:50 pm -
2 stops10h 05m
Deal found 9/21![Southwest logo]()
$498
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
Sun 11/225:35 am -
1 stop5h 35m
Fri 11/271:50 pm -
2 stops10h 05m
Deal found 9/24![Southwest logo]()
$510
Last-minute flights from Oakland to IowaDiscover last-minute flight deals from Oakland to Iowa. Data last updated September 26, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Oakland to Iowa. Data last updated September 26, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 10/36:00 am -
2 stops8h 49m
Tue 10/63:46 pm -
2 stops10h 10m
Deal found 9/22![Delta logo]()
$882
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/26. 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.
Sat 10/312:50 pm -
1 stop5h 00m
Tue 10/66:35 pm -
1 stop5h 35m
Deal found 9/26![Southwest logo]()
$1,007
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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.
Sun 10/46:51 pm -
1 stop15h 21m
Sat 10/108:00 am -
2 stops27h 22m
Deal found 9/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$789
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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.
Sun 10/46:10 am -
1 stop5h 25m
Sat 10/105:55 pm -
1 stop5h 35m
Deal found 9/23![Southwest logo]()
$842
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 10/146:35 am -
1 stop5h 45m
Thu 10/157:10 pm -
2 stops7h 30m
Deal found 9/23![Southwest logo]()
$406
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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.
Wed 10/2811:55 pm -
1 stop9h 15m
Fri 10/304:30 pm -
1 stop9h 45m
Deal found 9/25![Southwest logo]()
$378
One-way flights from Oakland to IowaSearch for one-way flight options from Oakland to Iowa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 26, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Oakland to Iowa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 26, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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 1/95:55 am -
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/21![Delta logo]()
$190
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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 1/85:55 am -
2 stops8h 02m
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/21![Delta logo]()
$244
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/165:00 pm -
2 stops19h 08m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/23![Delta logo]()
$304
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/185:55 am -
2 stops8h 54m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/23![Delta logo]()
$325
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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 10/36:00 am -
2 stops8h 49m
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/25![Delta logo]()
$509
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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 10/25:00 pm -
2 stops19h 06m
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/25![Delta logo]()
$605
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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.
Sun 1/105:55 am -
2 stops8h 02m
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/21![Delta logo]()
$685
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
Thu 11/195:55 am -
2 stops8h 54m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/24![Delta logo]()
$805
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 11/205:55 am -
2 stops8h 54m
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Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/24![Delta logo]()
$825
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/25. 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.
Sun 10/256:00 am -
2 stops10h 09m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/25![Delta logo]()
$955
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 10/306:00 am -
2 stops10h 09m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/22![Delta logo]()
$1,795
Find 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 26, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $364 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $190 (Delta) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $482 |
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OaklandDes Moines
OAK Oakland - DSM Des Moines
OAKDSM
Oakland
Fri 1/8
5:55 am-3:57 pm
2 stops8h 02m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$244
OaklandDes Moines
OAK Oakland - DSM Des Moines
OAKDSM
Oakland
Tue 11/17
5:55 am-9:13 pm
2 stops13h 18m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$304
OaklandDes Moines
OAK Oakland - DSM Des Moines
OAKDSM
Oakland
Mon 11/16
5:00 pm-2:08 pm
2 stops19h 08m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$304
OaklandDes Moines
OAK Oakland - DSM Des Moines
OAKDSM
Oakland
Wed 11/18
5:55 am-4:49 pm
2 stops8h 54m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$325
OaklandDes Moines
OAK Oakland - DSM Des Moines
OAKDSM
Oakland
Wed 10/28
11:55 pm-11:10 am
1 stop9h 15m
Des Moines
Fri 10/30
2:00 pm-7:50 pm
2 stops7h 50m
$383
OaklandDes Moines
OAK Oakland - DSM Des Moines
OAKDSM
Oakland
Wed 10/14
6:35 am-2:20 pm
1 stop5h 45m
Des Moines
Thu 10/15
7:10 pm-12:40 am
2 stops7h 30m
$406
OaklandDes Moines
OAK Oakland - DSM Des Moines
OAKDSM
Oakland
Wed 11/25
11:24 am-7:33 pm
2 stops30h 09m
Des Moines
Mon 11/30
9:39 pm-11:33 am
1 stop15h 54m
$437
OaklandDes Moines
OAK Oakland - DSM Des Moines
OAKDSM
Oakland
Sat 11/21
11:50 pm-11:30 am
1 stop9h 40m
Des Moines
Fri 11/27
1:50 pm-9:55 pm
2 stops10h 05m
$498
OaklandDes Moines
OAK Oakland - DSM Des Moines
OAKDSM
Oakland
Sat 10/3
6:00 am-4:49 pm
2 stops8h 49m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$509
OaklandDes Moines
OAK Oakland - DSM Des Moines
OAKDSM
Oakland
Sun 10/4
6:00 am-4:48 pm
2 stops8h 48m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$509
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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 26, 2026.
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.
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$378 | Average$498 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |