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$129+ 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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — DSM
Mar 29 — Apr 51
Sun 3/29
Sun 4/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Iowa

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 February 27, 2026.

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.
Thu 4/236:20 am
OAK
-
OMA
1 stop15h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/27:00 am
OMA
-
OAK
1 stop8h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/25$257
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/306:20 am
OAK
-
OMA
1 stop15h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/27:00 am
OMA
-
OAK
1 stop8h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/24$269
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 8/75:55 am
OAK
-
OMA
1 stop4h 45m
Delta
Mon 8/1012:27 pm
OMA
-
OAK
1 stop6h 04m
Delta
Deal found 2/24$294
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 4/272:25 pm
OAK
-
OMA
2 stops7h 15m
Southwest
Wed 4/295:30 am
OMA
-
OAK
2 stops11h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 2/24$297
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/282:09 pm
OAK
-
OMA
1 stop21h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/122:55 pm
OMA
-
OAK
1 stop9h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/24$307
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/257:00 am
OAK
-
OMA
1 stop28h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/12:17 pm
OMA
-
OAK
1 stop11h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/24$313
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 4/811:10 am
OAK
-
DSM
2 stops8h 05m
Southwest
Tue 4/1412:00 pm
DSM
-
OAK
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 2/23$333
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/85:55 am
OAK
-
DSM
2 stops8h 59m
Delta
Tue 4/144:23 pm
DSM
-
OAK
2 stops9h 31m
Delta
Deal found 2/23$337
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 4/242:50 pm
OAK
-
DSM
1 stop5h 05m
Southwest
Tue 4/286:30 pm
DSM
-
OAK
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 2/26$387
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.
Wed 5/279:30 am
OAK
-
DSM
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Sun 5/318:40 pm
DSM
-
OAK
1 stop5h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 2/24$447
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 4/95:20 am
OAK
-
DSM
1 stop8h 10m
Southwest
Sun 4/126:40 am
DSM
-
OAK
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 2/26$453
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.
Wed 4/84:49 pm
OAK
-
CID
2 stops16h 22m
Delta
Tue 4/1412:34 pm
CID
-
OAK
2 stops13h 20m
Delta
Deal found 2/25$456

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 February 27, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$129
(CheapOair)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$494
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($115 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 February 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to Iowa that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Wed 4/8

11:10 am-9:15 pm

2 stops8h 05m

Des Moines

Tue 4/14

12:00 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$333

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Wed 4/8

5:55 am-4:54 pm

2 stops8h 59m

Des Moines

Tue 4/14

4:23 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops9h 31m

$337

OaklandOmaha

OAK - OMA

OAKOMA

Oakland

Thu 4/30

5:15 am-12:40 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 5/3

9:05 pm-12:45 am

1 stop5h 40m

$379

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Fri 4/24

2:50 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Des Moines

Tue 4/28

6:30 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$387

OaklandOmaha

OAK - OMA

OAKOMA

Oakland

Wed 3/25

2:20 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 4/1

6:10 am-1:15 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$400

OaklandOmaha

OAK - OMA

OAKOMA

Oakland

Tue 3/17

4:49 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 3/18

5:50 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$403

OaklandOmaha

OAK - OMA

OAKOMA

Oakland

Wed 3/11

8:05 am-6:15 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 3/16

4:35 pm-12:10 am

1 stop9h 35m

$408

OaklandOmaha

OAK - OMA

OAKOMA

Oakland

Fri 3/13

5:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 3/17

1:50 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$413

OaklandOmaha

OAK - OMA

OAKOMA

Oakland

Fri 5/1

6:00 am-3:00 pm

2 stops7h 00m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 5/3

9:05 pm-12:45 am

1 stop5h 40m

$433

OaklandOmaha

OAK - OMA

OAKOMA

Oakland

Sat 6/6

5:10 am-3:30 pm

2 stops8h 20m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 6/13

6:15 am-12:40 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$437

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Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Iowa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Oakland to Iowa

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Iowa (average of $149). Flying from Oakland, California to Iowa in January is currently the most expensive (average of $314). 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 February 27, 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,301 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,301 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,301 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

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 $333, Southwest can have you in Iowa from Oakland, California in 8h 05m. The distance between Oakland, California and Iowa is about 1534 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 - Des Moines or Oakland - Cedar Rapids.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Iowa (average of $149). Flying from Oakland, California to Iowa in January is currently the most expensive (average of $314). 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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Oakland 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 February 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$353Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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