Iowa

$118+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) 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 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — DSM
Aug 4 — Aug 111
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sacramento to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$238
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$118
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$471
From Sacramento Intl to Iowa
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($58 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Fri 9/266:30 amSMF - DSM
1 stop13h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/285:49 pmDSM - SMF
2 stops16h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$238
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/212:06 pmSMF - OMA
1 stop4h 49mFrontier
Sun 10/57:40 pmOMA - SMF
1 stop17h 33mFrontier
Deal found 7/30$245
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/2011:55 pmSMF - CID
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/277:11 amCID - SMF
1 stop8h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$289
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/278:38 amSMF - OMA
1 stop13h 21mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/33:14 pmOMA - SMF
1 stop8h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$296
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/272:35 pmSMF - DSM
1 stop4h 50mSouthwest
Wed 9/33:25 pmDSM - SMF
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 7/28$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/276:00 amSMF - OMA
1 stop6h 52mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/35:11 amOMA - SMF
2 stops9h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$302
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sun 8/107:26 pmSMF - CID
1 stop14h 27mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/1512:31 pmCID - SMF
1 stop11h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$302
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/106:30 amSMF - DSM
2 stops8h 42mDelta
Thu 9/182:49 pmDSM - SMF
2 stops10h 27mDelta
Deal found 7/30$307
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/278:55 amSMF - OMA
2 stops7h 50mSouthwest
Wed 9/36:40 amOMA - SMF
2 stops8h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/30$342
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 9/31:10 pmSMF - OMA
1 stop7h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/86:00 amOMA - SMF
1 stop8h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$372
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/2611:23 amSMF - CID
2 stops9h 24mDelta
Tue 9/27:00 amCID - SMF
2 stops13h 15mDelta
Deal found 7/29$373
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/198:45 amSMF - DSM
1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/255:15 pmDSM - SMF
1 stop7h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$377

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento 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 July 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Iowa that are best for you.

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Sacramento

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoDes Moines

SMF - DSM

SMFDSM

Sacramento Intl

Fri 9/26

6:30 am-10:29 pm

1 stop13h 59m

Des Moines

Sun 9/28

5:49 pm-8:38 am

2 stops16h 49m

$238

SacramentoOmaha

SMF - OMA

SMFOMA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/2

12:06 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop4h 49m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 10/5

7:40 pm-11:13 am

1 stop17h 33m

$245

SacramentoCedar Rapids

SMF - CID

SMFCID

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/20

11:55 pm-9:13 am

1 stop7h 18m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 8/27

7:11 am-2:06 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$289

SacramentoOmaha

SMF - OMA

SMFOMA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/27

8:38 am-11:59 pm

1 stop13h 21m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 9/3

3:14 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$296

SacramentoDes Moines

SMF - DSM

SMFDSM

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/27

2:35 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Des Moines

Wed 9/3

3:25 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$297

SacramentoOmaha

SMF - OMA

SMFOMA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/27

6:00 am-2:52 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 9/3

5:11 am-12:12 pm

2 stops9h 01m

$302

SacramentoCedar Rapids

SMF - CID

SMFCID

Sacramento Intl

Sun 8/10

7:26 pm-11:53 am

1 stop14h 27m

Cedar Rapids

Fri 8/15

12:31 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop11h 03m

$302

SacramentoDes Moines

SMF - DSM

SMFDSM

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/10

6:30 am-5:12 pm

2 stops8h 42m

Des Moines

Thu 9/18

2:49 pm-11:16 pm

2 stops10h 27m

$307

SacramentoOmaha

SMF - OMA

SMFOMA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/27

8:55 am-6:45 pm

2 stops7h 50m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 9/3

6:40 am-1:05 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$342

SacramentoOmaha

SMF - OMA

SMFOMA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/3

1:10 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 9/8

6:00 am-12:04 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$372

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Iowa?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Sacramento 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento 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 July 30, 2025.

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

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 July 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Sacramento to Iowa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Sacramento Intl (SMF) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Iowa from Sacramento.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to Iowa one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Sacramento to Iowa are Frontier ($118), American Airlines ($149), and Southwest ($149).

  • What are the most popular routes from Sacramento to Iowa?

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Iowa?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Sacramento 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$362Average$531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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