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$61+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 2/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — DSM
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Iowa

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/278:35 am
SAN
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DSM
1 stop8h 29m
Frontier
Thu 3/57:27 pm
DSM
-
SAN
1 stop14h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$136
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/69:00 am
SAN
-
OMA
1 stop9h 18m
Frontier
Mon 3/99:03 pm
OMA
-
SAN
1 stop26h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$151
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 2/117:11 am
SAN
-
OMA
1 stop6h 54m
Frontier
Wed 2/185:00 pm
OMA
-
SAN
1 stop6h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$154
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/76:25 am
SAN
-
DSM
1 stop10h 51m
Frontier
Mon 3/98:21 pm
DSM
-
SAN
1 stop26h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$156
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/69:00 am
SAN
-
OMA
1 stop9h 18m
Frontier
Sun 3/89:03 pm
OMA
-
SAN
1 stop13h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$157
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/266:25 am
SAN
-
CID
1 stop10h 47m
Frontier
Mon 3/28:07 pm
CID
-
SAN
1 stop6h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$168
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/278:35 am
SAN
-
DSM
1 stop8h 29m
Frontier
Mon 3/27:17 pm
DSM
-
SAN
1 stop6h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$175
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/206:25 am
SAN
-
DSM
1 stop9h 54m
Frontier
Mon 2/237:17 pm
DSM
-
SAN
1 stop28h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sat 2/148:00 am
SAN
-
OMA
2 stops26h 48m
Frontier
Wed 2/185:00 pm
OMA
-
SAN
1 stop6h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$205
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/138:35 am
SAN
-
OMA
1 stop7h 54m
Frontier
Wed 2/185:00 pm
OMA
-
SAN
1 stop6h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$228
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/122:38 pm
SAN
-
OMA
1 stop19h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/185:00 pm
OMA
-
SAN
1 stop6h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/117:11 am
SAN
-
OMA
1 stop6h 54m
Frontier
Sun 2/151:43 pm
OMA
-
SAN
1 stop12h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$244

Find flight deals from San Diego to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$136
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$61
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$336
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Iowa that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoOmaha

SAN - OMA

SANOMA

San Diego

Fri 3/6

9:00 am-8:18 pm

1 stop9h 18m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 3/9

9:03 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop26h 11m

$151

San DiegoCedar Rapids

SAN - CID

SANCID

San Diego

Thu 2/26

6:25 am-7:12 pm

1 stop10h 47m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 3/2

8:07 pm-12:08 am

1 stop6h 01m

$168

San DiegoDes Moines

SAN - DSM

SANDSM

San Diego

Fri 2/27

8:35 am-7:04 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Des Moines

Mon 3/2

7:17 pm-12:08 am

1 stop6h 51m

$175

San DiegoDes Moines

SAN - DSM

SANDSM

San Diego

Fri 2/20

8:35 am-6:19 pm

1 stop7h 44m

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

7:17 pm-8:24 pm

2 stops27h 07m

$209

San DiegoOmaha

SAN - OMA

SANOMA

San Diego

Fri 2/13

8:35 am-6:29 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 2/18

5:00 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$228

San DiegoOmaha

SAN - OMA

SANOMA

San Diego

Wed 2/11

7:11 am-4:05 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 2/16

7:19 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop28h 22m

$246

San DiegoOmaha

SAN - OMA

SANOMA

San Diego

Fri 2/13

8:35 am-6:29 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 2/15

1:43 pm-12:08 am

1 stop12h 25m

$254

San DiegoOmaha

SAN - OMA

SANOMA

San Diego

Wed 3/18

6:30 am-4:21 pm

1 stop7h 51m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 3/24

6:00 am-9:20 am

1 stop5h 20m

$257

San DiegoOmaha

SAN - OMA

SANOMA

San Diego

Tue 3/17

3:15 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 3/21

5:20 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$257

San DiegoCedar Rapids

SAN - CID

SANCID

San Diego

Wed 5/6

11:00 am-9:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 5/9

3:13 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$259

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Iowa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Iowa

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Iowa (average of $75). Flying from San Diego to Iowa in April is currently the most expensive (average of $145). 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 January 29, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Iowa, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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
4,267 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,205 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,056 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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 San Diego 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 San Diego to Iowa?

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Diego to Iowa. It is only a 2.6 mi journey to San Diego (SAN) from San Diego’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Iowa?

    Frontier, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from San Diego to Iowa in just under 7h 46m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 32m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1580 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $73 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Allegiant Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and United Airlines, with prices starting from $75 and $125, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to Iowa?

    The most popular flight routes from San Diego to Iowa are San Diego - Des Moines, San Diego - Omaha Eppley Airfield and San Diego - Cedar Rapids.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Iowa?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Iowa?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Iowa (average of $75). Flying from San Diego to Iowa in April is currently the most expensive (average of $145). 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 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Iowa

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$75Average$170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$148Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$162Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$247Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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