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$79+ 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 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — DSM
Apr 11 — Apr 181
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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 March 12, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/1712:25 pm
SAN
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OMA
1 stop5h 39m
Frontier
Mon 4/208:58 pm
OMA
-
SAN
1 stop28h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 3/12$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 4/96:25 am
SAN
-
OMA
1 stop11h 49m
Frontier
Sun 4/128:59 pm
OMA
-
SAN
1 stop29h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 3/10$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 5/712:36 pm
SAN
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OMA
1 stop5h 38m
Frontier
Sun 5/108:59 pm
OMA
-
SAN
1 stop13h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 3/9$182
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/236:25 am
SAN
-
OMA
1 stop11h 48m
Frontier
Thu 4/308:58 pm
OMA
-
SAN
1 stop13h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 3/9$185
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/26:25 am
SAN
-
OMA
1 stop11h 49m
Frontier
Mon 4/68:59 pm
OMA
-
SAN
1 stop20h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 5/712:36 pm
SAN
-
OMA
1 stop5h 38m
Frontier
Mon 5/118:59 pm
OMA
-
SAN
2 stops40h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 3/7$205
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/156:30 am
SAN
-
OMA
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Sat 4/1812:45 pm
OMA
-
SAN
Nonstop3h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/7$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/96:25 am
SAN
-
CID
1 stop29h 32m
Frontier
Sun 4/122:31 pm
CID
-
SAN
1 stop11h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$240
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/106:25 am
SAN
-
DSM
1 stop10h 49m
Frontier
Mon 4/138:14 pm
DSM
-
SAN
1 stop5h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 4/108:10 am
SAN
-
DSM
2 stops11h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/138:14 pm
DSM
-
SAN
1 stop25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$265
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 4/306:25 am
SAN
-
DSM
1 stop28h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/32:51 pm
DSM
-
SAN
2 stops19h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$266
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/219:37 am
SAN
-
DSM
1 stop25h 54m
Frontier
Wed 6/32:16 pm
DSM
-
SAN
1 stop11h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 3/11$273

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 March 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$180
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$79
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$462
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Des Moines flight deals.
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From San Diego to Iowa
One-way flight from San Diego to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($91 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoOmaha

SAN - OMA

SANOMA

San Diego

Thu 4/16

6:32 am-4:20 pm

1 stop7h 48m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 4/21

5:22 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$237

San DiegoOmaha

SAN - OMA

SANOMA

San Diego

Sat 5/30

8:50 am-9:20 pm

2 stops10h 30m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 5/31

5:40 am-9:05 am

1 stop5h 25m

$248

San DiegoOmaha

SAN - OMA

SANOMA

San Diego

Wed 5/27

6:20 am-4:24 pm

2 stops8h 04m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 6/24

7:00 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$262

San DiegoLa Crosse

SAN - LSE

SANLSE

San Diego

Thu 4/30

1:03 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 51m

La Crosse

Tue 5/5

5:40 am-12:13 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$318

San DiegoOmaha

SAN - OMA

SANOMA

San Diego

Wed 3/25

8:30 am-4:40 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 3/31

6:10 am-12:00 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$322

San DiegoOmaha

SAN - OMA

SANOMA

San Diego

Thu 5/28

6:20 am-4:24 pm

2 stops8h 04m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 6/1

7:00 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$322
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoOmaha

SAN - OMA

SANOMA

San Diego

Thu 4/2

6:20 am-4:20 pm

2 stops8h 00m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 4/7

6:05 am-9:16 am

1 stop5h 11m

$322

San DiegoOmaha

SAN - OMA

SANOMA

San Diego

Fri 4/17

7:40 pm-10:32 am

2 stops12h 52m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 4/20

3:01 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$322

San DiegoCedar Rapids

SAN - CID

SANCID

San Diego

Tue 4/14

12:40 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 4/19

5:29 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$324

San DiegoDes Moines

SAN - DSM

SANDSM

San Diego

Sat 5/9

10:25 am-8:55 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Des Moines

Wed 5/13

6:55 am-12:40 pm

2 stops7h 45m

$327

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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 February is currently the most expensive (average of $194). 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 March 12, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Iowa, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up 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
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.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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

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  • 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?

    United Airlines, Southwest, and American Airlines can get you from San Diego to Iowa in just under 7h 48m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 42m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1310 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $60 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Allegiant Air and United Airlines, with prices starting from $73 and $125, respectively.

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

  • 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 February is currently the most expensive (average of $194). 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 March 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$69Average$166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$95Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$148Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$247Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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