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$68+ 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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — DSM
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Iowa

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$101
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$68
(Mytrip)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$373
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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 April 30, 2025.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/235:09 pmSAN - DSM
Nonstop3h 24mAllegiant Air
Mon 5/262:43 pmDSM - SAN
Nonstop3h 36mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/29$101
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/306:25 amSAN - DSM
1 stop10h 12mFrontier
Mon 5/57:20 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop6h 53mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$178
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/235:09 pmSAN - DSM
Nonstop3h 24mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/261:21 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop19h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 8/3012:23 pmSAN - MLI
1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/317:10 amMLI - SAN
1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$240
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/286:20 amSAN - OMA
1 stop5h 06mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/42:35 pmOMA - SAN
1 stop5h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$247
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 8/2712:52 pmSAN - MLI
1 stop6h 16mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/23:40 pmMLI - SAN
2 stops10h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$256
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/226:41 amSAN - CID
1 stop10h 24mFrontier
Thu 5/298:08 pmCID - SAN
1 stop5h 51mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$258
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2210:50 amSAN - OMA
1 stop23h 25mFrontier
Tue 5/277:29 pmOMA - SAN
1 stop5h 19mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$261
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 9/1010:54 amSAN - OMA
2 stops7h 02mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/155:23 pmOMA - SAN
1 stop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$267
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 9/26:20 amSAN - CID
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Sat 9/274:20 pmCID - SAN
1 stop6h 06mDelta
Deal found 4/29$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/312:18 pmSAN - MLI
1 stop8h 11mDelta
Tue 9/305:00 pmMLI - SAN
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Deal found 4/28$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/3010:00 pmSAN - OMA
1 stop9h 32mDelta
Mon 6/26:05 pmOMA - SAN
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Deal found 4/28$282

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Iowa that are best for you.

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San Diego

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoDes Moines

SAN - DSM

SANDSM

San Diego

Fri 5/23

5:09 pm-10:33 pm

Nonstop3h 24m

Des Moines

Mon 5/26

2:43 pm-4:19 pm

Nonstop3h 36m

$101

San DiegoDes Moines

SAN - DSM

SANDSM

San Diego

Fri 5/23

5:09 pm-10:33 pm

Nonstop3h 24m

Des Moines

Mon 5/26

1:21 pm-7:13 am

1 stop19h 52m

$179

San DiegoDes Moines

SAN - DSM

SANDSM

San Diego

Mon 5/5

6:25 am-6:30 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Des Moines

Mon 5/12

7:20 pm-12:13 am

1 stop6h 53m

$198

San DiegoMoline

SAN - MLI

SANMLI

San Diego

Sat 8/30

12:23 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Moline Quad-City

Sun 8/31

7:10 am-1:35 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$240

San DiegoOmaha

SAN - OMA

SANOMA

San Diego

Wed 5/28

6:20 am-1:26 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 6/4

2:35 pm-6:26 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$247

San DiegoMoline

SAN - MLI

SANMLI

San Diego

Wed 8/27

11:17 am-9:08 pm

1 stop7h 51m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 9/2

5:31 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$251

San DiegoCedar Rapids

SAN - CID

SANCID

San Diego

Thu 5/22

6:41 am-7:05 pm

1 stop10h 24m

Cedar Rapids

Thu 5/29

8:08 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$258

San DiegoOmaha

SAN - OMA

SANOMA

San Diego

Thu 5/22

10:50 am-12:15 pm

1 stop23h 25m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 5/27

7:29 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$261

San DiegoOmaha

SAN - OMA

SANOMA

San Diego

Wed 9/10

10:54 am-7:56 pm

2 stops7h 02m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 9/15

5:23 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$267

San DiegoCedar Rapids

SAN - CID

SANCID

San Diego

Wed 6/18

12:18 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 6/24

5:56 am-12:25 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$277

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Iowa

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Cheapflights Insights

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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from San Diego to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 SAN to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 April 30, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to Iowa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Iowa by month

Plan your trip to Iowa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Iowa ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Iowa when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Iowa by month

Plan your trip to Iowa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Iowa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 April 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Diego to Iowa by reading reviews from past customers. 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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.

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

    $68 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 American Airlines, with prices starting from $94 and $124, 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 - Omaha Eppley Airfield, San Diego - Moline Quad-City and San Diego - Des Moines.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from San Diego to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$127Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$134Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$336Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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