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$97+ 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 8/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — DSM
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
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Round-trip from

$154
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$97
(Mytrip)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$416
From San Diego to Iowa
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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 July 30, 2025.

This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/141:17 pmSAN - DSM
1 stop7h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/182:54 pmDSM - SAN
Nonstop3h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$154
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Tue 7/296:25 amSAN - OMA
1 stop10h 28mFrontier
Tue 8/127:51 pmOMA - SAN
1 stop5h 11mFrontier
Deal found 7/27$198
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/147:01 pmSAN - OMA
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/181:36 pmOMA - SAN
1 stop12h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$201
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/26:25 amSAN - CID
1 stop10h 05mFrontier
Sat 8/97:16 pmCID - SAN
1 stop5h 46mFrontier
Deal found 7/29$217
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.
Thu 9/258:15 amSAN - OMA
1 stop13h 44mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/273:14 pmOMA - SAN
1 stop7h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$232
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/16:20 amSAN - OMA
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Sat 11/85:05 pmOMA - SAN
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 7/29$233
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/216:25 amSAN - DSM
1 stop5h 58mFrontier
Fri 9/52:25 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop11h 28mFrontier
Deal found 7/30$238
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/45:03 pmSAN - DSM
Nonstop3h 35mAllegiant Air
Fri 8/152:54 pmDSM - SAN
Nonstop3h 36mAllegiant Air
Deal found 7/29$241
This Hawaiian 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/11:45 pmSAN - OMA
1 stop8h 14mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 10/73:06 pmOMA - SAN
1 stop7h 47mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/29$247
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 9/108:18 amSAN - MLI
1 stop6h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/2010:54 amMLI - SAN
1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$251
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 10/16:15 amSAN - OMA
2 stops7h 56mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/76:00 amOMA - SAN
1 stop5h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$256
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.
Sat 9/66:15 amSAN - CID
1 stop7h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/131:41 pmCID - SAN
1 stop7h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$259

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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 DiegoDes Moines

SAN - DSM

SANDSM

San Diego

Thu 8/14

1:17 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Des Moines

Mon 8/18

2:54 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop3h 36m

$154

San DiegoOmaha

SAN - OMA

SANOMA

San Diego

Tue 8/12

6:25 am-6:53 pm

1 stop10h 28m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 8/16

7:51 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$198

San DiegoOmaha

SAN - OMA

SANOMA

San Diego

Thu 8/14

7:01 pm-12:46 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 8/18

1:36 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop12h 01m

$201

San DiegoCedar Rapids

SAN - CID

SANCID

San Diego

Tue 8/12

6:25 am-6:30 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 8/16

7:16 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$218

San DiegoOmaha

SAN - OMA

SANOMA

San Diego

Thu 9/25

8:15 am-11:59 pm

1 stop13h 44m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 9/27

3:14 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$232

San DiegoOmaha

SAN - OMA

SANOMA

San Diego

Sat 11/1

6:20 am-3:05 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 11/8

5:05 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$233

San DiegoDes Moines

SAN - DSM

SANDSM

San Diego

Thu 8/21

6:25 am-2:23 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Des Moines

Fri 9/5

2:25 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop11h 28m

$238

San DiegoOmaha

SAN - OMA

SANOMA

San Diego

Wed 10/1

1:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 10/7

3:06 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$247

San DiegoMoline

SAN - MLI

SANMLI

San Diego

Wed 9/10

8:18 am-5:10 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 9/20

10:54 am-3:53 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$251

San DiegoOmaha

SAN - OMA

SANOMA

San Diego

Wed 10/1

6:15 am-4:11 pm

2 stops7h 56m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 10/7

6:00 am-9:12 am

1 stop5h 12m

$256

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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, 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 $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 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 July 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.

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 through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Iowa, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
4,241 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
7,980 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,611 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
8,896 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

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?

    $99 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $116 and $117, 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 - Moline Quad-City, San Diego - Cedar Rapids 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 $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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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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$113Average$171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$132Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$237Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$334Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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