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$75+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 10/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DSM
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$149
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$75
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$409
From San Francisco to Iowa
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sat 9/1310:49 amSFO - DSM
1 stop24h 51mFrontier
Sun 9/212:25 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop24h 52mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$149
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 10/3010:43 amSFO - OMA
1 stop7h 10mFrontier
Sun 11/28:51 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop5h 23mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$166
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/126:29 amSFO - OMA
1 stop11h 21mFrontier
Mon 9/152:16 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop12h 00mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$169
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/56:29 amSFO - DSM
1 stop5h 11mFrontier
Mon 9/82:25 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop11h 51mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$169
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Fri 9/126:29 amSFO - DSM
1 stop5h 11mFrontier
Sun 9/212:25 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop24h 52mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$176
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/410:45 amSFO - OMA
1 stop6h 10mFrontier
Thu 9/117:48 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop6h 28mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$181
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Fri 10/36:29 amSFO - DSM
1 stop5h 11mFrontier
Sun 10/52:25 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop24h 52mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$195
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/126:29 amSFO - DSM
1 stop5h 11mFrontier
Mon 9/152:25 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop11h 51mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$196
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/156:34 amSFO - DSM
1 stop5h 18mFrontier
Thu 10/232:37 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop11h 37mFrontier
Deal found 8/11$214
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/312:20 pmSFO - OMA
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Tue 9/96:15 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 8/14$219
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sun 9/146:29 amSFO - DSM
1 stop5h 11mFrontier
Sun 9/212:25 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop24h 52mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$219
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/226:29 amSFO - OMA
1 stop4h 52mFrontier
Thu 9/257:48 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop6h 28mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$225

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Iowa that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoDes Moines

SFO - DSM

SFODSM

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

10:49 am-1:40 pm

1 stop24h 51m

Des Moines

Sun 9/21

2:25 pm-1:17 pm

1 stop24h 52m

$149

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Thu 10/30

10:43 am-7:53 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 11/2

8:51 pm-12:14 am

1 stop5h 23m

$166

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Fri 9/12

6:29 am-7:50 pm

1 stop11h 21m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 9/15

2:16 pm-12:16 am

1 stop12h 00m

$169

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Thu 9/25

6:29 am-6:55 pm

1 stop10h 26m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 9/29

2:16 pm-12:16 am

1 stop12h 00m

$169

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Fri 10/3

6:29 am-7:50 pm

1 stop11h 21m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 10/6

2:16 pm-12:16 am

1 stop12h 00m

$169

San FranciscoDes Moines

SFO - DSM

SFODSM

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

6:29 am-1:40 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Des Moines

Mon 9/8

2:25 pm-12:16 am

1 stop11h 51m

$169

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Fri 10/31

6:34 am-8:06 pm

1 stop11h 32m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 11/2

7:46 pm-12:14 am

1 stop6h 28m

$172

San FranciscoDes Moines

SFO - DSM

SFODSM

San Francisco

Fri 9/12

6:29 am-1:40 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Des Moines

Sun 9/21

2:25 pm-1:17 pm

1 stop24h 52m

$176

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

10:45 am-6:55 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 9/11

7:48 pm-12:16 am

1 stop6h 28m

$181

San FranciscoDes Moines

SFO - DSM

SFODSM

San Francisco

Fri 10/3

6:29 am-1:40 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Des Moines

Sun 10/5

2:25 pm-1:17 pm

1 stop24h 52m

$195

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Iowa

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from San Francisco to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $401). 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 SFO to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 August 14, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco 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 August 14, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from San Francisco to Iowa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,219 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Iowa?

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to Iowa. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    $75 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Delta, with prices starting from $110 and $169, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from San Francisco to Iowa consider San Francisco - Omaha Eppley Airfield, San Francisco - Cedar Rapids or San Francisco - Des Moines as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from San Francisco to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $401). 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 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to Iowa

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$239Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$293Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$331Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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