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$85+ 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 3/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DSM
Feb 7 — Feb 141
Sat 2/7
Sat 2/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Iowa

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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$136
(Frontier)

One-way from

$85
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$731
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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 January 8, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/186:55 amSFO - OMA
1 stop7h 10mFrontier
Mon 2/231:59 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop9h 40mFrontier
Deal found 1/7$136
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1911:09 pmSFO - OMA
1 stop11h 55mFrontier
Mon 2/231:59 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop9h 40mFrontier
Deal found 1/7$144
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/196:15 amSFO - DSM
1 stop10h 32mFrontier
Mon 2/237:17 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop7h 11mFrontier
Deal found 1/7$144
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 2/196:15 amSFO - DSM
1 stop10h 32mFrontier
Fri 2/277:59 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop14h 04mFrontier
Deal found 1/8$148
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Tue 2/107:15 pmSFO - OMA
2 stops18h 50mFrontier
Fri 2/137:24 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop14h 39mFrontier
Deal found 1/8$151
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 2/198:48 amSFO - DSM
1 stop7h 59mFrontier
Sun 3/17:27 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop14h 36mFrontier
Deal found 1/8$155
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Tue 2/107:15 pmSFO - OMA
2 stops18h 50mFrontier
Sun 2/151:43 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop12h 45mFrontier
Deal found 1/8$156
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Mon 2/166:15 amSFO - DSM
1 stop10h 17mFrontier
Fri 2/277:59 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop14h 04mFrontier
Deal found 1/8$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Fri 2/206:15 amSFO - DSM
1 stop10h 04mFrontier
Fri 2/277:59 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop14h 04mFrontier
Deal found 1/8$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Mon 2/166:15 amSFO - DSM
1 stop10h 17mFrontier
Sun 3/17:27 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop14h 36mFrontier
Deal found 1/8$166
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/196:15 amSFO - DSM
1 stop10h 32mFrontier
Mon 3/27:17 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop7h 11mFrontier
Deal found 1/8$170
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 2/54:51 pmSFO - OMA
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/137:24 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop14h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8$171

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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 January 8, 2026.
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

Wed 2/18

7:15 pm-2:42 pm

1 stop17h 27m

Des Moines

Mon 3/2

7:17 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop28h 44m

$232

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Wed 3/25

6:05 am-7:42 pm

2 stops11h 37m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 3/29

5:50 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$251

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

6:00 am-4:52 pm

2 stops8h 52m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 2/1

9:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$251

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

10:20 am-11:52 pm

2 stops11h 32m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 3/9

3:10 pm-12:22 am

1 stop11h 12m

$251

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

10:20 am-11:52 pm

2 stops11h 32m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 2/23

5:50 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$251

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Thu 2/5

5:50 am-3:20 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 2/10

1:50 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$252

San FranciscoDes Moines

SFO - DSM

SFODSM

San Francisco

Sun 3/22

8:09 pm-7:16 pm

2 stops21h 07m

Des Moines

Sat 3/28

10:00 am-7:30 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$253

San FranciscoMoline

SFO - MLI

SFOMLI

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

2:08 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop28h 28m

Moline Quad-City

Sun 1/25

9:26 pm-12:54 pm

2 stops17h 28m

$257

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

9:00 am-2:11 pm

1 stop27h 11m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 2/6

3:07 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop9h 56m

$259

San FranciscoCedar Rapids

SFO - CID

SFOCID

San Francisco

Thu 2/5

8:23 pm-11:44 am

1 stop13h 21m

Cedar Rapids

Thu 2/12

7:58 pm-8:03 am

1 stop14h 05m

$259

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Iowa (average of $149). Flying from San Francisco to Iowa in February is currently the most expensive (average of $319). 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 8, 2026.
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
4,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
4,250 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
8,025 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
9,139 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
11,095 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
3,062 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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

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  • 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.

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

    For as low as $309, Delta can have you in Iowa from San Francisco in 7h 48m. There are 1645 mi between San Francisco and Iowa. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 - Des Moines or San Francisco - Cedar Rapids 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Iowa (average of $149). Flying from San Francisco to Iowa in February is currently the most expensive (average of $319). 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 January 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$149Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$272Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$346Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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