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$90+ 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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DSM
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Iowa

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 December 18, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/185:00 amSFO - OMA
1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/227:28 amOMA - SFO
Nonstop4h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Fri 12/194:28 pmSFO - OMA
Nonstop3h 31mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/217:28 amOMA - SFO
Nonstop4h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$411
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Mon 12/224:55 pmSFO - OMA
1 stop5h 13mDelta
Wed 1/218:05 amOMA - SFO
2 stops11h 44mDelta
Deal found 12/16$421
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/1812:01 pmSFO - OMA
1 stop9h 03mDelta
Thu 1/229:00 amOMA - SFO
2 stops12h 23mDelta
Deal found 12/16$435
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Mon 12/228:40 amSFO - OMA
2 stops8h 50mSouthwest
Sat 1/104:05 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$449
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/1812:55 pmSFO - OMA
2 stops7h 55mSouthwest
Thu 1/226:55 amOMA - SFO
2 stops9h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$454
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/305:50 amSFO - OMA
1 stop9h 17mDelta
Sun 1/45:58 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop8h 07mDelta
Deal found 12/16$459
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/2711:59 pmSFO - OMA
1 stop6h 52mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/17:31 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$484
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/193:33 pmSFO - CID
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Tue 12/236:25 amCID - SFO
1 stop6h 46mDelta
Deal found 12/17$484
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/1810:35 amSFO - OMA
1 stop9h 23mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/257:30 amOMA - SFO
Nonstop4h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$489
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/163:33 pmSFO - CID
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Sun 12/214:21 pmCID - SFO
1 stop9h 38mDelta
Deal found 12/16$492
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/163:33 pmSFO - CID
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Mon 12/226:25 amCID - SFO
1 stop6h 46mDelta
Deal found 12/16$510

Find 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 December 18, 2025.

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$155
(Frontier)

One-way from

$90
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$521
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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 December 18, 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 FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

6:55 am-4:05 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 2/23

7:19 pm-12:28 am

1 stop7h 09m

$155

San FranciscoCedar Rapids

SFO - CID

SFOCID

San Francisco

Thu 2/26

6:15 am-7:12 pm

1 stop10h 57m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 3/2

8:07 pm-12:28 am

1 stop6h 21m

$182

San FranciscoDes Moines

SFO - DSM

SFODSM

San Francisco

Thu 1/8

5:44 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop19h 56m

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

8:17 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop26h 29m

$196

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Sun 1/25

7:40 pm-2:11 pm

1 stop16h 31m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 1/30

3:07 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$228

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

4:22 pm-9:53 pm

Nonstop3h 31m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 1/20

7:28 am-9:45 am

Nonstop4h 17m

$249

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

4:51 pm-11:41 am

1 stop16h 50m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 1/25

12:58 pm-12:54 pm

2 stops25h 56m

$257

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

4:46 pm-2:11 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 1/25

3:07 pm-8:12 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$258

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

11:56 pm-10:30 am

1 stop8h 34m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 1/25

7:28 am-9:45 am

Nonstop4h 17m

$259

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

12:40 am-11:36 am

1 stop8h 56m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 1/20

10:30 am-6:38 pm

1 stop10h 08m

$269

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

8:35 am-4:12 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 1/24

9:00 am-1:29 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$269

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Iowa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Iowa from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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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, 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.

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 December 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Iowa at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Iowa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Iowa. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Iowa flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 18, 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
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

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
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

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
8,005 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

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
9,091 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

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
11,054 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

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
5.8
Fair
3,081 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

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

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.

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

    For as low as $249, Frontier can have you in Iowa from San Francisco in 3h 31m. There are 1429 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$149Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$272Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$346Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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