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$91+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DSM
Aug 12 — Aug 191
Tue 8/12
Tue 8/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated August 7, 2025.

Round-trip from

$181
(Southwest)

One-way from

$91
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$424
From San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 7, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 9/245:55 amSFO - OMA
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Mon 9/297:40 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 8/6$181
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 9/312:45 pmSFO - OMA
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Wed 9/107:10 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 8/4$194
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 9/45:00 amSFO - OMA
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Thu 9/113:00 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop10h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 8/5$199
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 9/242:25 pmSJC - OMA
1 stop4h 50mSouthwest
Mon 9/294:20 pmOMA - SJC
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 8/6$200
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 9/36:00 amSJC - OMA
1 stop9h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/63:46 pmOMA - SJC
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/5$201
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 9/101:45 pmSFO - OMA
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Fri 9/127:40 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 8/6$203
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/116:35 amSJC - DSM
1 stop14h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/153:30 pmDSM - SJC
1 stop6h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7$204
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Tue 9/912:45 pmSJC - OMA
2 stops8h 37mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/162:22 pmOMA - SJC
1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/5$206
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 9/85:15 amSFO - OMA
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Wed 9/107:10 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 8/6$206
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 10/162:00 pmOAK - OMA
2 stops7h 55mSouthwest
Mon 10/209:00 pmOMA - OAK
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 8/6$207
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 8/236:34 amSFO - OMA
1 stop5h 44mFrontier
Sat 8/303:18 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop9h 15mFrontier
Deal found 8/4$218
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/84:20 pmSFO - OMA
2 stops15h 40mSouthwest
Sat 9/133:50 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 8/7$219

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 7, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Wed 9/24

5:55 am-3:35 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 9/29

7:40 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$181

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

12:45 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 9/10

7:10 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$194

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

5:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 9/11

3:00 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$199

San JoseOmaha

SJC - OMA

SJCOMA

San Jose

Wed 9/24

2:25 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 9/29

4:20 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$200

San JoseOmaha

SJC - OMA

SJCOMA

San Jose

Wed 9/3

6:00 am-5:20 pm

1 stop9h 20m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 9/6

3:46 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$201

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

1:45 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 9/12

7:40 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$203

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Thu 9/11

6:35 am-10:41 pm

1 stop14h 06m

Des Moines

Mon 9/15

3:30 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$204

San JoseOmaha

SJC - OMA

SJCOMA

San Jose

Tue 9/9

12:45 pm-11:22 pm

2 stops8h 37m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 9/16

2:22 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$206

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

5:15 am-2:15 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 9/10

7:10 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$206

OaklandOmaha

OAK - OMA

OAKOMA

Oakland

Thu 10/16

2:00 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops7h 55m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 10/20

9:00 pm-12:05 am

1 stop5h 05m

$207

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 XIH to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 7, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 7, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa. 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
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

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

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

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
4,247 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

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
7,987 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

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
8,916 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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

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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 7, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$229Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$250Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$269Average$527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$331Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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