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$80+ 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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DSM
May 1 — May 81
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa

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 April 1, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Tue 5/56:00 am
SFO
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OMA
1 stop11h 24m
Frontier
Wed 5/68:19 pm
OMA
-
SFO
1 stop6h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$185
This ezTravel 易遊網 deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 ezTravel 易遊網 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1611:56 am
SFO
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CID
1 stop23h 55m
Frontier
Mon 4/202:36 pm
CID
-
SFO
1 stop11h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$197
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/1611:56 am
SFO
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OMA
1 stop6h 17m
Frontier
Fri 4/178:49 pm
OMA
-
SFO
1 stop5h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$200
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Mon 4/136:00 am
SFO
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CID
1 stop5h 57m
Frontier
Fri 4/172:36 pm
CID
-
SFO
1 stop11h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 3/29$200
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Mon 4/136:00 am
SFO
-
OMA
1 stop12h 14m
Frontier
Fri 4/178:49 pm
OMA
-
SFO
1 stop5h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$205
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/166:00 am
SFO
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OMA
1 stop11h 34m
Frontier
Wed 5/278:19 pm
OMA
-
SFO
1 stop6h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$210
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Sun 4/266:00 am
SFO
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OMA
1 stop12h 13m
Frontier
Thu 4/308:58 pm
OMA
-
SFO
1 stop5h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Wed 4/292:47 pm
SFO
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OMA
2 stops27h 26m
Frontier
Mon 5/48:43 pm
OMA
-
SFO
1 stop16h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28$228
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 6/912:33 pm
SFO
-
OMA
1 stop5h 01m
Frontier
Wed 6/108:19 pm
OMA
-
SFO
1 stop6h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28$230
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/166:00 am
SFO
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OMA
1 stop11h 34m
Frontier
Sat 5/238:19 pm
OMA
-
SFO
1 stop6h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$231
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 7/306:00 am
SFO
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OMA
1 stop4h 52m
Delta
Thu 8/2712:27 pm
OMA
-
SFO
1 stop8h 08m
Delta
Deal found 4/1$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 4/276:00 am
SFO
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OMA
1 stop12h 13m
Frontier
Mon 5/48:43 pm
OMA
-
SFO
2 stops25h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28$239

Find 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 April 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$181
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$80
(Priceline)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$460
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Des Moines flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Des Moines flights.
From San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa
One-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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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 April 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OaklandOmaha

OAK - OMA

OAKOMA

Oakland

Thu 4/23

5:15 pm-1:00 am

1 stop5h 45m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 4/29

11:35 am-2:55 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$309

San JoseOmaha

SJC - OMA

SJCOMA

San Jose

Sun 5/10

3:00 pm-12:45 am

1 stop7h 45m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 5/13

2:05 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$321

San JoseOmaha

SJC - OMA

SJCOMA

San Jose

Wed 5/6

6:05 am-3:40 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 5/10

5:40 am-10:15 am

1 stop6h 35m

$326

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

6:20 am-1:15 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 4/24

4:50 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$329

San FranciscoMoline

SFO - MLI

SFOMLI

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

12:45 am-9:58 am

1 stop7h 13m

Moline Quad-City

Wed 5/6

7:05 pm-12:50 am

1 stop7h 45m

$331

San FranciscoMoline

SFO - MLI

SFOMLI

San Francisco

Wed 4/29

12:21 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops9h 33m

Moline Quad-City

Wed 5/6

12:52 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop10h 36m

$336

San JoseOmaha

SJC - OMA

SJCOMA

San Jose

Wed 5/13

6:05 am-1:25 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 5/20

6:10 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops6h 50m

$341

San JoseOmaha

SJC - OMA

SJCOMA

San Jose

Thu 5/7

3:25 pm-1:00 am

1 stop7h 35m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 5/11

8:10 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$346

OaklandOmaha

OAK - OMA

OAKOMA

Oakland

Thu 4/23

6:20 am-11:59 pm

1 stop15h 39m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 4/28

7:00 am-10:17 am

2 stops29h 17m

$351

San FranciscoCedar Rapids

SFO - CID

SFOCID

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

5:00 am-2:13 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Cedar Rapids

Thu 4/30

8:30 pm-1:50 am

1 stop7h 20m

$369

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa (average of $149). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa in January is currently the most expensive (average of $314). 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 April 1, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines 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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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

    Departing from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa will take you 5h 20m. The distance from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa is about 1411 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa are Frontier ($79), Delta ($103), and Southwest ($143).

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Iowa.

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa (average of $149). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa in January is currently the most expensive (average of $314). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$148Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$149Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$250Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$269Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$346Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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