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$124+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa

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SFO — DSM
Oct 29 — Nov 51
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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 September 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$192
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$124
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$302
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From San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa
One-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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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 September 29, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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
Wed 10/222:37 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop9h 50mFrontier
Deal found 9/27$192
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/276:34 amSFO - CID
1 stop10h 52mFrontier
Thu 10/308:26 pmCID - SFO
1 stop20h 14mFrontier
Deal found 9/29$198
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Mon 10/276:34 amSFO - OMA
1 stop11h 30mFrontier
Mon 11/38:51 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop5h 23mFrontier
Deal found 9/28$200
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/276:34 amSFO - CID
1 stop10h 52mFrontier
Sun 11/28:26 pmCID - SFO
2 stops22h 17mFrontier
Deal found 9/27$201
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2412:27 pmSJC - OMA
1 stop5h 37mFrontier
Sun 10/268:59 pmOMA - SJC
1 stop16h 33mFrontier
Deal found 9/26$204
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Mon 10/136:34 amSFO - OMA
1 stop11h 30mFrontier
Fri 10/178:59 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop5h 15mFrontier
Deal found 9/28$221
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/276:34 amSFO - DSM
1 stop5h 18mFrontier
Mon 11/32:32 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop11h 42mFrontier
Deal found 9/29$221
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Thu 10/235:45 amSFO - OMA
2 stops12h 19mFrontier
Mon 10/278:59 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop5h 15mFrontier
Deal found 9/28$230
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Fri 11/76:34 amSFO - OMA
1 stop11h 32mFrontier
Mon 11/108:51 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop5h 23mFrontier
Deal found 9/28$235
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/136:34 amSFO - DSM
1 stop5h 18mFrontier
Wed 10/152:37 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop25h 47mFrontier
Deal found 9/29$255
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/221:20 pmSJC - CID
1 stop7h 21mDelta
Wed 10/294:23 pmCID - SJC
1 stop6h 03mDelta
Deal found 9/29$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/26. 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.
Tue 10/2810:40 pmSFO - OMA
1 stop9h 51mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/17:34 amOMA - SFO
Nonstop4h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/26$259

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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 September 29, 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 FranciscoCedar Rapids

SFO - CID

SFOCID

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

6:34 am-7:26 pm

1 stop10h 52m

Cedar Rapids

Thu 10/30

8:26 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop20h 14m

$198

San JoseOmaha

SJC - OMA

SJCOMA

San Jose

Fri 10/24

12:27 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 10/26

8:59 pm-11:32 am

1 stop16h 33m

$204

San JoseCedar Rapids

SJC - CID

SJCCID

San Jose

Wed 10/22

12:40 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 10/29

4:23 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$257

OaklandOmaha

OAK - OMA

OAKOMA

Oakland

Fri 11/7

4:00 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 11/11

8:00 am-2:05 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$261

San JoseOmaha

SJC - OMA

SJCOMA

San Jose

Sat 11/15

9:40 am-5:40 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 12/2

9:00 am-7:18 pm

2 stops12h 18m

$266

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

6:00 am-2:12 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 3/3

3:05 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$269

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

5:05 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 53m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 12/7

6:45 am-1:33 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$269

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Thu 12/4

2:00 pm-12:17 am

1 stop8h 17m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 12/7

9:00 am-1:33 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$269

OaklandOmaha

OAK - OMA

OAKOMA

Oakland

Fri 11/7

4:00 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 11/10

7:55 pm-12:10 am

1 stop6h 15m

$274

San FranciscoOmaha

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Sat 10/18

4:30 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 10/21

6:33 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$279

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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 $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 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 September 29, 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 September 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United 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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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.

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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 4h 50m. The distance from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa is about 1418 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 Delta ($131), Southwest ($135), and American Airlines ($144).

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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 $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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$229Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$250Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$269Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$350Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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