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Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa from $68

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 8/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SFO — DSM
Jun 23 — Jun 301
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Sun 6/23
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How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa?

Find a great deal and save up to 105% by booking at least 61 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $477.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa?

Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Iowa from San Francisco Bay Area. Users have commonly found prices around $500 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $285. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in November.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from XIH to IA?

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.

Cheap San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,263,674 searches. Prices were last updated on June 18, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 7/1612:58 amSFO - DSM
1 stop12h 11mFrontier
Wed 7/244:09 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop9h 50mFrontier
Deal found 6/17$143
Tue 7/912:58 amSFO - CID
1 stop11h 29mFrontier
Tue 7/162:59 pmCID - SFO
1 stop19h 14mFrontier
Deal found 6/17$144
Wed 7/107:37 pmSFO - CID
1 stop18h 10mFrontier
Tue 7/162:59 pmCID - SFO
1 stop19h 14mFrontier
Deal found 6/17$145
Wed 7/177:17 pmSFO - DSM
1 stop16h 18mFrontier
Wed 7/244:09 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop9h 50mFrontier
Deal found 6/17$192
Tue 7/1612:58 amSFO - CID
1 stop11h 24mFrontier
Tue 7/2310:03 pmCID - SFO
1 stop27h 56mFrontier
Deal found 6/17$201
Wed 7/176:10 amSJC - CID
1 stop8h 18mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/245:18 pmCID - SJC
1 stop18h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/17$247
Sat 7/1312:59 amSFO - OMA
1 stop8h 00mFrontier
Mon 7/155:37 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop7h 23mFrontier
Deal found 6/17$248
Sun 7/1412:59 amSFO - OMA
1 stop12h 08mFrontier
Mon 7/155:37 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop7h 23mFrontier
Deal found 6/17$253
Wed 7/1012:59 amSFO - OMA
1 stop12h 24mFrontier
Sun 7/1411:59 amOMA - SFO
1 stop22h 14mFrontier
Deal found 6/18$254

San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco Bay Area and Iowa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,263,674 searches. Data last updated June 18, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 8/208:15 amSFO - CID
1 stop27h 06mFrontier
Tue 8/272:21 pmCID - SFO
1 stop11h 37mFrontier
Deal found 6/17$140
Thu 8/812:51 pmSJC - DSM
1 stop22h 46mFrontier
Wed 8/149:15 pmDSM - SJC
1 stop22h 08mFrontier
Deal found 6/16$143
Tue 7/1612:58 amSFO - DSM
1 stop12h 11mFrontier
Wed 7/244:09 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop9h 50mFrontier
Deal found 6/17$143
Mon 8/1912:58 amSFO - CID
1 stop10h 23mFrontier
Tue 8/272:21 pmCID - SFO
1 stop11h 37mFrontier
Deal found 6/17$143
Tue 7/912:58 amSFO - CID
1 stop11h 29mFrontier
Tue 7/162:59 pmCID - SFO
1 stop19h 14mFrontier
Deal found 6/17$144
Wed 7/107:37 pmSFO - CID
1 stop18h 10mFrontier
Tue 7/162:59 pmCID - SFO
1 stop19h 14mFrontier
Deal found 6/17$145
Sun 8/1111:05 amSJC - DSM
1 stop23h 13mFrontier
Wed 8/149:15 pmDSM - SJC
1 stop22h 08mFrontier
Deal found 6/18$163
Fri 8/911:30 amSJC - OMA
1 stop24h 59mFrontier
Mon 8/128:19 pmOMA - SJC
1 stop23h 26mFrontier
Deal found 6/17$169
Wed 7/177:17 pmSFO - DSM
1 stop16h 18mFrontier
Wed 7/244:09 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop9h 50mFrontier
Deal found 6/17$192

San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,263,674 searches. Data last updated June 18, 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa departing last-minute. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Wed 6/2612:59 amSFO - OMA
1 stop12h 06mFrontier
Thu 7/44:06 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop9h 53mFrontier
Deal found 6/17$276
Fri 6/285:30 amOAK - DSM
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/59:00 amDSM - OAK
2 stops17h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/18$324
Thu 6/279:32 amSFO - OMA
1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/307:15 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/18$329
Fri 6/285:30 amOAK - DSM
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/52:48 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop6h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/18$332
Thu 6/277:40 amSFO - OMA
1 stop5h 25mFrontier
Thu 7/44:06 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop9h 53mFrontier
Deal found 6/17$351
Wed 6/2612:59 amSFO - OMA
1 stop12h 06mFrontier
Sun 6/3011:49 amOMA - SFO
1 stop22h 30mFrontier
Deal found 6/18$355
Sun 6/2311:59 pmSFO - OMA
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/267:41 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/17$366
Fri 6/285:30 amOAK - DSM
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/59:00 amDSM - OAK
3 stops17h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/18$372
Tue 6/2512:14 amSFO - OMA
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/56:40 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop6h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/17$377

One-way flights to Iowa from San Francisco Bay Area

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,263,674 searches. Data last updated June 18, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa can choose from these deals. Users can also find round-trip San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa flights by using the search form above.
Tue 8/2010:02 amSFO - OMA
1 stop8h 14mFrontier
Deal found 6/18$68
Sun 9/228:32 amSFO - CID
1 stop5h 39mFrontier
Deal found 6/17$71
Wed 8/1412:24 pmSFO - OMA
1 stop28h 20mFrontier
Deal found 6/17$73
Wed 8/2112:58 amSFO - DSM
1 stop17h 17mFrontier
Deal found 6/17$73
Mon 7/2212:59 amSFO - OMA
1 stop12h 34mFrontier
Deal found 6/18$75
Tue 7/1612:58 amSFO - DSM
1 stop12h 11mFrontier
Deal found 6/17$75
Sat 9/2112:58 amSFO - CID
1 stop13h 13mFrontier
Deal found 6/17$76
Tue 7/3012:14 amSFO - OMA
1 stop7h 47mFrontier
Deal found 6/18$77
Fri 9/612:58 amSFO - DSM
1 stop17h 17mFrontier
Deal found 6/17$81

Find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa within your budget

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 3,263,674 searches. Data last updated June 18, 2024.

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San FranciscoCedar Rapids

SFO - CID

SFOCID

San Francisco

Tue 8/20

1 stop27h 06m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 8/27

1 stop11h 37m

$140

San FranciscoCedar Rapids

SFO - CID

SFOCID

San Francisco

Mon 8/19

1 stop10h 23m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 8/27

1 stop11h 37m

$143

San FranciscoDes Moines

SFO - DSM

SFODSM

San Francisco

Tue 7/16

1 stop12h 11m

Des Moines

Wed 7/24

1 stop9h 50m

$143

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Thu 8/8

1 stop22h 46m

Des Moines

Wed 8/14

1 stop22h 08m

$143

San FranciscoCedar Rapids

SFO - CID

SFOCID

San Francisco

Thu 8/15

1 stop6h 17m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 8/17

1 stop9h 42m

$224

San FranciscoCedar Rapids

SFO - CID

SFOCID

San Francisco

Wed 8/7

1 stop7h 01m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 8/13

2 stops9h 48m

$241

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Fri 9/6

1 stop7h 31m

Des Moines

Sun 9/8

1 stop9h 55m

$246

San FranciscoOmaha Eppley Airfield

SFO - OMA

SFOOMA

San Francisco

Sun 8/25

Nonstop3h 30m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 9/5

Nonstop3h 52m

$309

San JoseOmaha Eppley Airfield

SJC - OMA

SJCOMA

San Jose

Thu 7/4

1 stop14h 34m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 7/16

2 stops17h 19m

$358

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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 June 18, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,276 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,276 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,276 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,276 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

WestJet
7.5
Good
2,798 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,276 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,276 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,276 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $140, but on average you can expect to pay $199.

  • Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa under $400. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa is less than $718.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa for under $300?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa within the next 7 days for less than $300.

  • 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 ($68), Delta ($108), and Alaska Airlines ($108).

  • What does SFO to DSM mean?

    San Francisco Airport is SFO and Des Moines Airport is DSM. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Cedar Rapids Airport (CID), Sioux City Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX), Waterloo Airport (ALO), Dubuque Airport (DBQ), Mason City Airport (MCW).

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa flight deals updated?

    The San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/18.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa (average of $323). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $426). 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 3,263,674 searches. Data last updated June 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$88Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$273Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$282Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$342Average$573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$577Average$658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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