Iowa

$165+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA (SJC) to Iowa

SJC — DSM
Dec 7 — Dec 141
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Iowa

Thu 12/33:52 pm -
1 stop26h 36m
Sun 12/133:15 pm -
2 stops24h 30m
Deal found 11/7$306
Thu 12/33:52 pm -
1 stop26h 36m
Thu 12/108:39 pm -
2 stops20h 24m
Deal found 11/7$352
Tue 12/225:59 pm -
1 stop23h 24m
Wed 12/308:13 pm -
1 stop19h 33m
Deal found 11/4$361
Fri 12/42:11 pm -
1 stop7h 04m
Sat 12/59:00 am -
1 stop6h 12m
Deal found 11/3$364
Thu 12/106:00 am -
1 stop5h 42m
Sat 12/122:22 pm -
1 stop9h 15m
Deal found 11/6$368
Wed 12/22:58 pm -
1 stop6h 32m
Thu 12/35:05 am -
1 stop6h 14m
Deal found 11/5$369
Thu 12/106:00 am -
2 stops8h 21m
Sat 12/125:05 am -
1 stop8h 50m
Deal found 11/6$373
Tue 12/82:54 pm -
2 stops17h 27m
Sat 12/1212:38 pm -
2 stops11h 33m
Deal found 11/7$375
Sat 12/51:05 pm -
1 stop7h 33m
Sat 12/1212:38 pm -
2 stops11h 33m
Deal found 11/7$384
Sat 12/55:54 pm -
2 stops14h 27m
Mon 12/76:53 pm -
2 stops16h 05m
Deal found 11/7$389
Fri 12/41:05 pm -
1 stop8h 46m
Fri 12/117:17 am -
1 stop6h 58m
Deal found 11/6$399
Fri 12/46:20 am -
1 stop8h 01m
Fri 12/116:15 am -
2 stops11h 17m
Deal found 11/6$404

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$259
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$165
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$564
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From San Jose to Iowa
One-way flight from San Jose to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 28% potential increase in price ($237 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Fri 12/4

6:00 am-2:19 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$185

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Sat 12/12

6:20 am-4:11 pm

1 stop7h 51m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$185

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Tue 2/9

6:00 am-2:31 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$185

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Tue 2/9

5:54 am-5:29 pm

2 stops9h 35m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$190
Quickest round-trip

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Fri 12/25

1:40 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$222

San JoseCedar Rapids

SJC San Jose - CID Cedar Rapids

SJCCID

San Jose

Thu 11/12

2:41 pm-11:55 am

1 stop19h 14m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$241

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Fri 12/4

2:11 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Des Moines

Sat 12/5

9:00 am-1:12 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$364

San JoseCedar Rapids

SJC San Jose - CID Cedar Rapids

SJCCID

San Jose

Thu 12/10

1:05 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops8h 54m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 12/12

1:54 pm-9:37 pm

2 stops9h 43m

$379

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Wed 12/2

6:00 am-4:49 pm

2 stops8h 49m

Des Moines

Thu 12/3

11:01 am-10:22 pm

2 stops13h 21m

$380

San JoseCedar Rapids

SJC San Jose - CID Cedar Rapids

SJCCID

San Jose

Fri 12/4

1:05 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop8h 46m

Cedar Rapids

Fri 12/11

7:17 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$399

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Iowa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Iowa?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Iowa (average of $402). Flying from San Jose, California to Iowa in February is currently the most expensive (average of $745). 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

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from San Jose to Iowa to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Jose to Iowa?

    If you book a flight to Iowa from San Jose, you will be flying from San Jose, which is the city’s only airport. San Jose (SJC) is located 2.9 mi from the center of San Jose.

  • How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Iowa?

    United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta can get you from San Jose, California to Iowa in just under 7h 04m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 50m. San Jose, California and Iowa are separated by a distance of 1527 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Jose, California to Iowa?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose to Iowa?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to Iowa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose, California to Iowa?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Iowa (average of $402). Flying from San Jose, California to Iowa in February is currently the most expensive (average of $745). 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 4 airlines flying from San Jose to Iowa

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$306Average$649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$312Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$312Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$362Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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