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$289+ Cheap flights from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Iowa

This is the cheapest round-trip 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.
SBP — DSM
Mar 6 — Mar 131
Fri 3/6
Fri 3/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Luis Obispo to Iowa

Cheapest flights from San Luis Obispo to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Luis Obispo to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 4, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 5/612:55 pm
SBP
-
OMA
1 stop8h 37m
American Airlines
Tue 5/122:35 pm
OMA
-
SBP
1 stop5h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 5/65:52 pm
SBP
-
OMA
2 stops14h 37m
United Airlines
Tue 5/125:22 pm
OMA
-
SBP
1 stop5h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/195:00 am
SBP
-
OMA
1 stop5h 40m
United Airlines
Wed 2/255:22 pm
OMA
-
SBP
1 stop5h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/182:13 pm
SBP
-
OMA
1 stop5h 43m
United Airlines
Sat 2/213:02 pm
OMA
-
SBP
2 stops10h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/31$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 5/267:11 pm
SBP
-
DSM
2 stops11h 12m
American Airlines
Sat 5/302:39 pm
DSM
-
SBP
1 stop5h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/45:00 am
SBP
-
OMA
1 stop5h 44m
United Airlines
Tue 6/96:00 am
OMA
-
SBP
2 stops7h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/4$341
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/145:00 am
SBP
-
CID
1 stop7h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 2/184:40 pm
CID
-
SBP
1 stop6h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/31$449
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/145:00 am
SBP
-
DSM
1 stop5h 47m
United Airlines
Wed 2/183:24 pm
DSM
-
SBP
2 stops34h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/31$516
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/117:11 pm
SBP
-
DSM
2 stops11h 12m
American Airlines
Tue 6/165:30 am
DSM
-
SBP
1 stop8h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1$549
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Thu 6/115:52 pm
SBP
-
DSM
2 stops20h 18m
United Airlines
Tue 6/165:12 pm
DSM
-
SBP
1 stop5h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$567
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Sat 7/187:11 pm
SBP
-
CID
2 stops13h 45m
American Airlines
Sun 7/192:40 pm
CID
-
SBP
1 stop5h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$594
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Wed 8/125:15 am
SBP
-
CID
1 stop6h 27m
United Airlines
Sun 8/166:35 am
CID
-
SBP
2 stops11h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$709

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Luis Obispo 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 February 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Luis Obispo to Iowa that are best for you.

Fly from

San Luis Obispo

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San Luis ObispoOmaha

SBP - OMA

SBPOMA

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 5/6

12:55 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 5/12

2:35 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$289

San Luis ObispoOmaha

SBP - OMA

SBPOMA

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 5/6

5:52 pm-10:29 am

2 stops14h 37m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 5/12

5:22 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$294

San Luis ObispoOmaha

SBP - OMA

SBPOMA

San Luis Obispo County

Thu 2/19

5:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 2/25

5:22 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$314

San Luis ObispoOmaha

SBP - OMA

SBPOMA

San Luis Obispo County

Thu 5/28

7:11 pm-9:02 am

2 stops11h 51m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 6/1

6:00 am-11:52 am

1 stop7h 52m

$319

San Luis ObispoOmaha

SBP - OMA

SBPOMA

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 2/18

2:13 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 2/21

3:02 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 57m

$319

San Luis ObispoDes Moines

SBP - DSM

SBPDSM

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 5/26

7:11 pm-8:23 am

2 stops11h 12m

Des Moines

Sat 5/30

2:39 pm-6:34 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$339

San Luis ObispoCedar Rapids

SBP - CID

SBPCID

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 2/14

5:00 am-2:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 2/18

4:40 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$449

San Luis ObispoDes Moines

SBP - DSM

SBPDSM

San Luis Obispo County

Fri 4/24

6:05 am-4:15 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$290

San Luis ObispoDes Moines

SBP - DSM

SBPDSM

San Luis Obispo County

Fri 4/24

12:55 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 04m

$315

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Deals found on 2/4

Best time to book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Iowa

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Iowa?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Iowa (average of $201). Flying from San Luis Obispo to Iowa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $558). 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 February 4, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Luis Obispo to Iowa, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,222 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Luis Obispo to Iowa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    San Luis Obispo County (SBP) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Iowa. It is only a 3.3 mi journey to County (SBP) from San Luis Obispo’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from San Luis Obispo to Iowa?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Luis Obispo to Iowa in 8h 37m. Fly via American Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between San Luis Obispo and Iowa is about 1400 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Luis Obispo to Iowa?

    When deciding which route to take from San Luis Obispo to Iowa consider San Luis Obispo County - Omaha Eppley Airfield, San Luis Obispo County - Des Moines or San Luis Obispo County - Cedar Rapids as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Luis Obispo to Iowa.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo to Iowa?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Iowa (average of $201). Flying from San Luis Obispo to Iowa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $558). 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 2 airlines flying from San Luis Obispo to Iowa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Luis Obispo 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 February 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$353Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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