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$319+ 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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBP — DSM
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
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 December 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Fri 12/196:00 amSBP - DSM
1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/225:21 amDSM - SBP
1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$519
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Fri 12/195:00 amSBP - DSM
2 stops11h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/225:30 amDSM - SBP
2 stops8h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$529
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/206:00 amSBP - OMA
1 stop6h 03mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/245:35 amOMA - SBP
1 stop5h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$547
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/185:00 amSBP - DSM
1 stop5h 42mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/231:30 pmDSM - SBP
2 stops10h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$600
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/184:30 pmSBP - DSM
1 stop5h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/225:21 amDSM - SBP
1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$609
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/185:00 amSBP - DSM
2 stops11h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/221:30 pmDSM - SBP
2 stops10h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$619
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/2012:44 pmSBP - OMA
1 stop5h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/247:30 amOMA - SBP
1 stop6h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,085
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Fri 12/197:03 amSBP - DSM
2 stops11h 27mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/238:00 amDSM - SBP
3 stops35h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,468
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Sat 12/205:20 pmSBP - OMA
2 stops18h 23mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/242:39 pmOMA - SBP
2 stops10h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/16$2,243
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/206:00 amSBP - DSM
2 stops9h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/206:20 pmDSM - SBP
1 stop6h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$2,532

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San Luis ObispoCedar Rapids

SBP - CID

SBPCID

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 5/12

7:16 am-8:20 pm

2 stops11h 04m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 5/16

3:14 pm-12:15 am

2 stops11h 01m

$319

San Luis ObispoOmaha

SBP - OMA

SBPOMA

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 1/21

6:17 pm-2:11 pm

1 stop17h 54m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 1/25

3:07 pm-5:37 pm

1 stop28h 30m

$342

San Luis ObispoDes Moines

SBP - DSM

SBPDSM

San Luis Obispo County

Thu 1/1

6:00 am-1:57 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Des Moines

Mon 1/5

6:20 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$359

San Luis ObispoOmaha

SBP - OMA

SBPOMA

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 1/21

2:21 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop5h 32m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 1/24

9:00 am-1:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$369

San Luis ObispoCedar Rapids

SBP - CID

SBPCID

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 1/27

5:00 am-1:04 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 1/31

4:33 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$399

San Luis ObispoCedar Rapids

SBP - CID

SBPCID

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 1/24

12:30 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 1/28

4:33 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$399

San Luis ObispoDes Moines

SBP - DSM

SBPDSM

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 1/27

12:30 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Des Moines

Sat 1/31

9:03 am-1:30 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$399

San Luis ObispoCedar Rapids

SBP - CID

SBPCID

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 5/12

12:27 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop8h 17m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 5/16

8:11 am-3:19 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$400

San Luis ObispoOmaha

SBP - OMA

SBPOMA

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 1/27

5:14 pm-2:11 pm

2 stops18h 57m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 1/31

6:45 am-4:55 pm

2 stops12h 10m

$445

San Luis ObispoOmaha

SBP - OMA

SBPOMA

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 1/27

5:00 am-12:44 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 1/31

9:00 am-1:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$449

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Deals found on 12/17

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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 December 18, 2025.
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
9,091 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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
9,091 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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
11,054 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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 5h 57m. Fly via United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between San Luis Obispo and Iowa is about 1517 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 - Des Moines, San Luis Obispo County - Omaha Eppley Airfield 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.

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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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$353Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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