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$76+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana (SNA) to Iowa

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SNA — DSM
May 6 — May 131
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Iowa

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Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$114
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$76
(Vakatrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$389

Good round-trip deal

$134 or less

Good one-way deal

$88 or less
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From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Iowa
One-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Iowa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Iowa.

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Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Iowa
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/19:37 amSNA - DSM
Nonstop3h 18mAllegiant Air
Sun 6/157:00 amDSM - SNA
Nonstop3h 34mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/29$114
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/19:37 amSNA - DSM
Nonstop3h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/1510:27 pmDSM - SNA
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$187
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/912:19 pmSNA - CID
1 stop5h 07mFrontier
Fri 5/168:16 pmCID - SNA
1 stop17h 12mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$200
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/1212:51 pmSNA - OMA
1 stop5h 11mFrontier
Sat 5/247:51 pmOMA - SNA
1 stop17h 20mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$218
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/283:14 pmSNA - CID
1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/116:00 amCID - SNA
1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$240
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 6/21:14 pmSNA - CID
1 stop5h 31mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/106:01 pmCID - SNA
1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$270
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Sat 5/316:45 amSNA - MLI
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Sat 6/76:00 amMLI - SNA
1 stop9h 05mDelta
Deal found 4/29$283
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Sat 5/241:05 pmSNA - CID
2 stops7h 56mDelta
Sat 5/315:55 amCID - SNA
1 stop9h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/29$283
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Wed 6/42:15 pmSNA - OMA
1 stop7h 43mDelta
Sat 6/146:00 pmOMA - SNA
1 stop5h 49mDelta
Deal found 4/29$287
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Tue 8/123:09 pmSNA - MLI
1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/166:20 amMLI - SNA
1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/411:35 amSNA - OMA
2 stops9h 23mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/146:00 amOMA - SNA
1 stop5h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$292
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/156:45 amSNA - CID
1 stop26h 31mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/196:58 pmCID - SNA
3 stops28h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$294

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Iowa that are best for you.

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Santa Ana

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Iowa

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Return

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Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 6/1

9:37 am-2:55 pm

Nonstop3h 18m

Des Moines

Sun 6/15

7:00 am-8:34 am

Nonstop3h 34m

$114

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 6/1

9:37 am-2:55 pm

Nonstop3h 18m

Des Moines

Sun 6/15

10:27 pm-4:27 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$187

Santa AnaOmaha

SNA - OMA

SNAOMA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 5/12

12:51 pm-8:02 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 5/24

7:51 pm-11:11 am

1 stop17h 20m

$218

Santa AnaCedar Rapids

SNA - CID

SNACID

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/24

12:01 pm-7:13 pm

1 stop5h 12m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 5/31

8:08 pm-11:16 am

1 stop17h 08m

$219

Santa AnaCedar Rapids

SNA - CID

SNACID

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/28

3:14 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 6/11

6:00 am-10:42 am

1 stop6h 42m

$240

Santa AnaCedar Rapids

SNA - CID

SNACID

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 6/2

1:14 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 6/10

6:01 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$270

Santa AnaMoline

SNA - MLI

SNAMLI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/31

6:45 am-4:34 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 6/7

6:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$283

Santa AnaCedar Rapids

SNA - CID

SNACID

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/24

1:05 pm-11:01 pm

2 stops7h 56m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 5/31

5:55 am-1:05 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$283

Santa AnaOmaha

SNA - OMA

SNAOMA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 6/4

2:15 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 6/14

6:00 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$287

Santa AnaMoline

SNA - MLI

SNAMLI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/12

3:09 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 8/16

6:20 am-10:33 am

1 stop6h 13m

$289

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to Iowa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to Iowa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana to Iowa?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Santa Ana to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 SNA to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana 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 May 1, 2025.

When flying from Santa Ana 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.

Rainfall in Iowa by month

Plan your trip to Iowa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Iowa ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Iowa when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Iowa by month

Plan your trip to Iowa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Iowa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Santa Ana to Iowa, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Ana to Iowa?

    If you book a flight to Iowa from Santa Ana, you will be flying from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) is located 4.8 mi from the center of Santa Ana.

  • How popular is this Santa Ana to Iowa flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Ana to Iowa one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Santa Ana to Iowa are Allegiant Air ($76), Frontier ($98), and Delta ($139).

  • What are the most popular routes from Santa Ana to Iowa?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Iowa?

    While on average a flight from Santa Ana to Iowa is generally $185, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $64. When looking at the most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Omaha Eppley Airfield), you can expect to pay $258 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Ana to Iowa that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Iowa?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to Iowa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Iowa?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Santa Ana to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 Santa Ana to Iowa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$125Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$279Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$358Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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