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$100+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA (SNA) to Iowa

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SNA — DSM
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Thu 11/1311:37 amSNA - DSM
Nonstop3h 22mAllegiant Air
Sun 11/169:00 amDSM - SNA
Nonstop3h 47mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/29$135
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Thu 11/1312:01 pmSNA - OMA
1 stop4h 50mFrontier
Mon 11/178:51 pmOMA - SNA
1 stop18h 39mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$150
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Thu 12/411:15 amSNA - CID
1 stop5h 59mFrontier
Thu 12/118:09 pmCID - SNA
1 stop18h 33mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$150
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Thu 11/1311:37 amSNA - DSM
Nonstop3h 22mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/172:32 pmDSM - SNA
1 stop24h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$153
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Thu 11/1312:01 pmSNA - DSM
1 stop23h 48mFrontier
Mon 11/172:32 pmDSM - SNA
1 stop24h 58mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$159
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Thu 11/136:45 amSNA - DSM
1 stop12h 27mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/169:00 amDSM - SNA
Nonstop3h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$201
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Thu 11/137:11 pmSNA - OMA
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/171:10 pmOMA - SNA
1 stop9h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$229
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Fri 11/146:45 amSNA - DSM
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/162:17 pmDSM - SNA
1 stop24h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$258
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Tue 11/255:46 pmSNA - OMA
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/112:36 pmOMA - SNA
1 stop25h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$266
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Tue 12/21:19 pmSNA - OMA
1 stop4h 40mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/46:00 amOMA - SNA
1 stop5h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$315
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Thu 12/411:10 amSNA - CID
2 stops8h 09mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/118:47 amCID - SNA
1 stop8h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$316
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Wed 11/261:23 pmSNA - OMA
2 stops28h 04mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/112:36 pmOMA - SNA
1 stop25h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$330

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

$135
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$100
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$402
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From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Iowa
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One-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Iowa
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Iowa that are best for you.

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Santa AnaCedar Rapids

SNA - CID

SNACID

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 12/4

11:15 am-7:14 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Cedar Rapids

Thu 12/11

8:09 pm-12:42 pm

1 stop18h 33m

$150

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 11/13

11:37 am-4:59 pm

Nonstop3h 22m

Des Moines

Mon 11/17

2:32 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop24h 58m

$153

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 11/13

6:45 am-9:12 pm

1 stop12h 27m

Des Moines

Sun 11/16

9:00 am-10:47 am

Nonstop3h 47m

$201

Santa AnaOmaha

SNA - OMA

SNAOMA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 11/13

7:11 pm-8:06 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 11/17

1:10 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop9h 51m

$229

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 11/14

6:45 am-10:40 pm

1 stop13h 55m

Des Moines

Sun 11/16

2:17 pm-12:36 pm

1 stop24h 19m

$258

Santa AnaCedar Rapids

SNA - CID

SNACID

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/15

8:18 pm-11:44 am

1 stop13h 26m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 1/18

8:02 pm-1:37 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$268

Santa AnaMoline

SNA - MLI

SNAMLI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/12

3:17 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 2/17

12:41 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop10h 43m

$289

Santa AnaCedar Rapids

SNA - CID

SNACID

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/11

11:05 am-8:32 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 2/17

4:40 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$289

Santa AnaMoline

SNA - MLI

SNAMLI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/11

12:52 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 2/17

12:41 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop10h 43m

$289

Santa AnaMoline

SNA - MLI

SNAMLI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/20

6:45 am-3:04 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 2/21

1:59 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop9h 36m

$289

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to Iowa

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Iowa (average of $78). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Iowa in April is currently the most expensive (average of $158). 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 October 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Santa Ana, California to Iowa is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 32% on airfare.

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 October 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Santa Ana to Iowa to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,035 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
694 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Ana 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 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, California to Iowa flight route?

    The Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Iowa flight path was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Ana, California to Iowa?

    Departing from Santa Ana, California to Iowa will take you 5h 59m. Santa Ana, California and Iowa are separated by a distance of 1528 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $141. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Santa Ana, California to Iowa for a low price.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Santa Ana, California to Iowa are Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Omaha Eppley Airfield, Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Cedar Rapids and Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Moline Quad-City.

  • 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, California to Iowa?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Iowa (average of $78). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Iowa in April is currently the most expensive (average of $158). 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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Santa Ana 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$114Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$310Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$352Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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