How popular is this Iowa to Los Angeles flight route?

Flights from Iowa to Los Angeles have been viewed 2 times in the past calendar month.

How long is the flight from Iowa to Los Angeles?

Frontier, United Airlines, and American Airlines can get you from Iowa to Los Angeles in just under 5h 48m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 47m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1325 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Los Angeles?

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

What are the cheapest flights from Iowa to Los Angeles?

The cheapest flight price from Iowa to Los Angeles is $281. On average you can expect to pay $503. The most popular route, (Omaha Eppley Airfield - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $233.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Iowa to Los Angeles?

Consider American Airlines, Delta or Frontier when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Iowa to Los Angeles.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Iowa to Los Angeles?

Find a great deal and save up to 116% by booking at least 18 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Iowa to Los Angeles within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $362.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Iowa to Los Angeles?

The best pricing can be found in the month of May. Prices to Los Angeles from Iowa average $396. You can even find prices in May for less than $396, as users have found deals to Los Angeles from as low as $149. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Los Angeles from Iowa. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 16%.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from Iowa?

Most people fly into Los Angeles (LAX) if they book a flight to Los Angeles from Iowa. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Los Angeles’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

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

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Round-trip from	$149 (Priceline)
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Average price	$336
Good round-trip deal	$139 or less
Good one-way deal	$97 or less

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 21, 2025.

Fri 11/142:32 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop7h 55mFrontier

Sun 11/166:44 amLAX - DSM

1 stop5h 03mFrontier

Deal found 8/21

$149

Fri 11/78:51 pmOMA - LAX

1 stop5h 34mFrontier

Thu 11/136:44 amLAX - OMA

1 stop10h 07mFrontier

Deal found 8/21

$149

Fri 9/58:35 pmOMA - LAX

1 stop5h 52mFrontier

Mon 9/86:35 amLAX - OMA

1 stop4h 46mFrontier

Deal found 8/19

$166

Fri 9/268:35 pmOMA - LAX

1 stop5h 52mFrontier

Wed 10/11:37 pmLAX - OMA

1 stop27h 18mFrontier

Deal found 8/19

$172

Fri 9/198:35 pmOMA - LAX

1 stop5h 52mFrontier

Mon 9/226:35 amLAX - OMA

1 stop4h 46mFrontier

Deal found 8/21

$174

Fri 9/52:25 pmDSM - LAX

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Mon 9/86:35 amLAX - DSM

1 stop5h 05mFrontier

Deal found 8/21

$179

Fri 9/192:25 pmDSM - LAX

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Sun 9/216:35 amLAX - DSM

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Deal found 8/20

$180

Fri 11/78:51 pmOMA - LAX

1 stop5h 34mFrontier

Sun 11/96:44 amLAX - OMA

1 stop10h 07mFrontier

Deal found 8/19

$188

Mon 9/292:22 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop8h 31mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/36:15 amLAX - DSM

1 stop14h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/20

$193

Thu 10/238:59 pmOMA - LAX

1 stop5h 26mFrontier

Sun 10/2610:21 amLAX - OMA

1 stop7h 43mFrontier

Deal found 8/19

$194

Thu 10/238:59 pmOMA - LAX

1 stop5h 26mFrontier

Sun 11/25:44 amLAX - OMA

1 stop10h 07mFrontier

Deal found 8/19

$197

Thu 9/187:48 pmOMA - LAX

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Mon 9/226:35 amLAX - OMA

1 stop4h 46mFrontier

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Fri 11/142:32 pmDSM - LAX

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Sun 11/166:44 amLAX - DSM

1 stop5h 03mFrontier

Deal found 8/20

$149

Mon 9/292:22 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop8h 31mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/36:15 amLAX - DSM

1 stop14h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/20

$193

Fri 12/56:52 pmSUX - LAX

1 stop6h 03mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/911:02 amLAX - SUX

1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/21

$254

Fri 10/173:24 pmALO - LAX

1 stop9h 35mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/186:10 amLAX - ALO

1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/21

$289

Tue 10/215:04 pmMLI - LAX

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Fri 9/52:25 pmDSM - LAX

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$149

Fri 11/72:32 pmDSM - LAX

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$149

Mon 10/63:40 pmDSM - LAX

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Deal found 8/21

$202

Fri 9/198:35 pmOMA - LAX

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Mon 9/226:35 amLAX - OMA

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Deal found 8/21

$174

Sun 11/92:17 pmDSM - LAX

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$174

Sun 11/162:17 pmDSM - LAX

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Deal found 8/19

$204

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Thu 8/287:59 pmOMA - LAX

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Deal found 8/21

$228

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Deal found 8/20

$149

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Deal found 8/19

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Deal found 8/20

$234

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Deal found 8/19

$215

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$219

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Deal found 8/20

$227

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1 stop5h 05mFrontier

Deal found 8/20

$180

Mon 9/229:02 pmCID - LAX

1 stop15h 54mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop23h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/20

$235

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1 stop16h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/20

$222

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Deal found 8/21

$219

Mon 9/292:22 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop8h 31mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/36:15 amLAX - DSM

1 stop14h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/20

$193

One-way flights from Iowa to Los Angeles
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Mon 11/178:26 pmCID - LAX

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Deal found 8/18

$76

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Deal found 8/18

$76

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$78

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$80

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$80

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$82

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1 stop7h 43mFrontier

Deal found 8/19

$82

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1 stop23h 38mFrontier

Deal found 8/19

$88

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1 stop15h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/21

$92

Mon 11/171:10 pmOMA - LAX

1 stop9h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/19

$100

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1 stop12h 39mMultiple Airlines

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$100

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$102

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DSM - LAX

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Des Moines

Fri 11/14

2:32 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 11/16

6:44 am-1:47 pm

1 stop5h 03m

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Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Fri 9/5

2:25 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/8

6:35 am-1:40 pm

1 stop5h 05m

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Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Fri 11/7

2:32 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/10

6:44 am-1:47 pm

1 stop5h 03m

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OmahaLos Angeles

OMA - LAX

OMALAX

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 9/19

8:35 pm-12:27 am

1 stop5h 52m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/22

6:35 am-1:21 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$174

OmahaLos Angeles

OMA - LAX

OMALAX

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 9/25

7:48 pm-12:27 am

1 stop6h 39m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/29

6:35 am-1:21 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$174

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Fri 9/26

2:25 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Los Angeles

Thu 10/2

6:35 am-1:40 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$179

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Fri 9/19

2:25 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/21

6:35 am-1:40 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$180

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Mon 9/29

2:22 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop8h 31m

Los Angeles

Fri 10/3

6:15 am-10:37 pm

1 stop14h 22m

$193

OmahaLos Angeles

OMA - LAX

OMALAX

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 10/23

8:59 pm-12:25 am

1 stop5h 26m

Los Angeles

Sun 10/26

10:21 am-8:04 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$194

OmahaLos Angeles

OMA - LAX

OMALAX

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 9/18

7:48 pm-12:27 am

1 stop6h 39m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/22

6:35 am-1:21 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$201

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to Los Angeles?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Iowa to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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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What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from Iowa?
Most people fly into Los Angeles (LAX) if they book a flight to Los Angeles from Iowa. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Los Angeles’s city center.
How popular is this Iowa to Los Angeles flight route?
Flights from Iowa to Los Angeles have been viewed 2 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from Iowa to Los Angeles?
Frontier, United Airlines, and American Airlines can get you from Iowa to Los Angeles in just under 5h 48m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 47m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1325 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Los Angeles?
When deciding which route to take from Iowa to Los Angeles consider Omaha Eppley Airfield - Los Angeles, Des Moines - Los Angeles or Cedar Rapids - Los Angeles as they are the most popular.
What are the cheapest flights from Iowa to Los Angeles?
The cheapest flight price from Iowa to Los Angeles is $281. On average you can expect to pay $503. The most popular route, (Omaha Eppley Airfield - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $233.
Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Iowa to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Iowa to Los Angeles?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Iowa to Los Angeles.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Iowa to Los Angeles?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to Los Angeles?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Iowa to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 6 airlines flying from Iowa to Los Angeles

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Allegiant Air	Cheapest$89	Average$156	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time88%
Frontier	Cheapest$110	Average$236	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
United Airlines	Cheapest$256	Average$427	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$272	Average$380	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$277	Average$430	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$334	Average$420	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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