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$129+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Oakland, CA (OAK)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — OAK
oct. 16 — oct. 231
jue. 10/16
jue. 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Oakland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Oakland flight deals. Data was last updated septiembre 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$265
(Southwest)

One-way from

$129
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$366
From Iowa to Oakland
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on septiembre 16, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/16:10 amOMA - OAK
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
jue. 11/66:15 amOAK - OMA
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 9/16$266
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/13:05 pmOMA - OAK
1 stop10h 54mAlaska Airlines
mié. 11/52:49 pmOAK - OMA
1 stop21h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/14$270
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/269:05 pmOMA - OAK
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
sáb. 11/296:00 amOAK - OMA
1 stop9h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 9/14$315
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/512:05 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
lun. 11/107:10 amOAK - DSM
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$358
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/512:05 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
dom. 11/97:20 amOAK - DSM
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$392
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/296:00 pmOMA - OAK
1 stop7h 50mDelta
vie. 10/35:05 pmOAK - OMA
1 stop4h 54mDelta
Deal found 9/14$394
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/68:00 amDSM - OAK
1 stop9h 20mSouthwest
lun. 11/107:20 amOAK - DSM
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$414
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/153:00 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
dom. 10/199:10 amOAK - DSM
1 stop11h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$427
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/133:05 pmOMA - OAK
1 stop10h 54mAlaska Airlines
mié. 11/192:49 pmOAK - OMA
1 stop21h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/16$443
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/266:00 pmOMA - OAK
1 stop7h 50mDelta
mar. 9/305:05 pmOAK - OMA
1 stop4h 54mDelta
Deal found 9/14$464
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/173:06 pmOMA - OAK
1 stop10h 57mAlaska Airlines
mar. 10/216:40 amOAK - OMA
2 stops11h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/14$477
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/216:42 amCID - OAK
2 stops19h 16mDelta
mié. 1/75:55 amOAK - CID
2 stops27h 41mDelta
Deal found 9/15$512

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Oakland 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 septiembre 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Oakland that are best for you.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

Oakland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OmahaOakland

OMA - OAK

OMAOAK

Omaha Eppley Airfield

sáb. 11/1

6:10 am-9:25 am

1 stop5h 15m

Oakland

jue. 11/6

6:15 am-5:00 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$266

OmahaOakland

OMA - OAK

OMAOAK

Omaha Eppley Airfield

sáb. 11/1

3:05 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 54m

Oakland

mié. 11/5

2:49 pm-2:09 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$270

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

mié. 11/5

12:05 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Oakland

lun. 11/10

7:10 am-5:35 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$358

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

mié. 11/5

12:05 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Oakland

dom. 11/9

7:20 am-3:30 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$392

OmahaOakland

OMA - OAK

OMAOAK

Omaha Eppley Airfield

lun. 9/29

6:00 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Oakland

vie. 10/3

5:05 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$394

OmahaOakland

OMA - OAK

OMAOAK

Omaha Eppley Airfield

mar. 3/10

6:10 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Oakland

mié. 3/11

5:05 pm-12:09 am

1 stop5h 04m

$403

OmahaOakland

OMA - OAK

OMAOAK

Omaha Eppley Airfield

mié. 11/26

5:00 am-10:50 am

2 stops7h 50m

Oakland

sáb. 11/29

3:15 pm-1:00 am

1 stop7h 45m

$403

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

jue. 11/6

8:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop9h 20m

Oakland

lun. 11/10

7:20 am-3:30 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$414

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

mié. 10/15

3:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Oakland

dom. 10/19

9:10 am-10:50 pm

1 stop11h 40m

$427

OmahaOakland

OMA - OAK

OMAOAK

Omaha Eppley Airfield

mar. 3/10

5:24 am-5:43 pm

2 stops14h 19m

Oakland

mié. 3/11

6:35 pm-9:44 am

2 stops13h 09m

$439

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Oakland

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to Oakland

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Iowa to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to Oakland. 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 into for flights to Oakland from Iowa?

    Oakland (OAK), located 7.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Iowa to Oakland.

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

    Southwest, Alaska Airlines, and Delta can get you from Iowa to Oakland, California in just under 5h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 01m. The distance between Iowa and Oakland, California is about 1418 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $129. Users have also found prices from $180 and $207 on Southwest and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Iowa to Oakland, California are Omaha Eppley Airfield - Oakland, Des Moines - Oakland and Cedar Rapids - Oakland.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Iowa to Oakland?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to Oakland 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 Iowa to Oakland, California?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Iowa to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 airline flying from Iowa to Oakland

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$386Average$527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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