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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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — OAK
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mar. 8/5
mar. 8/12
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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 julio 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$258
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$129
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$516
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 julio 31, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
vie. 9/1210:16 pmCID - OAK
1 stop11h 22mMultiple Airlines
vie. 9/196:00 amOAK - CID
1 stop13h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$258
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/1412:55 pmOMA - OAK
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
mar. 8/192:55 pmOAK - OMA
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/30$309
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/103:06 pmOMA - OAK
1 stop10h 57mAlaska Airlines
mar. 10/147:06 pmOAK - OMA
2 stops17h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$312
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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. 10/164:35 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
sáb. 10/1810:05 amOAK - DSM
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 7/31$393
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/145:45 pmOMA - OAK
1 stop8h 05mDelta
lun. 8/184:58 pmOAK - OMA
1 stop4h 58mDelta
Deal found 7/30$415
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 8/165:57 amCID - OAK
2 stops12h 19mDelta
sáb. 8/2312:35 pmOAK - CID
2 stops8h 12mDelta
Deal found 7/30$491
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 10/45:57 amMLI - OAK
2 stops18h 51mDelta
mar. 10/712:30 pmOAK - MLI
2 stops25h 54mDelta
Deal found 7/30$682
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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. 8/155:44 amDSM - OAK
2 stops12h 32mDelta
mar. 8/196:00 amOAK - DSM
2 stops9h 12mDelta
Deal found 7/31$783
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
vie. 8/13:38 pmOMA - OAK
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
lun. 8/46:00 amOAK - OMA
3 stops24h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,044

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Oakland that are best for you.

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Iowa

Fly to

Oakland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cedar RapidsOakland

CID - OAK

CIDOAK

Cedar Rapids

vie. 9/12

10:16 pm-7:38 am

1 stop11h 22m

Oakland

vie. 9/19

6:00 am-9:26 pm

1 stop13h 26m

$258

OmahaOakland

OMA - OAK

OMAOAK

Omaha Eppley Airfield

jue. 8/14

12:55 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Oakland

mar. 8/19

2:55 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$309

OmahaOakland

OMA - OAK

OMAOAK

Omaha Eppley Airfield

vie. 10/10

3:06 pm-12:03 am

1 stop10h 57m

Oakland

mar. 10/14

7:06 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops17h 04m

$312

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

jue. 10/16

4:35 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Oakland

sáb. 10/18

10:05 am-6:00 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$393

OmahaOakland

OMA - OAK

OMAOAK

Omaha Eppley Airfield

jue. 8/14

5:45 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Oakland

lun. 8/18

4:58 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop4h 58m

$415

Cedar RapidsOakland

CID - OAK

CIDOAK

Cedar Rapids

sáb. 8/16

5:57 am-4:16 pm

2 stops12h 19m

Oakland

sáb. 8/23

12:35 pm-10:47 pm

2 stops8h 12m

$491

MolineOakland

MLI - OAK

MLIOAK

Moline Quad-City

sáb. 10/4

5:57 am-10:48 pm

2 stops18h 51m

Oakland

mar. 10/7

12:30 pm-4:24 pm

2 stops25h 54m

$682

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

vie. 8/15

5:44 am-4:16 pm

2 stops12h 32m

Oakland

mar. 8/19

6:00 am-5:12 pm

2 stops9h 12m

$783

OmahaOakland

OMA - OAK

OMAOAK

Omaha Eppley Airfield

sáb. 8/23

5:45 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$129

OmahaOakland

OMA - OAK

OMAOAK

Omaha Eppley Airfield

dom. 8/24

6:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop5h 45m

$135

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Deals found on 7/30

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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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Oakland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Oakland. 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 Oakland. Reviews last updated julio 31, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Iowa to Oakland, such as 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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

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.

  • 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 $135 and $212 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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Iowa to Oakland. 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 julio 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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