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$135+ 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 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — OAK
Jan 31 — Feb 71
Sat 1/31
Sat 2/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Oakland

Best flights from Iowa to Oakland
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Iowa to Oakland that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated January 1, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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.
Wed 2/256:55 amOMA - OAK
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Mon 3/24:05 pmOAK - OMA
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/31$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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.
Fri 1/235:50 pmOMA - OAK
1 stop8h 03mDelta
Tue 1/274:54 pmOAK - OMA
1 stop5h 00mDelta
Deal found 12/31$269
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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.
Fri 1/236:45 pmOMA - OAK
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Tue 1/276:15 amOAK - OMA
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/31$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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.
Wed 3/115:37 pmOMA - OAK
2 stops8h 09mDelta
Mon 3/164:49 pmOAK - OMA
1 stop5h 09mDelta
Deal found 1/1$274
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/286:30 amOMA - OAK
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Wed 2/42:45 pmOAK - OMA
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/29$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/278:05 amOMA - OAK
1 stop5h 47mDelta
Tue 2/35:00 pmOAK - OMA
1 stop4h 54mDelta
Deal found 12/29$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Wed 5/65:55 pmOMA - OAK
1 stop7h 54mDelta
Wed 5/135:05 pmOAK - OMA
1 stop5h 01mDelta
Deal found 12/30$287
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/228:35 amDSM - OAK
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Mon 1/2612:30 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop4h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/29$393
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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.
Fri 5/156:50 amDSM - OAK
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Mon 5/185:25 amOAK - DSM
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 12/31$447
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Fri 3/204:20 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop9h 50mSouthwest
Mon 3/232:50 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/30$467
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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.
Thu 6/47:00 amCID - OAK
2 stops18h 49mDelta
Tue 6/95:05 pmOAK - CID
2 stops16h 22mDelta
Deal found 12/31$577
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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.
Thu 6/255:10 amDSM - OAK
1 stop9h 30mSouthwest
Thu 7/27:35 amOAK - DSM
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/31$487
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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.
Thu 1/156:25 amDSM - OAK
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Sun 1/187:20 amOAK - DSM
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/31$513
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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.
Wed 6/312:05 pmCID - OAK
2 stops13h 44mDelta
Tue 6/95:55 amOAK - CID
2 stops14h 24mDelta
Deal found 12/31$659
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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.
Thu 6/412:05 pmCID - OAK
2 stops13h 44mDelta
Wed 6/105:05 pmOAK - CID
2 stops20h 39mDelta
Deal found 12/31$675
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Wed 6/34:15 pmCID - OAK
2 stops9h 34mDelta
Mon 6/81:15 pmOAK - CID
2 stops7h 04mDelta
Deal found 12/30$908
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Mon 3/96:45 amCID - OAK
2 stops11h 15mDelta
Wed 3/1112:35 pmOAK - CID
2 stops8h 17mDelta
Deal found 12/30$971

Find flight deals from Iowa to Oakland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Oakland flight deals. Data was last updated January 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$264
(Southwest)

One-way from

$135
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$445
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 January 1, 2026.
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

OmahaOakland

OMA - OAK

OMAOAK

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 2/25

6:55 am-10:30 am

1 stop5h 35m

Oakland

Mon 3/2

4:05 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$264

OmahaOakland

OMA - OAK

OMAOAK

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 1/23

5:50 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Oakland

Tue 1/27

4:54 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$269

OmahaOakland

OMA - OAK

OMAOAK

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 1/23

6:45 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Oakland

Tue 1/27

6:15 am-1:30 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$269

OmahaOakland

OMA - OAK

OMAOAK

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 1/28

6:30 am-12:55 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Oakland

Wed 2/4

2:45 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$269

OmahaOakland

OMA - OAK

OMAOAK

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 3/11

5:37 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops8h 09m

Oakland

Mon 3/16

4:49 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$274

OmahaOakland

OMA - OAK

OMAOAK

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 1/27

8:05 am-11:52 am

1 stop5h 47m

Oakland

Tue 2/3

5:00 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$287

OmahaOakland

OMA - OAK

OMAOAK

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 5/6

5:55 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Oakland

Wed 5/13

5:05 pm-12:06 am

1 stop5h 01m

$287

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Thu 1/22

8:35 am-2:55 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Oakland

Mon 1/26

12:30 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$393

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Fri 5/15

6:50 am-12:25 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Oakland

Mon 5/18

5:25 am-3:30 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$447

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Fri 3/20

4:20 pm-12:10 am

1 stop9h 50m

Oakland

Mon 3/23

2:50 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$467

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Oakland, California (average of $144). Flying from Iowa to Oakland, California in September is currently the most expensive (average of $287). 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, Delta, and Alaska Airlines can get you from Iowa to Oakland, California in just under 5h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 03m. 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 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Oakland, California (average of $144). Flying from Iowa to Oakland, California in September is currently the most expensive (average of $287). 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$330Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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