San Antonio

$86+ Cheap flights from Iowa to San Antonio (SAT)

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 3/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SAT
Mar 14 — Mar 211
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to San Antonio

Cheapest flights from Iowa to San Antonio
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to San Antonio. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 12, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/102:46 pm
CID
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SAT
1 stop9h 33m
Frontier
Mon 4/136:45 am
SAT
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CID
1 stop7h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 2/11$181
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1911:32 am
OMA
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SAT
1 stop7h 58m
Frontier
Wed 2/256:12 pm
SAT
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OMA
1 stop15h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$182
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/27:17 pm
DSM
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SAT
1 stop18h 28m
Frontier
Wed 3/46:12 pm
SAT
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DSM
1 stop24h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$192
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/246:28 pm
CID
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SAT
1 stop5h 28m
American Airlines
Tue 3/315:21 pm
SAT
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CID
1 stop6h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9$195
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/188:21 pm
DSM
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SAT
1 stop12h 45m
Frontier
Sat 3/2810:05 am
SAT
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DSM
1 stop9h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$202
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/94:13 pm
CID
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SAT
1 stop8h 04m
Frontier
Mon 3/166:45 am
SAT
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CID
1 stop8h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 2/11$208
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/78:21 pm
DSM
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SAT
1 stop11h 45m
Frontier
Sat 3/1410:05 am
SAT
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DSM
1 stop9h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$214
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/94:13 pm
CID
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SAT
1 stop8h 04m
Frontier
Fri 3/136:45 am
SAT
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CID
1 stop8h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 2/11$214
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/98:21 pm
DSM
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SAT
1 stop27h 56m
Frontier
Thu 3/122:13 pm
SAT
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DSM
1 stop19h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/67:25 pm
CID
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SAT
1 stop4h 34m
American Airlines
Wed 4/156:00 am
SAT
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CID
1 stop6h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10$222
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/269:03 pm
OMA
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SAT
1 stop12h 03m
Frontier
Sun 3/2910:05 am
SAT
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OMA
1 stop10h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$224
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 4/214:22 pm
CID
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SAT
1 stop5h 08m
Delta
Tue 4/286:12 pm
SAT
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CID
1 stop4h 40m
Delta
Deal found 2/11$227

Find flight deals from Iowa to San Antonio

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to San Antonio flight deals. Data was last updated February 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$181
(Frontier)

One-way from

$86
(Expedia)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$439
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-San Antonio flight deals.
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From Iowa to San Antonio
One-way flight from Iowa to San Antonio
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($66 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to San Antonio 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 February 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to San Antonio that are best for you.

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Iowa

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San Antonio

Route

Depart

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Price

Des MoinesSan Antonio

DSM - SAT

DSMSAT

Des Moines

Wed 3/18

8:21 pm-9:06 am

1 stop12h 45m

San Antonio

Sat 3/28

10:05 am-7:16 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$202

Des MoinesSan Antonio

DSM - SAT

DSMSAT

Des Moines

Mon 3/9

8:21 pm-12:17 am

1 stop27h 56m

San Antonio

Thu 3/12

2:13 pm-9:30 am

1 stop19h 17m

$219

Cedar RapidsSan Antonio

CID - SAT

CIDSAT

Cedar Rapids

Fri 5/8

7:22 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop4h 34m

San Antonio

Wed 5/13

5:45 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$222

Cedar RapidsSan Antonio

CID - SAT

CIDSAT

Cedar Rapids

Tue 4/21

4:22 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop5h 08m

San Antonio

Tue 4/28

6:12 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$227

Cedar RapidsSan Antonio

CID - SAT

CIDSAT

Cedar Rapids

Mon 4/6

4:20 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop5h 27m

San Antonio

Wed 4/15

6:39 am-11:53 am

1 stop5h 14m

$233

Cedar RapidsSan Antonio

CID - SAT

CIDSAT

Cedar Rapids

Mon 3/9

4:20 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop5h 27m

San Antonio

Tue 3/17

6:32 am-11:11 am

1 stop4h 39m

$243

Des MoinesSan Antonio

DSM - SAT

DSMSAT

Des Moines

Fri 3/27

8:21 pm-9:06 am

1 stop12h 45m

San Antonio

Fri 4/3

6:45 am-7:14 pm

1 stop12h 29m

$246

Cedar RapidsSan Antonio

CID - SAT

CIDSAT

Cedar Rapids

Tue 3/10

11:51 am-12:38 am

2 stops12h 47m

San Antonio

Tue 3/17

6:32 am-11:11 am

1 stop4h 39m

$248

Cedar RapidsSan Antonio

CID - SAT

CIDSAT

Cedar Rapids

Mon 4/20

12:34 pm-5:17 pm

1 stop4h 43m

San Antonio

Sat 4/25

5:10 am-3:41 pm

2 stops10h 31m

$248

MolineSan Antonio

MLI - SAT

MLISAT

Moline Quad-City

Tue 3/31

3:20 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop7h 33m

San Antonio

Tue 4/7

6:49 am-1:49 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$279

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to San Antonio?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to San Antonio (average of $82). Flying from Iowa to San Antonio in November is currently the most expensive (average of $142). 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 San Antonio. 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 San Antonio from Iowa?

    If you book a flight to San Antonio from Iowa, you will be flying to San Antonio, which is the city’s only airport. San Antonio (SAT) is located 7.6 mi from the center of San Antonio.

  • How long is the flight from Iowa to San Antonio?

    For as low as $222, Frontier can have you in San Antonio from Iowa in 4h 34m. The distance between Iowa and San Antonio is about 932 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Iowa to San Antonio one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $92. American Airlines flights start at $132 while deals on United Airlines start at $151 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to San Antonio?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Iowa to San Antonio?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to San Antonio 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 San Antonio?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to San Antonio (average of $82). Flying from Iowa to San Antonio in November is currently the most expensive (average of $142). 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 4 airlines flying from Iowa to San Antonio

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to San Antonio. 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 February 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$236Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$316Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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