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$72+ 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 10/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SAT
Nov 20 — Nov 271
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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 October 21, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Thu 12/42:24 pmOMA - SAT
1 stop28h 36mFrontier
Thu 12/117:56 pmSAT - OMA
1 stop17h 35mFrontier
Deal found 10/20$171
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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.
Thu 11/62:41 pmDSM - SAT
1 stop28h 49mFrontier
Sun 11/910:46 pmSAT - DSM
2 stops15h 01mFrontier
Deal found 10/17$228
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Sat 11/227:22 pmCID - SAT
1 stop4h 28mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/256:08 amSAT - CID
1 stop4h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/20$242
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Wed 11/121:21 pmCID - SAT
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/176:20 pmSAT - CID
1 stop5h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/20$249
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Tue 12/236:50 pmDSM - SAT
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Tue 12/305:00 amSAT - DSM
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 10/20$252
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/76:38 pmCID - SAT
1 stop5h 42mDelta
Mon 11/246:13 pmSAT - CID
1 stop4h 51mDelta
Deal found 10/21$254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 12/35:08 pmMLI - SAT
1 stop7h 26mDelta
Mon 12/84:52 pmSAT - MLI
1 stop5h 41mDelta
Deal found 10/17$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/63:12 pmCID - SAT
1 stop7h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/97:05 amSAT - CID
1 stop6h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/21$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Wed 10/222:50 pmCID - SAT
1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/36:05 pmSAT - CID
1 stop5h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/19$263
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/143:55 pmMLI - SAT
2 stops7h 01mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/167:05 amSAT - MLI
1 stop4h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/17$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/47:00 amCID - SAT
1 stop4h 50mDelta
Sat 11/85:25 amSAT - CID
2 stops10h 18mDelta
Deal found 10/20$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Sat 10/256:00 amCID - SAT
1 stop7h 28mDelta
Sat 11/86:25 amSAT - CID
1 stop5h 20mDelta
Deal found 10/21$268

Cheap 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 October 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$171
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$72
(Priceline)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$386
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
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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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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OmahaSan Antonio

OMA - SAT

OMASAT

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 12/4

2:24 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop28h 36m

San Antonio

Thu 12/11

7:56 pm-1:31 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$171

Cedar RapidsSan Antonio

CID - SAT

CIDSAT

Cedar Rapids

Sat 4/11

4:15 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop5h 26m

San Antonio

Wed 4/15

6:30 am-11:27 am

1 stop4h 57m

$217

Des MoinesSan Antonio

DSM - SAT

DSMSAT

Des Moines

Thu 11/6

2:41 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop28h 49m

San Antonio

Sun 11/9

10:46 pm-1:47 pm

2 stops15h 01m

$228

Cedar RapidsSan Antonio

CID - SAT

CIDSAT

Cedar Rapids

Sat 11/22

7:22 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop4h 28m

San Antonio

Tue 11/25

6:08 am-10:59 am

1 stop4h 51m

$242

Des MoinesSan Antonio

DSM - SAT

DSMSAT

Des Moines

Thu 2/19

7:36 pm-12:29 pm

2 stops16h 53m

San Antonio

Sun 2/22

10:13 am-6:41 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$245

Cedar RapidsSan Antonio

CID - SAT

CIDSAT

Cedar Rapids

Fri 11/14

5:26 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop5h 50m

San Antonio

Mon 11/17

2:04 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$249

Des MoinesSan Antonio

DSM - SAT

DSMSAT

Des Moines

Tue 12/23

6:50 pm-12:15 am

1 stop5h 25m

San Antonio

Tue 12/30

5:00 am-11:00 am

1 stop6h 00m

$252

Cedar RapidsSan Antonio

CID - SAT

CIDSAT

Cedar Rapids

Thu 11/6

3:44 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop6h 13m

San Antonio

Sun 11/9

6:04 am-10:59 am

1 stop4h 55m

$254

Cedar RapidsSan Antonio

CID - SAT

CIDSAT

Cedar Rapids

Sat 11/8

4:23 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop4h 47m

San Antonio

Wed 11/12

6:13 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$254

Cedar RapidsSan Antonio

CID - SAT

CIDSAT

Cedar Rapids

Fri 11/7

6:38 pm-12:20 am

1 stop5h 42m

San Antonio

Mon 11/24

4:57 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$254

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to San Antonio

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to San Antonio

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to San Antonio (average of $83). Flying from Iowa to San Antonio in November is currently the most expensive (average of $150). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IA to SAT?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to San Antonio. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 21, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Iowa to San Antonio in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 57% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Iowa to San Antonio?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Iowa to San Antonio. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Iowa to San Antonio flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Iowa to San Antonio?

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 $242, Frontier can have you in San Antonio from Iowa in 4h 28m. 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 $72. American Airlines flights start at $111 while deals on United Airlines start at $116 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to San Antonio (average of $83). Flying from Iowa to San Antonio in November is currently the most expensive (average of $150). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$242Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$327Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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