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$71+ Cheap flights from Iowa to San Diego (SAN)

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 — SAN
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to San Diego

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$159
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$71
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$314
From Iowa to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($72 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sun 9/287:40 pmOMA - SAN
1 stop17h 29mFrontier
Thu 10/26:35 amSAN - OMA
1 stop10h 09mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$159
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Wed 10/153:06 pmOMA - SAN
1 stop6h 56mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/301:47 pmSAN - OMA
1 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$167
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/88:00 amOMA - SAN
2 stops9h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/159:00 amSAN - OMA
1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$172
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/248:59 pmOMA - SAN
1 stop18h 29mFrontier
Mon 10/276:41 amSAN - OMA
1 stop11h 23mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$174
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/278:59 pmOMA - SAN
1 stop18h 29mFrontier
Thu 10/306:00 pmSAN - OMA
1 stop24h 06mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$177
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 11/208:31 pmCID - SAN
1 stop13h 30mFrontier
Wed 12/36:25 amSAN - CID
1 stop29h 12mFrontier
Deal found 9/12$188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Mon 9/222:16 pmOMA - SAN
2 stops33h 08mFrontier
Thu 10/26:35 amSAN - OMA
1 stop10h 09mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$190
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/278:21 pmCID - SAN
1 stop5h 29mFrontier
Thu 10/306:41 amSAN - CID
1 stop10h 55mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$195
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 10/208:59 pmOMA - SAN
1 stop4h 51mFrontier
Thu 10/236:41 amSAN - OMA
1 stop11h 23mFrontier
Deal found 9/12$195
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 9/257:48 pmOMA - SAN
2 stops15h 37mFrontier
Thu 10/26:35 amSAN - OMA
1 stop10h 09mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$198
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/38:35 pmOMA - SAN
1 stop5h 18mFrontier
Mon 10/66:35 amSAN - OMA
1 stop4h 46mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$201
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/238:59 pmOMA - SAN
1 stop4h 51mFrontier
Mon 10/276:41 amSAN - OMA
1 stop11h 23mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$202

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to San Diego 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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OmahaSan Diego

OMA - SAN

OMASAN

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 11/8

2:52 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop9h 01m

San Diego

Sat 11/15

1:47 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$167

OmahaSan Diego

OMA - SAN

OMASAN

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 1/19

5:50 am-9:20 am

1 stop5h 30m

San Diego

Sun 1/25

6:30 am-4:12 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$167

Des MoinesSan Diego

DSM - SAN

DSMSAN

Des Moines

Wed 10/29

2:28 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop7h 32m

San Diego

Sat 11/1

6:16 am-5:37 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$209

OmahaSan Diego

OMA - SAN

OMASAN

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 9/26

8:35 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop5h 18m

San Diego

Mon 9/29

6:35 am-1:21 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$212

Des MoinesSan Diego

DSM - SAN

DSMSAN

Des Moines

Wed 10/15

7:30 am-9:20 pm

1 stop15h 50m

San Diego

Tue 10/21

2:11 pm-4:06 pm

1 stop23h 55m

$216

Des MoinesSan Diego

DSM - SAN

DSMSAN

Des Moines

Fri 11/7

2:32 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop11h 18m

San Diego

Sun 11/9

6:41 am-1:47 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$227

OmahaSan Diego

OMA - SAN

OMASAN

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 10/30

5:05 am-9:45 am

1 stop6h 40m

San Diego

Mon 11/3

3:05 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$227

Cedar RapidsSan Diego

CID - SAN

CIDSAN

Cedar Rapids

Mon 10/27

8:21 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 29m

San Diego

Thu 10/30

6:25 am-7:36 pm

2 stops11h 11m

$228

Des MoinesSan Diego

DSM - SAN

DSMSAN

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

2:32 pm-11:17 am

1 stop22h 45m

San Diego

Thu 11/6

3:59 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop28h 41m

$231

OmahaSan Diego

OMA - SAN

OMASAN

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 9/28

7:40 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop6h 13m

San Diego

Fri 10/3

10:20 am-7:50 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$231

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to San Diego

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Iowa to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

When flying from Iowa to San Diego, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to San Diego. 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 Diego from Iowa?

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Iowa to San Diego. It is only a 2.6 mi journey from San Diego (SAN) to San Diego’s city center.

  • How popular is this Iowa to San Diego flight route?

    Within the past month, 1 users have taken a look at flights from Iowa to San Diego.

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

    A quick flight from Iowa to San Diego can take about 5h 37m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $219. The distance from Iowa to San Diego is about 1528 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Southwest, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $76. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Iowa to San Diego for a low price.

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

    The most popular route from Iowa to San Diego is Omaha Eppley Airfield - San Diego. You may also consider Des Moines - San Diego or Cedar Rapids - San Diego.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Iowa to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 6 airlines flying from Iowa to San Diego

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to San Diego. 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$104Average$170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$118Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$251Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$334Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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