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$63+ 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 8/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SAN
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$187
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$63
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$292

Good round-trip deal

$142 or less

Good one-way deal

$85 or less
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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 July 30, 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.
Mon 8/2512:36 pmOMA - SAN
1 stop13h 01mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/287:01 pmSAN - OMA
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$187
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.
Wed 10/87:30 amDSM - SAN
1 stop13h 12mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/106:15 amSAN - DSM
1 stop14h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$197
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Tue 8/127:51 pmOMA - SAN
1 stop5h 11mFrontier
Sat 8/166:25 amSAN - OMA
1 stop10h 28mFrontier
Deal found 7/28$198
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Sat 8/167:16 pmCID - SAN
1 stop5h 46mFrontier
Mon 8/256:25 amSAN - CID
1 stop11h 12mFrontier
Deal found 7/28$228
This Hawaiian 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/243:14 pmOMA - SAN
1 stop9h 44mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 10/111:46 amSAN - OMA
1 stop10h 13mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/30$232
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/45:11 amOMA - SAN
1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/71:19 pmSAN - OMA
1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$233
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/213:23 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop6h 08mFrontier
Sun 8/246:29 amSAN - DSM
1 stop5h 54mFrontier
Deal found 7/29$236
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.
Sat 11/87:05 amOMA - SAN
2 stops12h 20mSouthwest
Sat 11/156:45 amSAN - OMA
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 7/30$244
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.
Fri 8/223:14 pmOMA - SAN
1 stop9h 39mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/268:15 amSAN - OMA
1 stop13h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$252
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/225:23 pmOMA - SAN
1 stop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/252:21 pmSAN - OMA
2 stops6h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$258
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/172:45 pmCID - SAN
1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/201:06 pmSAN - CID
1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$259
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1012:46 pmMLI - SAN
1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/137:01 pmSAN - MLI
1 stop14h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$263

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 July 30, 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

Mon 8/25

12:36 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop13h 01m

San Diego

Thu 8/28

7:01 pm-11:46 am

1 stop14h 45m

$187

Des MoinesSan Diego

DSM - SAN

DSMSAN

Des Moines

Wed 10/8

7:30 am-6:42 pm

1 stop13h 12m

San Diego

Fri 10/10

6:15 am-10:37 pm

1 stop14h 22m

$197

OmahaSan Diego

OMA - SAN

OMASAN

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 8/12

7:51 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop5h 11m

San Diego

Sat 8/16

6:25 am-6:53 pm

1 stop10h 28m

$198

Cedar RapidsSan Diego

CID - SAN

CIDSAN

Cedar Rapids

Sat 8/16

7:16 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop5h 46m

San Diego

Mon 8/25

6:25 am-7:37 pm

1 stop11h 12m

$228

OmahaSan Diego

OMA - SAN

OMASAN

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 9/24

3:14 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop9h 44m

San Diego

Wed 10/1

11:46 am-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 13m

$232

OmahaSan Diego

OMA - SAN

OMASAN

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 10/4

5:11 am-9:52 am

1 stop6h 41m

San Diego

Tue 10/7

1:19 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$233

Des MoinesSan Diego

DSM - SAN

DSMSAN

Des Moines

Thu 8/21

3:23 pm-7:31 pm

1 stop6h 08m

San Diego

Sun 8/24

6:29 am-2:23 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$236

OmahaSan Diego

OMA - SAN

OMASAN

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 8/20

5:23 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop5h 02m

San Diego

Tue 8/26

2:21 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops6h 38m

$238

OmahaSan Diego

OMA - SAN

OMASAN

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 8/22

3:14 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop9h 39m

San Diego

Tue 8/26

8:15 am-11:59 pm

1 stop13h 44m

$252

Cedar RapidsSan Diego

CID - SAN

CIDSAN

Cedar Rapids

Wed 9/17

2:45 pm-7:24 pm

1 stop6h 39m

San Diego

Sat 9/20

1:06 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$259

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/30

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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 July 30, 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated July 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Iowa to San Diego have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
4,241 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
7,980 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,611 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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 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.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Allegiant Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $63. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Alaska 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.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Iowa to San Diego?

    While on average a flight from Iowa to San Diego is generally $157, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $78. When looking at the most popular route, (Omaha Eppley Airfield - San Diego), you can expect to pay $187 for that flight.

  • 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$110Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$116Average$179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$282Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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