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How to find the cheapest flight from
Iowa to San Diego (SAN)

How far in advance should I book a flight from Iowa to San Diego?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 33 days in advance, which can save you up to 19% on flights from Iowa to San Diego compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 33 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $86. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $107.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Iowa to San Diego?

The best pricing can be found in the month of May. Prices to San Diego from Iowa average $98. You can even find prices in May for less than $98, as users have found deals to San Diego from as low as $58. The month of March appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to San Diego from Iowa. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 22%.

Cheap flights from Iowa to San Diego in September, October 2020

The best prices found for Iowa to SAN flights for September, October
26 Oct - 29 Oct
$147pp
CID
Cedar Rapids
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
SAN
San Diego
SAN
San Diego
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
CID
Cedar Rapids
26 Oct - 1 Nov
$155pp
CID
Cedar Rapids
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
SAN
San Diego
SAN
San Diego
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
CID
Cedar Rapids
26 Oct - 31 Oct
$157pp
CID
Cedar Rapids
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
SAN
San Diego
SAN
San Diego
Delta
   
2 STOPS
CID
Cedar Rapids

Iowa to San Diego 2020 flight deals

Cheap flights to San Diego from Iowa found for this year
7 Nov - 15 Nov
$146pp
DSM
Des Moines
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
SAN
San Diego
SAN
San Diego
Multiple Airlines
     
3 STOPS
DSM
Des Moines
26 Oct - 29 Oct
$147pp
CID
Cedar Rapids
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
SAN
San Diego
SAN
San Diego
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
CID
Cedar Rapids
26 Oct - 3 Nov
$155pp
CID
Cedar Rapids
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
SAN
San Diego
SAN
San Diego
American Airlines
 
1 STOP
CID
Cedar Rapids

Last minute flights from Iowa to San Diego

Late deals on round-trip flights to San Diego from Iowa, departing today and this week
5 Oct - 12 Oct
$386pp
DSM
Des Moines
Delta
 
1 STOP
SAN
San Diego
SAN
San Diego
Delta
 
1 STOP
DSM
Des Moines
5 Oct - 12 Oct
$1,235pp
DSM
Des Moines
Delta
 
1 STOP
SAN
San Diego
SAN
San Diego
Delta
   
2 STOPS
DSM
Des Moines
8 Oct - 13 Oct
$2,177pp
DSM
Des Moines
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
SAN
San Diego
SAN
San Diego
Delta
 
1 STOP
DSM
Des Moines

One-way flights to San Diego from Iowa

The cheapest one-way flights from Iowa to San Diego
3:15 am - 1:25 pm
Delta
1 Stop
12h 10m
DSM - SAN
Delta
$139
Delta
8:25 am - 1:25 pm
Delta
1 Stop
7h 00m
DSM - SAN
Delta
$253
Delta
1:33 pm - 3:25 am
Multiple Airlines
2 Stops
15h 52m
CID - SAN
Multiple Airlines
$383
United

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Iowa to San Diego flights.

Flight FAQs

From Iowa to San Diego

Are flight prices decreasing from Iowa to San Diego due to COVID-19 (coronavirus)?

At this time, Cheapflights has noticed price decreases for many domestic flights due to COVID-19. Travel is not necessarily recommended at this time, and flights may be prone to cancellation: please check with local authorities in both Iowa and San Diego for travel alerts, and be sure to review the airline's cancellation policy and travel advisories before booking. For more information, please view our post on what to know about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and travel.

Can I find flights from Iowa to San Diego for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Iowa to San Diego for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $146, but on average you can expect to pay $203.

Are there nonstop flights from Iowa to San Diego for under $100 on Cheapflights?

There are no nonstop flights from Iowa to San Diego, but Cheapflights can provide you with all the information you need to find the fastest route with the fewest stops.

Are there last-minute flights available from Iowa to San Diego for under $400?

There are currently 3+ open flights from Iowa to San Diego within the next 7 days for less than $400.

How popular is this flight route?

The Iowa to San Diego flight path was viewed by 30 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Iowa to San Diego?

Consider Major Airline, American Airlines or Delta when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Iowa to San Diego.

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

The most popular flight routes from Iowa to San Diego are Cedar Rapids - San Diego, Des Moines - San Diego and Dubuque - San Diego.

What are the cheapest Flights from Iowa to San Diego?

While on average a flight from Iowa to San Diego is generally $279, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $127. When looking at the most popular route, (Cedar Rapids - San Diego), you can expect to pay $200 for that flight.

How long is the flight from Iowa to San Diego?

A quick flight from Iowa to San Diego can take about 6h 10m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $386.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Iowa to San Diego round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Iowa to San Diego is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $246 on this airline.

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

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $139 on Delta.

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Destination information for San Diego

Things to know before you go. Useful info for your trip from Iowa to San Diego
Average temperature for September in San Diego
80.6 °F
Avg rainfall for September in San Diego
0.1 ″

Airports servicing

Burlington (BRL)
Cedar Rapids (CID)
Dubuque (DBQ)
Des Moines (DSM)
Fort Dodge (FOD)
Mason City (MCW)

Airports servicing San Diego

San Diego (SAN)

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