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$62+ Cheap flights from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area

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 12/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SFO
dic. 13 — dic. 201
sáb. 12/13
sáb. 12/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on noviembre 13, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
sáb. 12/207:48 pmCID - SFO
1 stop6h 36mFrontier
vie. 12/266:24 amSFO - CID
1 stop10h 29mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$144
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
jue. 12/112:24 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop12h 00mFrontier
jue. 12/186:24 amSFO - OMA
1 stop11h 23mFrontier
Deal found 11/13$191
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/112:24 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/167:25 pmSFO - OMA
1 stop16h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$220
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/83:10 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
jue. 12/116:30 amSFO - OMA
1 stop5h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
lun. 11/248:36 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop13h 32mMultiple Airlines
dom. 11/306:00 amSFO - OMA
1 stop27h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
jue. 12/47:00 amDSM - SFO
1 stop10h 17mMultiple Airlines
dom. 12/142:13 pmSFO - DSM
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10$244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
lun. 12/87:58 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop6h 26mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/106:00 amSFO - DSM
2 stops37h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$246
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
mié. 11/267:56 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop14h 12mMultiple Airlines
dom. 11/306:00 amSFO - OMA
1 stop27h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$248
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
jue. 12/117:34 amOMA - SFO
Nonstop4h 11mUnited Airlines
mar. 12/164:55 pmSFO - OMA
Nonstop3h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/13$249
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/93:10 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop7h 05mAlaska Airlines
jue. 12/114:42 pmSFO - OMA
1 stop19h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/12$252
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
jue. 11/278:22 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop6h 02mFrontier
lun. 12/16:32 amSFO - OMA
1 stop11h 19mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$253
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
mar. 12/232:35 pmDSM - SFO
2 stops33h 28mFrontier
mar. 12/306:24 amSFO - DSM
1 stop5h 16mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$254

Cheap flight deals from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated noviembre 13, 2025.

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$144
(Frontier)

One-way from

$62
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$481
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area 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 noviembre 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

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Iowa

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San Francisco Bay Area

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Depart

Return

Price

OmahaSan Francisco

OMA - SFO

OMASFO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

lun. 11/24

8:36 pm-8:08 am

1 stop13h 32m

San Francisco

dom. 11/30

6:00 am-11:46 am

1 stop27h 46m

$244

OmahaSan Francisco

OMA - SFO

OMASFO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

mar. 2/3

7:28 am-9:45 am

Nonstop4h 17m

San Francisco

mar. 2/10

4:22 pm-9:53 pm

Nonstop3h 31m

$249

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

sáb. 1/17

10:00 am-9:55 am

1 stop25h 55m

San Francisco

mié. 1/21

1:33 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop24h 07m

$258

Cedar RapidsSan Francisco

CID - SFO

CIDSFO

Cedar Rapids

sáb. 12/20

7:41 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop27h 20m

San Francisco

vie. 12/26

10:44 pm-6:53 pm

2 stops18h 09m

$266

OmahaSan Francisco

OMA - SFO

OMASFO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

dom. 12/7

6:20 pm-12:03 am

1 stop7h 43m

San Francisco

sáb. 12/13

5:07 pm-12:08 am

1 stop5h 01m

$269

OmahaSan Francisco

OMA - SFO

OMASFO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

jue. 12/11

6:19 am-2:23 pm

1 stop10h 04m

San Francisco

lun. 12/15

12:30 am-11:44 am

1 stop9h 14m

$269

Cedar RapidsSan Francisco

CID - SFO

CIDSFO

Cedar Rapids

lun. 12/15

12:57 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop10h 11m

San Francisco

jue. 12/18

2:13 pm-6:53 pm

2 stops26h 40m

$270

OmahaOakland

OMA - OAK

OMAOAK

Omaha Eppley Airfield

mar. 12/9

11:10 am-6:40 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Oakland

jue. 12/11

12:45 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops7h 25m

$273

MolineSan Francisco

MLI - SFO

MLISFO

Moline Quad-City

vie. 1/30

3:58 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop7h 39m

San Francisco

lun. 2/2

6:00 am-3:27 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$289

Cedar RapidsSan Francisco

CID - SFO

CIDSFO

Cedar Rapids

mié. 1/7

7:50 am-12:40 pm

1 stop6h 50m

San Francisco

dom. 1/11

3:50 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$289

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $144). Flying from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area in September is currently the most expensive (average of $287). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated noviembre 13, 2025.

When flying from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 49% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Airlines like United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest fly from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area in about 4h 17m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 13m. The distance between Iowa and San Francisco Bay Area is about 1429 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $62 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $114 and Southwest from $136 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $144). Flying from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area in September is currently the most expensive (average of $287). 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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Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 noviembre 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$129Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$250Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$262Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$263Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$344Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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