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$85+ 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 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SFO
Jan 29 — Feb 51
Thu 1/29
Thu 2/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area

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 December 30, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:28 pmCID - SFO
1 stop7h 27mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/45:00 amSFO - CID
1 stop6h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/28$443
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:20 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop8h 54mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/54:28 pmSFO - OMA
Nonstop3h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/28$489
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:19 amOMA - SFO
1 stop10h 20mDelta
Mon 1/59:50 amSFO - OMA
1 stop5h 02mDelta
Deal found 12/28$499
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:21 pmCID - SFO
1 stop6h 59mDelta
Thu 1/112:29 pmSFO - CID
1 stop8h 25mDelta
Deal found 12/29$513
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:58 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop8h 05mDelta
Mon 1/55:45 amSFO - OMA
1 stop9h 33mDelta
Deal found 12/29$519
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:25 amCID - SFO
1 stop9h 16mDelta
Sun 1/45:55 amSFO - CID
1 stop7h 46mDelta
Deal found 12/28$519
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/291:25 pmOMA - SFO
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Mon 1/55:15 amSFO - OMA
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/28$539
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/301:25 pmOMA - SFO
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Mon 1/59:10 amSFO - OMA
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 12/29$548
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:00 amOMA - SFO
1 stop7h 54mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/24:28 pmSFO - OMA
Nonstop3h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/28$549
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:00 amOMA - SFO
1 stop9h 55mSouthwest
Fri 1/23:25 pmSFO - OMA
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/28$559
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:21 pmCID - SFO
1 stop6h 59mDelta
Mon 1/512:46 pmSFO - CID
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Deal found 12/29$574
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:28 pmCID - SFO
1 stop9h 46mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/26:00 amSFO - CID
1 stop8h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/28$579

Find 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 December 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$146
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$85
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$475
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 December 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Thu 2/12

7:32 pm-8:03 am

1 stop14h 31m

San Francisco

Thu 2/19

6:15 am-6:47 pm

1 stop10h 32m

$172

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

7:17 pm-12:28 am

1 stop7h 11m

San Francisco

Thu 2/26

6:15 am-6:42 pm

1 stop10h 27m

$182

OmahaSan Francisco

OMA - SFO

OMASFO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 2/26

3:11 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop9h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

8:42 am-2:15 pm

1 stop27h 33m

$228

OmahaSan Francisco

OMA - SFO

OMASFO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 4/8

2:17 pm-8:11 pm

1 stop7h 54m

San Francisco

Wed 5/20

8:23 am-11:19 pm

1 stop12h 56m

$228

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Fri 1/16

8:18 pm-12:28 am

1 stop6h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

6:25 am-7:23 pm

1 stop10h 58m

$236

OmahaSan Francisco

OMA - SFO

OMASFO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 1/20

7:28 am-9:45 am

Nonstop4h 17m

San Francisco

Tue 1/27

4:22 pm-9:53 pm

Nonstop3h 31m

$249

OmahaSan Francisco

OMA - SFO

OMASFO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 2/14

7:23 am-9:45 am

Nonstop4h 22m

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

1:10 pm-6:41 pm

Nonstop3h 31m

$249

OmahaSan Francisco

OMA - SFO

OMASFO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 1/21

7:28 am-9:45 am

Nonstop4h 17m

San Francisco

Mon 1/26

4:22 pm-9:53 pm

Nonstop3h 31m

$249

OmahaSan Francisco

OMA - SFO

OMASFO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 1/30

7:28 am-9:45 am

Nonstop4h 17m

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

4:22 pm-9:53 pm

Nonstop3h 31m

$249

OmahaSan Francisco

OMA - SFO

OMASFO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 1/25

7:28 am-9:45 am

Nonstop4h 17m

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

4:22 pm-9:53 pm

Nonstop3h 31m

$249

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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.

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 Frontier, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines 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 10h 14m. 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 $80 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $89 and Delta from $143 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area

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 December 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$250Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$262Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$330Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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