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$89+ 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 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SFO
Mar 15 — Mar 221
Sun 3/15
Sun 3/22
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 February 13, 2026.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/255:00 pm
OMA
-
SFO
1 stop9h 28m
Frontier
Wed 3/47:35 am
SFO
-
OMA
1 stop6h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$159
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/11:43 pm
OMA
-
SFO
1 stop20h 20m
Frontier
Wed 3/47:35 am
SFO
-
OMA
1 stop6h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 2/11$170
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/231:59 pm
OMA
-
SFO
1 stop9h 40m
Frontier
Wed 3/47:35 am
SFO
-
OMA
1 stop6h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$180
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/2512:35 pm
OMA
-
SFO
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Tue 3/311:35 pm
SFO
-
OMA
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 2/12$187
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/277:19 pm
OMA
-
SFO
1 stop14h 44m
Frontier
Sun 3/111:09 pm
SFO
-
OMA
1 stop11h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$190
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/27:17 pm
DSM
-
SFO
1 stop28h 44m
Frontier
Wed 3/116:00 am
SFO
-
DSM
1 stop11h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 2/12$190
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/103:35 pm
OMA
-
SFO
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Mon 4/135:15 am
SFO
-
OMA
1 stop9h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 2/12$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 4/248:59 pm
OMA
-
SFO
1 stop28h 26m
Frontier
Mon 4/276:00 am
SFO
-
OMA
1 stop12h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$199
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Fri 4/103:35 pm
OMA
-
SFO
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Tue 4/141:45 pm
SFO
-
OMA
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 2/11$202
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/21:59 pm
OMA
-
SFO
1 stop9h 40m
Frontier
Mon 3/96:00 am
SFO
-
OMA
1 stop12h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$204
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Fri 2/277:59 pm
DSM
-
SFO
1 stop6h 29m
Frontier
Mon 3/96:00 am
SFO
-
DSM
1 stop11h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 2/12$204
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Fri 2/207:17 pm
DSM
-
SFO
1 stop14h 46m
Frontier
Thu 2/266:15 am
SFO
-
DSM
1 stop10h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 2/12$211

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 February 13, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$159
(Priceline)

One-way from

$89
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$389
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One-way flight from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($14 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 February 13, 2026.
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

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cedar RapidsSan Francisco

CID - SFO

CIDSFO

Cedar Rapids

Thu 2/26

8:07 pm-12:28 am

1 stop6h 21m

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

6:15 am-7:12 pm

1 stop10h 57m

$211

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Mon 3/30

8:21 pm-12:28 am

1 stop6h 07m

San Francisco

Mon 4/6

6:00 am-7:14 pm

1 stop11h 14m

$252

Cedar RapidsSan Jose

CID - SJC

CIDSJC

Cedar Rapids

Tue 4/14

12:34 pm-7:01 pm

2 stops8h 27m

San Jose

Tue 4/21

1:40 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$256

Cedar RapidsSan Jose

CID - SJC

CIDSJC

Cedar Rapids

Tue 3/10

1:24 pm-10:32 pm

2 stops11h 08m

San Jose

Tue 3/17

4:20 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$256

OmahaSan Francisco

OMA - SFO

OMASFO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 4/21

7:23 am-9:30 am

Nonstop4h 07m

San Francisco

Wed 4/29

6:40 am-4:20 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$259

OmahaSan Francisco

OMA - SFO

OMASFO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 3/17

7:23 am-9:45 am

Nonstop4h 22m

San Francisco

Mon 3/30

12:45 am-10:35 am

1 stop7h 50m

$259

OmahaSan Francisco

OMA - SFO

OMASFO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 5/13

6:15 am-12:18 pm

1 stop8h 03m

San Francisco

Sat 5/16

4:15 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop3h 44m

$259

OmahaSan Francisco

OMA - SFO

OMASFO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 3/10

7:23 am-9:45 am

Nonstop4h 22m

San Francisco

Tue 3/24

6:30 am-4:21 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$259

OmahaOakland

OMA - OAK

OMAOAK

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 3/17

3:11 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop9h 38m

Oakland

Tue 3/31

7:00 am-1:14 pm

1 stop28h 14m

$267

OmahaSan Francisco

OMA - SFO

OMASFO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 3/21

8:45 pm-12:10 am

1 stop5h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 3/30

5:10 am-1:45 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$267

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $126). Flying from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area in September is currently the most expensive (average of $282). 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, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area in about 6h 21m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 47m. The distance between Iowa and San Francisco Bay Area is about 1645 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 $92 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $126). Flying from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area in September is currently the most expensive (average of $282). 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 February 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$91Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$179Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$250Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$330Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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