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$59+ 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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SFO
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$192
(Priceline)

One-way from

$59
(Priceline)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$468
From Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area
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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 July 3, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Mon 8/117:33 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop6h 46mFrontier
Mon 8/186:37 amSFO - DSM
1 stop10h 11mFrontier
Deal found 7/3$192
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Tue 7/157:16 pmCID - SFO
1 stop6h 09mFrontier
Sat 7/196:37 amSFO - CID
1 stop9h 53mFrontier
Deal found 7/1$192
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Fri 8/159:10 pmDSM - SJC
1 stop16h 34mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/226:00 amSJC - DSM
1 stop14h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$198
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Fri 8/298:45 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop5h 34mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/266:00 amSFO - OMA
1 stop6h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 7/302:50 pmOMA - SJC
1 stop10h 00mDelta
Wed 8/61:34 pmSJC - OMA
1 stop7h 09mDelta
Deal found 7/3$251
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Tue 10/73:06 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop9h 23mAlaska Airlines
Mon 10/136:55 pmSFO - OMA
1 stop17h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/2$252
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/1611:55 amOMA - SJC
1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/236:00 amSJC - OMA
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$252
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/111:25 pmDSM - SFO
2 stops11h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/185:45 amSFO - DSM
1 stop13h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$252
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Thu 7/317:51 pmOMA - SFO
1 stop6h 28mFrontier
Sat 8/28:53 pmSFO - OMA
1 stop11h 23mFrontier
Deal found 7/1$253
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 10/17:00 amCID - SJC
1 stop7h 24mDelta
Wed 10/81:15 pmSJC - CID
1 stop7h 13mDelta
Deal found 7/3$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/86:57 amOMA - SFO
Nonstop3h 48mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/116:30 amSFO - OMA
1 stop7h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$259
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/84:00 pmOMA - OAK
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Mon 8/111:45 pmOAK - OMA
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$260

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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 July 3, 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

Mon 8/11

7:33 pm-12:19 am

1 stop6h 46m

San Francisco

Mon 8/18

6:37 am-6:48 pm

1 stop10h 11m

$192

Cedar RapidsSan Francisco

CID - SFO

CIDSFO

Cedar Rapids

Tue 7/15

7:16 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop6h 09m

San Francisco

Sat 7/19

6:37 am-6:30 pm

1 stop9h 53m

$192

Des MoinesSan Jose

DSM - SJC

DSMSJC

Des Moines

Fri 8/15

9:10 pm-11:44 am

1 stop16h 34m

San Jose

Fri 8/22

6:00 am-10:42 pm

1 stop14h 42m

$198

OmahaSan Jose

OMA - SJC

OMASJC

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 7/30

2:50 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop10h 00m

San Jose

Wed 8/6

1:34 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$251

OmahaSan Francisco

OMA - SFO

OMASFO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 8/29

8:45 pm-12:19 am

1 stop5h 34m

San Francisco

Fri 9/26

6:00 am-2:18 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$251

OmahaSan Jose

OMA - SJC

OMASJC

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 8/16

11:55 am-4:36 pm

1 stop6h 41m

San Jose

Sat 8/23

6:00 am-2:51 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$252

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Mon 8/11

1:25 pm-11:14 pm

2 stops11h 49m

San Francisco

Mon 8/18

5:45 am-8:47 pm

1 stop13h 02m

$252

OmahaSan Francisco

OMA - SFO

OMASFO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 7/31

7:51 pm-12:19 am

1 stop6h 28m

San Francisco

Sat 8/2

8:53 pm-10:16 am

1 stop11h 23m

$253

Cedar RapidsSan Jose

CID - SJC

CIDSJC

Cedar Rapids

Wed 10/1

7:00 am-12:24 pm

1 stop7h 24m

San Jose

Wed 10/8

1:15 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$257

OmahaSan Francisco

OMA - SFO

OMASFO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 9/29

3:14 pm-7:52 am

2 stops18h 38m

San Francisco

Thu 10/2

6:00 am-2:18 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$258

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 July 3, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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
4,266 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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
7,982 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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
2,545 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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
8,861 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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

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  • 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 $59 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $118 and Southwest from $135 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Iowa to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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