HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
San Jose

$176+ Cheap flights from Iowa to San Jose (SJC)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SJC
Jun 2 — Jun 91
Mon 6/2
Mon 6/9
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Iowa to San Jose with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from Iowa to San Jose

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to San Jose flight deals. Data was last updated May 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$176
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$521
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-San Jose flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Des Moines-San Jose flights.
Search Deals
From Iowa to San Jose
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Iowa to San Jose

Cheapest flights from Iowa to San Jose
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 28, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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.
Wed 7/97:30 amDSM - SJC
1 stop18h 22mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/166:30 amSJC - DSM
1 stop5h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$176
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/218:41 pmDSM - SJC
1 stop16h 51mFrontier
Thu 8/2812:17 pmSJC - DSM
1 stop5h 39mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$228
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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.
Fri 6/278:03 amOMA - SJC
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Mon 6/3010:25 pmSJC - OMA
1 stop9h 19mDelta
Deal found 5/28$271
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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.
Thu 8/217:00 amCID - SJC
1 stop7h 24mDelta
Thu 8/281:21 pmSJC - CID
1 stop7h 26mDelta
Deal found 5/27$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/23:54 pmMLI - SJC
2 stops9h 05mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/71:09 pmSJC - MLI
1 stop8h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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.
Wed 7/236:30 pmOMA - SJC
1 stop6h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/299:45 amSJC - OMA
1 stop5h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$301
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 6/243:15 pmCID - SJC
1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/12:31 pmSJC - CID
1 stop5h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$304
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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.
Mon 6/212:31 pmCID - SJC
1 stop23h 34mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/46:00 amSJC - CID
2 stops12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$308
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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.
Thu 8/286:00 amMLI - SJC
2 stops10h 37mDelta
Tue 9/27:00 amSJC - MLI
2 stops13h 46mDelta
Deal found 5/27$324
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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.
Wed 10/12:45 pmCID - SJC
1 stop5h 49mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/62:31 pmSJC - CID
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/27$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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.
Tue 7/293:59 pmDSM - SJC
1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/51:07 pmSJC - DSM
1 stop8h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/26$351
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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.
Fri 6/277:00 amDSM - SJC
1 stop7h 43mDelta
Mon 6/306:35 amSJC - DSM
1 stop9h 27mDelta
Deal found 5/27$362

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to San Jose 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 May 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to San Jose that are best for you.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

San Jose

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesSan Jose

DSM - SJC

DSMSJC

Des Moines

Wed 7/9

7:30 am-11:52 pm

1 stop18h 22m

San Jose

Wed 7/16

6:30 am-2:26 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$176

Des MoinesSan Jose

DSM - SJC

DSMSJC

Des Moines

Thu 8/21

8:41 pm-11:32 am

1 stop16h 51m

San Jose

Mon 8/25

12:17 pm-7:56 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$228

OmahaSan Jose

OMA - SJC

OMASJC

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 6/27

8:03 am-12:43 pm

1 stop6h 40m

San Jose

Mon 6/30

10:25 pm-9:44 am

1 stop9h 19m

$271

Cedar RapidsSan Jose

CID - SJC

CIDSJC

Cedar Rapids

Thu 8/21

7:00 am-12:24 pm

1 stop7h 24m

San Jose

Thu 8/28

1:21 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$289

MolineSan Jose

MLI - SJC

MLISJC

Moline Quad-City

Sat 8/2

3:54 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops9h 05m

San Jose

Thu 8/7

1:09 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$294

OmahaSan Jose

OMA - SJC

OMASJC

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 7/23

6:30 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 29m

San Jose

Tue 7/29

9:45 am-5:19 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$301

Cedar RapidsSan Jose

CID - SJC

CIDSJC

Cedar Rapids

Tue 6/24

3:15 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop7h 35m

San Jose

Tue 7/1

2:31 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$304

MolineSan Jose

MLI - SJC

MLISJC

Moline Quad-City

Thu 8/28

6:00 am-2:37 pm

2 stops10h 37m

San Jose

Tue 9/2

7:00 am-10:46 pm

2 stops13h 46m

$324

Cedar RapidsSan Jose

CID - SJC

CIDSJC

Cedar Rapids

Wed 10/1

2:45 pm-6:34 pm

1 stop5h 49m

San Jose

Mon 10/6

2:31 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$344

Des MoinesSan Jose

DSM - SJC

DSMSJC

Des Moines

Tue 7/29

3:59 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop7h 28m

San Jose

Tue 8/5

1:07 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$351

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 5/28

Showing 1-10 of 31 results
1
2
3
4

Best time to book a flight from Iowa to San Jose

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Jose from Iowa with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to San Jose

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to San Jose?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Iowa to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $342). 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 SJC?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to San Jose. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 28, 2025.

When flying from Iowa to San Jose, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in San Jose by month

Plan your trip to San Jose by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Jose ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Jose when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Jose by month

Plan your trip to San Jose by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Jose, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Jose

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Jose. 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 Jose. Reviews last updated May 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Iowa to San Jose. 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

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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
4,286 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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
7,957 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,460 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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
8,756 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Jose from Iowa?

    San Jose (SJC), located 2.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Iowa to San Jose.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Iowa to San Jose are American Airlines ($213), United Airlines ($215), and Delta ($219).

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to San Jose?

    Most travelers choose Des Moines - San Jose, Omaha Eppley Airfield - San Jose or Cedar Rapids - San Jose when deciding on the best route from Iowa to San Jose.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Iowa to San Jose?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Iowa to San Jose?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to San Jose 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 Jose?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Iowa to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $342). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Iowa to San Jose

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles flights
Newark to Las Vegas flights
John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco flights
O'Hare Intl to Las Vegas flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Las Vegas flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Las Vegas flights
Seattle to Los Angeles flights
Newark to Los Angeles flights
Newark to San Francisco flights
Hobby to Las Vegas flights
Atlanta to Las Vegas flights
LaGuardia to Los Angeles flights
Seattle to Las Vegas flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Los Angeles flights
San Francisco to Las Vegas flights
Los Angeles to Las Vegas flights
Boston to Los Angeles flights
Dulles Intl to Los Angeles flights
LaGuardia to Las Vegas flights
Los Angeles to San Francisco flights
George Bush Intcntl to Las Vegas flights
Baltimore to Las Vegas flights
Reagan-National to Los Angeles flights
Los Angeles to San Jose flights
Santa Ana to Las Vegas flights
Denver to Las Vegas flights
San Francisco to Los Angeles flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to San Francisco flights
Boston to Las Vegas flights
Burbank to Las Vegas flights
Dulles Intl to San Francisco flights
LaGuardia to San Francisco flights
Seattle to San Francisco flights
Seattle to San Diego flights
Dulles Intl to Las Vegas flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Ontario flights
O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles flights
Los Angeles to Oakland flights
Hobby to Los Angeles flights
Oakland to Los Angeles flights
San Jose to Los Angeles flights
Seattle to Santa Ana flights
Newark to Burbank flights
Reagan-National to Las Vegas flights
Philadelphia to Las Vegas flights
John F Kennedy Intl to San Diego flights
Portland to Los Angeles flights
Reagan-National to San Francisco flights
Fort Lauderdale to Las Vegas flights
Miami to Los Angeles flights

Top 5 airlines flying from Iowa to San Jose

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to San Jose. 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 May 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$138Average$175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$281Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$372Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.