How long is the flight from Iowa to San Luis Obispo?

American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Iowa to San Luis Obispo in just under 5h 59m. Your travel time can differ by up to 07m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1517 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Luis Obispo ranges from 0.0 - 4.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Luis Obispo when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Luis Obispo, 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 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IA to SBP?

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

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Luis Obispo from Iowa?

Most people fly into San Luis Obispo County (SBP) if they book a flight to San Luis Obispo from Iowa. County is conveniently located just 3.3 mi from San Luis Obispo’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to San Luis Obispo that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Iowa to San Luis Obispo?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Iowa to San Luis Obispo?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to San Luis Obispo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

$294+ Flights from Iowa to San Luis Obispo

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Iowa to San Luis Obispo?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Iowa to San Luis Obispo flights typically cost between $293 and $353 in February. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $289 on American Airlines (Feb 7-Feb 10).

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to San Luis Obispo (average of $285). Flying from Iowa to San Luis Obispo in January is currently the most expensive (average of $410). 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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What airport do you fly into for flights to San Luis Obispo from Iowa?
Most people fly into San Luis Obispo County (SBP) if they book a flight to San Luis Obispo from Iowa. County is conveniently located just 3.3 mi from San Luis Obispo’s city center.
How long is the flight from Iowa to San Luis Obispo?
American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Iowa to San Luis Obispo in just under 5h 59m. Your travel time can differ by up to 07m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1517 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to San Luis Obispo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Iowa to San Luis Obispo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Iowa to San Luis Obispo?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Iowa to San Luis Obispo.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Iowa to San Luis Obispo?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to San Luis Obispo (average of $285). Flying from Iowa to San Luis Obispo in January is currently the most expensive (average of $410). 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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American Airlines	Cheapest$288	Average$353	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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