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$289+ Cheap flights from Iowa to San Luis Obispo (SBP)

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 10/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SBP
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to San Luis Obispo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to San Luis Obispo flight deals. Data was last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$289
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$288
From Iowa to San Luis Obispo County
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($134 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to San Luis Obispo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to San Luis Obispo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/252:28 pmDSM - SBP
1 stop5h 59mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/2812:27 pmSBP - DSM
1 stop8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/112:28 pmDSM - SBP
1 stop5h 59mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/177:16 pmSBP - DSM
2 stops11h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/255:09 amCID - SBP
1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/296:00 amSBP - CID
1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2511:25 amCID - SBP
2 stops12h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/295:05 amSBP - CID
1 stop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/45:15 pmDSM - SBP
1 stop5h 57mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/75:02 amSBP - DSM
1 stop5h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/45:00 amDSM - SBP
1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/712:28 pmSBP - DSM
1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$423
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/258:00 amDSM - SBP
3 stops16h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/286:25 pmSBP - DSM
2 stops19h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$443
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/122:45 pmCID - SBP
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/1512:24 pmSBP - CID
1 stop8h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$489
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/128:00 amCID - SBP
2 stops11h 28mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/155:15 amSBP - CID
3 stops14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,046

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to San Luis Obispo that are best for you.

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Iowa

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San Luis Obispo

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Price

Des MoinesSan Luis Obispo

DSM - SBP

DSMSBP

Des Moines

Sat 10/25

2:28 pm-6:27 pm

1 stop5h 59m

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 10/28

12:27 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$289

Des MoinesSan Luis Obispo

DSM - SBP

DSMSBP

Des Moines

Sat 10/11

2:28 pm-6:27 pm

1 stop5h 59m

San Luis Obispo County

Fri 10/17

7:16 pm-8:22 am

2 stops11h 06m

$294

Cedar RapidsSan Luis Obispo

CID - SBP

CIDSBP

Cedar Rapids

Thu 9/25

5:09 am-11:34 am

1 stop8h 25m

San Luis Obispo County

Mon 9/29

6:00 am-2:13 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$339

Cedar RapidsSan Luis Obispo

CID - SBP

CIDSBP

Cedar Rapids

Thu 9/25

11:25 am-10:14 pm

2 stops12h 49m

San Luis Obispo County

Mon 9/29

5:05 am-1:50 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$344

Cedar RapidsSan Luis Obispo

CID - SBP

CIDSBP

Cedar Rapids

Tue 3/3

3:14 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 3/7

5:15 am-1:42 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$379

Des MoinesSan Luis Obispo

DSM - SBP

DSMSBP

Des Moines

Thu 12/4

1:31 pm-7:49 pm

2 stops8h 18m

San Luis Obispo County

Sun 12/7

5:02 am-12:38 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$384

Cedar RapidsSan Luis Obispo

CID - SBP

CIDSBP

Cedar Rapids

Tue 3/3

6:48 am-11:41 am

1 stop6h 53m

San Luis Obispo County

Sat 3/7

12:30 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$419

Cedar RapidsSan Luis Obispo

CID - SBP

CIDSBP

Cedar Rapids

Wed 11/26

6:30 am-12:19 pm

2 stops31h 49m

$333

Cedar RapidsSan Luis Obispo

CID - SBP

CIDSBP

Cedar Rapids

Wed 11/26

5:00 am-11:43 am

1 stop8h 43m

$343

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Deals found on 9/10

Best time to book a flight from Iowa to San Luis Obispo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to San Luis Obispo

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to San Luis Obispo (average of $374). Flying from Iowa to San Luis Obispo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $511). 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 Luis Obispo. 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 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 6h 50m. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to San Luis Obispo (average of $374). Flying from Iowa to San Luis Obispo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $511). 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 2 airlines flying from Iowa to San Luis Obispo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to San Luis Obispo. 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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