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$60+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Santa Ana, CA (SNA)

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 10/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SNA
Aug 27 — Sep 31
Thu 8/27
Thu 9/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Santa Ana

Cheapest flights from Iowa to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/292:18 pm
DSM
-
SNA
Nonstop3h 38m
Allegiant Air
Sun 11/14:46 pm
SNA
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 15m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/25$135
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2010:00 am
DSM
-
SNA
Nonstop3h 37m
Allegiant Air
Sun 9/2712:27 pm
SNA
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 17m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/26$152
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2010:00 am
DSM
-
SNA
Nonstop3h 36m
Allegiant Air
Thu 8/2712:26 pm
SNA
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 17m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/26$167
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Thu 10/222:18 pm
DSM
-
SNA
Nonstop3h 38m
Allegiant Air
Sun 10/254:46 pm
SNA
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 15m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/24$172
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2710:00 am
DSM
-
SNA
Nonstop3h 36m
Allegiant Air
Sun 8/3012:26 pm
SNA
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 17m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/24$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/2310:00 am
DSM
-
SNA
Nonstop3h 36m
Allegiant Air
Thu 8/2712:26 pm
SNA
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 17m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/26$185
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/239:50 pm
DSM
-
SNA
1 stop16h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/277:53 pm
SNA
-
DSM
1 stop20h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Mon 8/1712:06 pm
OMA
-
SNA
1 stop28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/207:53 pm
SNA
-
OMA
1 stop22h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$264
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/219:06 pm
OMA
-
SNA
1 stop19h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/247:30 am
SNA
-
OMA
1 stop9h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$282
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Thu 8/202:18 pm
OMA
-
SNA
1 stop20h 06m
Frontier
Sun 8/239:39 am
SNA
-
OMA
1 stop25h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 7/24$291
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/128:00 pm
OMA
-
SNA
1 stop16h 28m
Frontier
Mon 8/179:03 am
SNA
-
OMA
1 stop8h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 7/26$307
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/58:41 pm
OMA
-
SNA
1 stop15h 30m
Frontier
Mon 11/911:06 am
SNA
-
OMA
1 stop6h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 7/27$318

Find flight deals from Iowa to Santa Ana

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Santa Ana flight deals. Data was last updated July 28, 2026.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$135
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$60
(CheapOair)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

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Average price

$394

Good round-trip deal

$173 or less

Good one-way deal

$176 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Santa Ana 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 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

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OmahaSanta Ana

OMA - SNA

OMASNA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 9/1

7:10 am-10:45 am

1 stop5h 35m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/3

4:40 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$351

Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM - SNA

DSMSNA

Des Moines

Tue 9/1

3:20 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/12

4:14 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$355

Cedar RapidsSanta Ana

CID - SNA

CIDSNA

Cedar Rapids

Sat 9/19

12:10 pm-10:29 pm

2 stops12h 19m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 9/25

8:10 am-3:39 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$355

OmahaSanta Ana

OMA - SNA

OMASNA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 9/9

7:30 am-10:25 am

1 stop4h 55m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/16

11:35 am-9:05 pm

2 stops7h 30m

$356

OmahaSanta Ana

OMA - SNA

OMASNA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 9/10

1:05 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/12

10:40 am-7:45 pm

2 stops7h 05m

$356

Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM - SNA

DSMSNA

Des Moines

Tue 8/25

7:15 am-12:50 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/1

8:45 am-5:45 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$360

Cedar RapidsSanta Ana

CID - SNA

CIDSNA

Cedar Rapids

Mon 8/24

3:00 pm-10:17 pm

2 stops9h 17m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 8/31

11:10 am-8:53 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$364

OmahaSanta Ana

OMA - SNA

OMASNA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 9/5

7:40 am-2:10 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/12

12:25 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$366

Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM - SNA

DSMSNA

Des Moines

Tue 9/1

7:15 am-12:50 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/12

10:40 am-8:50 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$366

Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM - SNA

DSMSNA

Des Moines

Wed 8/19

5:40 am-12:46 pm

1 stop9h 06m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 8/28

1:00 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$388

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Santa Ana

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to Santa Ana

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to Santa Ana, California?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Santa Ana, California (average of $225). Flying from Iowa to Santa Ana, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $482). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Iowa to Santa Ana, California?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Iowa to Santa Ana, California flights typically cost between $260 and $642 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $135 on Allegiant Air (Oct 29-Nov 1).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Iowa to Santa Ana, California?

Booking 63 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Iowa to Santa Ana, California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana from Iowa?

    Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Iowa to Santa Ana. It is only a 4.8 mi journey from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) to Santa Ana’s city center.

  • How popular is this Iowa to Santa Ana, California flight route?

    This flight path from Iowa to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Santa Ana, California?

    For as low as $351, Southwest can have you in Santa Ana, California from Iowa in 5h 35m. The distance between Iowa and Santa Ana, California is about 1309 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Iowa to Santa Ana, California one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $67 on Allegiant Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $130 and United Airlines from $154 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Santa Ana, California?

    When deciding which route to take from Iowa to Santa Ana, California consider Cedar Rapids - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty, Des Moines - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty or Omaha Eppley Airfield - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Iowa to Santa Ana, California?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $100. While the most popular route (Cedar Rapids - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty) can be booked for $332 on average, our data indicates $225 when flying from Iowa to Santa Ana, California.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to Santa Ana that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Iowa to Santa Ana?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Iowa to Santa Ana?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, California?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Santa Ana, California (average of $225). Flying from Iowa to Santa Ana, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $482). 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 4 airlines flying from Iowa to Santa Ana

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to Santa Ana. 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 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$114Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
United AirlinesCheapest$260Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$269Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$340Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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