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$275+ Cheap flights from California to Waterloo, IA (ALO)

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 6/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ALO
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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$384
(American Airlines)

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$275
(American Airlines)
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Cheapest flights from California to Waterloo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Waterloo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/83:05 pmSMF - ALO
1 stop6h 24mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/186:00 amALO - SMF
2 stops13h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$384
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/2410:30 pmLAX - ALO
2 stops13h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/312:57 pmALO - LAX
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$417
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/1410:00 amSAN - ALO
2 stops10h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/182:57 pmALO - SAN
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/247:45 amSNA - ALO
1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/316:08 amALO - SNA
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$537
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/235:00 amSFO - ALO
1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/257:30 amALO - SFO
1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$554
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/1010:30 amFAT - ALO
2 stops10h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/136:00 amALO - FAT
2 stops9h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$609

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Waterloo that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Waterloo

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Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoWaterloo

SMF - ALO

SMFALO

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/8

3:05 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Waterloo

Fri 7/18

6:00 am-5:24 pm

2 stops13h 24m

$384

Los AngelesWaterloo

LAX - ALO

LAXALO

Los Angeles

Sat 5/24

10:30 pm-2:27 pm

2 stops13h 57m

Waterloo

Sat 5/31

2:57 pm-8:11 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$417

San DiegoWaterloo

SAN - ALO

SANALO

San Diego

Wed 5/14

10:00 am-10:07 pm

2 stops10h 07m

Waterloo

Sun 5/18

2:57 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$419

Santa AnaWaterloo

SNA - ALO

SNAALO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/24

7:45 am-6:13 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Waterloo

Sat 5/31

6:08 am-12:39 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$537

San FranciscoWaterloo

SFO - ALO

SFOALO

San Francisco

Fri 5/23

5:00 am-2:27 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Waterloo

Sun 5/25

7:30 am-1:56 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$554

FresnoWaterloo

FAT - ALO

FATALO

Fresno Airterminal

Thu 7/10

10:30 am-11:29 pm

2 stops10h 59m

Waterloo

Sun 7/13

6:00 am-1:35 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$609

SacramentoWaterloo

SMF - ALO

SMFALO

Sacramento Intl

Fri 6/20

1:09 am-2:30 pm

2 stops11h 21m

$275

Santa AnaWaterloo

SNA - ALO

SNAALO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/9

7:55 am-6:22 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$379

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Deals found on 4/30

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Rainfall in Waterloo by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Waterloo, Iowa ranges from 0.8 - 5.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Waterloo, Iowa when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Waterloo by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Waterloo, Iowa, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 19.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Waterloo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Waterloo. 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 Waterloo. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.5

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MYR - CLT

This flight was impacted by a nearly 4, yes 4 hour delay. They replaced a 777 with another one and it had to be cleaned and catered before we could depart. Great crew did it without complaint.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.5

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MYR - CLT

This flight was impacted by a nearly 4, yes 4 hour delay. They replaced a 777 with another one and it had to be cleaned and catered before we could depart. Great crew did it without complaint.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Waterloo. 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 Waterloo from California?

    Waterloo (ALO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from California to Waterloo. It is only a 5.3 mi journey from Waterloo (ALO) to Waterloo’s city center.

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

    The most popular route from California to Waterloo, Iowa is San Francisco - Waterloo. You may also consider Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Waterloo or Los Angeles - Waterloo.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Waterloo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Waterloo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Waterloo?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Waterloo?

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

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Top airline flying from California to Waterloo

Discover the top airline that operate flights from California to Waterloo. 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 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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