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$314+ Cheap flights from California to Waterloo, IA (ALO)

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 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ALO
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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$314
(American Airlines)
From California to Waterloo
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Fri 8/152:59 pmLAX - ALO
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/186:00 amALO - LAX
1 stop7h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/276:15 amSAN - ALO
1 stop8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/16:00 amALO - SAN
1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 10/46:00 amSFO - ALO
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/76:00 amALO - SFO
1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Tue 12/96:19 amSMF - ALO
2 stops13h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/136:00 amALO - SMF
2 stops14h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$499
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Tue 9/911:35 amSNA - ALO
1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/113:38 pmALO - SNA
1 stop7h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$767

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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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesWaterloo

LAX - ALO

LAXALO

Los Angeles

Fri 8/15

2:59 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Waterloo

Mon 8/18

6:00 am-11:03 am

1 stop7h 03m

$314

San DiegoWaterloo

SAN - ALO

SANALO

San Diego

Sat 9/27

6:15 am-4:29 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Waterloo

Wed 10/1

6:00 am-12:27 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$379

San FranciscoWaterloo

SFO - ALO

SFOALO

San Francisco

Sat 10/4

6:00 am-4:29 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Waterloo

Tue 10/7

6:00 am-11:20 am

1 stop7h 20m

$379

SacramentoWaterloo

SMF - ALO

SMFALO

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/9

6:19 am-10:01 pm

2 stops13h 42m

Waterloo

Sat 12/13

6:00 am-6:18 pm

2 stops14h 18m

$499

Santa AnaWaterloo

SNA - ALO

SNAALO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/9

11:35 am-10:05 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Waterloo

Thu 9/11

3:38 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$767

Los AngelesWaterloo

LAX - ALO

LAXALO

Los Angeles

Sat 8/23

2:13 pm-11:37 pm

2 stops31h 24m

$395

Santa AnaWaterloo

SNA - ALO

SNAALO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/23

7:55 am-6:23 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$404

San FranciscoWaterloo

SFO - ALO

SFOALO

San Francisco

Sat 8/2

6:10 am-2:36 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$459

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Deals found on 7/29

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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 July 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from California to Waterloo. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Andrew,May 2025

LAX - MIA

2 hour delay. Discovered an engine problem late, we boarded the plane and they asked us to come off. To add insult to injury nothing was given to passengers to make amends. No free drink. No extra food or snacks. No free WiFi. Gimme a break
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Andrew,May 2025

LAX - MIA

2 hour delay. Discovered an engine problem late, we boarded the plane and they asked us to come off. To add insult to injury nothing was given to passengers to make amends. No free drink. No extra food or snacks. No free WiFi. Gimme a break

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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 Diego - Waterloo. You may also consider Los Angeles - Waterloo or San Francisco - 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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