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$392+ 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 12/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ALO
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Waterloo

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 December 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/256:00 amLAX - ALO
1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/33:09 pmALO - LAX
1 stop8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$500
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/303:04 pmSNA - ALO
1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/33:09 pmALO - SNA
1 stop8h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$517
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/232:53 pmLAX - ALO
1 stop6h 52mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/23:09 pmALO - LAX
1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$530
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/256:00 amLAX - ALO
1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/13:09 pmALO - LAX
1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$550
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/232:53 pmLAX - ALO
1 stop6h 52mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/13:09 pmALO - LAX
1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$580
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/2411:59 pmLAX - ALO
2 stops12h 40mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/23:09 pmALO - LAX
1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$590
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/232:53 pmLAX - ALO
1 stop6h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/33:09 pmALO - LAX
2 stops19h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$620
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/2412:49 amLAX - ALO
2 stops11h 50mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/25:40 amALO - LAX
2 stops11h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$622
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/2112:30 amLAX - ALO
2 stops12h 09mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/23:09 pmALO - LAX
1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$627

Find flight deals from California to Waterloo

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$392
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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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Waterloo

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San FranciscoWaterloo

SFO - ALO

SFOALO

San Francisco

Thu 1/8

1:30 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Waterloo

Sun 1/11

3:23 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$494

Santa AnaWaterloo

SNA - ALO

SNAALO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/30

3:04 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Waterloo

Sat 1/3

3:09 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$517

Los AngelesWaterloo

LAX - ALO

LAXALO

Los Angeles

Tue 12/23

2:53 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$392

Santa AnaWaterloo

SNA - ALO

SNAALO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 12/22

3:04 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$905

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Deals found on 12/16

Best time to book a flight from California to Waterloo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Waterloo

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Waterloo, Iowa (average of $75). Flying from California to Waterloo, Iowa in April is currently the most expensive (average of $158). 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 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.

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

    American Airlines can get you from California to Waterloo, Iowa in just under 6h 53m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between California and Waterloo, Iowa is about 1611 mi.

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

    The most popular route from California to Waterloo, Iowa is Fresno Airterminal - Waterloo. You may also consider Los Angeles - Waterloo or Oakland - 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?

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

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Waterloo, Iowa?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Waterloo, Iowa (average of $75). Flying from California to Waterloo, Iowa in April is currently the most expensive (average of $158). 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 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$192Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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