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$379+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Waterloo, IA (SFO - 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 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ALO
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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$379
(American Airlines)
From San Francisco 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.
Sat 10/46:00 amSFO - ALO
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/76:00 amALO - SFO
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$379

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San FranciscoWaterloo

SFO - ALO

SFOALO

San Francisco

Sat 10/4

1:21 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Waterloo

Tue 10/7

3:21 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$379

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 7/28

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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 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines from San Francisco to Waterloo by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.5

Overall

7.2

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

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.5

Overall

7.2

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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  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Waterloo, Iowa round-trip?

    Currently priced at $379, American Airlines will fly you from San Francisco to Waterloo, Iowa and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

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

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