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$456+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ALO
May 2 — May 91
Sat 5/2
Sat 5/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Waterloo

Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Waterloo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Waterloo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Wed 5/61:28 pm
SFO
-
ALO
1 stop8h 21m
American Airlines
Wed 5/135:40 am
ALO
-
SFO
1 stop8h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/30$456
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Mon 4/275:30 am
SFO
-
ALO
1 stop16h 19m
American Airlines
Mon 5/42:23 pm
ALO
-
SFO
1 stop22h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/30$528
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 4/142:57 pm
SFO
-
ALO
1 stop6h 52m
American Airlines
Sat 4/185:40 am
ALO
-
SFO
1 stop10h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/29$582
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Thu 6/189:04 am
SFO
-
ALO
2 stops13h 05m
American Airlines
Mon 6/223:02 pm
ALO
-
SFO
1 stop10h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/29$2,383

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Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoWaterloo

SFO - ALO

SFOALO

San Francisco

Wed 5/6

11:52 am-11:49 pm

1 stop9h 57m

Waterloo

Wed 5/13

5:40 am-3:02 pm

2 stops11h 22m

$466

San FranciscoWaterloo

SFO - ALO

SFOALO

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

5:30 am-11:49 pm

1 stop16h 19m

Waterloo

Mon 5/4

2:23 pm-11:02 am

1 stop22h 39m

$528

San FranciscoWaterloo

SFO - ALO

SFOALO

San Francisco

Fri 5/8

11:49 pm-1:53 pm

2 stops12h 04m

Waterloo

Thu 5/14

2:23 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops11h 28m

$582
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoWaterloo

SFO - ALO

SFOALO

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

2:57 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Waterloo

Sat 4/18

5:40 am-2:07 pm

1 stop10h 27m

$582

San FranciscoWaterloo

SFO - ALO

SFOALO

San Francisco

Thu 6/18

9:04 am-12:09 am

2 stops13h 05m

Waterloo

Mon 6/22

3:02 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$2,383

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Waterloo

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Waterloo, Iowa?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Waterloo, Iowa (average of $149). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Waterloo, Iowa in January is currently the most expensive (average of $314). 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.

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 April 2, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Waterloo, such as American Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,549 reviews

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Elizabeth,Mar 2026

ORD - MIA

Staff was rude and flight attendants 2 out of 3 looked like they had just been thru a hurricane.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,549 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,549 reviews

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Elizabeth,Mar 2026

ORD - MIA

Staff was rude and flight attendants 2 out of 3 looked like they had just been thru a hurricane.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area?

    Located just 5.3 mi from the city center, Waterloo (ALO) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Waterloo from San Francisco Bay Area.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Waterloo, Iowa?

    A quick flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Waterloo, Iowa can take about 9h 57m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $466. The distance from San Francisco Bay Area to Waterloo, Iowa is about 1611 mi.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco Bay Area to Waterloo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Waterloo?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Waterloo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area to Waterloo, Iowa?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Waterloo, Iowa (average of $149). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Waterloo, Iowa in January is currently the most expensive (average of $314). 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 San Francisco Bay Area to Waterloo

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 April 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$298Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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