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Cheap flights from Iowa to California from $54

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Allegiant Air Logo
12:22 pm - 2:00 pm
MLI
-
LAS
3h 38mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
6:20 am - 11:29 am
LAS
-
MLI
3h 09mnonstop
$148Allegiant Air
Sun, Apr 5 - Thu, Apr 9
Allegiant Air Logo
12:22 pm - 2:00 pm
MLI
-
LAS
3h 38mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
6:20 am - 11:29 am
LAS
-
MLI
3h 09mnonstop
$149Allegiant Air
Sun, Apr 5 - Thu, Apr 9
Southwest Logo
3:35 pm - 11:35 pm
OMA
-
SFO
10h 00m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:15 pm - 10:00 pm
SFO
-
OMA
6h 45m
1 stop
$157Southwest
Wed, Apr 8 - Sat, Apr 11
Southwest Logo
3:35 pm - 11:35 pm
OMA
-
SFO
10h 00m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:40 am - 3:40 pm
SFO
-
OMA
8h 00m
2 stops
$162Southwest
Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 22
Frontier Logo
8:59 pm - 1:11 pm
OMA
-
LAS
18h 12m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:20 pm - 8:04 pm
LAS
-
OMA
20h 44m
1 stop
$169Frontier
Mon, Apr 13 - Thu, Apr 16
Frontier Logo
8:58 pm - 3:42 pm
OMA
-
LAS
20h 44m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:20 pm - 8:13 pm
LAS
-
OMA
20h 53m
1 stop
$171Frontier
Mon, Apr 27 - Sat, May 2
Delta Logo
2:50 pm - 11:12 pm
CID
-
LAS
10h 22m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:20 am - 3:39 pm
LAS
-
CID
7h 19m
1 stop
$234Delta
Sat, Apr 4 - Wed, Apr 8
Delta Logo
12:34 pm - 8:59 pm
CID
-
LAS
10h 25m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:56 am - 11:07 pm
LAS
-
CID
11h 11m
2 stops
$239Delta
Wed, May 6 - Sat, May 9
American Airlines Logo
3:46 pm - 5:39 pm
OMA
-
LAX
3h 53mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
9:53 am - 3:14 pm
LAX
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OMA
3h 21mnonstop
$323American Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Tue, Mar 31
American Airlines Logo
5:19 am - 12:44 pm
OMA
-
LAX
9h 25m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:53 am - 3:14 pm
LAX
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OMA
3h 21mnonstop
$333American Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Tue, Mar 31

Frontier flights from Iowa to California

Our best Frontier deals on Iowa to California flight tickets
Frontier
Apr 13
OMA8:59 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
20h 43m
1 stop
LAS3:42 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Apr 16
LAS12:59 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
17h 05m
1 stop
OMA8:04 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
$160
Frontier
Apr 13
OMA8:59 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
18h 12m
1 stop
LAS1:11 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Apr 16
LAS9:20 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
20h 44m
1 stop
OMA8:04 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
$169
Frontier
Apr 13
OMA8:59 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
20h 43m
1 stop
LAS3:42 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Apr 16
LAS6:00 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl
12h 13m
1 stop
OMA8:13 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
$174

American Airlines flights from Iowa to California

Our best American Airlines deals on Iowa to California flight tickets
American Airlines
May 2
DSM6:56 pmDes Moines
3h 57m
LAX8:53 pmLos Angeles
May 6
LAX12:50 pmLos Angeles
3h 35m
DSM6:25 pmDes Moines
$231
American Airlines
Apr 8
DSM6:56 pmDes Moines
3h 57m
LAX8:53 pmLos Angeles
Apr 15
LAX12:50 pmLos Angeles
3h 35m
DSM6:25 pmDes Moines
$232
American Airlines
Mar 25
DSM3:12 pmDes Moines
4h 08m
LAX5:20 pmLos Angeles
Mar 31
LAX9:00 amLos Angeles
3h 32m
DSM2:32 pmDes Moines
$238

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

MolineLas Vegas

MLI - LAS

MLILAS

Moline Quad-City

Sun 4/5

12:22 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop3h 38m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 4/9

6:20 am-11:29 am

Nonstop3h 09m

$148

MolineLas Vegas

MLI - LAS

MLILAS

Moline Quad-City

Sun 4/5

12:22 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop3h 38m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 4/9

6:20 am-11:29 am

Nonstop3h 09m

$149

OmahaSan Francisco

OMA - SFO

OMASFO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 4/8

3:35 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop10h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 4/11

1:15 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$157

OmahaSan Francisco

OMA - SFO

OMASFO

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 4/8

3:35 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop10h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

5:40 am-3:40 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$162

OmahaLas Vegas

OMA - LAS

OMALAS

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 4/13

8:59 pm-1:11 pm

1 stop18h 12m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 4/16

9:20 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop20h 44m

$169

OmahaLas Vegas

OMA - LAS

OMALAS

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 4/27

8:58 pm-3:42 pm

1 stop20h 44m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 5/2

9:20 pm-8:13 pm

1 stop20h 53m

$171

Cedar RapidsLas Vegas

CID - LAS

CIDLAS

Cedar Rapids

Sat 4/4

2:50 pm-11:12 pm

2 stops10h 22m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 4/8

6:20 am-3:39 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$234

Cedar RapidsLas Vegas

CID - LAS

CIDLAS

Cedar Rapids

Wed 5/6

12:34 pm-8:59 pm

2 stops10h 25m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 5/9

9:56 am-11:07 pm

2 stops11h 11m

$239

OmahaLos Angeles

OMA - LAX

OMALAX

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 3/25

3:46 pm-5:39 pm

Nonstop3h 53m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/31

9:53 am-3:14 pm

Nonstop3h 21m

$323

OmahaLos Angeles

OMA - LAX

OMALAX

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 3/25

5:19 am-12:44 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/31

9:53 am-3:14 pm

Nonstop3h 21m

$333

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Iowa to California

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of May is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Iowa averaging around $335.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest day to depart from Iowa to California is on a Wednesday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as $369. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Tuesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Tuesday is $556.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as $202. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $422 on average. Flights to California from Iowa in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest Iowa to California flight route?

Fly from Des Moines to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty for the best Iowa - California flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to California?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Iowa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $364 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Iowa for as low as $287 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Iowa to California flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Iowa to California flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Iowa to California flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Iowa to California.

Cheap Iowa to California flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$198

Fastest flight time

2h 50m

Direct flights

Tue, Thu and Sat

Airports in California

418 airports
The best one-way flight to California from Iowa in the past 72 hours is $198. The best round-trip flight deal from Iowa to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $186.
The fastest flight from Iowa to California takes 2h 50m
Direct flights go from Iowa to California on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Airlines offering direct flights are: Allegiant Air and American Airlines.
There are 418 airports in California. From Iowa there are direct flights to Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).
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  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Iowa to California?

    Prices for flights from Iowa to California are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa to California?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Iowa to California.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to California can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at California. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Iowa to California?

Best airlines flying from Iowa to California

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Allegiant AirPriceFrom $67Free CancellationRating
7.2
710 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $99Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,044 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $118Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,236 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $213Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,300 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $222Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,342 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $228Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,339 reviews
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Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for Iowa to California flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

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Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to California from Iowa.

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