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Allegiant Air Logo
2:48 pm - 4:43 pmDSM  Des Moines-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
3h 55mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
5:35 pm - 10:59 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DSM Des Moines
3h 24mnonstop
$119Allegiant Air
Mon, Jan 18 - Fri, Feb 5
Allegiant Air Logo
2:48 pm - 4:43 pmDSM  Des Moines-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
3h 55mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
5:33 pm - 10:54 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DSM Des Moines
3h 21mnonstop
$125Allegiant Air
Mon, Jan 18 - Fri, Jan 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:07 pm - 7:19 amDSM  Des Moines-LAX Los Angeles
11h 12m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:44 am - 9:01 pmLAX  Los Angeles-DSM Des Moines
7h 17m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$186Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 7 - Fri, Jan 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:04 pm - 8:19 amDSM  Des Moines-SFO San Francisco
14h 15m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 10:26 pmSFO  San Francisco-DSM Des Moines
9h 51m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$191Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Dec 3
Frontier Logo
8:35 pm - 3:30 pmDSM  Des Moines-LAX Los Angeles
20h 55m1 stop Denver Intl
Frontier Logo
4:16 pm - 7:50 pmLAX  Los Angeles-DSM Des Moines
25h 34m1 stop Denver Intl
$206Frontier
Thu, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 5
Frontier Logo
8:28 pm - 11:57 pmDSM  Des Moines-LAX Los Angeles
5h 29m1 stop Denver Intl
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 7:40 pmLAX  Los Angeles-DSM Des Moines
11h 40m1 stop Denver Intl
$213Frontier
Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3
American Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 9:43 pmDSM  Des Moines-LAX Los Angeles
4h 03mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
1:37 pm - 7:10 pmLAX  Los Angeles-DSM Des Moines
3h 33mnonstop
$227American Airlines
Mon, Dec 7 - Wed, Dec 9
American Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 9:43 pmDSM  Des Moines-LAX Los Angeles
4h 03mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
1:37 pm - 7:10 pmLAX  Los Angeles-DSM Des Moines
3h 33mnonstop
$227American Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 10
Southwest Logo
6:30 pm - 10:05 pmDSM  Des Moines-LAX Los Angeles
5h 35m1 stop Denver Intl
Southwest Logo
12:25 pm - 8:50 pmLAX  Los Angeles-DSM Des Moines
6h 25m1 stop Denver Intl
$247Southwest
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
Southwest Logo
10:50 am - 2:05 pmDSM  Des Moines-LAX Los Angeles
5h 15m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Southwest Logo
1:40 pm - 8:35 pmLAX  Los Angeles-DSM Des Moines
4h 55m1 stop Denver Intl
$247Southwest
Fri, Jan 8 - Wed, Jan 13

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Southwest flights from Iowa to California

Our best Southwest deals on Iowa to California flight tickets
Southwest
Jan 8
DSM10:50 amDes Moines
5h 15m
1 stop
LAX2:05 pmLos Angeles
Jan 13
LAX1:40 pmLos Angeles
4h 55m
1 stop
DSM8:35 pmDes Moines
$247
Southwest
Dec 4
DSM7:00 amDes Moines
9h 15m
2 stops
LAX2:15 pmLos Angeles
Dec 10
LAX12:25 pmLos Angeles
6h 25m
1 stop
DSM8:50 pmDes Moines
$252
Southwest
Jan 7
DSM6:55 amDes Moines
8h 10m
2 stops
LAX1:05 pmLos Angeles
Jan 12
LAX12:00 pmLos Angeles
7h 30m
2 stops
DSM9:30 pmDes Moines
$257

United Airlines flights from Iowa to California

Our best United Airlines deals on Iowa to California flight tickets
United Airlines
Dec 22
DSM5:12 pmDes Moines
7h 44m
1 stop
LAX10:56 pmLos Angeles
Jan 12
LAX8:54 amLos Angeles
5h 17m
1 stop
DSM4:11 pmDes Moines
$300
United Airlines
Nov 26
DSM5:30 amDes Moines
6h 14m
1 stop
SMF9:44 amSacramento Intl
Dec 3
SMF9:00 amSacramento Intl
12h 15m
2 stops
DSM11:15 pmDes Moines
$357
United Airlines
Dec 2
CID6:05 amCedar Rapids
7h 19m
1 stop
LAX11:24 amLos Angeles
Dec 5
LAX12:45 pmLos Angeles
5h 56m
1 stop
CID8:41 pmCedar Rapids
$363

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Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM Des Moines - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

DSMSNA

Des Moines

Mon 1/18

2:48 pm-4:43 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/5

5:35 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop3h 24m

$119
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Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM Des Moines - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

DSMSNA

Des Moines

Mon 1/18

2:48 pm-4:43 pm

Nonstop3h 55m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/22

5:33 pm-10:54 pm

Nonstop3h 21m

$125

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM Des Moines - LAX Los Angeles

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Thu 1/7

10:07 pm-7:19 am

1 stop11h 12m

Los Angeles

Fri 1/8

11:44 am-9:01 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$186

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM Des Moines - SFO San Francisco

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Mon 11/16

8:04 pm-8:19 am

1 stop14h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 12/3

10:35 am-10:26 pm

1 stop9h 51m

$191

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM Des Moines - LAX Los Angeles

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Thu 12/3

8:35 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Los Angeles

Sat 12/5

4:16 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop25h 34m

$206

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM Des Moines - LAX Los Angeles

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Thu 11/26

8:28 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Los Angeles

Thu 12/3

6:00 am-7:40 pm

1 stop11h 40m

$213

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM Des Moines - LAX Los Angeles

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Mon 12/7

7:40 pm-9:43 pm

Nonstop4h 03m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/9

1:37 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop3h 33m

$227

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM Des Moines - LAX Los Angeles

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Fri 12/4

7:40 pm-9:43 pm

Nonstop4h 03m

Los Angeles

Thu 12/10

1:37 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop3h 33m

$227

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM Des Moines - LAX Los Angeles

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Thu 12/3

6:30 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 12/7

12:25 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$247

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM Des Moines - LAX Los Angeles

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Fri 1/8

10:50 am-2:05 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/13

1:40 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$247

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Iowa to California

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of February is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Iowa averaging around $393.

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 $357. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Sunday is $513.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is at noon when flights can be purchased for as low as $379. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the morning when prices are $868 on average. Flights to California from Iowa in the morning 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 Hollywood Burbank for the best Iowa - California flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight from Iowa 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 $400 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 $300 on momondo.

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

There are 4 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

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Iowa to California

Best Price Found

$80

Fastest flight time

2h 55m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in California

418 airports
The best one-way flight to California from Iowa in the past 72 hours is $80. The best round-trip flight deal from Iowa to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $119.
The fastest flight from Iowa to California takes 2h 55m
Direct flights go from Iowa to California every day.
There are 418 airports in California. From Iowa there are direct flights to Los Angeles (LAX), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA).

Frequently asked questions about flying from Iowa to California

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Iowa to California?

    Prices for flights from Iowa to California are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Iowa to California?

  • 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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Rating
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FrontierPriceFrom $116Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,515 reviews
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Allegiant AirPriceFrom $124Free CancellationRating
7.3
679 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $148Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,693 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $233Free CancellationRating
7.0
12,208 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $253Free CancellationRating
7.3
10,454 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $265Free CancellationRating
7.9
4,217 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $458Free CancellationRating
7.9
13,135 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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