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Cheap flights from Iowa to San Francisco from $179

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American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:39 amDSM-MRY
8h 39m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:29 pm - 11:16 pmMRY-DSM
8h 47m1 stop
$289American Airlines
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Sat, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 14
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5:00 am - 11:55 amCID-MRY
8h 55m1 stop
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12:58 pm - 11:57 pmMRY-CID
8h 59m1 stop
$289American Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 8
American Airlines Logo
2:28 pm - 6:32 pmDSM-MRY
6h 04m1 stop
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9:49 am - 11:16 pmMRY-DSM
11h 27m2 stops
$294American Airlines
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Sat, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 14
American Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 11:29 amMLI-MRY
7h 09m1 stop
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6:05 am - 9:51 pmMRY-MLI
13h 46m2 stops
$344American Airlines
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Tue, Aug 19 - Sat, Aug 23
United Airlines Logo
1:33 pm - 9:53 pmDSM-MRY
10h 20m2 stops
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2:19 pm - 11:56 pmMRY-DSM
7h 37m2 stops
$347United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 7
United Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 9:53 pmDSM-MRY
12h 23m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:10 am - 12:37 pmMRY-DSM
5h 27m1 stop
$362United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 7
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:05 pm - 10:37 amOMA-MRY
21h 32m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:09 pmMRY-OMA
30h 09m2 stops
$430Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 12
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 9:38 pmDSM-MRY
15h 38m3 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 11:56 pmMRY-DSM
11h 26m2 stops
$459United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 7
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:08 am - 8:47 pmDSM-MRY
15h 39m3 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:18 amMRY-DSM
16h 18m3 stops
$725Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Sep 18 - Thu, Sep 25
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2:37 pm - 11:33 pmOMA-MRY
34h 56m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:41 pmMRY-OMA
29h 41m2 stops
$975Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Nov 27 - Sun, Nov 30

United Airlines flights from Iowa to Monterey

Our best United Airlines deals on Iowa to Monterey flight tickets
United Airlines
Oct 2
DSM1:33 pmDes Moines
10h 20m
2 stops
MRY9:53 pmMonterey Regional
Oct 7
MRY2:19 pmMonterey Regional
7h 37m
2 stops
DSM11:56 pmDes Moines
$347
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United Airlines
Oct 2
DSM11:30 amDes Moines
12h 23m
2 stops
MRY9:53 pmMonterey Regional
Oct 7
MRY5:10 amMonterey Regional
5h 27m
1 stop
DSM12:37 pmDes Moines
$362
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United Airlines
Oct 2
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
15h 38m
3 stops
MRY9:38 pmMonterey Regional
Oct 7
MRY10:30 amMonterey Regional
11h 26m
2 stops
DSM11:56 pmDes Moines
$459
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Alaska Airlines flights from Iowa to Monterey

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Alaska Airlines
Nov 7
OMA3:05 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
21h 32m
1 stop
MRY10:37 amMonterey Regional
Nov 12
MRY6:00 amMonterey Regional
30h 09m
2 stops
OMA2:09 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
$430
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Alaska Airlines
Sep 18
DSM7:08 amDes Moines
15h 39m
3 stops
MRY8:47 pmMonterey Regional
Sep 25
MRY6:00 amMonterey Regional
16h 18m
3 stops
DSM12:18 amDes Moines
$725
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Alaska Airlines
Nov 27
OMA2:37 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
34h 56m
2 stops
MRY11:33 pmMonterey Regional
Nov 30
MRY6:00 amMonterey Regional
29h 41m
2 stops
OMA1:41 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
$975
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Monterey that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 6, 2025.
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Des MoinesMonterey

DSM - MRY

DSMMRY

Des Moines

Sat 10/11

5:00 am-11:39 am

1 stop8h 39m

Monterey Regional

Tue 10/14

12:29 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$289

Cedar RapidsMonterey

CID - MRY

CIDMRY

Cedar Rapids

Thu 12/4

5:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop8h 55m

Monterey Regional

Mon 12/8

12:58 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$289

Des MoinesMonterey

DSM - MRY

DSMMRY

Des Moines

Sat 10/11

2:28 pm-6:32 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Monterey Regional

Tue 10/14

9:49 am-11:16 pm

2 stops11h 27m

$294

MolineMonterey

MLI - MRY

MLIMRY

Moline Quad-City

Tue 8/19

6:20 am-11:29 am

1 stop7h 09m

Monterey Regional

Sat 8/23

6:05 am-9:51 pm

2 stops13h 46m

$344

Des MoinesMonterey

DSM - MRY

DSMMRY

Des Moines

Thu 10/2

1:33 pm-9:53 pm

2 stops10h 20m

Monterey Regional

Tue 10/7

2:19 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops7h 37m

$347

Des MoinesMonterey

DSM - MRY

DSMMRY

Des Moines

Thu 10/2

11:30 am-9:53 pm

2 stops12h 23m

Monterey Regional

Tue 10/7

5:10 am-12:37 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$362

OmahaMonterey

OMA - MRY

OMAMRY

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 11/7

3:05 pm-10:37 am

1 stop21h 32m

Monterey Regional

Wed 11/12

6:00 am-2:09 pm

2 stops30h 09m

$430

Des MoinesMonterey

DSM - MRY

DSMMRY

Des Moines

Thu 10/2

8:00 am-9:38 pm

3 stops15h 38m

Monterey Regional

Tue 10/7

10:30 am-11:56 pm

2 stops11h 26m

$459

Des MoinesMonterey

DSM - MRY

DSMMRY

Des Moines

Thu 9/18

7:08 am-8:47 pm

3 stops15h 39m

Monterey Regional

Thu 9/25

6:00 am-12:18 am

3 stops16h 18m

$725

OmahaMonterey

OMA - MRY

OMAMRY

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 11/27

2:37 pm-11:33 pm

2 stops34h 56m

Monterey Regional

Sun 11/30

6:00 am-1:41 pm

2 stops29h 41m

$975

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Iowa to Monterey

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Monterey?

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Monterey from Iowa, with most prices found around $363. If you’re not able to fly to Monterey in November, then January is your next best option. Flight prices from Iowa to Monterey during January average around $378.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Iowa to Monterey is on a Friday. Travelers who choose to depart for Monterey on a Friday will often find tickets for as low as $380. When flying out on a Thursday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Iowa to Monterey for around $584.

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

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Monterey is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from Iowa to Monterey in the afternoon for as low as $468. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $493.

Cheap Iowa to Monterey flight deals and tips

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

Best Price Found

$179

Fastest flight time

5h 41m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Monterey

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Monterey from Iowa in the past 72 hours is $179. The best round-trip flight deal from Iowa to Monterey found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $289.
The fastest flight from Iowa to Monterey takes 5h 41m
There are no direct flights from Iowa to Monterey. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Cedar Rapids Airport - Monterey Regional Airport, Omaha Eppley Airfield Airport - Monterey Regional Airport and Des Moines Airport - Monterey Regional Airport.
There is 1 airport near Monterey: Monterey Regional (MRY)
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    Prices for flights from Iowa to Monterey Regional Airport are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa to Monterey Regional Airport?

    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 Monterey Regional Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Monterey Regional Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Monterey Regional Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Monterey Regional Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Iowa to Monterey

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American AirlinesPriceFrom $288Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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