What is the cheapest airline that flies from Iowa to San Jose?

Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Iowa to San Jose

How long does it take to fly to San Jose, California?

The flight from Iowa to San Jose, California depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Des Moines (a popular airport in Iowa) to San Jose, California (the most popular airport in San Jose, California), then the flight time is 5h 30m on average. If you fly from Cedar Rapids (another popular airport in Iowa) to San Jose, California, then the average flight time is 6h 23m.

What airlines fly to San Jose, California?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Jose, California from Iowa according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to San Jose, California. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to San Jose, California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Iowa to San Jose Airport?

Prices for flights from Iowa to San Jose Airport were last updated today.

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The number of operators available for flights from Iowa to San Jose Airport is 4 as of October 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa to San Jose 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 San Jose Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Jose Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your San Jose Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Jose Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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2:31 pm - 6:59 pmCID Cedar Rapids-SJC San Jose

6h 28m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

12:58 pm - 11:52 pmSJC San Jose-CID Cedar Rapids

8h 54m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$327American Airlines

Sat, Jan 30 - Sat, Feb 6

2:22 pm - 9:37 pmCID Cedar Rapids-SJC San Jose

9h 15m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:00 am - 1:42 pmSJC San Jose-CID Cedar Rapids

5h 42m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$327American Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 12

5:05 am - 11:55 amCID Cedar Rapids-SJC San Jose

8h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:05 pm - 11:10 pmSJC San Jose-CID Cedar Rapids

8h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$327Delta

Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 12

5:05 am - 11:55 amCID Cedar Rapids-SJC San Jose

8h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:20 am - 4:21 pmSJC San Jose-CID Cedar Rapids

8h 01m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$327Delta

Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 12

6:30 pm - 10:00 pmDSM Des Moines-SJC San Jose

5h 30m1 stop Denver Intl

11:10 am - 10:05 pmSJC San Jose-DSM Des Moines

8h 55m1 stop Chicago Midway

$339Southwest

Fri, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 8

9:00 am - 3:07 pmDSM Des Moines-SJC San Jose

8h 07m1 stop Denver Intl

8:45 am - 9:25 pmSJC San Jose-DSM Des Moines

10h 40m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$344United Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 8

6:05 am - 12:02 pmDSM Des Moines-SJC San Jose

7h 57m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:10 pm - 11:42 pmSJC San Jose-DSM Des Moines

5h 32m1 stop Denver Intl

$347United Airlines

Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 23

6:35 am - 10:55 amDSM Des Moines-SJC San Jose

6h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

11:40 am - 9:40 pmSJC San Jose-DSM Des Moines

8h 00m1 stop Denver Intl

$369Southwest

Sat, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 5

12:04 pm - 5:04 pmCID Cedar Rapids-SJC San Jose

7h 00m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

5:59 pm - 11:14 amSJC San Jose-CID Cedar Rapids

15h 15m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$454Multiple Airlines

Tue, Dec 22 - Mon, Dec 28

12:04 pm - 2:30 pmCID Cedar Rapids-SJC San Jose

28h 26m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles

5:59 pm - 11:14 amSJC San Jose-CID Cedar Rapids

15h 15m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$473Multiple Airlines

Tue, Dec 22 - Mon, Dec 28

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6:00 am - 7:52 pmDSM Des Moines-SJC San Jose

15h 52m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Los Angeles

1:00 pm - 10:35 pmSJC San Jose-DSM Des Moines

7h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$851Delta

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 12

6:00 am - 7:52 pmDSM Des Moines-SJC San Jose

15h 52m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Los Angeles

6:30 am - 6:07 pmSJC San Jose-DSM Des Moines

9h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$851Delta

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

6:00 am - 7:52 pmDSM Des Moines-SJC San Jose

15h 52m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Los Angeles

7:00 am - 7:15 pmSJC San Jose-DSM Des Moines

10h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Minneapolis St Paul

$857Delta

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

8:10 am - 12:08 pmDSM Des Moines-SJC San Jose

5h 58m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:00 am - 2:11 pmSJC San Jose-DSM Des Moines

6h 11m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$892American Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 9

3:24 pm - 10:59 pmDSM Des Moines-SJC San Jose

9h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:30 am - 5:28 pmSJC San Jose-DSM Des Moines

8h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$892United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 11

5:09 pm - 9:08 pmDSM Des Moines-SJC San Jose

5h 59m1 stop Denver Intl

4:10 pm - 11:42 pmSJC San Jose-DSM Des Moines

5h 32m1 stop Denver Intl

$892United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 12

5:09 pm - 9:08 pmDSM Des Moines-SJC San Jose

5h 59m1 stop Denver Intl

8:45 am - 4:07 pmSJC San Jose-DSM Des Moines

5h 22m1 stop Denver Intl

$892United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

8:10 am - 12:08 pmDSM Des Moines-SJC San Jose

5h 58m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:00 am - 2:11 pmSJC San Jose-DSM Des Moines

6h 11m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$1,102American Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 9

4:25 pm - 11:55 pmDSM Des Moines-SJC San Jose

9h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway

6:15 am - 1:10 pmSJC San Jose-DSM Des Moines

4h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

$1,102Southwest

Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 6

6:40 am - 10:25 amDSM Des Moines-SJC San Jose

5h 45m1 stop Denver Intl

11:55 am - 11:05 pmSJC San Jose-DSM Des Moines

9h 10m1 stop Chicago Midway

$1,102Southwest

Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 6

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Dec 4

DSM6:30 pmDes Moines

5h 30m

1 stop

SJC10:00 pmSan Jose

Dec 8

SJC11:10 amSan Jose

8h 55m

1 stop

DSM10:05 pmDes Moines

$339

Southwest

Jan 30

DSM6:35 amDes Moines

6h 20m

1 stop

SJC10:55 amSan Jose

Feb 5

SJC11:40 amSan Jose

8h 00m

1 stop

DSM9:40 pmDes Moines

$369

Southwest

Jan 30

DSM6:35 amDes Moines

6h 20m

1 stop

SJC10:55 amSan Jose

Feb 5

SJC5:40 amSan Jose

8h 35m

2 stops

DSM4:15 pmDes Moines

$374

Delta flights from Iowa to San Jose, California

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Delta

Dec 2

CID5:05 amCedar Rapids

8h 50m

1 stop

SJC11:55 amSan Jose

Dec 12

SJC6:20 amSan Jose

8h 01m

1 stop

CID4:21 pmCedar Rapids

$327

Delta

Dec 2

CID6:15 amCedar Rapids

9h 47m

2 stops

SJC2:02 pmSan Jose

Dec 12

SJC1:39 pmSan Jose

7h 30m

2 stops

CID11:09 pmCedar Rapids

$337

Delta

Dec 4

DSM11:01 amDes Moines

13h 21m

2 stops

SJC10:22 pmSan Jose

Dec 8

SJC9:50 amSan Jose

8h 49m

2 stops

DSM8:39 pmDes Moines

$349

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Sat 1/30

2:31 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop6h 28m

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12:58 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$327

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2:22 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop9h 15m

San Jose

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6:00 am-1:42 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$327

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Wed 12/2

5:05 am-11:55 am

1 stop8h 50m

San Jose

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1:05 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$327

Cedar RapidsSan Jose

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5:05 am-11:55 am

1 stop8h 50m

San Jose

Sat 12/12

6:20 am-4:21 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$327

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Des Moines

Fri 12/4

6:30 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop5h 30m

San Jose

Tue 12/8

11:10 am-10:05 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$339

Des MoinesSan Jose

DSM Des Moines - SJC San Jose

DSMSJC

Des Moines

Fri 12/4

9:00 am-3:07 pm

1 stop8h 07m

San Jose

Tue 12/8

8:45 am-9:25 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$344

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Des MoinesSan Jose

DSM Des Moines - SJC San Jose

DSMSJC

Des Moines

Mon 11/23

6:05 am-12:02 pm

1 stop7h 57m

San Jose

Mon 11/23

4:10 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$347

Des MoinesSan Jose

DSM Des Moines - SJC San Jose

DSMSJC

Des Moines

Sat 1/30

6:35 am-10:55 am

1 stop6h 20m

San Jose

Fri 2/5

11:40 am-9:40 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$369

Cedar RapidsSan Jose

CID Cedar Rapids - SJC San Jose

CIDSJC

Cedar Rapids

Tue 12/22

12:04 pm-5:04 pm

1 stop7h 00m

San Jose

Mon 12/28

5:59 pm-11:14 am

1 stop15h 15m

$454

Cedar RapidsSan Jose

CID Cedar Rapids - SJC San Jose

CIDSJC

Cedar Rapids

Tue 12/22

12:04 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops28h 26m

San Jose

Mon 12/28

5:59 pm-11:14 am

1 stop15h 15m

$473

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Jose, California?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to San Jose, California from Iowa, with most prices found around $372. If you are unable to visit San Jose, California during the month of September, then departing from Iowa during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $403.

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Best Price Found	$160
Fastest flight time	5h 30m
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The best one-way flight to San Jose, California from Iowa in the past 72 hours is $160. The best round-trip flight deal from Iowa to San Jose, California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $327.

The fastest flight from Iowa to San Jose, California takes 5h 30m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Iowa to San Jose Airport?
Prices for flights from Iowa to San Jose Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Iowa to San Jose Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Iowa to San Jose Airport is 4 as of October 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa to San Jose 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 San Jose Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Jose Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your San Jose Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Jose Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Delta	PriceFrom $269	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,692 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $286	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,451 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $312	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,210 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $343	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 4,217 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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