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Cheap flights from San Diego to Iowa from $97

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Logo
1:17 pm - 11:02 pmSAN-DSM
7h 45m1 stop
Logo
2:54 pm - 4:30 pmDSM-SAN
3h 36mnonstop
$154
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Thu, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 18
Logo
7:47 pm - 10:55 amSAN-OMA
13h 08m1 stop
Logo
1:20 pm - 6:42 pmOMA-SAN
7h 22m1 stop
$170
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Thu, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 6
American Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 2:53 pmSAN-OMA
6h 38m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:07 pm - 8:48 pmOMA-SAN
8h 41m1 stop
$233American Airlines
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Sat, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 8
American Airlines Logo
8:18 am - 5:10 pmSAN-MLI
6h 52m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:54 am - 3:53 pmMLI-SAN
6h 59m1 stop
$251American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 20
Delta Logo
1:00 pm - 10:55 pmSAN-CID
7h 55m1 stop
Delta Logo
4:16 pm - 8:47 pmCID-SAN
6h 31m1 stop
$277Delta
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Wed, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 30
Delta Logo
12:07 pm - 10:42 pmSAN-MLI
8h 35m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:04 pm - 11:09 pmMLI-SAN
8h 05m1 stop
$277Delta
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Tue, Sep 23 - Tue, Oct 7
United Airlines Logo
1:58 pm - 10:13 pmSAN-OMA
6h 15m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:27 pmOMA-SAN
8h 27m2 stops
$278United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 29 - Sun, Aug 31
United Airlines Logo
11:02 am - 8:55 pmSAN-CID
7h 53m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:26 pm - 10:20 pmCID-SAN
6h 54m1 stop
$279United Airlines
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Wed, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 24
Southwest Logo
7:30 am - 2:40 pmSAN-DSM
5h 10m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 12:20 pmDSM-SAN
7h 50m2 stops
$292Southwest
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Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Sep 3
Southwest Logo
3:45 pm - 11:50 pmSAN-OMA
6h 05m1 stop
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6:00 am - 11:05 amOMA-SAN
7h 05m2 stops
$300Southwest
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Thu, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 24

Frontier flights from San Diego to Iowa

Our best Frontier deals on San Diego to Iowa flight tickets
Frontier
Aug 12
SAN6:25 amSan Diego
10h 28m
1 stop
OMA6:53 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
Aug 16
OMA7:51 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
5h 11m
1 stop
SAN11:02 pmSan Diego
$198
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Frontier
Aug 12
SAN6:25 amSan Diego
10h 28m
1 stop
OMA6:53 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
Aug 14
OMA7:51 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
6h 01m
1 stop
SAN11:52 pmSan Diego
$208
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Frontier
Aug 12
SAN6:25 amSan Diego
10h 28m
1 stop
OMA6:53 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
Aug 17
OMA7:51 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
16h 01m
1 stop
SAN9:52 amSan Diego
$215
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American Airlines flights from San Diego to Iowa

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American Airlines
Nov 1
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
6h 38m
1 stop
OMA2:53 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
Nov 8
OMA2:07 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
8h 41m
1 stop
SAN8:48 pmSan Diego
$233
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American Airlines
Sep 10
SAN8:18 amSan Diego
6h 52m
1 stop
MLI5:10 pmMoline Quad-City
Sep 20
MLI10:54 amMoline Quad-City
6h 59m
1 stop
SAN3:53 pmSan Diego
$251
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American Airlines
Nov 15
SAN6:16 amSan Diego
9h 39m
1 stop
OMA5:55 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
Nov 23
OMA7:33 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
6h 23m
1 stop
SAN11:56 pmSan Diego
$253
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Depart

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Price

San DiegoDes Moines

SAN - DSM

SANDSM

San Diego

Thu 8/14

1:17 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Des Moines

Mon 8/18

2:54 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop3h 36m

$154

San DiegoOmaha

SAN - OMA

SANOMA

San Diego

Thu 10/2

7:47 pm-10:55 am

1 stop13h 08m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 10/6

1:20 pm-6:42 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$170

San DiegoOmaha

SAN - OMA

SANOMA

San Diego

Sat 11/1

6:15 am-2:53 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 11/8

2:07 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$233

San DiegoMoline

SAN - MLI

SANMLI

San Diego

Wed 9/10

8:18 am-5:10 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 9/20

10:54 am-3:53 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$251

San DiegoCedar Rapids

SAN - CID

SANCID

San Diego

Wed 9/3

1:00 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 9/30

4:16 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$277

San DiegoMoline

SAN - MLI

SANMLI

San Diego

Tue 9/23

12:07 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 10/7

5:04 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$277

San DiegoOmaha

SAN - OMA

SANOMA

San Diego

Fri 8/29

1:58 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 8/31

6:00 am-12:27 pm

2 stops8h 27m

$278

San DiegoCedar Rapids

SAN - CID

SANCID

San Diego

Wed 11/19

11:02 am-8:55 pm

2 stops7h 53m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 11/24

5:26 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$279

San DiegoDes Moines

SAN - DSM

SANDSM

San Diego

Wed 8/20

7:30 am-2:40 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Des Moines

Wed 9/3

6:30 am-12:20 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$292

San DiegoOmaha

SAN - OMA

SANOMA

San Diego

Thu 8/21

3:45 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 8/24

6:00 am-11:05 am

2 stops7h 05m

$300

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Iowa?

The month of June is another great option to travel to Iowa, with average flight prices from San Diego averaging around $368.

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

The cheapest day to depart from San Diego to Iowa is on a Sunday when prices can be found for as low as $140. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Wednesday because tickets tend to average around $436. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Iowa.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Iowa is in the afternoon. Flights from San Diego to Iowa during this time can be as low as $171. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around $562. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Iowa from San Diego when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Iowa for around $424 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Iowa from San Diego for as low as $198 on momondo.

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Best Price Found

$97

Fastest flight time

3h 24m

Direct flights

Sat and Sun

Airports in Iowa

6 airports
The best one-way flight to Iowa from San Diego in the past 72 hours is $97. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to Iowa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $154.
The fastest flight from San Diego to Iowa takes 3h 24m
Direct flights go from San Diego to Iowa on Saturday and Sunday. Airlines offering direct flights are: Southwest and Allegiant Air.
There are 6 airports near Iowa: Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA), Waterloo (ALO), Moline Quad-City (MLI), Cedar Rapids (CID), Des Moines (DSM), La Crosse (LSE)
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Iowa?

    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 San Diego Airport to Iowa.

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

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Iowa 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 Iowa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from San Diego to Iowa

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Allegiant AirPriceFrom $113Free CancellationRating
7.2
702 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $132Free CancellationRating
5.9
3,239 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $237Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,981 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $249Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,900 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $258Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $334Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,246 reviews
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