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

Frontier, Delta, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Iowa

What airlines fly to Iowa?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Iowa from San Francisco according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Iowa. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Iowa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

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

How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Iowa?

There are 5 operators available for flights from San Francisco Airport to Iowa as of November 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Iowa?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Iowa.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Iowa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$102 Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Iowa in 2026/27

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11:06 am - 9:01 pmSFO San Francisco-DSM Des Moines

7h 55m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

1:57 pm - 12:49 pmDSM Des Moines-SFO San Francisco

24h 52m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$203Multiple Airlines

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11:06 am - 9:01 pmSFO San Francisco-DSM Des Moines

7h 55m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

1:57 pm - 10:37 pmDSM Des Moines-SFO San Francisco

10h 40m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$205Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 11

6:15 am - 7:31 pmSFO San Francisco-DSM Des Moines

11h 16m1 stop Denver Intl

8:17 pm - 12:35 amDSM Des Moines-SFO San Francisco

6h 18m1 stop Denver Intl

$270Frontier

Thu, Dec 17 - Thu, Jan 7

6:15 am - 7:31 pmSFO San Francisco-DSM Des Moines

11h 16m1 stop Denver Intl

8:17 pm - 12:35 amDSM Des Moines-SFO San Francisco

6h 18m1 stop Denver Intl

$291Frontier

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8:00 am - 7:19 pmSFO San Francisco-DSM Des Moines

9h 19m1 stop Los Angeles

7:49 pm - 9:09 amDSM Des Moines-SFO San Francisco

15h 20m1 stop Los Angeles

$333American Airlines

Fri, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 11

7:00 am - 7:19 pmSFO San Francisco-DSM Des Moines

10h 19m1 stop Los Angeles

7:49 pm - 9:09 amDSM Des Moines-SFO San Francisco

15h 20m1 stop Los Angeles

$333American Airlines

Fri, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 11

2:20 pm - 9:40 pmSFO San Francisco-DSM Des Moines

5h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

7:10 pm - 10:55 pmDSM Des Moines-SFO San Francisco

5h 45m1 stop Denver Intl

$369Southwest

Mon, Feb 8 - Fri, Feb 12

10:10 am - 5:50 pmSFO San Francisco-DSM Des Moines

5h 40m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

7:00 am - 3:45 pmDSM Des Moines-SFO San Francisco

10h 45m2 stops Denver Intl San Diego

$374Southwest

Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5

11:59 pm - 10:11 amSFO San Francisco-CID Cedar Rapids

8h 12m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:45 am - 11:12 amCID Cedar Rapids-SFO San Francisco

6h 27m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$379Delta

Fri, Feb 12 - Sun, Feb 21

12:40 am - 10:13 amSFO San Francisco-CID Cedar Rapids

7h 33m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

5:30 pm - 11:59 pmCID Cedar Rapids-SFO San Francisco

8h 29m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$379Delta

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7:14 pm - 8:04 pmSFO San Francisco-DSM Des Moines

22h 50m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

9:39 pm - 9:40 amDSM Des Moines-SFO San Francisco

14h 01m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$304Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 30

7:14 pm - 8:04 pmSFO San Francisco-DSM Des Moines

22h 50m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

8:04 pm - 8:19 amDSM Des Moines-SFO San Francisco

14h 15m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$315Multiple Airlines

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12:20 pm - 7:35 pmSFO San Francisco-DSM Des Moines

5h 15m1 stop Denver Intl

8:30 pm - 12:20 amDSM Des Moines-SFO San Francisco

5h 50m1 stop Denver Intl

$420Frontier

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16

12:20 pm - 7:35 pmSFO San Francisco-DSM Des Moines

5h 15m1 stop Denver Intl

8:30 pm - 12:20 amDSM Des Moines-SFO San Francisco

5h 50m1 stop Denver Intl

$440Frontier

Mon, Nov 9 - Fri, Nov 13

1:00 pm - 8:59 pmSFO San Francisco-CID Cedar Rapids

5h 59m1 stop Denver Intl

10:59 am - 5:25 pmCID Cedar Rapids-SFO San Francisco

8h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$609United Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9

10:45 pm - 8:39 amSFO San Francisco-MCW Mason City

7h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:22 am - 5:23 pmMCW Mason City-SFO San Francisco

10h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$619United Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14

11:20 am - 9:58 pmSFO San Francisco-CID Cedar Rapids

8h 38m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

7:08 pm - 12:39 amCID Cedar Rapids-SFO San Francisco

7h 31m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$619American Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9

7:03 am - 7:33 pmSFO San Francisco-DSM Des Moines

10h 30m1 stop Los Angeles

8:05 pm - 8:40 amDSM Des Moines-SFO San Francisco

14h 35m1 stop Los Angeles

$701American Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14

10:15 am - 8:50 pmSFO San Francisco-DSM Des Moines

8h 35m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Denver Intl

3:45 pm - 9:55 pmDSM Des Moines-SFO San Francisco

8h 10m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$886Southwest

Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 30

11:10 am - 10:05 pmSFO San Francisco-DSM Des Moines

8h 55m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Denver Intl

12:10 pm - 5:20 pmDSM Des Moines-SFO San Francisco

7h 10m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$1,107Southwest

Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8

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Frontier flights from San Francisco to Iowa

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Frontier

Dec 10

SFO6:30 amSan Francisco

11h 12m

1 stop

DSM7:42 pmDes Moines

Dec 17

DSM8:26 pmDes Moines

6h 09m

1 stop

SFO12:35 amSan Francisco

$245

Frontier

Dec 17

SFO6:15 amSan Francisco

11h 16m

1 stop

DSM7:31 pmDes Moines

Jan 7

DSM8:17 pmDes Moines

6h 18m

1 stop

SFO12:35 amSan Francisco

$270

Frontier

Dec 20

SFO6:15 amSan Francisco

11h 16m

1 stop

DSM7:31 pmDes Moines

Jan 7

DSM8:17 pmDes Moines

6h 18m

1 stop

SFO12:35 amSan Francisco

$291

Delta flights from San Francisco to Iowa

Our best Delta deals on San Francisco to Iowa flight tickets

Delta

Dec 17

SFO2:59 pmSan Francisco

17h 22m

2 stops

DSM10:21 amDes Moines

Jan 12

DSM6:45 amDes Moines

16h 37m

2 stops

SFO9:22 pmSan Francisco

$353

Delta

Apr 6

SFO6:15 amSan Francisco

7h 37m

1 stop

CID3:52 pmCedar Rapids

Apr 10

CID6:45 amCedar Rapids

6h 24m

1 stop

SFO11:09 amSan Francisco

$419

Delta

Apr 6

SFO6:15 amSan Francisco

7h 37m

1 stop

CID3:52 pmCedar Rapids

Apr 10

CID6:45 amCedar Rapids

7h 46m

1 stop

SFO12:31 pmSan Francisco

$429

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6:15 am-7:31 pm

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1 stop6h 18m

$270

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1 stop6h 18m

$291

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8:00 am-7:19 pm

1 stop9h 19m

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1 stop15h 20m

$333

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7:00 am-7:19 pm

1 stop10h 19m

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1 stop15h 20m

$333

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Mon 2/8

2:20 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Des Moines

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7:10 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$369

San FranciscoDes Moines

SFO San Francisco - DSM Des Moines

SFODSM

San Francisco

Wed 12/2

10:10 am-5:50 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Des Moines

Sat 12/5

7:00 am-3:45 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$374

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SFO San Francisco - CID Cedar Rapids

SFOCID

San Francisco

Fri 2/12

11:59 pm-10:11 am

1 stop8h 12m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 2/21

6:45 am-11:12 am

1 stop6h 27m

$379

San FranciscoCedar Rapids

SFO San Francisco - CID Cedar Rapids

SFOCID

San Francisco

Wed 4/28

12:40 am-10:13 am

1 stop7h 33m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 5/2

5:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$379

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Iowa?

The month of April is another great option to travel to Iowa, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $482.

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Best Price Found	$102
Fastest flight time	3h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Iowa from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $102. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Iowa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $203.

The fastest flight from San Francisco to Iowa takes 3h 30m

There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Iowa. There are no popular flight routes from San Francisco to Iowa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Iowa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Iowa?
Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Iowa were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Iowa?
There are 5 operators available for flights from San Francisco Airport to Iowa as of November 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Iowa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Iowa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Iowa?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Iowa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Iowa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Frontier	PriceFrom $230	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,512 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Delta	PriceFrom $325	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,698 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $326	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,231 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $328	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,458 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $358	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,211 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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