Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Iowa City, IA from $67
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May 21 — May 281
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The best prices from Los Angeles to Iowa City are usually found in June or January, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday
Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Iowa City
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Iowa City (IO9). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Popular in | December |
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Cheapest in | June |
Round-trip from | $336 |
One-way from | $187 |
How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Iowa City?
Users have found that booking a flight from Los Angeles to Iowa City at least 45 days early can save you up to 100% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 45 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Los Angeles to Iowa City for as little as $221 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $576 for flights departing within the next 3 days.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Iowa City?
June is one of the best times of the year to fly to Iowa City from Los Angeles. Prices for June average $455 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $114. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a June flight can save you 40% on your journey compared to booking in December
When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Iowa City (LAX - IO9)?
When flying from Los Angeles to Iowa City, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
Cheap Allegiant Air flights from Los Angeles to Iowa City
Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Allegiant Air for the route between Los Angeles and Iowa City. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Consider these cheap Allegiant Air flights we've found departing from Los Angeles to Iowa City. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Wed 7/3111:00 amLAX - CID
Nonstop3h 28mAllegiant Air
Wed 8/75:18 pmCID - LAX
Nonstop3h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$117
Wed 7/3111:00 amLAX - CID
Nonstop3h 28mAllegiant Air
Wed 8/75:18 pmCID - LAX
Nonstop3h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$124
Sat 8/33:11 pmLAX - CID
Nonstop3h 28mAllegiant Air
Sat 8/109:29 pmCID - LAX
Nonstop3h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/16$145
Sat 8/33:11 pmLAX - CID
Nonstop3h 28mAllegiant Air
Sat 8/109:29 pmCID - LAX
Nonstop3h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$150
Sat 8/33:11 pmLAX - CID
Nonstop3h 28mAllegiant Air
Wed 8/75:18 pmCID - LAX
Nonstop3h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$159
Wed 7/1011:00 amLAX - CID
Nonstop3h 28mAllegiant Air
Sat 7/139:29 pmCID - LAX
Nonstop3h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$188
Wed 7/1711:00 amLAX - CID
Nonstop3h 28mAllegiant Air
Sat 7/209:29 pmCID - LAX
Nonstop3h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$207
Sat 7/63:11 pmLAX - CID
Nonstop3h 28mAllegiant Air
Sat 7/139:29 pmCID - LAX
Nonstop3h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$221
Sat 7/63:11 pmLAX - CID
Nonstop3h 28mAllegiant Air
Sat 7/209:29 pmCID - LAX
Nonstop3h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$228
Cheap Frontier flights from Los Angeles to Iowa City
Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Frontier for the route between Los Angeles and Iowa City. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Frontier flights traveling from Los Angeles to Iowa City. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Wed 6/59:30 amLAX - CID
1 stop28h 17mFrontier
Tue 6/112:53 pmCID - LAX
1 stop7h 47mFrontier
Deal found 5/14$182
Sat 6/89:30 amLAX - CID
1 stop9h 19mFrontier
Tue 6/112:53 pmCID - LAX
1 stop7h 47mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$244
Tue 8/69:30 amLAX - CID
1 stop9h 33mFrontier
Mon 8/122:20 pmCID - LAX
1 stop8h 20mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$247
Tue 8/69:30 amLAX - CID
1 stop9h 33mFrontier
Wed 8/72:09 pmCID - LAX
1 stop8h 31mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$259
Thu 8/18:10 amLAX - CID
1 stop6h 01mFrontier
Mon 8/122:21 pmCID - LAX
1 stop8h 19mFrontier
Deal found 5/14$277
Wed 7/39:30 amLAX - CID
1 stop28h 17mFrontier
Tue 7/92:59 pmCID - LAX
1 stop7h 41mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$285
Tue 8/69:30 amLAX - CID
1 stop9h 33mFrontier
Sat 8/104:22 pmCID - LAX
1 stop6h 18mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$288
Thu 8/18:10 amLAX - CID
1 stop6h 01mFrontier
Thu 8/85:11 pmCID - LAX
1 stop5h 29mFrontier
Deal found 5/14$289
Sun 5/268:10 amLAX - CID
1 stop5h 49mFrontier
Thu 5/304:35 pmCID - LAX
1 stop6h 05mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$298
Cheap Los Angeles to Iowa City flights in May & June 2024
Find cheap flight options from Los Angeles to Iowa City specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Prices were last updated on May 16, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Iowa City in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Wed 6/511:00 amLAX - CID
Nonstop3h 32mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/112:53 pmCID - LAX
1 stop7h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$158
Wed 6/59:30 amLAX - CID
1 stop28h 17mFrontier
Tue 6/112:53 pmCID - LAX
1 stop7h 47mFrontier
Deal found 5/14$182
Sat 6/89:30 amLAX - CID
1 stop9h 19mFrontier
Tue 6/112:53 pmCID - LAX
1 stop7h 47mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$244
Wed 6/511:00 amLAX - CID
Nonstop3h 32mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/102:26 pmCID - LAX
1 stop8h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$256
Fri 5/311:05 pmLAX - CID
1 stop7h 42mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/46:06 amCID - LAX
1 stop9h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$259
Thu 6/139:30 amLAX - CID
1 stop25h 55mFrontier
Mon 6/172:26 pmCID - LAX
1 stop8h 14mFrontier
Deal found 5/16$261
Wed 6/1911:00 amLAX - CID
Nonstop3h 32mAllegiant Air
Wed 7/35:18 pmCID - LAX
Nonstop3h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$262
Wed 6/1911:00 amLAX - CID
Nonstop3h 32mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/32:13 pmCID - LAX
1 stop8h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$296
Fri 5/311:05 pmLAX - CID
1 stop7h 42mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/36:27 pmCID - LAX
1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$297
Los Angeles to Iowa City 2024 flight deals
Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Los Angeles and Iowa City in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Iowa City in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Wed 7/3111:00 amLAX - CID
Nonstop3h 28mAllegiant Air
Wed 8/75:18 pmCID - LAX
Nonstop3h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$117
Wed 7/3111:00 amLAX - CID
Nonstop3h 28mAllegiant Air
Wed 8/75:18 pmCID - LAX
Nonstop3h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$124
Sat 8/33:11 pmLAX - CID
Nonstop3h 28mAllegiant Air
Sat 8/109:29 pmCID - LAX
Nonstop3h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/16$145
Sat 8/33:11 pmLAX - CID
Nonstop3h 28mAllegiant Air
Sat 8/109:29 pmCID - LAX
Nonstop3h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$150
Wed 6/511:00 amLAX - CID
Nonstop3h 32mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/112:53 pmCID - LAX
1 stop7h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$158
Sat 8/33:11 pmLAX - CID
Nonstop3h 28mAllegiant Air
Wed 8/75:18 pmCID - LAX
Nonstop3h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$159
Wed 7/3111:00 amLAX - CID
Nonstop3h 28mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/72:09 pmCID - LAX
1 stop8h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$164
Wed 6/59:30 amLAX - CID
1 stop28h 17mFrontier
Tue 6/112:53 pmCID - LAX
1 stop7h 47mFrontier
Deal found 5/14$182
Wed 7/1011:00 amLAX - CID
Nonstop3h 28mAllegiant Air
Sat 7/139:29 pmCID - LAX
Nonstop3h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$188
Non-stop flights to Iowa City from Los Angeles
Discover non-stop flight options from Los Angeles to Iowa City. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
For a quicker trip, book one of these direct flights from Los Angeles to Iowa City. Users can also choose from other Los Angeles to Iowa City flights by using the search form above.
Wed 7/3111:00 amLAX - CID
Nonstop3h 28mAllegiant Air
Wed 8/75:18 pmCID - LAX
Nonstop3h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$117
Wed 7/3111:00 amLAX - CID
Nonstop3h 28mAllegiant Air
Wed 8/75:18 pmCID - LAX
Nonstop3h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$124
Sat 8/33:11 pmLAX - CID
Nonstop3h 28mAllegiant Air
Sat 8/109:29 pmCID - LAX
Nonstop3h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/16$145
Sat 8/33:11 pmLAX - CID
Nonstop3h 28mAllegiant Air
Sat 8/109:29 pmCID - LAX
Nonstop3h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$150
Sat 8/33:11 pmLAX - CID
Nonstop3h 28mAllegiant Air
Wed 8/75:18 pmCID - LAX
Nonstop3h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$159
Wed 7/1011:00 amLAX - CID
Nonstop3h 28mAllegiant Air
Sat 7/139:29 pmCID - LAX
Nonstop3h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$188
Wed 7/1711:00 amLAX - CID
Nonstop3h 28mAllegiant Air
Sat 7/209:29 pmCID - LAX
Nonstop3h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$207
Sat 7/63:11 pmLAX - CID
Nonstop3h 28mAllegiant Air
Sat 7/139:29 pmCID - LAX
Nonstop3h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$221
Sat 7/63:11 pmLAX - CID
Nonstop3h 28mAllegiant Air
Sat 7/209:29 pmCID - LAX
Nonstop3h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$228
Los Angeles to Iowa City flights leaving soon
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Have a look at some of the flights available from Los Angeles to Iowa City departing last-minute. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
Sun 5/268:10 amLAX - CID
1 stop5h 49mFrontier
Thu 5/304:35 pmCID - LAX
1 stop6h 05mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$298
Tue 5/218:10 amLAX - CID
1 stop27h 16mFrontier
Sat 5/252:26 pmCID - LAX
1 stop8h 07mFrontier
Deal found 5/16$357
Thu 5/238:10 amLAX - CID
1 stop5h 25mFrontier
Sat 5/252:26 pmCID - LAX
1 stop8h 07mFrontier
Deal found 5/16$368
Fri 5/241:05 pmLAX - CID
1 stop7h 42mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/275:27 pmCID - LAX
1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$381
Thu 5/231:20 pmLAX - CID
1 stop8h 23mDelta
Sun 5/267:05 amCID - LAX
1 stop5h 51mDelta
Deal found 5/16$382
Wed 5/226:30 amLAX - CID
1 stop5h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/263:04 pmCID - LAX
1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$413
Tue 5/2112:15 pmLAX - CID
1 stop9h 28mDelta
Sun 5/267:05 amCID - LAX
1 stop5h 51mDelta
Deal found 5/16$444
Tue 5/219:59 amLAX - CID
2 stops11h 44mDelta
Sat 5/257:05 amCID - LAX
1 stop5h 51mDelta
Deal found 5/16$449
Sun 5/267:00 amLAX - CID
2 stops12h 37mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/308:15 amCID - LAX
1 stop9h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$460
One-way flights to Iowa City from Los Angeles
Search for one-way flight options from Los Angeles to Iowa City. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Iowa City can choose from these deals. For those needing a return trip from Los Angeles, there is a search form available above.
Sat 6/83:20 pmLAX - CID
Nonstop3h 32mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$67
Wed 6/1911:00 amLAX - CID
Nonstop3h 32mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$81
Thu 5/3012:15 pmLAX - CID
1 stop9h 28mDelta
Deal found 5/16$118
Thu 7/49:52 amLAX - CID
2 stops11h 01mDelta
Deal found 5/15$123
Wed 7/1011:00 amLAX - CID
Nonstop3h 28mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$127
Fri 5/315:15 amLAX - CID
1 stop6h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$152
Sat 7/63:11 pmLAX - CID
Nonstop3h 28mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$159
Wed 7/109:43 amLAX - CID
2 stops11h 14mDelta
Deal found 5/15$164
Sat 6/89:30 amLAX - CID
1 stop9h 19mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$165
Find flights from Los Angeles to Iowa City within your budget
Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to Iowa City 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, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
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Los AngelesCedar Rapids
LAX - CID
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Wed 7/31
Nonstop3h 28m
Cedar Rapids
Wed 8/7
Nonstop3h 40m
$117
Los AngelesCedar Rapids
LAX - CID
LAXCID
Los Angeles
Wed 7/31
Nonstop3h 28m
Cedar Rapids
Wed 8/7
Nonstop3h 40m
$124
Los AngelesCedar Rapids
LAX - CID
LAXCID
Los Angeles
Sat 8/3
Nonstop3h 28m
Cedar Rapids
Sat 8/10
Nonstop3h 40m
$145
Los AngelesCedar Rapids
LAX - CID
LAXCID
Los Angeles
Wed 6/5
Nonstop3h 32m
Cedar Rapids
Tue 6/11
1 stop7h 47m
$158
Los AngelesCedar Rapids
LAX - CID
LAXCID
Los Angeles
Wed 7/31
Nonstop3h 28m
Cedar Rapids
Wed 8/7
1 stop8h 31m
$164
Los AngelesCedar Rapids
LAX - CID
LAXCID
Los Angeles
Wed 6/5
1 stop28h 17m
Cedar Rapids
Tue 6/11
1 stop7h 47m
$182
Los AngelesCedar Rapids
LAX - CID
LAXCID
Los Angeles
Sat 9/7
1 stop7h 20m
Cedar Rapids
Wed 9/11
1 stop8h 11m
$236
Los AngelesCedar Rapids
LAX - CID
LAXCID
Los Angeles
Fri 8/2
1 stop7h 02m
Cedar Rapids
Fri 8/9
1 stop6h 00m
$264
Los AngelesCedar Rapids
LAX - CID
LAXCID
Los Angeles
Wed 7/10
1 stop5h 33m
Cedar Rapids
Sat 7/13
1 stop7h 24m
$334
When is the best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Iowa City?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Iowa City. Price data was last updated on May 10, 2024.
The best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Iowa City is 44 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Iowa City?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Iowa City. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Iowa City flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Average price of flights to Iowa City by month
Plan your trip from Los Angeles to Iowa City by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Iowa City is currently $128 while a round-trip flight costs $192. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Iowa City (average of $336). Flying from Los Angeles to Iowa City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $483). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
January
$338
February
$336
March
$387
April
$382
May
$408
June
$444
July
$483
August
$375
September
$374
October
$393
November
$404
December
$392
Temperature and rainfall in Iowa City by month
Plan your trip to Iowa City by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.
CID Temperature | 19.4 - 73.4 °F |
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Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa City
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa City. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Iowa City. Reviews last updated May 16, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Allegiant Air, Frontier and Delta from Los Angeles to Iowa City by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
9,157 reviews
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
7.9
Overall
8.1
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.3
Reviews
1 / 10
Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
9,157 reviews
9,157 reviews
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
7.9
Overall
8.1
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.3
Reviews
1 / 10
Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
10,673 reviews
9,157 reviews
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
7.9
Overall
8.1
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.3
Reviews
1 / 10
Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
1,018 reviews
9,157 reviews
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
7.9
Overall
8.1
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.3
Reviews
1 / 10
Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
10,924 reviews
9,157 reviews
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
7.9
Overall
8.1
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.3
Reviews
1 / 10
Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
14,514 reviews
9,157 reviews
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
7.9
Overall
8.1
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.3
Reviews
1 / 10
Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
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