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Cheap flights from Oakland to Des Moines (OAK - DSM) from $233

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
OAK — DSM
May 10 — May 171
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How far in advance should I book a flight from Oakland, California to Des Moines?

Find a great deal and save up to 107% by booking at least 61 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Oakland, California to Des Moines within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $547.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Oakland, California to Des Moines?

September is one of the best times of the year to fly to Des Moines from Oakland, California. Prices for September average $507 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $285. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a September flight can save you 23% on your journey compared to booking in June

When is the cheapest time to fly from Oakland, California to Des Moines (OAK - DSM)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Oakland, California to Des Moines as you normally would.

Cheap Delta flights from Oakland to Des Moines

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Oakland and Des Moines. 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 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.
Tue 6/2510:55 pmOAK - DSM
2 stops10h 18mDelta
Tue 7/95:50 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops8h 04mDelta
Deal found 5/4$494
Mon 7/810:55 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 24mDelta
Sat 7/133:41 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Deal found 5/4$521
Tue 6/2510:55 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 20mDelta
Tue 7/95:50 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops8h 04mDelta
Deal found 5/4$529
Mon 7/85:35 amOAK - DSM
2 stops10h 07mDelta
Sat 7/133:41 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Deal found 5/4$556
Tue 6/2510:55 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 20mDelta
Tue 7/92:14 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop9h 31mDelta
Deal found 5/4$638
Thu 6/1310:55 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 20mDelta
Wed 6/195:54 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops8h 01mDelta
Deal found 5/4$731
Mon 7/85:35 amOAK - DSM
2 stops10h 07mDelta
Sat 7/1311:09 amDSM - OAK
2 stops14h 06mDelta
Deal found 5/4$737
Wed 9/256:00 amOAK - DSM
2 stops8h 47mDelta
Sun 9/292:14 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop9h 21mDelta
Deal found 5/5$747
Wed 9/256:00 amOAK - DSM
2 stops8h 47mDelta
Sun 9/292:14 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops11h 41mDelta
Deal found 5/5$752

Cheap Oakland to Des Moines flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Oakland to Des Moines specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Prices were last updated on May 5, 2024.
Tue 6/2510:55 pmOAK - DSM
2 stops10h 18mDelta
Tue 7/95:50 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops8h 04mDelta
Deal found 5/4$494
Tue 6/2510:55 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 20mDelta
Tue 7/95:50 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops8h 04mDelta
Deal found 5/4$529
Tue 6/2510:55 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 20mDelta
Tue 7/92:14 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop9h 31mDelta
Deal found 5/4$638
Thu 6/1310:55 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 20mDelta
Wed 6/195:54 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops8h 01mDelta
Deal found 5/4$731
Thu 6/1310:55 pmOAK - DSM
2 stops10h 18mDelta
Wed 6/195:56 amDSM - OAK
2 stops12h 12mDelta
Deal found 5/4$832
Sun 5/195:50 amOAK - DSM
2 stops9h 34mDelta
Wed 5/225:33 amDSM - OAK
2 stops12h 34mDelta
Deal found 5/4$1,028
Sun 5/1910:40 amOAK - DSM
2 stops10h 22mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/226:04 amDSM - OAK
3 stops15h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$2,969

Oakland to Des Moines 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Oakland and Des Moines in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.
Tue 6/2510:55 pmOAK - DSM
2 stops10h 18mDelta
Tue 7/95:50 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops8h 04mDelta
Deal found 5/4$494
Mon 7/810:55 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 24mDelta
Sat 7/133:41 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Deal found 5/4$521
Tue 6/2510:55 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 20mDelta
Tue 7/95:50 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops8h 04mDelta
Deal found 5/4$529
Mon 7/85:35 amOAK - DSM
2 stops10h 07mDelta
Sat 7/133:41 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Deal found 5/4$556
Tue 6/2510:55 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 20mDelta
Tue 7/92:14 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop9h 31mDelta
Deal found 5/4$638
Thu 6/1310:55 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 20mDelta
Wed 6/195:54 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops8h 01mDelta
Deal found 5/4$731
Mon 7/85:35 amOAK - DSM
2 stops10h 07mDelta
Sat 7/1311:09 amDSM - OAK
2 stops14h 06mDelta
Deal found 5/4$737
Wed 9/256:00 amOAK - DSM
2 stops8h 47mDelta
Sun 9/292:14 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop9h 21mDelta
Deal found 5/5$747
Wed 9/256:00 amOAK - DSM
2 stops8h 47mDelta
Sun 9/292:14 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops11h 41mDelta
Deal found 5/5$752

One-way flights to Des Moines from Oakland

Search for one-way flight options from Oakland to Des Moines. 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 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.
Mon 5/2712:02 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$233
Mon 5/277:42 amOAK - DSM
2 stops12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$248
Sat 5/111:07 pmOAK - DSM
3 stops31h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$263
Fri 5/105:30 amOAK - DSM
1 stop6h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$321
Sat 5/119:59 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop15h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$349
Sun 6/25:50 amOAK - DSM
2 stops9h 10mDelta
Deal found 5/4$454
Sun 7/2110:55 pmOAK - DSM
2 stops10h 18mDelta
Deal found 5/4$508
Sun 7/2110:55 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 24mDelta
Deal found 5/4$569
Fri 5/105:50 amOAK - DSM
2 stops9h 10mDelta
Deal found 5/3$844

Find flights from Oakland to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Oakland to Des Moines 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 2,719,943 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.

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OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Tue 6/25

2 stops10h 18m

Des Moines

Tue 7/9

2 stops8h 04m

$494

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Mon 7/8

1 stop9h 24m

Des Moines

Sat 7/13

1 stop8h 04m

$521

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Tue 6/25

1 stop9h 20m

Des Moines

Tue 7/9

2 stops8h 04m

$529

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Mon 7/8

2 stops10h 07m

Des Moines

Sat 7/13

1 stop8h 04m

$556

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Tue 6/25

1 stop9h 20m

Des Moines

Tue 7/9

1 stop9h 31m

$638

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Thu 6/13

1 stop9h 20m

Des Moines

Wed 6/19

2 stops8h 01m

$731

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Mon 7/8

2 stops10h 07m

Des Moines

Sat 7/13

2 stops14h 06m

$737

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Wed 9/25

2 stops8h 47m

Des Moines

Sun 9/29

1 stop9h 21m

$747

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Wed 9/25

2 stops8h 47m

Des Moines

Sun 9/29

2 stops11h 41m

$752

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Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated May 5, 2024.
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,713 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,826 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Oakland, California to Des Moines for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Oakland, California to Des Moines for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $494, but on average you can expect to pay $882.

  • What does OAK to DSM mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Oakland Airport to Des Moines Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a OAK to DSM flight.

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    Many airlines flying from Oakland to Des Moines offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Oakland to Des Moines?

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  • How recently were the Oakland, California to Des Moines flight deals updated?

    The Oakland, California to Des Moines flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/5.

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