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Cheap flights from San Diego to Des Moines (SAN - DSM) from $91

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 5/21. 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.
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The best prices from San Diego to Des Moines are usually found in March or November, booked 13 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Des Moines (DSM). 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 April 28, 2024.

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$323

One-way from

$140
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Diego to Des Moines?

Users have found that leaving on a Sunday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 92% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Des Moines?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 14 days in advance to save up to 204% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 14 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from San Diego to Des Moines 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $113, or $344 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Des Moines?

March is one of the best times of the year to fly to Des Moines from San Diego. Prices for March average $369 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $81. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of February. Opting for a March flight can save you 89% on your journey compared to booking in February

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Des Moines (SAN - DSM)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to Des Moines is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 43% on airfare.

Cheap American Airlines flights from San Diego to Des Moines

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between San Diego 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 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced American Airlines flights we've found from San Diego to Des Moines. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Tue 5/281:50 pmSAN - DSM
1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/3012:23 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$292
Thu 5/302:45 pmSAN - DSM
1 stop6h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/42:48 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$294
Thu 5/3012:45 pmSAN - DSM
2 stops8h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/42:48 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$299
Wed 5/2910:00 amSAN - DSM
2 stops11h 02mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/35:15 amDSM - SAN
1 stop5h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$319
Sat 5/2512:45 pmSAN - DSM
2 stops8h 17mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/276:04 amDSM - SAN
1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$331
Wed 6/124:20 pmSAN - DSM
1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/187:31 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$335
Thu 5/161:50 pmSAN - DSM
1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/205:15 amDSM - SAN
1 stop5h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$359
Fri 5/3110:00 amSAN - DSM
2 stops10h 04mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/35:15 amDSM - SAN
1 stop5h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$379
Thu 5/231:50 pmSAN - DSM
1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/275:15 amDSM - SAN
1 stop5h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$396

Cheap United Airlines flights from San Diego to Des Moines

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between San Diego 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 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on United Airlines flights traveling from San Diego to Des Moines. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Tue 5/286:40 amSAN - DSM
1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/306:00 amDSM - SAN
2 stops13h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$456
Fri 5/108:47 pmSAN - DSM
2 stops17h 22mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/1511:37 amDSM - SAN
1 stop6h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$523
Thu 5/166:49 pmSAN - DSM
2 stops17h 44mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/205:05 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop18h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$586
Fri 5/1010:25 amSAN - DSM
2 stops11h 13mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/151:40 pmDSM - SAN
2 stops12h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$621
Wed 5/87:07 amSAN - DSM
2 stops12h 42mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/101:40 pmDSM - SAN
2 stops12h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$631
Thu 5/1610:25 amSAN - DSM
2 stops11h 13mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/206:37 pmDSM - SAN
2 stops16h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$636
Fri 5/310:25 amSAN - DSM
2 stops11h 13mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/81:40 pmDSM - SAN
2 stops12h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$763
Thu 5/166:15 amSAN - DSM
3 stops15h 23mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/209:03 amDSM - SAN
2 stops11h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,317

Cheap San Diego to Des Moines flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Diego to Des Moines specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Prices were last updated on April 28, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Des Moines in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Fri 5/315:31 pmSAN - DSM
Nonstop3h 28mAllegiant Air
Mon 6/32:56 pmDSM - SAN
Nonstop3h 45mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/27$130
Fri 5/178:10 amSAN - DSM
1 stop10h 24mFrontier
Wed 5/224:15 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop7h 10mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$159
Fri 5/109:08 amSAN - DSM
1 stop5h 09mFrontier
Wed 5/153:25 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop6h 50mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$162
Wed 5/298:04 amSAN - DSM
1 stop5h 11mFrontier
Mon 6/39:42 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop11h 32mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$170
Sat 5/2510:11 amSAN - DSM
1 stop8h 37mFrontier
Mon 5/279:42 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop11h 32mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$177
Fri 5/318:10 amSAN - DSM
1 stop10h 24mFrontier
Mon 6/39:42 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop11h 32mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$178
Fri 5/39:08 amSAN - DSM
1 stop5h 09mFrontier
Mon 5/64:06 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop5h 30mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$221
Fri 5/39:08 amSAN - DSM
1 stop5h 09mFrontier
Wed 5/83:25 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop6h 50mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$228
Fri 5/39:08 amSAN - DSM
1 stop5h 09mFrontier
Mon 5/64:06 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop5h 30mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$229

San Diego to Des Moines 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Diego and Des Moines in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Des Moines in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Fri 5/315:31 pmSAN - DSM
Nonstop3h 28mAllegiant Air
Mon 6/32:56 pmDSM - SAN
Nonstop3h 45mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/27$130
Fri 5/178:10 amSAN - DSM
1 stop10h 24mFrontier
Wed 5/224:15 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop7h 10mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$159
Fri 5/109:08 amSAN - DSM
1 stop5h 09mFrontier
Wed 5/153:25 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop6h 50mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$162
Wed 5/298:04 amSAN - DSM
1 stop5h 11mFrontier
Mon 6/39:42 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop11h 32mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$170
Sat 5/2510:11 amSAN - DSM
1 stop8h 37mFrontier
Mon 5/279:42 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop11h 32mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$177
Fri 5/318:10 amSAN - DSM
1 stop10h 24mFrontier
Mon 6/39:42 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop11h 32mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$178
Fri 5/39:08 amSAN - DSM
1 stop5h 09mFrontier
Mon 5/64:06 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop5h 30mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$221
Fri 5/39:08 amSAN - DSM
1 stop5h 09mFrontier
Wed 5/83:25 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop6h 50mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$228
Fri 5/39:08 amSAN - DSM
1 stop5h 09mFrontier
Mon 5/64:06 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop5h 30mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$229

Non-stop flights to Des Moines from San Diego

Discover non-stop flight options from San Diego to Des Moines. 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 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
For a shorter flight, select one of these non-stop flights from San Diego to Des Moines. Select from other flights from San Diego to Des Moines by using the search form above.
Fri 5/315:31 pmSAN - DSM
Nonstop3h 28mAllegiant Air
Mon 6/32:56 pmDSM - SAN
Nonstop3h 45mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/27$130

San Diego to Des Moines flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Diego to Des Moines for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Book one of these great deals on flights from San Diego to Des Moines. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Fri 5/39:08 amSAN - DSM
1 stop5h 09mFrontier
Mon 5/64:06 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop5h 30mFrontier
Deal found 4/26$221
Fri 5/39:08 amSAN - DSM
1 stop5h 09mFrontier
Wed 5/83:25 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop6h 50mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$228
Fri 5/39:08 amSAN - DSM
1 stop5h 09mFrontier
Mon 5/64:06 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop5h 30mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$229
Fri 5/36:55 pmSAN - DSM
2 stops14h 31mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/83:25 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$487
Wed 5/84:33 pmSAN - DSM
1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/125:15 amDSM - SAN
1 stop8h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$504
Wed 5/810:00 amSAN - DSM
2 stops10h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/125:00 amDSM - SAN
1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$509
Wed 5/812:45 pmSAN - DSM
2 stops8h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/125:00 amDSM - SAN
2 stops8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$514
Wed 5/82:45 pmSAN - DSM
1 stop6h 17mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/1012:23 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop10h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$555
Wed 5/812:45 pmSAN - DSM
2 stops8h 17mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/106:40 amDSM - SAN
1 stop10h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$560

One-way flights to Des Moines from San Diego

Search for one-way flight options from San Diego 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 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from San Diego to Des Moines can select one of these great deals. Users can also find round-trip San Diego to Des Moines flights by using the search form above.
Tue 5/2110:26 amSAN - DSM
1 stop26h 49mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$91
Thu 9/57:24 amSAN - DSM
1 stop10h 51mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$140
Thu 5/3010:31 pmSAN - DSM
1 stop11h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$146
Thu 5/3012:45 pmSAN - DSM
2 stops8h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$152
Tue 5/2110:25 amSAN - DSM
2 stops11h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$229
Thu 9/57:09 amSAN - DSM
2 stops12h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$237
Thu 5/3010:35 amSAN - DSM
3 stops21h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$372
Sat 7/2710:40 pmSAN - DSM
1 stop9h 39mDelta
Deal found 4/27$378
Sat 7/276:35 amSAN - DSM
2 stops15h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$663

Find flights from San Diego to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.

Fly from

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Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$130 - $458

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoDes Moines

SAN - DSM

SANDSM

San Diego

Fri 5/31

Nonstop3h 28m

Des Moines

Mon 6/3

Nonstop3h 45m

$130

San DiegoDes Moines

SAN - DSM

SANDSM

San Diego

Fri 5/17

1 stop10h 24m

Des Moines

Wed 5/22

1 stop7h 10m

$159

San DiegoDes Moines

SAN - DSM

SANDSM

San Diego

Fri 5/10

1 stop5h 09m

Des Moines

Wed 5/15

1 stop6h 50m

$162

San DiegoDes Moines

SAN - DSM

SANDSM

San Diego

Wed 5/29

1 stop5h 11m

Des Moines

Mon 6/3

1 stop11h 32m

$170

San DiegoDes Moines

SAN - DSM

SANDSM

San Diego

Sat 5/25

1 stop8h 37m

Des Moines

Mon 5/27

1 stop11h 32m

$177

San DiegoDes Moines

SAN - DSM

SANDSM

San Diego

Fri 5/31

1 stop10h 24m

Des Moines

Mon 6/3

1 stop11h 32m

$178

San DiegoDes Moines

SAN - DSM

SANDSM

San Diego

Tue 5/28

1 stop7h 12m

Des Moines

Thu 5/30

1 stop8h 33m

$292

San DiegoDes Moines

SAN - DSM

SANDSM

San Diego

Tue 5/28

1 stop7h 31m

Des Moines

Thu 5/30

2 stops13h 52m

$456

San DiegoDes Moines

SAN - DSM

SANDSM

San Diego

Fri 5/10

2 stops11h 28m

Des Moines

Wed 5/15

1 stop6h 50m

$458

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 4/27

When is the best time to book a flight from San Diego to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
Booking 13 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Des Moines. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Des Moines by month

Plan your trip from San Diego to Des Moines by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Diego to Des Moines is currently $268 while a round-trip flight costs $242. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Des Moines (average of $323). Flying from San Diego to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $458). 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

$323

February

$364

March

$396

April

$387

May

$385

June

$458

July

$427

August

$385

September

$344

October

$370

November

$385

December

$365

Temperature and rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

DSM

Temperature

23 - 77 °F

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 April 28, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Des Moines, such as American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,110 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,110 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,110 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,932 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,110 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Allegiant Air
7.5
Good
1,030 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,110 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,221 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,110 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,844 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,110 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from San Diego to Des Moines?

    To fly from San Diego to Des Moines, you need to book a flight from San Diego (SAN) to Des Moines (DSM). Nonstop flights to Des Moines from San Diego take 3h 25m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there is 1 outbound flight from San Diego to Des Moines offered by 6 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from San Diego to Des Moines for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to Des Moines for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Allegiant Air for just $130, but on average you can expect to pay $301.

  • Are there nonstop flights from San Diego to Des Moines for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 1 direct flight from San Diego to Des Moines under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Diego to Des Moines is less than $130.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Diego to Des Moines for under $300?

    There are currently 14+ open flights from San Diego to Des Moines within the next 7 days for less than $300.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Des Moines round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Diego to Des Moines is Allegiant Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $130 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and American Airlines, starting at $159 and $292 round-trip. These flights start at 64% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Des Moines one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $91. American Airlines flights start at $146 while deals on United Airlines start at $229 one-way.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to Des Moines?

    The most popular airlines flying from San Diego to Des Moines are American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Des Moines?

    The cheapest flight price from San Diego to Des Moines is $59. On average you can expect to pay $161. The most popular route, (San Diego - Des Moines), can usually be booked for $218.

  • What does SAN to DSM mean?

    Great question - SAN to DSM just means San Diego Airport to Des Moines Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Des Moines that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Diego to Des Moines flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Diego to Des Moines with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Diego to Des Moines flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Des Moines?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Des Moines that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Diego 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 San Diego to Des Moines?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Diego to Des Moines flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Diego to Des Moines flight deals updated?

    The San Diego to Des Moines flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/28.

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Top 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Des Moines

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FrontierCheapest$104Average$180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Allegiant AirCheapest$114Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
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American AirlinesCheapest$300Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$316Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$333Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest$341Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hourly flight availability from San Diego to Des Moines

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
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Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Des Moines

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to Des Moines. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
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