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Cheap flights from Oakland to Des Moines (OAK - DSM) from $170

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 8/16. 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 12 — May 191
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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 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
Sat 7/275:00 pmOAK - DSM
2 stops14h 29mDelta
Wed 7/3111:09 amDSM - OAK
2 stops14h 45mDelta
Deal found 5/6$548
Sat 7/275:00 pmOAK - DSM
2 stops14h 29mDelta
Wed 7/312:14 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop9h 31mDelta
Deal found 5/6$606
Wed 9/186:00 amOAK - DSM
2 stops8h 47mDelta
Tue 9/242:14 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops11h 41mDelta
Deal found 5/6$637
Tue 5/145:50 amOAK - DSM
2 stops32h 39mDelta
Fri 5/315:40 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops8h 11mDelta
Deal found 5/7$661
Wed 5/155:50 amOAK - DSM
2 stops8h 39mDelta
Fri 5/315:40 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops8h 11mDelta
Deal found 5/7$674
Sat 7/2710:55 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 24mDelta
Wed 7/312:14 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop9h 31mDelta
Deal found 5/6$727
Tue 5/145:50 amOAK - DSM
2 stops32h 39mDelta
Thu 5/305:40 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops8h 11mDelta
Deal found 5/7$730
Tue 5/145:50 amOAK - DSM
2 stops32h 39mDelta
Sat 6/14:30 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops8h 12mDelta
Deal found 5/7$735
Wed 5/155:50 amOAK - DSM
2 stops8h 39mDelta
Thu 5/305:40 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops8h 11mDelta
Deal found 5/7$743

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 2,749,864 searches. Prices were last updated on May 7, 2024.
Wed 5/154:13 pmOAK - DSM
3 stops19h 03mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1712:01 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop14h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$356
Wed 5/154:13 pmOAK - DSM
3 stops19h 03mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1712:01 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$391
Wed 5/154:13 pmOAK - DSM
3 stops19h 03mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1711:37 amDSM - OAK
3 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$445
Wed 5/1512:02 pmOAK - DSM
2 stops23h 14mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1712:01 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop12h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$452
Fri 5/175:30 amOAK - DSM
2 stops14h 49mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/318:59 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops16h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$632
Fri 5/175:30 amOAK - DSM
2 stops14h 49mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/3112:46 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop12h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$633
Tue 5/145:50 amOAK - DSM
2 stops32h 39mDelta
Fri 5/315:40 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops8h 11mDelta
Deal found 5/7$661
Fri 5/175:30 amOAK - DSM
2 stops14h 49mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/318:59 pmDSM - OAK
3 stops20h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$662
Wed 5/155:50 amOAK - DSM
2 stops8h 39mDelta
Fri 5/315:40 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops8h 11mDelta
Deal found 5/7$674

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 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
Wed 5/154:13 pmOAK - DSM
3 stops19h 03mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1712:01 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop14h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$356
Wed 5/154:13 pmOAK - DSM
3 stops19h 03mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1712:01 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$391
Wed 5/154:13 pmOAK - DSM
3 stops19h 03mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1711:37 amDSM - OAK
3 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$445
Wed 5/1512:02 pmOAK - DSM
2 stops23h 14mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1712:01 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop12h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$452
Sat 7/275:00 pmOAK - DSM
2 stops14h 29mDelta
Wed 7/3111:09 amDSM - OAK
2 stops14h 45mDelta
Deal found 5/6$548
Sat 7/275:00 pmOAK - DSM
2 stops14h 29mDelta
Wed 7/312:14 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop9h 31mDelta
Deal found 5/6$606
Fri 5/175:30 amOAK - DSM
2 stops14h 49mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/318:59 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops16h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$632
Fri 5/175:30 amOAK - DSM
2 stops14h 49mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/3112:46 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop12h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$633
Wed 9/186:00 amOAK - DSM
2 stops8h 47mDelta
Tue 9/242:14 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops11h 41mDelta
Deal found 5/6$637

Oakland to Des Moines flights leaving soon

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Wed 5/154:13 pmOAK - DSM
3 stops19h 03mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1712:01 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop14h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$356
Wed 5/154:13 pmOAK - DSM
3 stops19h 03mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1712:01 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$391
Wed 5/154:13 pmOAK - DSM
3 stops19h 03mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1711:37 amDSM - OAK
3 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$445
Wed 5/1512:02 pmOAK - DSM
2 stops23h 14mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1712:01 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop12h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$452
Fri 5/175:30 amOAK - DSM
2 stops14h 49mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/318:59 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops16h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$632
Fri 5/175:30 amOAK - DSM
2 stops14h 49mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/3112:46 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop12h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$633
Tue 5/145:50 amOAK - DSM
2 stops32h 39mDelta
Fri 5/315:40 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops8h 11mDelta
Deal found 5/7$661
Fri 5/175:30 amOAK - DSM
2 stops14h 49mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/318:59 pmDSM - OAK
3 stops20h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$662
Wed 5/155:50 amOAK - DSM
2 stops8h 39mDelta
Fri 5/315:40 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops8h 11mDelta
Deal found 5/7$674

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 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
Fri 8/165:15 amOAK - DSM
1 stop7h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$170
Thu 5/165:30 amOAK - DSM
1 stop15h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$209
Fri 8/165:15 amOAK - DSM
2 stops13h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$224
Mon 7/15:15 amOAK - DSM
2 stops15h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$241
Thu 5/165:30 amOAK - DSM
3 stops29h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$247
Sat 6/2910:34 pmOAK - DSM
2 stops20h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$280
Thu 5/165:32 pmOAK - DSM
2 stops15h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$285
Mon 7/15:15 amOAK - DSM
3 stops15h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$286
Tue 5/145:50 amOAK - DSM
2 stops9h 34mDelta
Deal found 5/6$352

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 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.

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Oakland

Sat 7/27

2 stops14h 29m

Des Moines

Wed 7/31

2 stops14h 45m

$548

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OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Sat 7/27

2 stops14h 29m

Des Moines

Wed 7/31

1 stop9h 31m

$606

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OAK - DSM

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Oakland

Wed 9/18

2 stops8h 47m

Des Moines

Tue 9/24

2 stops11h 41m

$637

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OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Sat 7/27

1 stop9h 24m

Des Moines

Wed 7/31

1 stop9h 31m

$727

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OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Thu 8/1

1 stop9h 24m

Des Moines

Mon 8/5

2 stops8h 19m

$791

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OAK - DSM

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Oakland

Thu 8/1

2 stops10h 18m

Des Moines

Mon 8/5

2 stops8h 19m

$862

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Thu 8/1

1 stop9h 24m

Des Moines

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1 stop9h 31m

$866

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OAK - DSM

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Thu 8/1

2 stops14h 29m

Des Moines

Sun 8/4

1 stop9h 31m

$871

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Thu 8/1

2 stops14h 29m

Des Moines

Sun 8/4

2 stops8h 04m

$972

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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 7, 2024.
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,810 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
10,810 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,810 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
14,686 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,810 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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  • Can I find flights from Oakland, California to Des Moines for under $600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Oakland, California to Des Moines for under $600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $548, but on average you can expect to pay $1,022.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Oakland, California to Des Moines for under $400?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Oakland, California to Des Moines within the next 7 days for less than $400.

  • 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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    The Oakland, California to Des Moines flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/7.

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