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$64+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Anaheim, CA

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DSM — SNA
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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$149
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One-way from

$64
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$131
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Anaheim
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Anaheim. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/258:00 amDSM - SNA
Nonstop3h 43mAllegiant Air
Sun 9/2810:33 amSNA - DSM
Nonstop3h 15mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/13$149
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/268:00 amDSM - SNA
Nonstop3h 35mAllegiant Air
Thu 10/3011:25 amSNA - DSM
Nonstop3h 19mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/14$150
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/29:00 amDSM - SNA
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/52:20 pmSNA - DSM
1 stop21h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$160
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Mon 11/102:32 pmDSM - SNA
1 stop25h 03mFrontier
Sat 11/152:20 pmSNA - DSM
1 stop21h 27mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$172
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Mon 11/102:32 pmDSM - SNA
1 stop25h 03mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1311:37 amSNA - DSM
Nonstop3h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$175
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Thu 10/309:00 amDSM - SNA
Nonstop3h 35mAllegiant Air
Thu 11/611:37 amSNA - DSM
Nonstop3h 22mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/15$195
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/102:32 pmDSM - SNA
1 stop25h 03mFrontier
Thu 11/1312:01 pmSNA - DSM
1 stop23h 48mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/102:32 pmDSM - SNA
1 stop25h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/155:46 pmSNA - DSM
2 stops18h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$204

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Anaheim that are best for you.

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Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM - SNA

DSMSNA

Des Moines

Mon 11/10

2:32 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop25h 03m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 11/13

12:01 pm-1:49 pm

1 stop23h 48m

$199

Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM - SNA

DSMSNA

Des Moines

Thu 11/13

2:32 pm-11:16 am

1 stop22h 44m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 11/15

2:20 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop21h 27m

$229

Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM - SNA

DSMSNA

Des Moines

Mon 11/10

2:32 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop25h 03m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 11/14

4:49 pm-4:38 pm

2 stops21h 49m

$254

Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM - SNA

DSMSNA

Des Moines

Sat 11/15

3:30 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 11/18

12:46 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$261

Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM - SNA

DSMSNA

Des Moines

Sat 11/1

12:55 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 11/5

12:45 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$261

Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM - SNA

DSMSNA

Des Moines

Sat 11/15

3:30 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 11/19

11:46 am-8:47 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$261

Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM - SNA

DSMSNA

Des Moines

Sat 11/1

12:55 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 11/4

12:45 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$261

Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM - SNA

DSMSNA

Des Moines

Wed 11/12

9:30 am-8:58 am

1 stop25h 28m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 11/15

2:20 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop21h 27m

$266

Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM - SNA

DSMSNA

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

9:00 am-10:35 am

Nonstop3h 35m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 11/6

7:15 am-8:13 pm

2 stops10h 58m

$269

Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM - SNA

DSMSNA

Des Moines

Sat 11/15

10:00 am-8:58 am

1 stop24h 58m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 11/19

5:46 pm-3:27 pm

1 stop19h 41m

$279

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Anaheim?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Anaheim. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

Booking 76 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Des Moines to Anaheim. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Anaheim?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Anaheim (average of $298). Flying from Des Moines to Anaheim in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to AN4?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Anaheim. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Anaheim?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Anaheim. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Anaheim flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Anaheim

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Anaheim. 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 Anaheim. Reviews last updated September 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Anaheim, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
699 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Anaheim?

    For a flight from Des Moines to Anaheim, you will be flying from Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city. Des Moines is the only Des Moines airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Anaheim per day. 6 airlines have flights to Anaheim from Des Moines on a regular basis.

  • How popular is this Des Moines to Anaheim flight route?

    Flights from Des Moines to Anaheim have been viewed 8 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Anaheim?

    Departing from Des Moines to Anaheim will take you 6h 44m. Des Moines and Anaheim are separated by a distance of 1425 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Anaheim?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Anaheim? While on average our users pay $118, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $64. The most popular route (Des Moines - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty), is priced around $150.

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

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

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

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

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Anaheim?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Anaheim (average of $298). Flying from Des Moines to Anaheim in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Des Moines to Anaheim

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Anaheim. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$108Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$130Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$319Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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