How long is the flight from Des Moines to Arcata?

Departing from Des Moines to Arcata will take you 14h 01m. Des Moines and Arcata are separated by a distance of 1573 mi.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Arcata ranges from 0.3 - 8.4 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 8.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Arcata when rainfall is around 0.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Arcata, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 57.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

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

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Wed 3/248:00 am -

2 stops14h 01m

Fri 4/96:40 pm -

2 stops13h 40m

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$529

Thu 2/188:50 am -

2 stops13h 37m

Sun 2/2112:40 pm -

1 stop5h 51m

Deal found 10/26

$819

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DSM Des Moines - ACV Arcata Eureka

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Des Moines

Wed 3/24

8:00 am-8:01 pm

2 stops14h 01m

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6:40 pm-10:20 am

2 stops13h 40m

$529

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Thu 2/18

8:50 am-8:27 pm

2 stops13h 37m

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Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Arcata flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Arcata flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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How long is the flight from Des Moines to Arcata?
Departing from Des Moines to Arcata will take you 14h 01m. Des Moines and Arcata are separated by a distance of 1573 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Arcata that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Arcata flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Arcata?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Arcata.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Arcata?
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