Q: Can I fly back to California from Des Moines?

Returning to California from Des Moines COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from Des Moines are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering California. Quarantine requirements Visitors from Des Moines are not required to quarantine after entering California.

Question 1

How popular is this California to Des Moines flight route?

Accepted Answer

Flights from California to Des Moines have been viewed 22 times in the past calendar month.

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Des Moines one-way?

Accepted Answer

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $55 on Allegiant Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $56 and United Airlines from $97 one-way.

Question 3

Can I fly to Des Moines from California right now?

Accepted Answer

Information is based on travel restrictions for travel to Des Moines within the United States

Most visitors from California need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Des Moines.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from California are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Des Moines.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from California are not required to quarantine after entering Des Moines.

Question 4

Can I fly back to California from Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

Returning to California from Des Moines

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Des Moines are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering California.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Des Moines are not required to quarantine after entering California.

Question 5

What are the most popular airlines that fly from California to Des Moines?

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When booking a flight from California to Des Moines, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Alaska Airlines or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 6

What are the most popular routes from California to Des Moines?

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The most popular route from California to Des Moines is San Francisco - Des Moines. You may also consider Los Angeles - Des Moines or Ontario - Des Moines.

Question 7

What are the cheapest flights from California to Des Moines?

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $80. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Des Moines) can be booked for $143 on average our data indicates $769 when flying from California to Des Moines.

Question 8

Can I find flights from California to Des Moines for under $100 on Cheapflights?

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Yes, there are multiple flights from California to Des Moines for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Allegiant Air for just $88, but on average you can expect to pay $140.

Question 9

Are there nonstop flights from California to Des Moines for under $100 on Cheapflights?

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Cheapflights has at least 11 direct flights from California to Des Moines under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from California to Des Moines is less than $401.

Question 10

Are there last-minute flights available from California to Des Moines for under $200?

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There are currently 20+ open flights from California to Des Moines within the next 7 days for less than $200.

Question 11

Which airlines flying from California to Des Moines have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like Allegiant Air, United Airlines, and American Airlines flying from California to Des Moines have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

To save up to 31% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 59 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from California to Des Moines from $386 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $456 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 13

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

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Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, April can be a great choice for travel to Des Moines. Flights to Des Moines from California in April are about $330 on average during April, but can be found for as low as $95.

Question 14

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

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When flying from California to Des Moines, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 15

What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from California?

Accepted Answer

Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from California to Des Moines. It is only a 3.6 mi journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Des Moines’s city center.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
Juneyao Airlines	Cheapest$12	Average$20	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	COVID-19 safety	Search Juneyao Airlines flights
Allegiant Air	Cheapest$56	Average$187	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time88%	COVID-19 safety	Search Allegiant Air flights
Frontier	Cheapest$69	Average$243	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	COVID-19 safety	Search Frontier flights
Delta	Cheapest$251	Average$621	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	COVID-19 safety	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$252	Average$586	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	COVID-19 safety	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$258	Average$560	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	COVID-19 safety	Search United Airlines flights
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$448	Average$588	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	COVID-19 safety	Search Alaska Airlines flights

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