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$264+ Cheap flights from Jacksonville, NC to Des Moines (OAJ - DSM)

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 12/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAJ — DSM
Dec 31 — Jan 71
Wed 12/31
Wed 1/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Jacksonville to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Jacksonville (OAJ) 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 December 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$377
(Delta)

One-way from

$264
(Delta)
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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Jacksonville to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 1, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/75:40 amOAJ - DSM
1 stop7h 35mDelta
Wed 2/115:35 amDSM - OAJ
1 stop4h 29mDelta
Deal found 11/28$377
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/195:00 amOAJ - DSM
2 stops9h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/227:45 pmDSM - OAJ
2 stops15h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/29$498
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/196:40 pmOAJ - DSM
1 stop4h 48mDelta
Sun 2/225:15 pmDSM - OAJ
1 stop4h 20mDelta
Deal found 11/29$400

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

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Jacksonville

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Des Moines

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Depart

Return

Price

JacksonvilleDes Moines

OAJ - DSM

OAJDSM

Jacksonville Albert J Ellis

Sat 2/7

5:40 am-12:15 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Des Moines

Wed 2/11

5:35 am-11:04 am

1 stop4h 29m

$377

JacksonvilleDes Moines

OAJ - DSM

OAJDSM

Jacksonville Albert J Ellis

Thu 2/19

6:40 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop4h 48m

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

5:15 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$400

JacksonvilleDes Moines

OAJ - DSM

OAJDSM

Jacksonville Albert J Ellis

Thu 2/19

5:00 am-1:09 pm

2 stops9h 09m

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

7:45 pm-12:38 pm

2 stops15h 53m

$498

JacksonvilleDes Moines

OAJ - DSM

OAJDSM

Jacksonville Albert J Ellis

Tue 12/16

11:53 am-5:47 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$264

JacksonvilleDes Moines

OAJ - DSM

OAJDSM

Jacksonville Albert J Ellis

Tue 12/16

11:41 am-6:35 pm

2 stops7h 54m

$269

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Deals found on 12/1

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Jacksonville to Des Moines in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Jacksonville, North Carolina-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Jacksonville, North Carolina-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Jacksonville, North Carolina-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Jacksonville, North Carolina-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Jacksonville, North Carolina-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Jacksonville to Des Moines

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Jacksonville, North Carolina to Des Moines?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Jacksonville, North Carolina to Des Moines (average of $238). Flying from Jacksonville, North Carolina to Des Moines in November is currently the most expensive (average of $415). 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.

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 December 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Jacksonville to Des Moines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,039 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Monica,Nov 2025

JAC - DFW

At least there was an option of entertainment on this flight.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,039 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,039 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Monica,Nov 2025

JAC - DFW

At least there was an option of entertainment on this flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Jacksonville, North Carolina to Des Moines?

    Delta can get you from Jacksonville, North Carolina to Des Moines in just under 7h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 984 mi between Jacksonville, North Carolina and Des Moines.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Jacksonville, North Carolina to Des Moines round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($296), offers the cheapest pricing from Jacksonville, North Carolina to Des Moines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Jacksonville 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Jacksonville, North Carolina to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Jacksonville, North Carolina to Des Moines (average of $238). Flying from Jacksonville, North Carolina to Des Moines in November is currently the most expensive (average of $415). 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 airline flying from Jacksonville to Des Moines

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Jacksonville to Des Moines. 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 December 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$296Average$650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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