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$501+ Cheap flights from Jacksonville, NC to Des Moines (OAJ - DSM)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAJ — DSM
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
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 September 16, 2025.

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$501
(Delta)
From Jacksonville Albert J Ellis to Des Moines
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 9/304:30 pmOAJ - DSM
1 stop7h 07mDelta
Sat 10/45:44 amDSM - OAJ
1 stop4h 24mDelta
Deal found 9/15$501
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 12/255:40 amOAJ - DSM
1 stop7h 37mDelta
Sun 12/285:41 amDSM - OAJ
1 stop14h 55mDelta
Deal found 9/15$680
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/267:48 pmOAJ - DSM
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/301:06 pmDSM - OAJ
2 stops10h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$765
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 12/245:40 amOAJ - DSM
1 stop7h 37mDelta
Sun 12/285:41 amDSM - OAJ
1 stop14h 55mDelta
Deal found 9/15$787
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 11/266:44 pmOAJ - DSM
1 stop4h 49mDelta
Sun 11/306:33 pmDSM - OAJ
1 stop18h 13mDelta
Deal found 9/15$801
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 12/245:00 amOAJ - DSM
2 stops13h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/286:56 pmDSM - OAJ
2 stops14h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$804
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/275:30 amOAJ - DSM
2 stops9h 38mDelta
Sun 11/306:33 pmDSM - OAJ
1 stop15h 37mDelta
Deal found 9/15$806

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Jacksonville 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Jacksonville to Des Moines that are best for you.

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JacksonvilleDes Moines

OAJ - DSM

OAJDSM

Jacksonville Albert J Ellis

Tue 9/30

4:30 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Des Moines

Sat 10/4

5:44 am-11:08 am

1 stop4h 24m

$501

JacksonvilleDes Moines

OAJ - DSM

OAJDSM

Jacksonville Albert J Ellis

Thu 12/25

5:40 am-12:17 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Des Moines

Sun 12/28

5:41 am-9:36 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$680

JacksonvilleDes Moines

OAJ - DSM

OAJDSM

Jacksonville Albert J Ellis

Wed 11/26

7:48 pm-12:21 am

1 stop5h 33m

Des Moines

Sun 11/30

1:06 pm-12:19 am

2 stops10h 13m

$765

JacksonvilleDes Moines

OAJ - DSM

OAJDSM

Jacksonville Albert J Ellis

Wed 12/24

5:40 am-12:17 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Des Moines

Sun 12/28

5:41 am-9:36 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$787

JacksonvilleDes Moines

OAJ - DSM

OAJDSM

Jacksonville Albert J Ellis

Wed 11/26

6:44 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop4h 49m

Des Moines

Sun 11/30

6:33 pm-1:46 pm

1 stop18h 13m

$801

JacksonvilleDes Moines

OAJ - DSM

OAJDSM

Jacksonville Albert J Ellis

Thu 11/27

5:30 am-12:15 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Des Moines

Sun 11/30

6:33 pm-1:46 pm

1 stop18h 13m

$801

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Deals found on 9/15

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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 $336). Flying from Jacksonville, North Carolina to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 September 16, 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
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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 07m. 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.

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  • 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 $336). Flying from Jacksonville, North Carolina to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$296Average$592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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