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$443+ 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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAJ — DSM
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
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 November 3, 2025.

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eDreams
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

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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 November 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Tue 4/76:17 pmOAJ - DSM
1 stop4h 27mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/82:05 pmDSM - OAJ
1 stop6h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/1$443
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 4/711:06 amOAJ - DSM
2 stops10h 47mDelta
Wed 4/86:20 amDSM - OAJ
2 stops10h 23mDelta
Deal found 11/1$467

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JacksonvilleDes Moines

OAJ - DSM

OAJDSM

Jacksonville Albert J Ellis

Tue 4/7

6:17 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop4h 27m

Des Moines

Wed 4/8

2:05 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$443

JacksonvilleDes Moines

OAJ - DSM

OAJDSM

Jacksonville Albert J Ellis

Tue 4/7

11:06 am-8:53 pm

2 stops10h 47m

Des Moines

Wed 4/8

6:20 am-5:43 pm

2 stops10h 23m

$467

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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.

Best time to book a flight from Jacksonville to Des Moines

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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 $238). Flying from Jacksonville, North Carolina to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 November 3, 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
11,038 reviews

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

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
11,038 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,038 reviews

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Jacksonville to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    American Airlines and Delta can get you from Jacksonville, North Carolina to Des Moines in just under 4h 27m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 20m. There are 984 mi between Jacksonville, North Carolina and Des Moines. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 November 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$296Average$650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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