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$280+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA to Des Moines (OAK - 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 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — DSM
oct. 11 — oct. 181
sáb. 10/11
sáb. 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) 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 septiembre 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$280
(Southwest)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$400
From Oakland to Des Moines
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on septiembre 11, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 10/47:05 amOAK - DSM
2 stops11h 45mSouthwest
mar. 10/73:00 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 9/11$280
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/256:30 amOAK - DSM
1 stop14h 11mMultiple Airlines
lun. 9/293:30 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop10h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$300
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/266:30 amOAK - DSM
1 stop13h 59mMultiple Airlines
lun. 9/293:30 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop10h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$344
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 10/47:05 amOAK - DSM
2 stops11h 45mSouthwest
mié. 10/83:00 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 9/10$392
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/256:30 amOAK - DSM
1 stop14h 11mMultiple Airlines
dom. 9/285:49 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops31h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$397
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 10/268:50 amOAK - DSM
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
jue. 10/304:35 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9$409
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/226:30 amOAK - DSM
1 stop13h 59mMultiple Airlines
vie. 9/262:22 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$412

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Oakland 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 septiembre 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

Oakland

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

sáb. 10/4

7:05 am-8:50 pm

2 stops11h 45m

Des Moines

mar. 10/7

3:00 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$280

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

vie. 9/26

6:30 am-10:29 pm

1 stop13h 59m

Des Moines

lun. 9/29

3:30 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop10h 02m

$344

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

sáb. 10/4

7:05 am-8:50 pm

2 stops11h 45m

Des Moines

mié. 10/8

3:00 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$392

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

dom. 10/26

8:50 am-5:25 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Des Moines

jue. 10/30

4:35 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$409

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

vie. 10/3

6:00 am-5:13 pm

2 stops9h 13m

$558

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

vie. 9/19

6:00 am-5:13 pm

2 stops9h 13m

$748

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Deals found on 9/11

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Des Moines?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Oakland, California 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 septiembre 11, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Oakland to Des Moines, such as Southwest. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Oakland, California to Des Moines?

    There are many flights that can get you from Oakland, California to Des Moines in 11h 45m. Fly via Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance between Oakland, California and Des Moines is about 1534 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Oakland, California to Des Moines round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Oakland, California to Des Moines is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $353 on this airline. Southwest is priced at 24% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland 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 Oakland, California to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Oakland, California 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 Oakland to Des Moines

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Oakland 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 septiembre 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$353Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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