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$189+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA to Des Moines (OAK - 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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — DSM
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Des Moines

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 January 29, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/141:30 pm
OAK
-
DSM
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Tue 4/2112:00 pm
DSM
-
OAK
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 1/28$367
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/221:30 pm
OAK
-
DSM
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Mon 4/277:10 pm
DSM
-
OAK
1 stop5h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 1/28$380
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/221:30 pm
OAK
-
DSM
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Fri 5/17:10 pm
DSM
-
OAK
1 stop5h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 1/28$407
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 4/135:55 am
OAK
-
DSM
2 stops31h 46m
Delta
Tue 4/214:23 pm
DSM
-
OAK
2 stops9h 31m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$426
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 4/155:55 am
OAK
-
DSM
2 stops9h 07m
Delta
Tue 4/214:23 pm
DSM
-
OAK
2 stops9h 31m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$444
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 4/175:04 pm
OAK
-
DSM
2 stops15h 14m
Delta
Tue 4/214:23 pm
DSM
-
OAK
2 stops9h 31m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$453

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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 January 29, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$367
(Southwest)

One-way from

$189
(Southwest)

Popular in

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August

Average price

$731
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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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to Des Moines that are best for you.

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OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Tue 4/14

1:30 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Des Moines

Tue 4/21

12:00 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$367

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Wed 4/22

1:30 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Des Moines

Mon 4/27

7:10 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$380

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Wed 4/22

11:10 am-9:15 pm

2 stops8h 05m

Des Moines

Fri 5/1

6:50 am-1:10 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$417

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Mon 4/13

5:55 am-3:41 pm

2 stops31h 46m

Des Moines

Tue 4/21

4:23 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops9h 31m

$426

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Wed 4/15

5:55 am-5:02 pm

2 stops9h 07m

Des Moines

Tue 4/21

4:23 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops9h 31m

$444

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Fri 5/15

6:30 am-6:35 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Des Moines

Sun 5/24

1:15 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$462

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Tue 4/14

5:55 am-9:08 pm

2 stops13h 13m

Des Moines

Fri 4/24

4:23 pm-9:41 pm

2 stops31h 18m

$489

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Mon 4/13

5:55 am-3:41 pm

2 stops31h 46m

Des Moines

Mon 4/20

4:23 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops9h 31m

$492

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Sat 2/28

12:25 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$189

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Wed 3/4

5:40 am-2:40 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$197

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Compare providers for flights from Oakland to Des Moines

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Oakland to Des Moines in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Oakland, California-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Oakland, California-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Oakland, California-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Oakland, California-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 Oakland to Des Moines

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Des Moines (average of $149). Flying from Oakland, California to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $368). 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 January 29, 2026.
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
4,267 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Oakland 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 Oakland, California to Des Moines?

    There are many flights that can get you from Oakland, California to Des Moines in 5h 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 32% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Des Moines (average of $149). Flying from Oakland, California to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $368). 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$353Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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