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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 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — DSM
Jan 9 — Jan 161
Fri 1/9
Fri 1/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Des Moines

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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 December 10, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Mon 12/2912:30 pmOAK - DSM
2 stops8h 40mSouthwest
Wed 1/78:35 amDSM - OAK
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/8$453
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Sat 12/275:20 amOAK - DSM
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Thu 1/18:20 amDSM - OAK
2 stops7h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9$599
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Sun 12/285:05 amOAK - DSM
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Wed 12/318:20 amDSM - OAK
2 stops8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9$632
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/3012:34 pmOAK - DSM
2 stops20h 54mDelta
Wed 1/74:21 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops8h 32mDelta
Deal found 12/8$693
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/3012:34 pmOAK - DSM
2 stops29h 28mDelta
Fri 1/910:59 amDSM - OAK
2 stops13h 54mDelta
Deal found 12/8$713
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sat 12/205:20 amOAK - DSM
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Wed 12/248:20 amDSM - OAK
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/10$758

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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 December 10, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$367
(Southwest)

One-way from

$189
(Southwest)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$521
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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 December 10, 2025.
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 1/13

10:30 am-7:20 pm

2 stops6h 50m

Des Moines

Wed 1/21

8:35 am-3:55 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$377

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Tue 1/6

4:54 pm-9:24 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Des Moines

Tue 1/13

4:21 pm-10:53 pm

2 stops8h 32m

$425

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Wed 1/7

5:55 am-9:24 pm

2 stops13h 29m

Des Moines

Tue 1/13

4:21 pm-10:53 pm

2 stops8h 32m

$425

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Wed 1/14

5:55 am-9:24 pm

2 stops13h 29m

Des Moines

Tue 1/20

4:21 pm-11:53 pm

2 stops9h 32m

$425

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Sat 1/24

5:55 am-9:24 pm

2 stops13h 29m

Des Moines

Tue 1/27

4:21 pm-11:53 pm

2 stops9h 32m

$425

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Wed 1/21

5:55 am-9:24 pm

2 stops13h 29m

Des Moines

Tue 1/27

4:21 pm-11:53 pm

2 stops9h 32m

$425

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Wed 1/7

5:55 am-9:24 pm

2 stops13h 29m

Des Moines

Wed 1/14

4:21 pm-10:53 pm

2 stops8h 32m

$430

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Mon 1/12

12:38 pm-9:24 pm

2 stops30h 46m

Des Moines

Tue 1/20

4:21 pm-11:53 pm

2 stops9h 32m

$435

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Wed 1/7

5:55 am-9:24 pm

2 stops13h 29m

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

4:21 pm-10:53 pm

2 stops8h 32m

$438

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Mon 1/5

7:20 am-3:30 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Des Moines

Wed 1/14

8:35 am-2:55 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$443

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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 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 Oakland, California-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Oakland, California-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 10, 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
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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

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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 6h 50m. Fly via Southwest or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between Oakland, California and Des Moines is about 1534 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $350 on this airline.

  • 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 December 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$350Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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