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$184+ 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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — DSM
Apr 14 — Apr 211
Tue 4/14
Tue 4/21
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 March 15, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Tue 4/711:55 pm
OAK
-
DSM
1 stop9h 30m
Southwest
Tue 4/146:55 am
DSM
-
OAK
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/10$383
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/225:55 am
OAK
-
DSM
2 stops9h 07m
Delta
Sat 4/254:23 pm
DSM
-
OAK
2 stops7h 18m
Delta
Deal found 3/13$403
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 6/92:35 pm
OAK
-
DSM
1 stop5h 05m
Southwest
Fri 6/124:40 pm
DSM
-
OAK
1 stop9h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/12$417
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Fri 4/172:50 pm
OAK
-
DSM
1 stop5h 05m
Southwest
Mon 4/204:20 pm
DSM
-
OAK
1 stop10h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/10$418
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Fri 6/57:35 am
OAK
-
DSM
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Mon 6/84:40 pm
DSM
-
OAK
2 stops9h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/12$428
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Thu 4/29:25 am
OAK
-
DSM
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Mon 4/64:20 pm
DSM
-
OAK
1 stop9h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/12$429

Find 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 March 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$383
(Southwest)

One-way from

$184
(Southwest)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$587
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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 March 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Tue 4/7

11:55 pm-11:25 am

1 stop9h 30m

Des Moines

Tue 4/14

6:55 am-10:30 am

1 stop5h 35m

$383

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Wed 4/22

5:55 am-5:02 pm

2 stops9h 07m

Des Moines

Sat 4/25

4:23 pm-9:41 pm

2 stops7h 18m

$403

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Fri 4/17

2:50 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Des Moines

Mon 4/20

4:20 pm-12:25 am

1 stop10h 05m

$418

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Fri 6/5

7:35 am-4:00 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Des Moines

Mon 6/8

4:40 pm-12:10 am

1 stop9h 30m

$423

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Tue 6/9

5:30 am-3:05 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Des Moines

Fri 6/12

4:40 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$427

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Sun 4/5

2:50 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Des Moines

Wed 4/8

6:55 am-10:30 am

1 stop5h 35m

$453
Quickest round-trip

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Tue 5/26

1:30 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Des Moines

Sun 5/31

8:40 pm-12:05 am

1 stop5h 25m

$457

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Thu 4/23

5:20 am-3:30 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Des Moines

Sun 4/26

6:40 am-12:35 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$467

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Fri 7/24

7:35 am-4:00 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Des Moines

Mon 7/27

1:30 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$472
Cheapest one-way

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Wed 6/3

8:15 am-5:55 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$184

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Compare providers for flights from Oakland to Des Moines

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 March.
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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 March 15, 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
4,318 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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
4,318 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,318 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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 9h 07m. 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 $353 on this airline. Southwest is priced at 31% 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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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SouthwestCheapest$353Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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