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$125+ 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 8/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — DSM
Aug 2 — Aug 91
Sat 8/2
Sat 8/9
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 July 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$369
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$125
(Mytrip)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$389
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 July 28, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/248:13 amOAK - DSM
1 stop11h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/312:14 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops21h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$369
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 10/111:20 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Wed 10/157:25 amDSM - OAK
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 7/27$413
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Sat 8/304:58 pmOAK - DSM
2 stops19h 11mDelta
Tue 9/25:12 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops31h 34mDelta
Deal found 7/27$444

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OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Sun 8/24

8:13 am-9:16 pm

1 stop11h 03m

Des Moines

Sun 8/31

2:14 pm-9:40 am

2 stops21h 26m

$369

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Sat 10/11

10:05 am-6:00 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Des Moines

Wed 10/15

3:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$413

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Sat 8/30

4:58 pm-2:09 pm

2 stops19h 11m

Des Moines

Tue 9/2

5:12 pm-10:46 pm

2 stops31h 34m

$444

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Fri 8/29

6:00 am-10:42 pm

1 stop14h 42m

$125

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OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Wed 8/20

6:00 am-5:12 pm

2 stops9h 12m

$304

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Deals found on 7/27

Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Des Moines

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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 $401). 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 July 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Oakland to Des Moines, such as Southwest and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying 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 $413 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $444. Southwest is priced at 12% 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?

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  • 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 $401). 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 July 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$350Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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