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 $384 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $734.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Oakland, California to Des Moines one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $162. Users have also found prices from $181 and $224 on Delta and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Oakland, California to Des Moines?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Oakland, California to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Departing on a Sunday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 11% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Oakland, California to Des Moines?

Find a great deal and save up to 24% by booking at least 61 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Oakland, California to Des Moines within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $343.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Oakland, California to Des Moines?

September is one of the best times of the year to fly to Des Moines from Oakland, California. Prices for September average $463 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $111. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a September flight can save you 30% on your journey compared to booking in December

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from OAK to DSM?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Oakland, California to Des Moines as you normally would.

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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.

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.

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$384 (Southwest)
One-way from	$141 (Trip.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$506

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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 April 29, 2025.

Thu 9/185:35 amOAK - DSM

1 stop5h 25mSouthwest

Mon 9/227:00 amDSM - OAK

2 stops9h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 4/27

$384

Thu 5/152:07 pmOAK - DSM

2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/1812:32 pmDSM - OAK

3 stops23h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$418

Fri 8/84:58 pmOAK - DSM

2 stops14h 39mDelta

Mon 8/116:20 amDSM - OAK

2 stops12h 10mDelta

Deal found 4/28

$734

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Thu 9/185:35 amOAK - DSM

1 stop5h 25mSouthwest

Mon 9/227:00 amDSM - OAK

2 stops9h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 4/27

$384

Thu 5/152:07 pmOAK - DSM

2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/1812:32 pmDSM - OAK

3 stops23h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$418

Fri 8/84:58 pmOAK - DSM

2 stops14h 39mDelta

Mon 8/116:20 amDSM - OAK

2 stops12h 10mDelta

Deal found 4/28

$734

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Wed 5/76:00 amOAK - DSM

2 stops9h 06mDelta

Thu 5/85:30 pmDSM - OAK

2 stops8h 19mDelta

Deal found 4/28

$777

Thu 5/152:07 pmOAK - DSM

2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/1812:32 pmDSM - OAK

3 stops23h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$418

One-way flights from Oakland to Des Moines
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Wed 6/45:45 amOAK - DSM

1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/27

$141

Wed 6/46:05 amOAK - DSM

2 stops7h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 4/27

$162

Sat 6/74:55 pmOAK - DSM

2 stops14h 43mDelta

Deal found 4/27

$181

Tue 6/38:00 amOAK - DSM

2 stops12h 56mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/27

$224

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Thu 9/18

5:35 am-1:00 pm

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Mon 9/22

7:00 am-2:20 pm

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$384

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Thu 5/15

2:07 pm-9:27 pm

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12:32 pm-9:41 am

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$418

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Fri 8/8

4:58 pm-9:37 am

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6:20 am-4:30 pm

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Wed 6/4

5:45 am-2:30 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$141

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OAK - DSM

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Oakland

Wed 6/4

6:05 am-4:00 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$162

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OAK - DSM

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Sat 6/7

4:55 pm-9:38 am

2 stops14h 43m

$181

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OAK - DSM

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Tue 6/3

8:00 am-10:56 pm

2 stops12h 56m

$224

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Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 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.

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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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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 $422). 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.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,961 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,961 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,961 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,292 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,961 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,929 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,961 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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 $384 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $734.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Oakland, California to Des Moines one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $162. Users have also found prices from $181 and $224 on Delta and Alaska Airlines, respectively.
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 $422). 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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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Des Moines?

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