$395+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA to Des Moines (OAK - DSM)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — DSM
Jul 13 — Jul 201
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to Des MoinesExplore 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 June 13, 2026.
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 June 13, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 7/82:40 pm
OAK
- DSM
1 stop5h 05m
Southwest
Tue 7/1412:10 pm
DSM
- OAK
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 6/10![Southwest logo]()
$395
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Tue 8/119:30 am
OAK
- DSM
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Thu 8/133:50 pm
DSM
- OAK
1 stop9h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9![Southwest logo]()
$415
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Tue 8/48:00 am
OAK
- DSM
1 stop7h 45m
Southwest
Thu 8/62:25 pm
DSM
- OAK
2 stops7h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9![Southwest logo]()
$420
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sun 7/1911:55 pm
OAK
- DSM
1 stop9h 35m
Southwest
Thu 7/234:40 pm
DSM
- OAK
1 stop9h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/10![Southwest logo]()
$482
Best flights from Oakland to Des MoinesDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Oakland to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated June 13, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Oakland to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated June 13, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/810:25 am
OAK
- DSM
2 stops9h 20m
Southwest
Tue 7/146:25 am
DSM
- OAK
2 stops8h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/11![Southwest logo]()
$405
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/196:00 am
OAK
- DSM
2 stops8h 50m
Delta
Sun 8/235:56 pm
DSM
- OAK
2 stops8h 00m
Delta
Deal found 6/11![Delta logo]()
$637
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Tue 8/1110:15 am
OAK
- DSM
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Thu 8/133:50 pm
DSM
- OAK
1 stop9h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9![Southwest logo]()
$420
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Tue 8/48:00 am
OAK
- DSM
1 stop7h 45m
Southwest
Thu 8/62:25 pm
DSM
- OAK
2 stops7h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9![Southwest logo]()
$420
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Mon 7/65:03 pm
OAK
- DSM
2 stops14h 42m
Delta
Wed 7/155:52 pm
DSM
- OAK
2 stops7h 58m
Delta
Deal found 6/8![Delta logo]()
$769
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/125:05 pm
OAK
- DSM
2 stops15h 09m
Delta
Sat 9/2612:15 pm
DSM
- OAK
2 stops11h 46m
Delta
Deal found 6/12![Delta logo]()
$847
Last-minute flights from Oakland to Des MoinesDiscover last-minute flight deals from Oakland to Des Moines. Data last updated June 13, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Oakland to Des Moines. Data last updated June 13, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/285:03 pm
OAK
- DSM
2 stops14h 41m
Delta
Fri 7/36:03 pm
DSM
- OAK
2 stops19h 50m
Delta
Deal found 6/9![Delta logo]()
$882
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/306:00 am
OAK
- DSM
2 stops8h 54m
Delta
Fri 7/36:03 pm
DSM
- OAK
2 stops19h 50m
Delta
Deal found 6/9![Delta logo]()
$955
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Mon 7/65:03 pm
OAK
- DSM
2 stops14h 42m
Delta
Wed 7/155:52 pm
DSM
- OAK
2 stops7h 58m
Delta
Deal found 6/8![Delta logo]()
$769
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 7/82:40 pm
OAK
- DSM
1 stop5h 05m
Southwest
Tue 7/1412:10 pm
DSM
- OAK
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 6/10![Southwest logo]()
$395
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sun 7/1911:55 pm
OAK
- DSM
1 stop9h 35m
Southwest
Thu 7/234:40 pm
DSM
- OAK
1 stop9h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/10![Southwest logo]()
$482
One-way flights from Oakland to Des MoinesSearch for one-way flight options from Oakland to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 13, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Oakland to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 13, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/276:00 am
OAK
- DSM
2 stops8h 54m
Delta
Deal found 6/12![Delta logo]()
$453
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 6/187:35 am
OAK
- DSM
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 6/10![Southwest logo]()
$489
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/225:03 pm
OAK
- DSM
2 stops14h 41m
Delta
Deal found 6/10![Delta logo]()
$543
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/216:00 am
OAK
- DSM
2 stops8h 54m
Delta
Deal found 6/10![Delta logo]()
$605
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/206:00 am
OAK
- DSM
2 stops9h 13m
Delta
Deal found 6/10![Delta logo]()
$933
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/286:00 am
OAK
- DSM
2 stops8h 54m
Delta
Deal found 6/12![Delta logo]()
$945
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/266:00 am
OAK
- DSM
2 stops8h 54m
Delta
Deal found 6/9![Delta logo]()
$958
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 June 13, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $395 (Southwest) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $611 |
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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 June 13, 2026.
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Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
OaklandDes Moines
OAK - DSM
OAKDSM
Oakland
Wed 7/8
10:25 am-9:45 pm
2 stops9h 20m
Des Moines
Tue 7/14
6:25 am-12:40 pm
2 stops8h 15m
$405
OaklandDes Moines
OAK - DSM
OAKDSM
Oakland
Tue 8/11
10:15 am-9:00 pm
2 stops8h 45m
Des Moines
Thu 8/13
3:50 pm-11:05 pm
1 stop9h 15m
$420
Quickest round-trip
OaklandDes Moines
OAK - DSM
OAKDSM
Oakland
Tue 8/4
8:00 am-5:45 pm
1 stop7h 45m
Des Moines
Thu 8/6
2:25 pm-7:45 pm
2 stops7h 20m
$420
OaklandDes Moines
OAK - DSM
OAKDSM
Oakland
Wed 8/19
6:00 am-4:50 pm
2 stops8h 50m
Des Moines
Sun 8/23
5:56 pm-11:56 pm
2 stops8h 00m
$637
OaklandDes Moines
OAK - DSM
OAKDSM
Oakland
Mon 7/6
5:03 pm-9:45 am
2 stops14h 42m
Des Moines
Wed 7/15
5:52 pm-11:50 pm
2 stops7h 58m
$769
OaklandDes Moines
OAK - DSM
OAKDSM
Oakland
Sat 9/12
5:05 pm-10:14 am
2 stops15h 09m
Des Moines
Sat 9/26
12:15 pm-10:01 pm
2 stops11h 46m
$847
Cheapest one-way
OaklandDes Moines
OAK - DSM
OAKDSM
Oakland
Sat 6/27
6:00 am-4:54 pm
2 stops8h 54m
$453
Quickest one-way
OaklandDes Moines
OAK - DSM
OAKDSM
Oakland
Thu 6/18
7:35 am-4:00 pm
1 stop6h 25m
$489
OaklandDes Moines
OAK - DSM
OAKDSM
Oakland
Mon 6/22
5:03 pm-9:44 am
2 stops14h 41m
$543
OaklandDes Moines
OAK - DSM
OAKDSM
Oakland
Sun 6/21
6:00 am-4:54 pm
2 stops8h 54m
$605
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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 June.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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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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 June 13, 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.
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$378 | Average$508 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |