$92+ Cheap flights from Orange County to Des Moines (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 3/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — DSM
Mar 4 — Mar 111
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Orange County to Des MoinesExplore the most affordable flight options available from Orange County to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 2, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Orange County to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 2, 2026.
This WAYA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 WAYA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/167:45 am
SNA
- DSM
1 stop8h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/2010:00 am
DSM
- SNA
Nonstop3h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$223
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 5/137:00 am
LGB
- DSM
1 stop8h 55m
Southwest
Fri 5/1512:25 pm
DSM
- LGB
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 1/31![Southwest logo]()
$347
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/2812:25 pm
SNA
- DSM
1 stop28h 17m
Frontier
Sat 3/78:21 pm
DSM
- SNA
2 stops37h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 1/31![Frontier logo]()
$357
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 4/111:56 am
SNA
- DSM
1 stop8h 42m
Delta
Sat 4/44:25 pm
DSM
- SNA
1 stop6h 31m
Delta
Deal found 2/1![Delta logo]()
$377
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 4/1611:40 am
SNA
- DSM
2 stops8h 15m
Southwest
Mon 4/206:50 am
DSM
- SNA
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 1/31![Southwest logo]()
$387
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/101:20 pm
SNA
- DSM
1 stop24h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/171:23 pm
DSM
- SNA
2 stops22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$413
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/163:24 pm
SNA
- DSM
1 stop6h 16m
American Airlines
Mon 3/231:37 pm
DSM
- SNA
1 stop10h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2![American Airlines logo]()
$427
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 2/2811:40 am
SNA
- DSM
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Sat 3/712:05 pm
DSM
- SNA
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 1/31![Southwest logo]()
$433
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/1011:10 am
SNA
- DSM
2 stops7h 40m
Southwest
Tue 3/176:40 am
DSM
- SNA
2 stops8h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2![Southwest logo]()
$437
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/66:45 am
SNA
- DSM
1 stop6h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/137:17 pm
DSM
- SNA
2 stops42h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$441
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 2/158:20 am
LGB
- DSM
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Thu 2/196:25 am
DSM
- LGB
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 1/30![Southwest logo]()
$536
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/1610:30 am
LGB
- DSM
1 stop10h 05m
Southwest
Fri 2/2011:35 am
DSM
- LGB
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 2/1![Southwest logo]()
$542
Best flights from Orange County to Des MoinesDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Orange County to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 2, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Orange County to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 2, 2026.
This WAYA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 WAYA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/167:45 am
SNA
- DSM
1 stop8h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/2010:00 am
DSM
- SNA
Nonstop3h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$223
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 5/137:00 am
LGB
- DSM
1 stop8h 55m
Southwest
Fri 5/1512:25 pm
DSM
- LGB
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 1/31![Southwest logo]()
$347
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/2812:25 pm
SNA
- DSM
1 stop28h 17m
Frontier
Sat 3/78:21 pm
DSM
- SNA
2 stops37h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 1/31![Frontier logo]()
$357
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 4/111:56 am
SNA
- DSM
1 stop8h 42m
Delta
Sat 4/44:25 pm
DSM
- SNA
1 stop6h 31m
Delta
Deal found 2/1![Delta logo]()
$377
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/164:32 pm
SNA
- DSM
1 stop5h 27m
American Airlines
Mon 3/232:28 pm
DSM
- SNA
1 stop6h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1![American Airlines logo]()
$427
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/101:27 pm
SNA
- DSM
1 stop5h 00m
United Airlines
Tue 3/175:04 pm
DSM
- SNA
1 stop5h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2![United Airlines logo]()
$427
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 4/1611:40 am
SNA
- DSM
2 stops8h 15m
Southwest
Mon 4/206:50 am
DSM
- SNA
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 1/31![Southwest logo]()
$387
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 2/2811:40 am
SNA
- DSM
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Sat 3/712:05 pm
DSM
- SNA
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 1/31![Southwest logo]()
$433
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/251:50 pm
SNA
- DSM
1 stop7h 01m
United Airlines
Tue 6/303:24 pm
DSM
- SNA
1 stop9h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/31![United Airlines logo]()
$507
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 2/158:20 am
LGB
- DSM
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Thu 2/196:25 am
DSM
- LGB
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 1/30![Southwest logo]()
$536
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/1610:30 am
LGB
- DSM
1 stop10h 05m
Southwest
Fri 2/2011:35 am
DSM
- LGB
2 stops8h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 2/1![Southwest logo]()
$547
Last-minute flights from Orange County to Des MoinesDiscover last-minute flight deals from Orange County to Des Moines. Data last updated February 2, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Orange County to Des Moines. Data last updated February 2, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/44:37 pm
SNA
- DSM
1 stop21h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/68:30 am
DSM
- SNA
1 stop6h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$443
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/66:45 am
SNA
- DSM
1 stop6h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/137:17 pm
DSM
- SNA
2 stops42h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$441
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/107:00 am
LGB
- DSM
2 stops13h 29m
Delta
Fri 2/136:19 am
DSM
- LGB
2 stops11h 41m
Delta
Deal found 2/1![Delta logo]()
$1,046
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/141:20 pm
SNA
- DSM
1 stop4h 47m
United Airlines
Wed 2/185:03 pm
DSM
- SNA
1 stop7h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/30![United Airlines logo]()
$627
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 2/158:20 am
LGB
- DSM
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Thu 2/196:25 am
DSM
- LGB
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 1/30![Southwest logo]()
$536
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/1610:30 am
LGB
- DSM
1 stop10h 05m
Southwest
Fri 2/2011:35 am
DSM
- LGB
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 2/1![Southwest logo]()
$542
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/2812:25 pm
SNA
- DSM
1 stop28h 17m
Frontier
Sat 3/78:21 pm
DSM
- SNA
2 stops37h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 1/31![Frontier logo]()
$357
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 2/2811:40 am
SNA
- DSM
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Sat 3/712:05 pm
DSM
- SNA
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 1/31![Southwest logo]()
$433
One-way flights from Orange County to Des MoinesSearch for one-way flight options from Orange County to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 2, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Orange County to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 2, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/139:45 am
SNA
- DSM
Nonstop3h 16m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/1![Allegiant Air logo]()
$92
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/136:45 am
SNA
- DSM
1 stop26h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$101
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/169:50 am
SNA
- DSM
Nonstop3h 16m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/1![Allegiant Air logo]()
$108
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/210:03 am
SNA
- DSM
Nonstop3h 19m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 1/31![Allegiant Air logo]()
$113
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/1511:32 am
SNA
- DSM
1 stop29h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1![Frontier logo]()
$127
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1611:32 am
SNA
- DSM
1 stop5h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1![Frontier logo]()
$129
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/2711:58 am
SNA
- DSM
Nonstop3h 14m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 1/31![Allegiant Air logo]()
$138
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/1511:22 am
SNA
- DSM
1 stop5h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 1/31![Frontier logo]()
$165
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/23:23 pm
SNA
- DSM
1 stop6h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/31![American Airlines logo]()
$171
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/2211:22 am
SNA
- DSM
1 stop29h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1![Frontier logo]()
$178
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 6/246:50 am
LGB
- DSM
1 stop9h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 1/31![Southwest logo]()
$191
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/167:00 am
LGB
- DSM
2 stops11h 49m
Delta
Deal found 2/1![Delta logo]()
$1,206
Find flight deals from Orange County to Des Moines
Keep the following information in mind while searching for Orange County to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated February 2, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $223 (WAYA) |
One-way from | $92 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $388 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Orange County 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 February 2, 2026.
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Santa AnaDes Moines
SNA - DSM
SNADSM
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Thu 4/16
7:45 am-6:01 pm
1 stop8h 16m
Des Moines
Mon 4/20
10:00 am-11:51 am
Nonstop3h 51m
$223
Long BeachDes Moines
LGB - DSM
LGBDSM
Long Beach Municipal
Wed 5/13
7:00 am-5:55 pm
1 stop8h 55m
Des Moines
Fri 5/15
12:25 pm-3:35 pm
1 stop5h 10m
$347
Santa AnaDes Moines
SNA - DSM
SNADSM
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sat 2/28
12:25 pm-6:42 pm
1 stop28h 17m
Des Moines
Sat 3/7
8:21 pm-7:50 am
2 stops37h 29m
$357
Santa AnaDes Moines
SNA - DSM
SNADSM
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Wed 4/1
11:56 am-10:38 pm
1 stop8h 42m
Des Moines
Sat 4/4
4:25 pm-8:56 pm
1 stop6h 31m
$377
Santa AnaDes Moines
SNA - DSM
SNADSM
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Thu 4/16
11:40 am-9:55 pm
2 stops8h 15m
Des Moines
Mon 4/20
6:50 am-1:25 pm
2 stops8h 35m
$387
Santa AnaDes Moines
SNA - DSM
SNADSM
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Mon 3/16
4:32 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop5h 27m
Des Moines
Mon 3/23
2:28 pm-6:58 pm
1 stop6h 30m
$427
Santa AnaDes Moines
SNA - DSM
SNADSM
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Tue 3/10
1:27 pm-8:27 pm
1 stop5h 00m
Des Moines
Tue 3/17
5:04 pm-9:03 pm
1 stop5h 59m
$427
Santa AnaDes Moines
SNA - DSM
SNADSM
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Sat 2/28
11:40 am-10:25 pm
2 stops8h 45m
Des Moines
Sat 3/7
12:05 pm-6:30 pm
2 stops8h 25m
$433
Santa AnaDes Moines
SNA - DSM
SNADSM
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Thu 6/25
1:50 pm-10:51 pm
1 stop7h 01m
Des Moines
Tue 6/30
3:24 pm-10:27 pm
1 stop9h 03m
$507
Long BeachDes Moines
LGB - DSM
LGBDSM
Long Beach Municipal
Sun 2/15
8:20 am-4:00 pm
1 stop5h 40m
Des Moines
Thu 2/19
6:25 am-9:55 am
1 stop5h 30m
$536
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Best time to book a flight from Orange County to Des Moines
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Orange County with our price prediction graph.
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Orange County to Des Moines?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Des Moines (average of $82). Flying from Orange County to Des Moines in July is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 February 2, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Orange County to Des Moines, such as Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
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10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
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Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
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Traveling to a place near Des Moines?
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Alternative routes for Orange County to Des Moines
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Top 4 airlines flying from Orange County to Des Moines
Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Orange County 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 February 2, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$119 | Average$188 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time88% | |
| Cheapest$276 | Average$383 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$332 | Average$446 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$446 | Average$668 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |