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$39+ 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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — DSM
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Orange County to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Orange County to Des Moines
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 December 4, 2025.

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Thu 12/119:36 amSNA - DSM
Nonstop3h 18mAllegiant Air
Sun 12/147:00 amDSM - SNA
Nonstop3h 46mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/2$106
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Thu 12/119:36 amSNA - DSM
Nonstop3h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/144:21 pmDSM - SNA
2 stops27h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$158
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/298:16 pmSNA - DSM
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/128:17 pmDSM - SNA
1 stop20h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/306:45 amSNA - DSM
1 stop6h 46mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/128:17 pmDSM - SNA
1 stop20h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$193
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Mon 12/298:16 pmSNA - DSM
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/512:46 pmDSM - SNA
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Thu 12/119:36 amSNA - DSM
Nonstop3h 18mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/127:28 pmDSM - SNA
1 stop17h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$200
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/306:45 amSNA - DSM
1 stop6h 46mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/512:46 pmDSM - SNA
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/298:16 pmSNA - DSM
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/117:00 amDSM - SNA
Nonstop3h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Sun 12/287:57 pmSNA - DSM
1 stop13h 59mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/512:46 pmDSM - SNA
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$223
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/197:00 amLGB - DSM
2 stops12h 15mDelta
Tue 12/2312:08 pmDSM - LGB
2 stops11h 37mDelta
Deal found 12/4$796
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/177:00 amLGB - DSM
2 stops12h 15mDelta
Thu 1/112:10 pmDSM - LGB
2 stops11h 35mDelta
Deal found 12/4$876

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 December 4, 2025.

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Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$109
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$39
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$468
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Orange County to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Orange County

Fly to

Des Moines

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/13

10:05 am-3:24 pm

Nonstop3h 19m

Des Moines

Mon 2/16

7:15 am-9:15 am

Nonstop4h 00m

$109

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 12/29

8:16 pm-3:31 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

8:17 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop20h 43m

$186

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/30

6:45 am-3:31 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

8:17 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop20h 43m

$193

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 12/29

8:16 pm-3:31 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Des Moines

Mon 1/5

12:46 pm-7:21 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$199

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 12/29

8:16 pm-3:31 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Des Moines

Sun 1/11

4:30 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops21h 55m

$241

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/30

9:36 am-2:54 pm

Nonstop3h 18m

Des Moines

Sun 1/11

7:00 am-8:47 am

Nonstop3h 47m

$245

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/19

4:37 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop28h 14m

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

7:30 am-12:25 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$245

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/30

6:45 am-3:31 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Des Moines

Sun 1/11

4:30 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops21h 55m

$248

Long BeachDes Moines

LGB - DSM

LGBDSM

Long Beach Municipal

Fri 1/2

9:05 am-6:10 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Des Moines

Tue 1/13

12:05 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$443

Long BeachDes Moines

LGB - DSM

LGBDSM

Long Beach Municipal

Fri 12/19

7:00 am-9:15 pm

2 stops12h 15m

Des Moines

Tue 12/23

12:08 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops11h 37m

$796

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Best time to book a flight from Orange County to Des Moines

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Orange County to Des Moines

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 $261). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Orange County to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 73% on flights from Orange County to Des Moines by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 December 4, 2025.
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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
4,254 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,044 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
698 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Orange County to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Orange County?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Orange County to Des Moines. It is only a 3.6 mi journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Des Moines’s city center.

  • How popular is this Orange County to Des Moines flight route?

    The Orange County to Des Moines flight path was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Orange County to Des Moines?

    For as low as $109, Allegiant Air can have you in Des Moines from Orange County in 3h 19m. The distance between Orange County and Des Moines is about 1425 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Orange County to Des Moines one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $60 on Allegiant Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $84 and Frontier from $145 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Orange County to Des Moines?

    The cheapest flight price from Orange County to Des Moines is $92. On average you can expect to pay $177. The most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Des Moines), can usually be booked for $109.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Orange County to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Orange County to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Orange County to Des Moines?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Orange County to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Orange County to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Orange County 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 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 $261). 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 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$114Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$352Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$446Average$668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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