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How to find the cheapest flight from
Orange County to Des Moines (DSM)

All the information you need to plan the best null to DSM flight in 2021: compare Orange County to Des Moines flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Des Moines.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Orange County to Des Moines (KFI - DSM)?

When flying from Orange County to Des Moines, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Orange County to Des Moines?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 30 days in advance, which can save you up to 46% on flights from Orange County to Des Moines compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 30 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $302. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $397.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Orange County to Des Moines?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to Des Moines. Flights to Des Moines from Orange County in September are about $286 on average during September, but can be found for as low as $137.

Cheap flights from Orange County to Des Moines in December, January 2022

The best prices found for Orange County to DSM flights for December, January
8 Dec - 10 Dec
$210pp
SNA
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
DSM
Des Moines
DSM
Des Moines
Multiple Airlines
     
3 STOPS
SNA
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8 Dec - 10 Dec
$223pp
SNA
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
DSM
Des Moines
DSM
Des Moines
Multiple Airlines
     
3 STOPS
SNA
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
27 Jan - 31 Jan
$243pp
SNA
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
United Airlines
 
1 STOP
DSM
Des Moines
DSM
Des Moines
United Airlines
 
1 STOP
SNA
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Orange County to Des Moines 2022 flight deals

Cheap flights to Des Moines from Orange County found for this year
8 Dec - 10 Dec
$210pp
SNA
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
DSM
Des Moines
DSM
Des Moines
Multiple Airlines
     
3 STOPS
SNA
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8 Dec - 10 Dec
$223pp
SNA
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
DSM
Des Moines
DSM
Des Moines
Multiple Airlines
     
3 STOPS
SNA
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8 Dec - 10 Dec
$252pp
SNA
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
DSM
Des Moines
DSM
Des Moines
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
SNA
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Last minute flights from Orange County to Des Moines

Late deals on round-trip flights to Des Moines from Orange County, departing today and this week
8 Dec - 10 Dec
$210pp
SNA
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
DSM
Des Moines
DSM
Des Moines
Multiple Airlines
     
3 STOPS
SNA
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8 Dec - 10 Dec
$223pp
SNA
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
DSM
Des Moines
DSM
Des Moines
Multiple Airlines
     
3 STOPS
SNA
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
8 Dec - 10 Dec
$252pp
SNA
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
DSM
Des Moines
DSM
Des Moines
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
SNA
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

One-way flights to Des Moines from Orange County

The cheapest one-way flights from Orange County to Des Moines
2:50 pm - 9:15 am
Frontier
1 Stop
16h 25m
SNA - DSM
Frontier
$141
Kiwi.com
5:46 am - 3:48 pm
Allegiant Air
2 Stops
32h 02m
SNA - DSM
Allegiant Air
$147
Gotogate
7:46 am - 4:55 pm
United Airlines
1 Stop
7h 09m
SNA - DSM
United Airlines
$148
United

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Flight FAQs

From Orange County to Des Moines

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.

Which airlines flying from Orange County to Des Moines have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta are some of the carriers that may have flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for other airlines that may also have this kind of flexibility.

Can I find flights from Orange County to Des Moines for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Orange County to Des Moines for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $122, but on average you can expect to pay $252.

Are there last-minute flights available from Orange County to Des Moines for under $300?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Orange County to Des Moines within the next 7 days for less than $300.

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 $62 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $119 and United Airlines from $127 one-way.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Orange County to Des Moines?

Before booking your flight from Orange County to Des Moines check out the most popular airlines for this route: Major Airline, American Airlines or Delta.

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

The cheapest flight price from Orange County to Des Moines is $85. On average you can expect to pay $202. The most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Des Moines), can usually be booked for $145.

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COVID Restrictions

View COVID Travel Restrictions for Des Moines, IA

Do I need a COVID test to fly to Des Moines from Orange County?

Information is based on travel restrictions for travel to Des Moines within the United States

Most visitors from Orange County need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Des Moines.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Orange County must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departing to Des Moines.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Orange County are not required to quarantine after entering Des Moines.

Do I need a test to fly back to Orange County from Des Moines?

Returning to Orange County from Des Moines

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Des Moines must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departing to Orange County.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Des Moines are not required to quarantine after entering Orange County.

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Departure points for flights from Orange County to Des Moines

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Destination information for Des Moines

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from Orange County to Des Moines.
Average temperature for December in Des Moines
37.4 °F
Avg rainfall for December in Des Moines
1.2 ″

Airports servicing

Santa Ana (SNA)
Long Beach (LGB)

Airports servicing Des Moines

Des Moines (DSM)

Top 4 airlines flying from Orange County to Des Moines

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Orange County to Des Moines choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Airline Cheapest Average Flexibility On-time COVID-19 safety
Frontier 		$95 $269 No cancel fee 62%
American Airlines 		$160 $428 No cancel fee 71%
Delta 		$164 $401 No cancel fee N/A
United Airlines 		$190 $427 No cancel fee 69%

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