Des Moines

$64+ 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 9/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — DSM
Jul 6 — Jul 131
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Cheap 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 July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$128
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$64
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$324
From Orange County to Des Moines
One-way flight from Orange County to Des Moines
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find 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 July 1, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1610:25 amSNA - DSM
Nonstop3h 19mAllegiant Air
Sun 10/198:00 amDSM - SNA
Nonstop3h 35mAllegiant Air
Deal found 6/29$128
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/226:45 amSNA - DSM
1 stop13h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/247:00 amDSM - SNA
Nonstop3h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$155
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2312:04 pmSNA - DSM
1 stop24h 19mFrontier
Sun 8/243:23 pmDSM - SNA
1 stop22h 01mFrontier
Deal found 6/29$243
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 8/262:40 pmLGB - DSM
1 stop4h 45mSouthwest
Wed 9/33:25 pmDSM - LGB
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 6/29$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 8/267:01 amLGB - DSM
2 stops11h 58mDelta
Wed 9/310:18 amDSM - LGB
2 stops8h 08mDelta
Deal found 6/29$267
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 8/611:35 amSNA - DSM
1 stop6h 58mDelta
Thu 8/72:39 pmDSM - SNA
1 stop7h 25mDelta
Deal found 6/29$329
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 9/1311:25 amSNA - DSM
2 stops6h 55mSouthwest
Mon 9/1511:40 amDSM - SNA
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 6/29$344

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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 July 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Orange County to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

Orange County

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/16

10:25 am-3:44 pm

Nonstop3h 19m

Des Moines

Sun 10/19

8:00 am-9:35 am

Nonstop3h 35m

$128

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 8/22

6:45 am-10:42 pm

1 stop13h 57m

Des Moines

Sun 8/24

7:00 am-8:47 am

Nonstop3h 47m

$155

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/23

12:04 pm-2:23 pm

1 stop24h 19m

Des Moines

Sun 8/24

3:23 pm-11:24 am

1 stop22h 01m

$243

Long BeachDes Moines

LGB - DSM

LGBDSM

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 8/26

2:40 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Des Moines

Wed 9/3

3:25 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$257

Long BeachDes Moines

LGB - DSM

LGBDSM

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 8/26

7:01 am-8:59 pm

2 stops11h 58m

Des Moines

Wed 9/3

10:18 am-4:26 pm

2 stops8h 08m

$267

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/6

11:35 am-8:33 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Des Moines

Thu 8/7

2:39 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$329

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/13

11:25 am-8:20 pm

2 stops6h 55m

Des Moines

Mon 9/15

11:40 am-4:00 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$344

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/25

10:33 am-3:48 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$64

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/25

6:45 am-10:41 pm

1 stop13h 56m

$88

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/9

4:30 pm-12:14 am

1 stop5h 44m

$151

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/29

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

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Estimated round-trip price
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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Orange County to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 July 1, 2025.

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.

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 July 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Orange County to Des Moines, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. 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.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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

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  • 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?

  • 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 $64 on Allegiant Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $151 and Delta from $179 one-way.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Orange County to Des Moines is $64. On average you can expect to pay $206. The most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Des Moines), can usually be booked for $128.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Orange County to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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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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 July 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$124Average$207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
United AirlinesCheapest$316Average$596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$334Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$358Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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