$82+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Des Moines (SAN - 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 5/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — DSM
Jun 4 — Jun 111
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/16:25 am
SAN
- DSM
1 stop5h 06m
Frontier
Wed 7/152:19 pm
DSM
- SAN
1 stop11h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1![Frontier logo]()
$224
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/296:25 am
SAN
- DSM
1 stop5h 06m
Frontier
Mon 6/12:16 pm
DSM
- SAN
1 stop11h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3![Frontier logo]()
$230
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/16:25 am
SAN
- DSM
1 stop5h 06m
Frontier
Fri 7/312:19 pm
DSM
- SAN
1 stop11h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30![Frontier logo]()
$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 5/207:34 pm
SAN
- DSM
1 stop23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/259:42 pm
DSM
- SAN
1 stop25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/104:47 pm
SAN
- DSM
2 stops24h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/159:56 pm
DSM
- SAN
1 stop12h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$258
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/16:25 am
SAN
- DSM
1 stop5h 06m
Frontier
Mon 6/82:16 pm
DSM
- SAN
1 stop11h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$270
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/3110:07 pm
SAN
- DSM
2 stops22h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/3110:01 pm
DSM
- SAN
1 stop23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$291
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/226:25 am
SAN
- DSM
1 stop5h 06m
Frontier
Mon 5/252:16 pm
DSM
- SAN
1 stop11h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$300
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Thu 6/49:43 am
SAN
- DSM
1 stop8h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/78:36 pm
DSM
- SAN
1 stop14h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 7/14:47 pm
SAN
- DSM
2 stops25h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/1310:01 pm
DSM
- SAN
1 stop24h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$312
Best flights from San Diego to Des MoinesDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated May 5, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated May 5, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/86:20 am
SAN
- DSM
2 stops7h 53m
United Airlines
Tue 9/2211:34 am
DSM
- SAN
1 stop5h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/4![United Airlines logo]()
$342
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 10/67:25 am
SAN
- DSM
1 stop8h 20m
Southwest
Tue 10/276:25 pm
DSM
- SAN
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 4/30![Southwest logo]()
$387
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/811:10 am
SAN
- DSM
2 stops7h 50m
Southwest
Tue 9/2212:30 pm
DSM
- SAN
2 stops7h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/4![Southwest logo]()
$412
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/28:45 am
SAN
- DSM
2 stops12h 06m
United Airlines
Tue 6/93:01 pm
DSM
- SAN
1 stop8h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/4![United Airlines logo]()
$432
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Thu 6/251:20 pm
SAN
- DSM
2 stops8h 10m
Southwest
Tue 6/306:25 am
DSM
- SAN
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 5/1![Southwest logo]()
$432
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Fri 5/297:41 pm
SAN
- DSM
2 stops12h 46m
United Airlines
Mon 6/15:17 pm
DSM
- SAN
1 stop7h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2![United Airlines logo]()
$472
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 8/316:35 am
SAN
- DSM
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Mon 9/217:00 am
DSM
- SAN
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 4/30![Southwest logo]()
$447
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Fri 6/126:35 am
SAN
- DSM
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Tue 6/166:25 am
DSM
- SAN
2 stops7h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 5/2![Southwest logo]()
$452
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/2612:40 pm
SAN
- DSM
2 stops7h 40m
Southwest
Mon 6/295:10 am
DSM
- SAN
2 stops8h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 5/4![Southwest logo]()
$467
Last-minute flights from San Diego to Des MoinesDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Des Moines. Data last updated May 5, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Des Moines. Data last updated May 5, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 5/207:34 pm
SAN
- DSM
1 stop23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/259:42 pm
DSM
- SAN
1 stop25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$254
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/226:25 am
SAN
- DSM
1 stop5h 06m
Frontier
Mon 5/252:16 pm
DSM
- SAN
1 stop11h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$300
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Sat 5/2310:07 pm
SAN
- DSM
1 stop20h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/259:42 pm
DSM
- SAN
1 stop25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$313
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/296:25 am
SAN
- DSM
1 stop5h 06m
Frontier
Mon 6/12:16 pm
DSM
- SAN
1 stop11h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3![Frontier logo]()
$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/3110:07 pm
SAN
- DSM
2 stops22h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/3110:01 pm
DSM
- SAN
1 stop23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$291
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/16:25 am
SAN
- DSM
1 stop5h 06m
Frontier
Fri 7/312:19 pm
DSM
- SAN
1 stop11h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30![Frontier logo]()
$250
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/16:25 am
SAN
- DSM
1 stop5h 06m
Frontier
Mon 6/82:16 pm
DSM
- SAN
1 stop11h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$270
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Thu 6/49:43 am
SAN
- DSM
1 stop8h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/78:36 pm
DSM
- SAN
1 stop14h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/104:47 pm
SAN
- DSM
2 stops24h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/159:56 pm
DSM
- SAN
1 stop12h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$258
One-way flights from San Diego to Des MoinesSearch for one-way flight options from San Diego to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 5, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 5, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/269:37 am
SAN
- DSM
1 stop25h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$82
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/36:25 am
SAN
- DSM
1 stop5h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$105
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/199:59 pm
SAN
- DSM
1 stop13h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$111
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/49:43 am
SAN
- DSM
1 stop8h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$114
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/24:17 pm
SAN
- DSM
2 stops18h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$122
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/259:53 pm
SAN
- DSM
2 stops13h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30![Frontier logo]()
$124
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/16:25 am
SAN
- DSM
1 stop5h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$125
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/49:37 am
SAN
- DSM
1 stop25h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30![Frontier logo]()
$131
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Tue 5/264:17 pm
SAN
- DSM
2 stops18h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$132
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/176:25 am
SAN
- DSM
1 stop5h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30![Frontier logo]()
$145
Find flight deals from San Diego to Des Moines
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 May 5, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $224 (Frontier) |
One-way from | $82 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | November |
Average price | $386 |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 May 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Des Moines that are best for you.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
San DiegoDes Moines
SAN - DSM
SANDSM
San Diego
Tue 9/8
6:20 am-4:13 pm
2 stops7h 53m
Des Moines
Tue 9/22
11:34 am-2:50 pm
1 stop5h 16m
$342
San DiegoDes Moines
SAN - DSM
SANDSM
San Diego
Tue 10/6
7:25 am-5:45 pm
1 stop8h 20m
Des Moines
Tue 10/27
6:25 pm-9:55 pm
1 stop5h 30m
$387
San DiegoDes Moines
SAN - DSM
SANDSM
San Diego
Tue 9/8
11:10 am-9:00 pm
2 stops7h 50m
Des Moines
Tue 9/22
12:30 pm-6:25 pm
2 stops7h 55m
$412
San DiegoDes Moines
SAN - DSM
SANDSM
San Diego
Tue 6/2
8:45 am-10:51 pm
2 stops12h 06m
Des Moines
Tue 6/9
3:01 pm-9:24 pm
1 stop8h 23m
$432
San DiegoDes Moines
SAN - DSM
SANDSM
San Diego
Thu 6/25
1:20 pm-11:30 pm
2 stops8h 10m
Des Moines
Tue 6/30
6:25 am-9:40 am
1 stop5h 15m
$432
Quickest round-trip
San DiegoDes Moines
SAN - DSM
SANDSM
San Diego
Mon 8/31
6:35 am-3:10 pm
1 stop6h 35m
Des Moines
Mon 9/21
7:00 am-10:20 am
1 stop5h 20m
$447
San DiegoDes Moines
SAN - DSM
SANDSM
San Diego
Fri 6/12
6:35 am-4:00 pm
1 stop7h 25m
Des Moines
Tue 6/16
6:25 am-12:15 pm
2 stops7h 50m
$452
San DiegoDes Moines
SAN - DSM
SANDSM
San Diego
Fri 6/26
12:40 pm-10:20 pm
2 stops7h 40m
Des Moines
Mon 6/29
5:10 am-11:15 am
2 stops8h 05m
$467
San DiegoDes Moines
SAN - DSM
SANDSM
San Diego
Fri 5/29
7:41 pm-10:27 am
2 stops12h 46m
Des Moines
Mon 6/1
5:17 pm-10:25 pm
1 stop7h 08m
$472
Cheapest one-way
San DiegoDes Moines
SAN - DSM
SANDSM
San Diego
Tue 5/26
6:25 am-1:31 pm
1 stop29h 06m
$82
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Compare providers for flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Des Moines in May.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-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 San Diego-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Des Moines
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
SAN-DSM
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Des Moines
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Des Moines?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Des Moines (average of $253). Flying from San Diego to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $593). 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.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Des Moines?
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 May 5, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from San Diego to Des Moines to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
Overall
7.9
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWilliam Drew,Nov 2025
SJC - HNL
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