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$78+ 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 9/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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The best prices from San Diego to Des Moines are usually found in June or November, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 July 25, 2024.

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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Diego to Des Moines?

Users have found that leaving on a Sunday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 42% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Des Moines?

June is one of the best times of the year to fly to Des Moines from San Diego. Prices for June average $412 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $179. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of September. Opting for a June flight can save you 16% on your journey compared to booking in September

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

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to Des Moines is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 35% on airfare.

Cheap San Diego to Des Moines flights in July & August 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Diego to Des Moines specifically for the months of July and August 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Prices were last updated on July 25, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Des Moines in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2210:18 amSAN - DSM
1 stop20h 25mFrontier
Sun 8/252:25 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop8h 47mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$168
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/222:59 pmSAN - DSM
1 stop15h 44mFrontier
Thu 8/293:15 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop7h 57mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$207
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/18:48 pmSAN - DSM
1 stop14h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/52:48 pmDSM - SAN
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$213
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/79:11 pmSAN - DSM
3 stops18h 09mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/122:48 pmDSM - SAN
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$241
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1310:18 amSAN - DSM
1 stop20h 25mFrontier
Sat 8/174:27 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop16h 55mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$244
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/79:10 pmSAN - DSM
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/122:48 pmDSM - SAN
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$261
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/74:27 pmSAN - DSM
2 stops22h 53mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/122:48 pmDSM - SAN
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$264
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/13:02 pmSAN - DSM
1 stop20h 35mFrontier
Mon 8/512:52 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop10h 24mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$266
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/77:32 pmSAN - DSM
3 stops19h 48mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1212:49 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop12h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$272

San Diego to Des Moines 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Diego and Des Moines in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Des Moines in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/57:57 pmSAN - DSM
1 stop19h 50mFrontier
Mon 9/96:37 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop26h 02mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$150
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/127:57 pmSAN - DSM
1 stop19h 50mFrontier
Sun 9/156:23 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop27h 01mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$162
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/610:18 amSAN - DSM
1 stop5h 29mFrontier
Mon 9/96:37 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop18h 34mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$163
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2210:18 amSAN - DSM
1 stop20h 25mFrontier
Sun 8/252:25 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop8h 47mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$168
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/222:59 pmSAN - DSM
1 stop15h 44mFrontier
Thu 8/293:15 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop7h 57mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$207
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/18:48 pmSAN - DSM
1 stop14h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/52:48 pmDSM - SAN
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$213
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/79:11 pmSAN - DSM
3 stops18h 09mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/122:48 pmDSM - SAN
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$241
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1310:18 amSAN - DSM
1 stop20h 25mFrontier
Sat 8/174:27 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop16h 55mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$244
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/79:10 pmSAN - DSM
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/122:48 pmDSM - SAN
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$261

San Diego to Des Moines flights leaving soon

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This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/18:48 pmSAN - DSM
1 stop14h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/52:48 pmDSM - SAN
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$213
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/13:02 pmSAN - DSM
1 stop20h 35mFrontier
Mon 8/512:52 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop10h 24mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$266
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/18:48 pmSAN - DSM
1 stop14h 49mFrontier
Sun 8/42:28 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop8h 48mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$278
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Fri 8/25:08 pmSAN - DSM
Nonstop3h 26mAllegiant Air
Mon 8/52:48 pmDSM - SAN
Nonstop3h 30mAllegiant Air
Deal found 7/25$282
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/27:04 pmSAN - DSM
1 stop16h 16mFrontier
Mon 8/512:52 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop6h 09mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$288
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/17:00 amSAN - DSM
2 stops13h 52mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/512:49 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop12h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$381
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/311:40 pmSAN - DSM
3 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/92:48 pmDSM - SAN
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$384
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/314:27 pmSAN - DSM
2 stops22h 53mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/92:48 pmDSM - SAN
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$386
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/311:40 pmSAN - DSM
3 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/98:43 pmDSM - SAN
2 stops19h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$414

One-way flights to Des Moines from San Diego

Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from San Diego to Des Moines can select one of these great deals. Users can also find round-trip San Diego to Des Moines flights by using the search form above.
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/267:57 pmSAN - DSM
1 stop19h 50mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$78
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/285:56 pmSAN - DSM
1 stop18h 29mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$81
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/3112:20 pmSAN - DSM
1 stop23h 15mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$85
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/255:07 pmSAN - DSM
1 stop13h 36mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$99
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/13:02 pmSAN - DSM
1 stop20h 35mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$103
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/268:20 amSAN - DSM
2 stops10h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$106
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/247:59 pmSAN - DSM
2 stops16h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$121
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2410:25 amSAN - DSM
3 stops25h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$140
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Tue 9/1711:33 amSAN - DSM
1 stop8h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$153

Find flights from San Diego to Des Moines within your budget

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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.

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San DiegoDes Moines

SAN - DSM

SANDSM

San Diego

Tue 8/20

1 stop20h 25m

Des Moines

Thu 8/29

1 stop18h 52m

$150

San DiegoDes Moines

SAN - DSM

SANDSM

San Diego

Thu 9/12

1 stop19h 50m

Des Moines

Sun 9/15

1 stop27h 01m

$162

San DiegoDes Moines

SAN - DSM

SANDSM

San Diego

Fri 9/6

1 stop5h 29m

Des Moines

Mon 9/9

1 stop18h 34m

$163

San DiegoDes Moines

SAN - DSM

SANDSM

San Diego

Thu 8/22

1 stop15h 44m

Des Moines

Thu 8/29

1 stop7h 57m

$207

San DiegoDes Moines

SAN - DSM

SANDSM

San Diego

Wed 8/7

2 stops24h 18m

Des Moines

Mon 8/12

Nonstop3h 30m

$243

San DiegoDes Moines

SAN - DSM

SANDSM

San Diego

Wed 8/7

1 stop14h 25m

Des Moines

Mon 8/12

Nonstop3h 30m

$255

San DiegoDes Moines

SAN - DSM

SANDSM

San Diego

Wed 8/7

1 stop14h 25m

Des Moines

Mon 8/12

Nonstop3h 30m

$261

San DiegoDes Moines

SAN - DSM

SANDSM

San Diego

Thu 8/29

1 stop8h 17m

Des Moines

Wed 9/4

1 stop5h 26m

$326

San DiegoDes Moines

SAN - DSM

SANDSM

San Diego

Thu 8/29

2 stops10h 44m

Des Moines

Wed 9/4

2 stops11h 37m

$416

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on July 23, 2024.
Booking 74 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Des Moines. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on July 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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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.
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Temperature and rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

DSM

Temperature

23 - 77 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 25, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Des Moines, such as United Airlines, Frontier and American Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Delta
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

American Airlines
7.3
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Frontier
6.2
Okay
3,835 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
9,630 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

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  • What airports do I use to fly from San Diego to Des Moines?

    To fly from San Diego to Des Moines, you need to book a flight from San Diego (SAN) to Des Moines (DSM). Nonstop flights to Des Moines from San Diego take 3h 26m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there is 1 outbound flight from San Diego to Des Moines offered by 6 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from San Diego to Des Moines for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to Des Moines for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $150, but on average you can expect to pay $253.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Diego to Des Moines for under $300?

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Des Moines round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Diego to Des Moines is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $150 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $326. These flights start at 63% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Des Moines one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $78. American Airlines flights start at $153 while deals on Delta start at $158 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Des Moines?

    The cheapest flight price from San Diego to Des Moines is $94. On average you can expect to pay $154. The most popular route, (San Diego - Des Moines), can usually be booked for $206.

  • What does SAN to DSM mean?

    Great question - SAN to DSM just means San Diego Airport to Des Moines Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Des Moines that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Diego to Des Moines flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Diego to Des Moines with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Diego to Des Moines flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Des Moines?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Des Moines that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Diego to Des Moines offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Diego to Des Moines?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Diego to Des Moines flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Diego to Des Moines flight deals updated?

    The San Diego to Des Moines flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 7/25.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to Des Moines?

    The most popular airlines flying from San Diego to Des Moines are American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Des Moines?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Des Moines (average of $323). Flying from San Diego to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Des Moines

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
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FrontierCheapest$137Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$143Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$313Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$318Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$330Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$333Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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