$110+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Des Moines (SFO - DSM)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DSM
Oct 13 — Oct 201
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Des MoinesExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 13, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 13, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/2210:39 am -
1 stop10h 11m
Mon 10/269:11 pm -
1 stop23h 08m
Deal found 9/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/222:17 pm -
1 stop6h 33m
Fri 10/3010:00 pm -
1 stop12h 19m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 10/110:24 pm -
1 stop10h 33m
Mon 10/51:02 pm -
1 stop27h 27m
Deal found 9/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/37:11 pm -
1 stop15h 21m
Wed 10/72:42 pm -
1 stop19h 31m
Deal found 9/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$281
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 9/297:11 pm -
1 stop16h 41m
Thu 10/18:16 pm -
1 stop13h 58m
Deal found 9/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$283
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/217:11 pm -
1 stop25h 39m
Sun 10/251:57 pm -
1 stop20h 16m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$290
Best flights from San Francisco to Des MoinesDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 13, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 13, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Wed 10/2112:35 am -
1 stop7h 56m
Thu 10/226:55 pm -
1 stop7h 35m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$337
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 10/512:05 pm -
2 stops8h 05m
Tue 10/66:35 pm -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 9/8![Southwest logo]()
$357
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/710:35 am -
2 stops21h 36m
Sat 10/104:07 pm -
1 stop8h 52m
Deal found 9/10![Delta logo]()
$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 9/291:50 pm -
1 stop7h 45m
Sat 10/35:22 pm -
1 stop5h 52m
Deal found 9/8![United Airlines logo]()
$337
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 9/299:35 am -
2 stops9h 30m
Sat 10/31:20 pm -
2 stops10h 15m
Deal found 9/8![Southwest logo]()
$390
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Wed 10/146:15 am -
1 stop6h 05m
Tue 10/207:05 am -
2 stops7h 40m
Deal found 9/11![Southwest logo]()
$428
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 11/2111:39 pm -
1 stop8h 40m
Sun 11/222:59 pm -
1 stop10h 59m
Deal found 9/10![Delta logo]()
$477
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/61:25 pm -
1 stop5h 15m
Tue 10/137:05 am -
2 stops7h 40m
Deal found 9/11![Southwest logo]()
$428
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 10/82:40 pm -
2 stops17h 31m
Sat 10/1010:57 am -
2 stops13h 25m
Deal found 9/10![Delta logo]()
$523
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/2712:55 am -
1 stop7h 37m
Thu 10/299:00 am -
2 stops13h 10m
Deal found 9/10![United Airlines logo]()
$524
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Thu 11/126:00 am -
1 stop6h 08m
Sat 11/144:00 pm -
2 stops9h 31m
Deal found 9/13![Delta logo]()
$528
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Des MoinesDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Des Moines. Data last updated September 13, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Des Moines. Data last updated September 13, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 9/297:11 pm -
1 stop16h 41m
Thu 10/18:16 pm -
1 stop13h 58m
Deal found 9/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$283
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 10/110:24 pm -
1 stop10h 33m
Mon 10/51:02 pm -
1 stop27h 27m
Deal found 9/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/37:11 pm -
1 stop15h 21m
Wed 10/72:42 pm -
1 stop19h 31m
Deal found 9/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$281
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/217:11 pm -
1 stop25h 39m
Sun 10/251:57 pm -
1 stop20h 16m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$290
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/2210:39 am -
1 stop10h 11m
Mon 10/269:11 pm -
1 stop23h 08m
Deal found 9/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/222:17 pm -
1 stop6h 33m
Fri 10/3010:00 pm -
1 stop12h 19m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$250
One-way flights from San Francisco to Des MoinesSearch for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 13, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 13, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/110:24 pm -
1 stop10h 33m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$110
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/1510:19 pm -
1 stop10h 38m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$117
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 9/3011:17 am -
1 stop30h 09m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$134
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 9/2911:17 am -
1 stop24h 35m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$150
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 9/306:04 am -
1 stop26h 40m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/9![Frontier logo]()
$163
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 12/96:00 am -
1 stop10h 08m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/10![Delta logo]()
$169
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Fri 10/210:24 pm -
2 stops34h 20m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/10![Frontier logo]()
$172
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/33:15 pm -
2 stops17h 29m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/10![Frontier logo]()
$174
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 10/36:35 am -
1 stop5h 31m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/10![Delta logo]()
$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/510:24 pm -
2 stops38h 13m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$191
Find flight deals from San Francisco to Des Moines
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 September 13, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $225 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $110 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $482 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 13, 2026.
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Depart
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SFODSM
San Francisco
Wed 9/30
6:04 am-10:44 am
1 stop26h 40m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$163
Quickest round-trip
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SFO San Francisco - DSM Des Moines
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San Francisco
Sat 10/3
6:35 am-2:06 pm
1 stop5h 31m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$179
San FranciscoDes Moines
SFO San Francisco - DSM Des Moines
SFODSM
San Francisco
Wed 9/23
11:42 am-10:44 am
1 stop21h 02m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$201
San FranciscoDes Moines
SFO San Francisco - DSM Des Moines
SFODSM
San Francisco
Thu 10/1
10:24 pm-10:57 am
1 stop10h 33m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$218
San FranciscoDes Moines
SFO San Francisco - DSM Des Moines
SFODSM
San Francisco
Wed 12/9
5:50 am-2:11 pm
1 stop6h 21m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$222
San FranciscoDes Moines
SFO San Francisco - DSM Des Moines
SFODSM
San Francisco
Sun 10/4
6:35 am-4:48 pm
1 stop8h 13m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$285
San FranciscoDes Moines
SFO San Francisco - DSM Des Moines
SFODSM
San Francisco
Wed 9/30
8:09 am-7:48 pm
1 stop9h 39m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$299
San FranciscoDes Moines
SFO San Francisco - DSM Des Moines
SFODSM
San Francisco
Wed 9/30
8:27 am-11:48 pm
2 stops13h 21m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$312
San FranciscoDes Moines
SFO San Francisco - DSM Des Moines
SFODSM
San Francisco
Wed 10/21
12:35 am-10:31 am
1 stop7h 56m
Des Moines
Thu 10/22
6:55 pm-12:30 am
1 stop7h 35m
$337
San FranciscoDes Moines
SFO San Francisco - DSM Des Moines
SFODSM
San Francisco
Tue 9/29
1:50 pm-11:35 pm
1 stop7h 45m
Des Moines
Sat 10/3
5:22 pm-9:14 pm
1 stop5h 52m
$337
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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 Francisco to Des Moines in September.
| 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 |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 Francisco-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 Francisco-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 Francisco to Des Moines
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Des Moines
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Des Moines?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Des Moines (average of $280). Flying from San Francisco to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $865). 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 Francisco to Des Moines?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
San Francisco to Des Moines flights typically cost between $323 and $526 in October.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $225 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 22-Oct 26).
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 September 13, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from San Francisco to Des Moines. 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
7.5
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
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Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 13, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$201 | Average$324 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$324 | Average$865 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$347 | Average$564 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$358 | Average$494 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |