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$114+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 3/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DSM
Feb 11 — Feb 181
Wed 2/11
Wed 2/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated January 12, 2026.

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$171
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$114
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$731
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 12, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/198:48 amSFO - DSM
1 stop7h 59mFrontier
Mon 2/237:17 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop28h 44mFrontier
Deal found 1/10$171
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 3/249:04 pmSFO - DSM
1 stop20h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/297:30 amDSM - SFO
1 stop26h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/10$214
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 3/249:04 pmSFO - DSM
1 stop20h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/2810:00 amDSM - SFO
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/10$220
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 3/249:04 pmSFO - DSM
1 stop20h 12mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/277:00 amDSM - SFO
2 stops17h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/10$304
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/236:00 amSFO - DSM
1 stop11h 16mFrontier
Sat 3/288:21 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop6h 08mFrontier
Deal found 1/10$325
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 3/186:00 amSFO - DSM
1 stop11h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/297:30 amDSM - SFO
1 stop26h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/10$328
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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.
Sun 3/226:41 pmSFO - DSM
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/297:30 amDSM - SFO
1 stop26h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/10$329
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 3/236:00 amSFO - DSM
1 stop11h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/297:30 amDSM - SFO
1 stop26h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/10$333
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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.
Sun 3/226:41 pmSFO - DSM
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/2810:00 amDSM - SFO
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/10$334
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/2512:30 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop4h 50mSouthwest
Wed 3/412:05 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 1/10$377
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 2/114:00 pmSJC - DSM
1 stop5h 44mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/155:03 pmDSM - SJC
1 stop6h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/12$382
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 2/1110:55 amSJC - DSM
2 stops8h 15mSouthwest
Sun 2/156:25 amDSM - SJC
2 stops8h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 1/12$393

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 January 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Des Moines that are best for you.

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San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Des Moines

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoDes Moines

SFO - DSM

SFODSM

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

6:00 am-7:16 pm

1 stop11h 16m

Des Moines

Sun 3/29

7:30 am-7:58 am

1 stop26h 28m

$328

San FranciscoDes Moines

SFO - DSM

SFODSM

San Francisco

Sun 3/22

6:41 pm-7:16 pm

2 stops22h 35m

Des Moines

Sun 3/29

7:30 am-7:58 am

1 stop26h 28m

$328

San FranciscoDes Moines

SFO - DSM

SFODSM

San Francisco

Sun 3/22

6:41 pm-7:16 pm

2 stops22h 35m

Des Moines

Sat 3/28

10:00 am-7:30 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$333

San FranciscoDes Moines

SFO - DSM

SFODSM

San Francisco

Tue 3/24

9:04 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop20h 12m

Des Moines

Fri 3/27

3:02 pm-8:49 am

1 stop19h 47m

$338

San FranciscoDes Moines

SFO - DSM

SFODSM

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

6:00 am-7:16 pm

1 stop11h 16m

Des Moines

Sat 3/28

10:00 am-9:19 pm

2 stops13h 19m

$351

San FranciscoDes Moines

SFO - DSM

SFODSM

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

6:00 am-7:16 pm

1 stop11h 16m

Des Moines

Fri 3/27

10:26 am-7:14 pm

2 stops34h 48m

$360

San FranciscoDes Moines

SFO - DSM

SFODSM

San Francisco

Mon 2/9

10:18 pm-6:47 pm

3 stops66h 29m

Des Moines

Mon 2/16

3:39 pm-10:01 pm

2 stops32h 22m

$376

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Wed 2/25

12:30 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Des Moines

Wed 3/4

12:05 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$377

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Wed 2/11

4:00 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Des Moines

Sun 2/15

5:03 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$382

San FranciscoDes Moines

SFO - DSM

SFODSM

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

11:50 am-11:29 pm

1 stop9h 39m

Des Moines

Sat 4/11

6:00 am-12:38 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$393

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Des Moines

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Des Moines?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Des Moines (average of $149). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $395). 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.

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 January 12, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to Des Moines by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,034 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,143 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,108 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,055 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from San Francisco Bay Area?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Des Moines. It is only a 3.6 mi journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Des Moines’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Des Moines?

    For as low as $377, Southwest can have you in Des Moines from San Francisco Bay Area in 4h 50m. The distance between San Francisco Bay Area and Des Moines is about 1534 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $103. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco Bay Area to Des Moines for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Des Moines?

    The most popular route from San Francisco Bay Area to Des Moines is San Francisco - Des Moines. You may also consider San Jose - Des Moines or Oakland - Des Moines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Francisco Bay Area to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area to Des Moines?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Des Moines (average of $149). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $395). 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 5 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Des Moines

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 January 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$149Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$327Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$346Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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