How long is the flight from San José to Des Moines?

For as low as $554, United Airlines can have you in Des Moines from San José in 16h. There are 2253 mi between San José and Des Moines.

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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from San José to Des Moines round-trip from $495. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is American Airlines. You may be able to fly from San José to Des Moines for 20% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

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).

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

When flying from San José to Des Moines, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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

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Thu 2/5

6:30 am-10:30 pm

1 stop16h 00m

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Sun 2/8

8:10 am-6:16 pm

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12:35 am-10:44 am

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7:44 pm-12:31 pm

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from San José 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.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,139 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,139 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,139 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,095 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,139 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from San José to Des Moines?
For as low as $554, United Airlines can have you in Des Moines from San José in 16h. There are 2253 mi between San José and Des Moines.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José to Des Moines round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from San José to Des Moines round-trip from $495. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is American Airlines. You may be able to fly from San José to Des Moines for 20% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
Can I find deals for flights from San José to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San José to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San José 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 José to Des Moines.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Des Moines?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José 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.

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American Airlines	Cheapest$510	Average$609	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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