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$159+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA to Des Moines (SJC - 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 12/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — DSM
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Wed 11/26
Wed 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 27, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/181:16 pmSJC - DSM
1 stop7h 04mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/35:15 pmDSM - SJC
1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$407
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 12/181:50 pmSJC - DSM
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Sat 1/311:35 amDSM - SJC
2 stops10h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 10/26$469
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 12/196:30 amSJC - DSM
2 stops14h 40mSouthwest
Tue 12/306:35 amDSM - SJC
2 stops9h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 10/27$508
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/113:30 pmSJC - DSM
1 stop6h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/155:00 amDSM - SJC
1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$547
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 12/1712:55 pmSJC - DSM
1 stop7h 39mDelta
Mon 12/2912:08 pmDSM - SJC
1 stop10h 56mDelta
Deal found 10/27$562
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Wed 12/176:00 amSJC - DSM
1 stop8h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/286:20 pmDSM - SJC
1 stop16h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$583

Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 October 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$407
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$159
(Delta)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$793
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Des Moines that are best for you.

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San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Tue 11/18

1:16 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Des Moines

Wed 12/3

5:15 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$407

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Thu 12/18

1:50 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Des Moines

Sat 1/3

11:35 am-8:05 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$469

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Tue 3/10

6:30 am-3:35 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Des Moines

Wed 3/11

4:00 pm-8:20 am

2 stops18h 20m

$485

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Fri 12/19

6:30 am-11:10 pm

2 stops14h 40m

Des Moines

Tue 12/30

6:35 am-2:10 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$508

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Sat 12/13

12:55 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$159

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Sat 12/13

8:45 am-4:12 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$204

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Mon 11/17

6:00 am-2:56 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$259

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Mon 11/17

8:55 pm-10:20 am

2 stops11h 25m

$264

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Sat 12/13

5:50 pm-9:09 pm

3 stops49h 19m

$370

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Sun 11/9

6:15 am-5:12 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$439

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Jose to Des Moines in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Jose, California-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose, California-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Jose, California-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Des Moines

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Des Moines?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Des Moines (average of $149). Flying from San Jose, California to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 27, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Jose, California to Des Moines is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

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 October 27, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Jose to Des Moines, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,997 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,033 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,236 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Des Moines?

    For as low as $469, United Airlines can have you in Des Moines from San Jose, California in 5h 10m. There are 1527 mi between San Jose, California and Des Moines. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($296), United Airlines ($296), and American Airlines ($327) offers the cheapest pricing from San Jose, California to Des Moines. Delta is currently priced 43% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $159. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Jose, California to Des Moines for a low price.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose 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 Jose to Des Moines.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose, California to Des Moines?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Des Moines (average of $149). Flying from San Jose, California to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 4 airlines flying from San Jose to Des Moines

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 October 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$296Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$327Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$357Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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