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$184+ 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 3/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — DSM
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from San Jose to Des Moines
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 January 21, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/186:20 am
SJC
-
DSM
1 stop7h 20m
Delta
Wed 2/256:50 am
DSM
-
SJC
2 stops12h 48m
Delta
Deal found 1/21$322
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 4/227:45 am
SJC
-
DSM
1 stop8h 10m
Southwest
Mon 4/271:55 pm
DSM
-
SJC
1 stop7h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 1/21$380
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 2/1710:35 pm
SJC
-
DSM
1 stop10h 44m
Delta
Thu 2/194:20 pm
DSM
-
SJC
1 stop6h 33m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$382
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Mon 4/202:02 pm
SJC
-
DSM
1 stop8h 09m
American Airlines
Wed 4/225:00 am
DSM
-
SJC
1 stop7h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/18$390
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 4/209:00 am
SJC
-
DSM
2 stops7h 35m
Southwest
Wed 4/226:55 am
DSM
-
SJC
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 1/18$395
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 4/310:29 am
SJC
-
DSM
1 stop8h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/57:30 am
DSM
-
SJC
1 stop7h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/18$432

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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 January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$322
(Delta)

One-way from

$184
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$987
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 21, 2026.
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 Jose

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Des Moines

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San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Wed 2/18

6:20 am-3:40 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Des Moines

Wed 2/25

6:50 am-5:38 pm

2 stops12h 48m

$322

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Wed 4/22

7:45 am-5:55 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Des Moines

Mon 4/27

1:55 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$380

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Tue 2/17

10:35 pm-11:19 am

1 stop10h 44m

Des Moines

Thu 2/19

4:20 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$382

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Mon 4/20

6:30 am-3:30 pm

2 stops7h 00m

Des Moines

Wed 4/22

12:00 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$401

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Fri 4/3

10:29 am-8:55 pm

1 stop8h 26m

Des Moines

Sun 4/5

7:30 am-1:14 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$432

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Tue 3/31

2:26 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$184

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Tue 5/12

12:47 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$184

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Tue 3/31

8:35 pm-10:09 am

2 stops11h 34m

$189

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Mon 3/16

6:20 am-3:42 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$197

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Deals found on 1/21

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Jose, California-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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.

Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Des Moines

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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 $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 21, 2026.
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
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
8,089 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
9,191 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
11,174 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For as low as $322, Delta can have you in Des Moines from San Jose, California in 7h 20m. 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 ($148), United Airlines ($296), and American Airlines ($327) offers the cheapest pricing from San Jose, California to Des Moines. Delta is currently priced 73% 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 $103. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Southwest, 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 $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 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$148Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$327Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$357Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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