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

For as low as $432, United Airlines can have you in Des Moines from San Jose, California in 5h 48m. 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 71% 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.

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 are the most popular airlines that fly from San Jose, California to Des Moines?

Consider Southwest, American Airlines or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from San Jose, California to Des Moines.

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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.

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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.

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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 December 12, 2025.

Thu 12/183:27 pmSJC - DSM

1 stop25h 37mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/218:30 amDSM - SJC

1 stop12h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$631

Tue 12/304:10 pmSJC - DSM

1 stop5h 00mSouthwest

Thu 1/18:20 amDSM - SJC

2 stops9h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/10

$632

Wed 12/242:29 pmSJC - DSM

1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines

Thu 12/259:00 amDSM - SJC

1 stop6h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$638

Thu 12/252:29 pmSJC - DSM

1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/319:00 amDSM - SJC

1 stop14h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$654

Wed 12/242:29 pmSJC - DSM

1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/319:00 amDSM - SJC

1 stop14h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$694

Thu 12/252:29 pmSJC - DSM

1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines

Fri 12/268:00 amDSM - SJC

1 stop16h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$698

Wed 12/242:29 pmSJC - DSM

1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines

Fri 12/268:00 amDSM - SJC

1 stop16h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$738

Sat 12/276:00 amSJC - DSM

1 stop9h 05mAmerican Airlines

Wed 12/312:40 pmDSM - SJC

1 stop20h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$741

Thu 12/252:29 pmSJC - DSM

1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/305:30 amDSM - SJC

1 stop17h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$742

Fri 12/266:10 amSJC - DSM

1 stop5h 47mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/306:20 pmDSM - SJC

1 stop16h 56mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$743

Best flights from San Jose to Des Moines
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Jose to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Sat 2/213:55 pmSJC - DSM

1 stop5h 48mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/255:03 pmDSM - SJC

1 stop6h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$432

Mon 1/56:00 amSJC - DSM

1 stop9h 05mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/85:21 amDSM - SJC

1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$455

Tue 12/304:10 pmSJC - DSM

1 stop5h 00mSouthwest

Thu 1/18:20 amDSM - SJC

2 stops9h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/10

$632

Thu 12/252:29 pmSJC - DSM

1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/319:00 amDSM - SJC

1 stop14h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$654

Last-minute flights from San Jose to Des Moines
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Thu 12/183:27 pmSJC - DSM

1 stop25h 37mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/218:30 amDSM - SJC

1 stop12h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$631

Wed 12/242:29 pmSJC - DSM

1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines

Thu 12/259:00 amDSM - SJC

1 stop6h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$638

Wed 12/242:29 pmSJC - DSM

1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/319:00 amDSM - SJC

1 stop14h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$694

Wed 12/242:29 pmSJC - DSM

1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines

Fri 12/268:00 amDSM - SJC

1 stop16h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$738

Thu 12/252:29 pmSJC - DSM

1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/319:00 amDSM - SJC

1 stop14h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$654

Thu 12/252:29 pmSJC - DSM

1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines

Fri 12/268:00 amDSM - SJC

1 stop16h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$698

Tue 12/304:10 pmSJC - DSM

1 stop5h 00mSouthwest

Thu 1/18:20 amDSM - SJC

2 stops9h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/10

$632

Mon 1/56:00 amSJC - DSM

1 stop9h 05mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/85:21 amDSM - SJC

1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$455

One-way flights from San Jose to Des Moines
Search for one-way flight options from San Jose to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Thu 2/512:34 pmSJC - DSM

1 stop25h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$116

Wed 12/316:10 amSJC - DSM

1 stop5h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$180

Tue 3/3110:45 pmSJC - DSM

1 stop9h 54mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$194

Tue 12/306:36 pmSJC - DSM

1 stop17h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$232

Sun 2/226:42 pmSJC - DSM

3 stops23h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$234

Wed 12/317:13 amSJC - DSM

2 stops10h 49mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$245

Sun 2/223:40 pmSJC - DSM

1 stop4h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 12/11

$284

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Round-trip from	$432 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$116 (Kiwi.com)
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Average price	$476

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Sat 2/21

3:55 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Des Moines

Wed 2/25

5:03 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$432

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SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

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Mon 1/5

6:00 am-5:05 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Des Moines

Thu 1/8

5:21 am-10:57 am

1 stop7h 36m

$455

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Tue 12/30

4:10 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Des Moines

Thu 1/1

8:20 am-3:30 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$632

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Thu 12/25

2:29 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

9:00 am-9:16 pm

1 stop14h 16m

$654

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Thu 2/5

12:34 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop25h 06m

$116

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

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Wed 12/31

6:10 am-1:57 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$180

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SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Tue 3/31

10:45 pm-10:39 am

1 stop9h 54m

$194

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SJC - DSM

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San Jose

Tue 3/31

2:26 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$194

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Tue 5/12

12:23 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$194

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Tue 5/12

6:30 am-8:45 pm

2 stops12h 15m

$199

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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 December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust 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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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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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?

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

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

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

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

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

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

8,008 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

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

9,095 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

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

11,050 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

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

How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Des Moines?
For as low as $432, United Airlines can have you in Des Moines from San Jose, California in 5h 48m. 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 71% 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$296	Average$411	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$296	Average$392	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$327	Average$505	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$357	Average$543	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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