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$315+ Cheap flights from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines (SBP - 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 2/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBP — DSM
fev 28 — mar 71
sáb 2/28
sáb 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on janeiro 29, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
ter 5/267:11 pm
SBP
-
DSM
2 stops11h 12m
American Airlines
sáb 5/302:39 pm
DSM
-
SBP
1 stop5h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb 2/145:00 am
SBP
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DSM
2 stops10h 47m
United Airlines
qua 2/183:24 pm
DSM
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SBP
2 stops34h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$467

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Luis Obispo (SBP) 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 janeiro 29, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$339
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$315
(United Airlines)
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San Luis Obispo

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Des Moines

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Return

Price

San Luis ObispoDes Moines

SBP - DSM

SBPDSM

San Luis Obispo County

ter 5/26

7:11 pm-8:23 am

2 stops11h 12m

Des Moines

sáb 5/30

2:39 pm-6:34 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$339

San Luis ObispoDes Moines

SBP - DSM

SBPDSM

San Luis Obispo County

sáb 2/14

5:00 am-5:47 pm

2 stops10h 47m

Des Moines

qua 2/18

3:24 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops34h 35m

$467

San Luis ObispoDes Moines

SBP - DSM

SBPDSM

San Luis Obispo County

ter 2/24

5:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$315

San Luis ObispoDes Moines

SBP - DSM

SBPDSM

San Luis Obispo County

ter 2/24

12:50 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$320

San Luis ObispoDes Moines

SBP - DSM

SBPDSM

San Luis Obispo County

ter 2/24

7:33 pm-11:06 pm

3 stops49h 33m

$432

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Deals found on 1/27

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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 Luis Obispo to Des Moines in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Luis Obispo-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 Luis Obispo-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Luis Obispo-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Luis Obispo-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Luis Obispo-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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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 janeiro 29, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from San Luis Obispo 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
9,214 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,214 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,214 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,205 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,214 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo to Des Moines?

    For as low as $339, American Airlines can have you in Des Moines from San Luis Obispo in 11h 12m. The distance between San Luis Obispo and Des Moines is about 1517 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $189 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $353.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Luis Obispo 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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Top 2 airlines flying from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Luis Obispo 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 janeiro 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$353Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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