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$429+ Cheap flights from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines (SBP - DSM)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBP — DSM
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines
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 July 27, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Fri 8/712:51 pm
SBP
-
DSM
1 stop5h 55m
American Airlines
Tue 8/115:30 am
DSM
-
SBP
1 stop8h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$429
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Fri 9/181:00 pm
SBP
-
DSM
2 stops9h 04m
American Airlines
Mon 9/215:30 am
DSM
-
SBP
1 stop8h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/25$444
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Wed 10/285:00 am
SBP
-
DSM
1 stop5h 30m
United Airlines
Sat 10/319:13 am
DSM
-
SBP
1 stop6h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$459
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sat 7/254:07 pm
SBP
-
DSM
1 stop5h 41m
American Airlines
Tue 7/282:26 pm
DSM
-
SBP
1 stop6h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$509

Find flight deals from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines

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 July 27, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$429
(American Airlines)
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San Luis ObispoDes Moines

SBP - DSM

SBPDSM

San Luis Obispo County

Fri 9/18

12:31 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Des Moines

Mon 9/21

6:41 am-11:41 am

1 stop7h 00m

$429

San Luis ObispoDes Moines

SBP - DSM

SBPDSM

San Luis Obispo County

Fri 8/7

12:51 pm-12:20 am

2 stops9h 29m

Des Moines

Tue 8/11

5:30 am-12:05 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$434
Quickest round-trip

San Luis ObispoDes Moines

SBP - DSM

SBPDSM

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 10/28

5:00 am-12:31 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Des Moines

Sat 10/31

5:12 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$459

San Luis ObispoDes Moines

SBP - DSM

SBPDSM

San Luis Obispo County

Fri 9/18

10:52 am-11:33 pm

2 stops10h 41m

Des Moines

Mon 9/21

5:21 pm-11:37 pm

2 stops8h 16m

$469

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Deals found on 7/22

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice 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 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 July 27, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown 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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,845 reviews

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,845 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,845 reviews

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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 $459, American Airlines can have you in Des Moines from San Luis Obispo in 5h 30m. The distance between San Luis Obispo and Des Moines is about 1517 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $348 on this airline.

  • 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 airline flying from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines

Discover the top airline 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 July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$348Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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