$285+ 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 2/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBP — DSM
Feb 21 — Feb 281
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Luis Obispo to Des MoinesExplore 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 January 22, 2026.
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 January 22, 2026.
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/266:55 pm
SBP
- DSM
2 stops13h 25m
United Airlines
Sat 5/305:03 pm
DSM
- SBP
1 stop6h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/21![United Airlines logo]()
$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/267:11 pm
SBP
- DSM
2 stops11h 12m
American Airlines
Sat 5/302:39 pm
DSM
- SBP
1 stop5h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/22![American Airlines logo]()
$339
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/184:35 pm
SBP
- DSM
1 stop5h 47m
American Airlines
Sat 8/222:17 pm
DSM
- SBP
1 stop6h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21![American Airlines logo]()
$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sat 2/145:00 am
SBP
- DSM
1 stop5h 47m
United Airlines
Wed 2/185:03 pm
DSM
- SBP
1 stop6h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19![United Airlines logo]()
$494
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 January 22, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Expedia 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $314 (United Airlines) |
One-way from | $285 (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.
Fly from
San Luis Obispo
Fly to
Des Moines
Route
Depart
Return
Price
San Luis ObispoDes Moines
SBP - DSM
SBPDSM
San Luis Obispo County
Tue 5/26
6:55 pm-10:20 am
2 stops13h 25m
Des Moines
Sat 5/30
5:03 pm-9:24 pm
1 stop6h 21m
$314
San Luis ObispoDes Moines
SBP - DSM
SBPDSM
San Luis Obispo County
Tue 5/26
7:11 pm-8:23 am
2 stops11h 12m
Des Moines
Sat 5/30
2:39 pm-6:34 pm
1 stop5h 55m
$339
San Luis ObispoDes Moines
SBP - DSM
SBPDSM
San Luis Obispo County
Sat 2/14
5:00 am-12:47 pm
1 stop5h 47m
Des Moines
Wed 2/18
5:03 pm-9:09 pm
1 stop6h 06m
$494
San Luis ObispoDes Moines
SBP - DSM
SBPDSM
San Luis Obispo County
Fri 2/20
12:45 pm-11:48 pm
1 stop9h 03m
$285
San Luis ObispoDes Moines
SBP - DSM
SBPDSM
San Luis Obispo County
Fri 2/20
5:34 pm-6:50 pm
3 stops47h 16m
$598
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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.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star |
- 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 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 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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Estimated round-trip price
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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 January 22, 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.
Crew
8.1
Food
6.6
Comfort
7.3
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
7.4
Boarding
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKathy,Jun 2024
RDD - SFO
Crew
8.1
Food
6.6
Comfort
7.3
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
7.4
Boarding
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKathy,Jun 2024
RDD - SFO
Crew
8.1
Food
6.6
Comfort
7.3
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
7.4
Boarding
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKathy,Jun 2024
RDD - SFO
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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 January 22, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$189 | Average$378 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$353 | Average$399 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |