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$423+ 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 7/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBP — DSM
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 April 30, 2025.

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Expedia
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Expedia
3 stars

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$423
(American Airlines)
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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 April 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 7/144:35 pmSBP - DSM
1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/215:35 amDSM - SBP
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$423
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 7/146:00 pmSBP - DSM
2 stops14h 29mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/212:57 pmDSM - SBP
2 stops11h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$489

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San Luis Obispo

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Route

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Price

San Luis ObispoDes Moines

SBP - DSM

SBPDSM

San Luis Obispo County

Mon 7/14

4:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 24m

Des Moines

Mon 7/21

5:35 am-11:54 am

1 stop8h 19m

$423

San Luis ObispoDes Moines

SBP - DSM

SBPDSM

San Luis Obispo County

Mon 7/14

6:00 pm-10:29 am

2 stops14h 29m

Des Moines

Mon 7/21

2:57 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops11h 02m

$489

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Deals found on 4/29

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  • 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 April 30, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

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
8,696 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

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
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

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.

  • 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 American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $423 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $489.

  • 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?

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  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$313Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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