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$349+ 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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBP — DSM
Jun 26 — Jul 31
Fri 6/26
Fri 7/3
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 May 27, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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.
Wed 8/512:45 pm
SBP
-
DSM
1 stop5h 49m
American Airlines
Mon 8/105:45 am
DSM
-
SBP
1 stop8h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/22$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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.
Wed 8/58:15 am
SBP
-
DSM
2 stops11h 07m
United Airlines
Tue 8/115:21 pm
DSM
-
SBP
1 stop5h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/26$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/512:45 pm
SBP
-
DSM
1 stop5h 49m
American Airlines
Wed 8/125:30 am
DSM
-
SBP
1 stop8h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/26$384
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/712:45 pm
SBP
-
DSM
1 stop5h 49m
American Airlines
Wed 8/126:33 am
DSM
-
SBP
1 stop7h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/26$464
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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.
Tue 8/48:15 am
SBP
-
DSM
2 stops10h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 8/125:45 am
DSM
-
SBP
2 stops8h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/26$465
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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.
Fri 8/78:28 pm
SBP
-
DSM
2 stops11h 49m
United Airlines
Wed 8/129:13 am
DSM
-
SBP
1 stop6h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/26$478
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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.
Tue 5/2612:51 pm
SBP
-
DSM
1 stop8h 01m
American Airlines
Sat 5/305:45 am
DSM
-
SBP
1 stop8h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/25$509
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/1912:52 pm
SBP
-
DSM
1 stop9h 06m
American Airlines
Mon 6/225:45 am
DSM
-
SBP
1 stop8h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/26$510

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 May 27, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

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$349
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 27, 2026.
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
Quickest round-trip

San Luis ObispoDes Moines

SBP - DSM

SBPDSM

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 8/5

12:45 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Des Moines

Mon 8/10

5:45 am-11:58 am

1 stop8h 13m

$349

San Luis ObispoDes Moines

SBP - DSM

SBPDSM

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 8/5

8:15 am-9:22 pm

2 stops11h 07m

Des Moines

Tue 8/11

5:21 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$354

San Luis ObispoDes Moines

SBP - DSM

SBPDSM

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 8/5

8:15 am-9:22 pm

2 stops11h 07m

Des Moines

Wed 8/12

9:13 am-1:24 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$354

San Luis ObispoDes Moines

SBP - DSM

SBPDSM

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 8/4

6:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Des Moines

Wed 8/12

5:30 am-11:52 am

1 stop8h 22m

$384

San Luis ObispoDes Moines

SBP - DSM

SBPDSM

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 8/4

8:15 am-8:30 pm

2 stops10h 15m

Des Moines

Wed 8/12

5:45 am-11:53 am

2 stops8h 08m

$465

San Luis ObispoDes Moines

SBP - DSM

SBPDSM

San Luis Obispo County

Fri 6/19

6:52 pm-9:11 am

2 stops12h 19m

Des Moines

Mon 6/22

1:37 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops11h 08m

$520

San Luis ObispoDes Moines

SBP - DSM

SBPDSM

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 8/5

8:15 am-9:22 pm

2 stops11h 07m

Des Moines

Mon 8/10

5:17 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops8h 27m

$539
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

San Luis ObispoDes Moines

SBP - DSM

SBPDSM

San Luis Obispo County

Mon 6/29

12:52 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$374

San Luis ObispoDes Moines

SBP - DSM

SBPDSM

San Luis Obispo County

Mon 6/22

8:34 pm-10:30 am

2 stops11h 56m

$379

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Deals found on 5/26

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Compare providers for flights from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 May.
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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Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines?

    For as low as $349, American Airlines can have you in Des Moines from San Luis Obispo in 5h 49m. The distance between San Luis Obispo and Des Moines is about 1517 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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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