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.

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).

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Rosa to Des Moines?

Users have found that booking a flight from Santa Rosa to Des Moines at least 38 days early can save you up to 7% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 38 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Santa Rosa to Des Moines for as little as $315 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $388 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Rosa to Des Moines?

Flights from Santa Rosa to Des Moines lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Santa Rosa to Des Moines in September, with the cheapest ticket starting at $110.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from STS to DSM?

When flying from Santa Rosa to Des Moines, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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Thu 10/94:17 pmSTS - DSM

1 stop19h 30mAmerican Airlines

Tue 10/147:00 amDSM - STS

1 stop10h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/1

$625

Wed 10/87:05 amSTS - DSM

2 stops12h 11mAlaska Airlines

Fri 10/175:00 amDSM - STS

2 stops10h 36mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 8/1

$769

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Thu 10/94:17 pmSTS - DSM

1 stop19h 30mAmerican Airlines

Tue 10/147:00 amDSM - STS

1 stop10h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/1

$625

Wed 10/87:05 amSTS - DSM

2 stops12h 11mAlaska Airlines

Fri 10/175:00 amDSM - STS

2 stops10h 36mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 8/1

$769

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Thu 8/214:17 pmSTS - DSM

1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines

Mon 8/255:30 amDSM - STS

1 stop8h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$739

Thu 8/215:55 pmSTS - DSM

2 stops12h 42mAlaska Airlines

Mon 8/253:21 pmDSM - STS

2 stops24h 20mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$829

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Sun 8/1712:59 pmSTS - DSM

1 stop9h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$510

Sun 8/108:01 pmSTS - DSM

2 stops10h 36mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$825

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Rosa to Des Moines?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Rosa to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Santa Rosa to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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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Alaska Airlines

8.0

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10,000 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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Very good

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8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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Can I find deals for flights from Santa Rosa to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Rosa to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Santa Rosa to Des Moines?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Rosa to Des Moines.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Rosa to Des Moines?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa to Des Moines?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Rosa to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Santa Rosa to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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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