$198+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Oakland, CA (DSM - OAK)
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DSM — OAK
Jun 16 — Jun 231
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to OaklandExplore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 17, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 17, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/93:45 pm
DSM
- OAK
1 stop9h 45m
Southwest
Tue 6/1610:25 am
OAK
- DSM
2 stops9h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 5/12![Southwest logo]()
$400
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/24:40 pm
DSM
- OAK
2 stops8h 30m
Southwest
Tue 7/712:35 pm
OAK
- DSM
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 5/14![Southwest logo]()
$413
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/84:40 pm
DSM
- OAK
1 stop9h 30m
Southwest
Tue 6/162:40 pm
OAK
- DSM
1 stop5h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 5/13![Southwest logo]()
$421
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/276:10 am
DSM
- OAK
2 stops9h 05m
Southwest
Sat 7/45:15 am
OAK
- DSM
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 5/13![Southwest logo]()
$426
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/96:25 am
DSM
- OAK
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Mon 6/157:35 am
OAK
- DSM
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 5/13![Southwest logo]()
$431
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/202:25 pm
DSM
- OAK
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Sun 8/236:25 am
OAK
- DSM
1 stop6h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 5/12![Southwest logo]()
$444
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/84:40 pm
DSM
- OAK
1 stop9h 30m
Southwest
Fri 6/125:00 am
OAK
- DSM
1 stop9h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 5/13![Southwest logo]()
$449
Best flights from Des Moines to OaklandDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Oakland that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated May 17, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Oakland that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated May 17, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/24:40 pm
DSM
- OAK
1 stop9h 30m
Southwest
Tue 7/712:35 pm
OAK
- DSM
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 5/14![Southwest logo]()
$408
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/84:40 pm
DSM
- OAK
2 stops9h 35m
Southwest
Tue 6/162:40 pm
OAK
- DSM
1 stop5h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 5/13![Southwest logo]()
$426
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/107:00 pm
DSM
- OAK
1 stop5h 25m
Southwest
Mon 6/157:35 am
OAK
- DSM
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 5/13![Southwest logo]()
$431
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/84:40 pm
DSM
- OAK
1 stop9h 30m
Southwest
Fri 6/125:00 am
OAK
- DSM
1 stop9h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 5/13![Southwest logo]()
$449
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/34:40 pm
DSM
- OAK
2 stops9h 35m
Southwest
Mon 8/1011:55 pm
OAK
- DSM
1 stop9h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/16![Southwest logo]()
$477
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/266:10 pm
DSM
- OAK
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Sun 8/911:55 pm
OAK
- DSM
1 stop9h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 5/14![Southwest logo]()
$529
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to OaklandDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Oakland. Data last updated May 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Oakland. Data last updated May 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/84:40 pm
DSM
- OAK
1 stop9h 30m
Southwest
Tue 6/162:40 pm
OAK
- DSM
1 stop5h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 5/13![Southwest logo]()
$421
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/84:40 pm
DSM
- OAK
1 stop9h 30m
Southwest
Fri 6/125:00 am
OAK
- DSM
1 stop9h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 5/13![Southwest logo]()
$449
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/93:45 pm
DSM
- OAK
1 stop9h 45m
Southwest
Tue 6/1610:25 am
OAK
- DSM
2 stops9h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 5/12![Southwest logo]()
$400
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/96:25 am
DSM
- OAK
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Mon 6/157:35 am
OAK
- DSM
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 5/13![Southwest logo]()
$431
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/106:25 am
DSM
- OAK
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Mon 6/1511:55 pm
OAK
- DSM
1 stop9h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 5/12![Southwest logo]()
$463
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/276:10 am
DSM
- OAK
2 stops9h 05m
Southwest
Sat 7/45:15 am
OAK
- DSM
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 5/13![Southwest logo]()
$426
One-way flights from Des Moines to OaklandSearch for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Oakland. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 17, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Oakland. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 17, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/93:45 pm
DSM
- OAK
1 stop9h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 5/13![Southwest logo]()
$198
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/286:10 am
DSM
- OAK
1 stop5h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 5/16![Southwest logo]()
$234
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/234:40 pm
DSM
- OAK
2 stops9h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 5/16![Southwest logo]()
$239
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/124:40 pm
DSM
- OAK
1 stop9h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 5/16![Southwest logo]()
$270
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/285:52 pm
DSM
- OAK
2 stops7h 58m
Delta
Deal found 5/16![Delta logo]()
$273
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/910:54 am
DSM
- OAK
2 stops15h 00m
Delta
Deal found 5/16![Delta logo]()
$300
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/86:03 pm
DSM
- OAK
2 stops19h 50m
Delta
Deal found 5/13![Delta logo]()
$319
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/264:15 pm
DSM
- OAK
1 stop9h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 5/16![Southwest logo]()
$321
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/26:03 pm
DSM
- OAK
2 stops7h 51m
Delta
Deal found 5/13![Delta logo]()
$325
Find flight deals from Des Moines to Oakland
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Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $400 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $198 (Southwest) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $496 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Oakland 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 17, 2026.
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Cheapest round-trip
Des MoinesOakland
DSM - OAK
DSMOAK
Des Moines
Thu 7/2
4:40 pm-12:10 am
1 stop9h 30m
Oakland
Tue 7/7
12:35 pm-9:40 pm
1 stop7h 05m
$408
Des MoinesOakland
DSM - OAK
DSMOAK
Des Moines
Mon 6/8
4:40 pm-12:15 am
2 stops9h 35m
Oakland
Tue 6/16
2:40 pm-9:40 pm
1 stop5h 00m
$426
Quickest round-trip
Des MoinesOakland
DSM - OAK
DSMOAK
Des Moines
Wed 6/10
7:00 pm-10:25 pm
1 stop5h 25m
Oakland
Mon 6/15
7:35 am-4:00 pm
1 stop6h 25m
$431
Des MoinesOakland
DSM - OAK
DSMOAK
Des Moines
Mon 6/8
4:40 pm-12:10 am
1 stop9h 30m
Oakland
Fri 6/12
5:00 am-4:00 pm
1 stop9h 00m
$449
Des MoinesOakland
DSM - OAK
DSMOAK
Des Moines
Mon 8/3
4:40 pm-12:15 am
2 stops9h 35m
Oakland
Mon 8/10
11:55 pm-11:50 am
1 stop9h 55m
$477
Des MoinesOakland
DSM - OAK
DSMOAK
Des Moines
Sun 7/26
6:10 pm-12:50 am
2 stops8h 40m
Oakland
Sun 8/9
11:55 pm-11:25 am
1 stop9h 30m
$529
Cheapest one-way
Des MoinesOakland
DSM - OAK
DSMOAK
Des Moines
Thu 7/23
4:40 pm-12:10 am
1 stop9h 30m
$234
Quickest one-way
Des MoinesOakland
DSM - OAK
DSMOAK
Des Moines
Sun 6/28
6:10 am-9:35 am
1 stop5h 25m
$234
Des MoinesOakland
DSM - OAK
DSMOAK
Des Moines
Fri 6/12
4:40 pm-12:10 am
1 stop9h 30m
$270
Des MoinesOakland
DSM - OAK
DSMOAK
Des Moines
Tue 6/9
10:54 am-11:54 pm
2 stops15h 00m
$300
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Oakland in May.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Oakland, California flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Oakland, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Oakland, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Oakland, California 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 Des Moines-Oakland, California 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 Oakland
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Oakland. 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 Oakland. Reviews last updated May 17, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest from Des Moines to Oakland by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$330 | Average$472 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |