What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Oakland, California?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Oakland, California flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Oakland, California ranges from 0.0 - 4.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Oakland, California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Oakland, California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Oakland, California?

Users have found that leaving on a Tuesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 47% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Oakland, California?

The best pricing can be found in the month of August. Prices to Oakland, California from Des Moines average $440. You can even find prices in August for less than $440, as users have found deals to Oakland, California from as low as $191. The month of March appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Oakland, California from Des Moines. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 11%.

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

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Des Moines to Oakland, California is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 20% on airfare.

Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Oakland that include hotel bookings?

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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 agosto 13, 2025.

gio 9/258:00 amDSM - OAK

2 stops17h 32mMultiple Airlines

gio 10/26:30 amOAK - DSM

1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/11

$228

lun 8/253:40 pmDSM - OAK

1 stop9h 47mMultiple Airlines

gio 8/286:00 amOAK - DSM

1 stop13h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/11

$238

gio 9/258:00 amDSM - OAK

2 stops17h 32mMultiple Airlines

dom 9/282:39 pmOAK - DSM

1 stop6h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$273

mar 10/282:40 pmDSM - OAK

2 stops11h 13mDelta

mer 11/55:55 amOAK - DSM

2 stops9h 21mDelta

Deal found 8/10

$293

sab 10/253:30 pmDSM - OAK

2 stops8h 02mDelta

mer 11/55:55 amOAK - DSM

2 stops9h 21mDelta

Deal found 8/10

$314

lun 10/276:39 pmDSM - OAK

2 stops23h 32mDelta

mer 11/55:55 amOAK - DSM

2 stops9h 21mDelta

Deal found 8/10

$323

mer 10/296:39 pmDSM - OAK

2 stops31h 14mDelta

mer 11/55:55 amOAK - DSM

2 stops9h 21mDelta

Deal found 8/10

$333

mer 9/310:18 amDSM - OAK

2 stops7h 58mDelta

mar 9/912:35 pmOAK - DSM

2 stops19h 32mDelta

Deal found 8/10

$374

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gio 9/258:00 amDSM - OAK

2 stops17h 32mMultiple Airlines

gio 10/26:30 amOAK - DSM

1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/11

$228

mar 10/282:40 pmDSM - OAK

2 stops11h 13mDelta

mer 11/55:55 amOAK - DSM

2 stops9h 21mDelta

Deal found 8/10

$293

lun 8/253:40 pmDSM - OAK

1 stop9h 47mMultiple Airlines

gio 8/286:00 amOAK - DSM

1 stop13h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/11

$238

gio 9/258:00 amDSM - OAK

2 stops17h 32mMultiple Airlines

dom 9/282:39 pmOAK - DSM

1 stop6h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$273

sab 10/253:30 pmDSM - OAK

2 stops8h 02mDelta

mer 11/55:55 amOAK - DSM

2 stops9h 21mDelta

Deal found 8/10

$314

gio 10/302:13 pmDSM - OAK

2 stops11h 40mDelta

mer 11/55:55 amOAK - DSM

2 stops9h 21mDelta

Deal found 8/10

$314

lun 10/276:39 pmDSM - OAK

2 stops31h 14mDelta

mer 11/55:55 amOAK - DSM

2 stops9h 21mDelta

Deal found 8/10

$323

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gio 8/144:00 pmDSM - OAK

1 stop9h 27mMultiple Airlines

lun 8/188:13 amOAK - DSM

1 stop10h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/10

$415

lun 8/253:40 pmDSM - OAK

1 stop9h 47mMultiple Airlines

gio 8/286:00 amOAK - DSM

1 stop13h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/11

$238

mer 9/310:18 amDSM - OAK

2 stops7h 58mDelta

mar 9/912:35 pmOAK - DSM

2 stops19h 32mDelta

Deal found 8/10

$374

mer 9/310:18 amDSM - OAK

2 stops7h 58mDelta

mer 9/1012:25 pmOAK - DSM

2 stops19h 15mDelta

Deal found 8/10

$434

gio 9/258:00 amDSM - OAK

2 stops17h 32mMultiple Airlines

gio 10/26:30 amOAK - DSM

1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/11

$228

gio 9/258:00 amDSM - OAK

2 stops17h 32mMultiple Airlines

dom 9/282:39 pmOAK - DSM

1 stop6h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$273

gio 9/257:00 amDSM - OAK

2 stops9h 20mSouthwest

dom 9/281:05 pmOAK - DSM

2 stops7h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 8/12

$437

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mer 8/2710:18 amDSM - OAK

2 stops7h 58mDelta

Deal found 8/11

$269

sab 8/236:10 amDSM - OAK

1 stop5h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 8/12

$367

mer 8/2010:58 amDSM - OAK

2 stops7h 18mDelta

Deal found 8/13

$372

sab 8/233:30 pmDSM - OAK

2 stops9h 16mDelta

Deal found 8/12

$372

gio 8/2110:58 amDSM - OAK

2 stops7h 18mDelta

Deal found 8/13

$429

ven 8/2210:58 amDSM - OAK

2 stops7h 18mDelta

Deal found 8/13

$429

mar 8/195:44 amDSM - OAK

2 stops12h 32mDelta

Deal found 8/13

$455

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Depart

Return

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Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

gio 9/25

8:00 am-11:32 pm

2 stops17h 32m

Oakland

gio 10/2

6:30 am-10:40 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$228

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

lun 8/25

3:40 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop9h 47m

Oakland

gio 8/28

6:00 am-9:16 pm

1 stop13h 16m

$238

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

gio 9/25

8:00 am-11:32 pm

2 stops17h 32m

Oakland

dom 9/28

2:39 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$273

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

mar 10/28

2:40 pm-11:53 pm

2 stops11h 13m

Oakland

mer 11/5

5:55 am-5:16 pm

2 stops9h 21m

$293

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

sab 10/25

3:30 pm-9:32 pm

2 stops8h 02m

Oakland

mer 11/5

5:55 am-5:16 pm

2 stops9h 21m

$314

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

gio 10/30

2:13 pm-11:53 pm

2 stops11h 40m

Oakland

mer 11/5

5:55 am-5:16 pm

2 stops9h 21m

$314

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

lun 10/27

6:39 pm-11:53 pm

2 stops31h 14m

Oakland

mer 11/5

5:55 am-5:16 pm

2 stops9h 21m

$323

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

mer 11/12

10:55 am-4:31 pm

2 stops7h 36m

$147

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

sab 11/15

6:20 am-4:31 pm

2 stops12h 11m

$168

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

mar 11/11

6:30 pm-11:53 pm

2 stops31h 23m

$183

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Oakland, California?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Des Moines to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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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Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,246 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,246 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,246 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

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Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Oakland that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Oakland flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Oakland?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Oakland.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Oakland?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Oakland 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 Des Moines to Oakland, California?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Des Moines to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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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