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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Oakland (DSM - OAK) from $180

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Oakland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Oakland (OAK). 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 24, 2024.

Round-trip from

$268

One-way from

$180
From Des Moines to Oakland
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Oakland, California?

Users have found that leaving on a Wednesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 42% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Oakland, California?

Find a great deal and save up to 11% by booking at least 53 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Des Moines to Oakland, California within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $198.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Oakland, California from Des Moines average $467. You can even find prices in February for less than $467, as users have found deals to Oakland, California from as low as $224. The month of June 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 20%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Oakland, California (DSM - 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 morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 40% on airfare.

Cheap Delta flights from Des Moines to Oakland

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Des Moines and Oakland. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,073,952 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Delta flights we've come across from Des Moines to Oakland. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Mon 9/92:14 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop9h 21mDelta
Fri 9/2010:45 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/23$363
Fri 8/165:35 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops8h 19mDelta
Mon 8/1910:45 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 29mDelta
Deal found 4/23$368
Mon 9/92:14 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop9h 21mDelta
Sat 9/2110:45 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/23$417
Sat 6/294:00 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops9h 15mDelta
Mon 7/810:55 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 24mDelta
Deal found 4/23$421
Mon 9/92:14 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop9h 21mDelta
Sat 9/2110:45 pmOAK - DSM
2 stops10h 42mDelta
Deal found 4/23$423
Thu 9/122:14 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop9h 21mDelta
Fri 9/2010:45 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/23$431
Fri 9/64:00 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops32h 54mDelta
Mon 9/2310:45 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/23$442
Fri 9/64:00 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops32h 54mDelta
Fri 9/2010:45 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/23$453
Thu 6/2711:53 amDSM - OAK
2 stops14h 02mDelta
Mon 7/810:55 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 24mDelta
Deal found 4/23$461

Cheap American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Oakland

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Des Moines and Oakland. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,073,952 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available American Airlines flights departing from Des Moines and landing in Oakland. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Tue 5/2112:23 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops13h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/2810:40 amOAK - DSM
2 stops10h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$823
Tue 4/305:58 amDSM - OAK
3 stops15h 18mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/811:05 amOAK - DSM
2 stops22h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$2,484
Tue 5/2112:14 pmDSM - OAK
3 stops13h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/2812:55 pmOAK - DSM
2 stops22h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$2,635

Cheap Des Moines to Oakland flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Oakland specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,073,952 searches. Prices were last updated on April 24, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Oakland in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Tue 5/75:09 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops8h 42mDelta
Tue 5/145:50 amOAK - DSM
2 stops8h 39mDelta
Deal found 4/23$616
Tue 4/3011:00 amDSM - OAK
2 stops8h 11mDelta
Wed 5/85:50 amOAK - DSM
2 stops9h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/23$710
Mon 5/65:44 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops8h 15mDelta
Wed 5/85:50 amOAK - DSM
2 stops13h 03mDelta
Deal found 4/22$796
Wed 4/247:04 amDSM - OAK
2 stops12h 07mDelta
Wed 5/15:50 amOAK - DSM
2 stops9h 12mDelta
Deal found 4/23$813
Tue 5/2112:23 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops13h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/2810:40 amOAK - DSM
2 stops10h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$823
Mon 5/65:44 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops8h 15mDelta
Wed 5/85:50 amOAK - DSM
2 stops8h 39mDelta
Deal found 4/23$861
Wed 4/245:44 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops25h 27mDelta
Tue 4/307:00 amOAK - DSM
2 stops11h 54mDelta
Deal found 4/23$965
Tue 4/235:44 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops25h 27mDelta
Tue 4/307:00 amOAK - DSM
2 stops11h 54mDelta
Deal found 4/23$974
Tue 4/305:58 amDSM - OAK
3 stops15h 18mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/811:05 amOAK - DSM
2 stops22h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$2,484

Des Moines to Oakland 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Oakland in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,073,952 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Oakland in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Mon 9/92:14 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop9h 21mDelta
Fri 9/2010:45 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/23$363
Fri 8/165:35 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops8h 19mDelta
Mon 8/1910:45 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 29mDelta
Deal found 4/23$368
Mon 9/92:14 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop9h 21mDelta
Sat 9/2110:45 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/23$417
Sat 6/294:00 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops9h 15mDelta
Mon 7/810:55 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 24mDelta
Deal found 4/23$421
Mon 9/92:14 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop9h 21mDelta
Sat 9/2110:45 pmOAK - DSM
2 stops10h 42mDelta
Deal found 4/23$423
Thu 9/122:14 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop9h 21mDelta
Fri 9/2010:45 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/23$431
Fri 9/64:00 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops32h 54mDelta
Mon 9/2310:45 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/23$442
Fri 9/64:00 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops32h 54mDelta
Fri 9/2010:45 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/23$453
Thu 6/2711:53 amDSM - OAK
2 stops14h 02mDelta
Mon 7/810:55 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 24mDelta
Deal found 4/23$461

Des Moines to Oakland flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Des Moines to Oakland for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,073,952 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2024.
Consider one of these great deals we found on last-minute flights from Des Moines to Oakland. To prevent any unwanted surprises, users should verify their flight info before booking.
Tue 4/3011:00 amDSM - OAK
2 stops8h 11mDelta
Wed 5/85:50 amOAK - DSM
2 stops9h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/23$710
Tue 4/305:58 amDSM - OAK
3 stops15h 18mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/811:05 amOAK - DSM
2 stops22h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$2,484

One-way flights to Oakland from Des Moines

Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Oakland. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,073,952 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from Des Moines to Oakland can select one of these great deals. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Oakland instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Fri 5/175:40 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops8h 11mDelta
Deal found 4/23$180
Fri 5/105:40 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops8h 11mDelta
Deal found 4/23$244
Sat 5/1811:55 amDSM - OAK
2 stops12h 47mDelta
Deal found 4/23$283
Sun 5/1910:40 amDSM - OAK
2 stops31h 27mDelta
Deal found 4/23$318
Sat 5/117:05 amDSM - OAK
2 stops11h 02mDelta
Deal found 4/23$324
Wed 5/85:33 amDSM - OAK
2 stops12h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/23$363
Thu 5/1612:23 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops13h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$399
Wed 5/155:33 amDSM - OAK
2 stops12h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/23$514
Sun 5/1210:40 amDSM - OAK
2 stops15h 11mDelta
Deal found 4/23$538

Find flights from Des Moines to Oakland within your budget

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 3,073,952 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2024.

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Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Mon 9/9

1 stop9h 21m

Oakland

Fri 9/20

1 stop9h 34m

$363

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Fri 8/16

2 stops8h 19m

Oakland

Mon 8/19

1 stop9h 29m

$368

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Mon 9/9

1 stop9h 21m

Oakland

Sat 9/21

1 stop9h 34m

$417

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Sat 6/29

2 stops9h 15m

Oakland

Mon 7/8

1 stop9h 24m

$421

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Mon 9/9

1 stop9h 21m

Oakland

Sat 9/21

2 stops10h 42m

$423

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Thu 9/12

1 stop9h 21m

Oakland

Fri 9/20

1 stop9h 34m

$431

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Fri 9/6

2 stops32h 54m

Oakland

Mon 9/23

1 stop9h 34m

$442

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Fri 9/6

2 stops32h 54m

Oakland

Fri 9/20

1 stop9h 34m

$453

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Tue 5/21

2 stops13h 36m

Oakland

Tue 5/28

2 stops10h 22m

$823

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Deals found on 4/23

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Oakland, California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Oakland. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Oakland, California flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Oakland by month

Plan your trip from Des Moines to Oakland by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Des Moines to Oakland is currently $351 while a round-trip flight costs $460. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Oakland, California (average of $169). Flying from Des Moines to Oakland, California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $236). 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.

January

$201

February

$218

March

$218

April

$191

May

$208

June

$236

July

$210

August

$177

September

$182

October

$169

November

$202

December

$207

Temperature and rainfall in Oakland by month

Plan your trip to Oakland by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

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Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

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 April 24, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Des Moines to Oakland to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.1
Very good
11,004 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Delta
8.1
Very good
11,004 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
11,004 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,898 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
11,004 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

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  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Oakland, California for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Oakland, California for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $363, but on average you can expect to pay $462.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Des Moines to Oakland, California for under $800?

    There are currently 2+ open flights from Des Moines to Oakland, California within the next 7 days for less than $800.

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

    Currently priced at $363, Delta will fly you from Des Moines to Oakland, California and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

  • What does DSM to OAK mean?

    DSM and OAK are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. DSM to OAK refers to a flight route from Des Moines Airport to Oakland Airport.

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    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Oakland offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to Oakland?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to Oakland flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

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    The Des Moines to Oakland, California flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/23.

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Top airline flying from Des Moines to Oakland

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