$147+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Sacramento (DSM - SMF)
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 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SMF
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to SacramentoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/269:11 pm -
1 stop22h 13m
Thu 10/296:19 pm -
1 stop24h 51m
Deal found 9/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$255
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/168:25 pm -
1 stop16h 32m
Thu 10/222:25 pm -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$292
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/58:30 pm -
1 stop16h 28m
Mon 10/1211:52 am -
1 stop5h 38m
Deal found 9/7![Frontier logo]()
$298
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/168:25 pm -
1 stop16h 32m
Mon 10/1911:52 am -
1 stop5h 38m
Deal found 9/8![Frontier logo]()
$327
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/512:35 pm -
1 stop8h 14m
Tue 11/106:19 pm -
1 stop17h 36m
Deal found 9/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$333
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/51:02 pm -
1 stop20h 47m
Mon 10/127:38 pm -
2 stops40h 14m
Deal found 9/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$341
Best flights from Des Moines to SacramentoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Sacramento that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 11, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Sacramento that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 11, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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.
Fri 12/42:58 pm -
1 stop8h 43m
Fri 12/1110:52 pm -
1 stop9h 58m
Deal found 9/7![Delta logo]()
$431
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Mon 10/265:12 pm -
1 stop5h 48m
Thu 10/292:15 pm -
1 stop6h 44m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$445
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 11/119:00 am -
1 stop8h 12m
Tue 11/171:28 pm -
1 stop7h 02m
Deal found 9/8![United Airlines logo]()
$445
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Sat 12/511:27 am -
2 stops11h 53m
Tue 12/81:20 pm -
1 stop7h 01m
Deal found 9/8![United Airlines logo]()
$450
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to SacramentoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Sacramento. Data last updated September 11, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Sacramento. Data last updated September 11, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/219:31 pm -
1 stop12h 18m
Wed 9/236:23 pm -
1 stop24h 43m
Deal found 9/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$365
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/58:30 pm -
1 stop16h 28m
Mon 10/1211:52 am -
1 stop5h 38m
Deal found 9/7![Frontier logo]()
$298
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/51:02 pm -
1 stop20h 47m
Mon 10/127:38 pm -
2 stops40h 14m
Deal found 9/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$341
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/168:25 pm -
1 stop16h 32m
Thu 10/222:25 pm -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$292
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/168:25 pm -
1 stop16h 32m
Mon 10/1911:52 am -
1 stop5h 38m
Deal found 9/8![Frontier logo]()
$327
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/269:11 pm -
1 stop22h 13m
Thu 10/296:19 pm -
1 stop24h 51m
Deal found 9/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$255
One-way flights from Des Moines to SacramentoSearch for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Sacramento. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 11, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Sacramento. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 11, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1110:09 pm -
1 stop18h 14m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$147
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2411:29 am -
1 stop25h 11m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/7![Frontier logo]()
$171
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 10/104:01 pm -
1 stop6h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/10![Delta logo]()
$178
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/248:00 am -
2 stops29h 55m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/198:00 am -
2 stops28h 40m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Sat 9/194:20 pm -
1 stop6h 19m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/9![Delta logo]()
$291
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Sacramento (SMF). 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 September 11, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $255 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $147 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | April |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $494 |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Sacramento 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2026.
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Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Des MoinesSacramento
DSM Des Moines - SMF Sacramento Intl
DSMSMF
Des Moines
Thu 9/24
11:29 am-10:40 am
1 stop25h 11m
Sacramento Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$171
Des MoinesSacramento
DSM Des Moines - SMF Sacramento Intl
DSMSMF
Des Moines
Sat 10/10
4:01 pm-8:26 pm
1 stop6h 25m
Sacramento Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$178
Des MoinesSacramento
DSM Des Moines - SMF Sacramento Intl
DSMSMF
Des Moines
Sat 9/19
8:00 am-10:40 am
2 stops28h 40m
Sacramento Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$279
Quickest round-trip
Des MoinesSacramento
DSM Des Moines - SMF Sacramento Intl
DSMSMF
Des Moines
Sat 9/19
4:20 pm-8:39 pm
1 stop6h 19m
Sacramento Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$291
Des MoinesSacramento
DSM Des Moines - SMF Sacramento Intl
DSMSMF
Des Moines
Thu 9/24
9:56 pm-5:28 pm
3 stops21h 32m
Sacramento Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$421
Des MoinesSacramento
DSM Des Moines - SMF Sacramento Intl
DSMSMF
Des Moines
Fri 12/4
2:58 pm-9:41 pm
1 stop8h 43m
Sacramento Intl
Fri 12/11
10:52 pm-10:50 am
1 stop9h 58m
$431
Des MoinesSacramento
DSM Des Moines - SMF Sacramento Intl
DSMSMF
Des Moines
Mon 10/26
5:12 pm-9:00 pm
1 stop5h 48m
Sacramento Intl
Thu 10/29
2:15 pm-10:59 pm
1 stop6h 44m
$445
Des MoinesSacramento
DSM Des Moines - SMF Sacramento Intl
DSMSMF
Des Moines
Wed 11/11
9:00 am-3:12 pm
1 stop8h 12m
Sacramento Intl
Tue 11/17
1:28 pm-10:30 pm
1 stop7h 02m
$445
Des MoinesSacramento
DSM Des Moines - SMF Sacramento Intl
DSMSMF
Des Moines
Sat 12/5
11:27 am-9:20 pm
2 stops11h 53m
Sacramento Intl
Tue 12/8
1:20 pm-10:21 pm
1 stop7h 01m
$450
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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 Des Moines to Sacramento in September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Sacramento 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-Sacramento flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Sacramento
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Sacramento
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Sacramento?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Sacramento (average of $362). Flying from Des Moines to Sacramento in April is currently the most expensive (average of $786). 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.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Sacramento?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Des Moines to Sacramento flights typically cost between $374 and $518 in October.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $255 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 26-Oct 29).
Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated September 11, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Des Moines to Sacramento to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$335 | Average$439 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$346 | Average$456 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$370 | Average$615 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |