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$137+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Sacramento (DSM - SMF)

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 6/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SMF
May 24 — May 311
Sun 5/24
Sun 5/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Sacramento

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Sacramento
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 April 24, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 9/95:16 pm
DSM
-
SMF
1 stop6h 44m
United Airlines
Wed 9/164:14 pm
SMF
-
DSM
1 stop5h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/21$287
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 9/912:30 pm
DSM
-
SMF
2 stops6h 50m
Southwest
Wed 9/166:50 am
SMF
-
DSM
2 stops8h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 4/21$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 5/152:16 pm
DSM
-
SMF
2 stops28h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/195:14 pm
SMF
-
DSM
1 stop17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$315
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Thu 9/175:50 am
DSM
-
SMF
1 stop5h 46m
United Airlines
Tue 9/229:00 am
SMF
-
DSM
1 stop5h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/23$317
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 8/297:20 am
DSM
-
SMF
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Wed 9/211:50 am
SMF
-
DSM
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 4/20$318
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 6/52:40 pm
DSM
-
SMF
2 stops27h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/95:10 pm
SMF
-
DSM
1 stop17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$333
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 6/12:16 pm
DSM
-
SMF
2 stops31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/105:10 pm
SMF
-
DSM
1 stop24h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$345

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Sacramento

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 April 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$287
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$137
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$766
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Sacramento that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM - SMF

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Sat 8/8

7:20 am-1:05 pm

2 stops7h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/15

6:40 am-4:10 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$403

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM - SMF

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Fri 8/7

5:00 am-11:51 am

1 stop8h 51m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/14

4:14 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$427

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM - SMF

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Wed 5/13

5:17 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/16

4:00 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$434
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM - SMF

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Tue 6/9

5:50 am-9:35 am

1 stop5h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/10

5:00 am-12:36 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$437

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM - SMF

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Fri 8/7

2:25 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops7h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/14

11:50 pm-11:30 am

1 stop9h 40m

$438

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM - SMF

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Tue 8/4

12:30 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops6h 50m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/7

6:40 am-3:10 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$452

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM - SMF

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Thu 6/4

1:30 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/8

12:15 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$457

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM - SMF

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Fri 6/5

1:30 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 6/12

6:15 am-4:00 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$482

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM - SMF

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Wed 5/20

6:55 am-10:30 am

1 stop5h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/22

9:00 am-6:35 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$483

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM - SMF

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Thu 6/25

5:10 am-11:30 am

2 stops8h 20m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 6/27

8:55 am-6:10 pm

2 stops7h 15m

$507

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Deals found on 4/21

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Sacramento

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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • 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 $766). 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?

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 April 24, 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,333 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,333 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,333 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,650 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,333 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,672 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,333 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Sacramento. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Sacramento?

    For as low as $397, Southwest can have you in Sacramento from Des Moines in 6h 10m. The distance from Des Moines to Sacramento is about 1481 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Sacramento round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Sacramento round-trip from $272. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Southwest, from $298, and United Airlines, from $347. American Airlines is priced at 43% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Sacramento one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $124. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to Sacramento for a low price.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Sacramento flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Sacramento?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Sacramento.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Sacramento?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Sacramento 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 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 $766). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Sacramento

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Sacramento. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$298Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$347Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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