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$101+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Salinas, CA, CA

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DSM — SFO
Apr 12 — Apr 191
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 13, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/12:04 pm
DSM
-
SFO
1 stop12h 23m
Frontier
Sun 5/1011:51 am
SFO
-
DSM
1 stop23h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 3/10$211
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/82:20 pm
DSM
-
SFO
1 stop12h 02m
Frontier
Sun 5/1011:51 am
SFO
-
DSM
1 stop23h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 3/9$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/110:14 pm
DSM
-
SFO
1 stop22h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/710:40 pm
SFO
-
DSM
1 stop20h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$254
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/278:21 pm
DSM
-
SFO
1 stop6h 05m
Frontier
Mon 6/16:00 am
SFO
-
DSM
1 stop11h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 3/9$261
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 4/138:14 pm
DSM
-
SFO
1 stop29h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/222:47 pm
SFO
-
DSM
1 stop25h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$262
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Wed 6/38:21 pm
DSM
-
SFO
2 stops37h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/92:16 pm
SFO
-
DSM
1 stop20h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$277
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/68:14 pm
DSM
-
SFO
1 stop25h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/93:53 pm
SFO
-
DSM
1 stop24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$279
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/278:15 pm
DSM
-
SFO
1 stop19h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/48:16 pm
SFO
-
DSM
2 stops39h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$281
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Thu 6/49:01 pm
DSM
-
SFO
1 stop12h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/92:16 pm
SFO
-
DSM
1 stop20h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$291

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Salinas

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$211
(Frontier)

One-way from

$101
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$496
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From Des Moines to Salinas
One-way flight from Des Moines to Salinas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($1 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Tue 4/21

1:10 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop7h 28m

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

2:32 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$367
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Wed 4/8

5:17 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 38m

San Francisco

Sat 4/11

5:00 am-12:47 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$373

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Sat 4/4

4:25 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop7h 01m

San Francisco

Sat 4/11

6:20 am-3:42 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$379

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Sat 4/25

12:05 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops8h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

11:05 am-8:55 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$389

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Mon 4/27

1:45 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops10h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 5/4

10:10 am-9:55 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$389

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Thu 5/28

9:34 pm-8:49 am

1 stop13h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 6/11

10:24 pm-10:53 pm

2 stops22h 29m

$413

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Sun 4/26

4:20 pm-12:10 am

1 stop9h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 4/29

6:20 am-2:05 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$417

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Mon 6/1

1:45 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops10h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 6/7

6:25 am-5:30 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$453

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Thu 4/2

7:15 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 4/5

7:35 am-8:00 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$454

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Wed 5/27

5:28 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 22m

San Francisco

Mon 6/1

8:30 pm-10:16 am

2 stops11h 46m

$461

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Salinas?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Salinas (average of $150). Flying from Des Moines to Salinas in May is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Salinas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Salinas. 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 Salinas. Reviews last updated March 13, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Des Moines to Salinas have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Salinas?

    Most people fly from Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight from Des Moines to Salinas. On average, Des Moines has 0 outbound flights to Salinas per day from 5 airlines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

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

    Airlines like United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest fly from Des Moines to Salinas in about 7h 01m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 49m. The distance from Des Moines to Salinas is about 1545 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Salinas are Frontier ($92), Delta ($143), and American Airlines ($156).

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Salinas 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 Salinas?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Salinas (average of $150). Flying from Des Moines to Salinas in May is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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 5 airlines flying from Des Moines to Salinas

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$158Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$179Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$330Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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