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$178+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to San Antonio (DSM - SAT)

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DSM — SAT
Jun 12 — Jun 191
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to San Antonio

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to San Antonio
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to San Antonio. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 13, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/172:45 pm
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1 stop6h 47m
Delta
Tue 6/236:05 am
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1 stop8h 00m
Delta
Deal found 5/11$355
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/226:10 am
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2 stops6h 40m
Southwest
Wed 9/232:35 pm
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1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 5/12$360
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/243:45 pm
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1 stop7h 55m
Southwest
Wed 7/15:45 am
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1 stop9h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 5/10$361
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/106:39 pm
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1 stop5h 54m
Delta
Sat 6/137:40 am
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1 stop8h 20m
Delta
Deal found 5/11$374
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Fri 7/35:35 am
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1 stop8h 00m
Delta
Tue 7/77:40 am
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1 stop5h 54m
Delta
Deal found 5/9$381
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/277:02 pm
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1 stop4h 03m
American Airlines
Sat 7/48:00 am
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1 stop6h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/12$391
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 9/124:15 pm
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1 stop5h 13m
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Sat 9/196:45 am
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1 stop6h 37m
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Deal found 5/9$393

Find flight deals from Des Moines to San Antonio

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to San Antonio (SAT). 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 May 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$355
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$178
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$386
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-San Antonio flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Des Moines-San Antonio flights.
From Des Moines to San Antonio
One-way flight from Des Moines to San Antonio
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to San Antonio 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to San Antonio that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesSan Antonio

DSM - SAT

DSMSAT

Des Moines

Wed 10/21

12:11 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop7h 48m

San Antonio

Tue 10/27

12:39 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$355

Des MoinesSan Antonio

DSM - SAT

DSMSAT

Des Moines

Wed 6/17

6:50 am-11:49 am

1 stop4h 59m

San Antonio

Tue 6/23

6:05 am-2:05 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$355
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesSan Antonio

DSM - SAT

DSMSAT

Des Moines

Wed 6/17

4:48 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop4h 18m

San Antonio

Tue 6/23

5:35 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$355

Des MoinesSan Antonio

DSM - SAT

DSMSAT

Des Moines

Fri 5/29

11:34 am-4:55 pm

1 stop5h 21m

San Antonio

Tue 6/2

5:30 am-10:42 am

1 stop5h 12m

$381

Des MoinesSan Antonio

DSM - SAT

DSMSAT

Des Moines

Thu 7/2

1:41 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop6h 59m

San Antonio

Tue 7/7

9:31 am-4:00 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$381

Des MoinesSan Antonio

DSM - SAT

DSMSAT

Des Moines

Thu 6/4

1:35 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop7h 19m

San Antonio

Sun 6/14

5:30 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$400

Des MoinesSan Antonio

DSM - SAT

DSMSAT

Des Moines

Fri 8/14

2:25 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop4h 45m

San Antonio

Sun 8/16

3:50 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops6h 45m

$412

Des MoinesSan Antonio

DSM - SAT

DSMSAT

Des Moines

Wed 7/15

5:20 am-2:35 pm

2 stops9h 15m

San Antonio

Sat 7/18

5:30 am-2:50 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$417

Des MoinesSan Antonio

DSM - SAT

DSMSAT

Des Moines

Tue 6/2

5:17 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 38m

San Antonio

Wed 6/3

5:30 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$435
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesSan Antonio

DSM - SAT

DSMSAT

Des Moines

Wed 9/16

5:25 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$178

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to San Antonio

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 San Antonio in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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-San Antonio flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-San Antonio flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-San Antonio flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-San Antonio 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-San Antonio flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to San Antonio

How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to San Antonio?

The price you pay for your flight from Des Moines to San Antonio may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 62 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to San Antonio (average of $321). Flying from Des Moines to San Antonio in March is currently the most expensive (average of $587). 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 San Antonio?

Reviews of airlines servicing San Antonio

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Antonio. 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 San Antonio. Reviews last updated May 13, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Des Moines to San Antonio. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

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 San Antonio. 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 San Antonio?

    A quick flight from Des Moines to San Antonio can take about 4h 59m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $355. The distance from Des Moines to San Antonio is about 872 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $213, Delta will fly you from Des Moines to San Antonio and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $262 and $296, respectively. These flights start at 47% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $118. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to San Antonio for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to San Antonio 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 San Antonio?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to San Antonio (average of $321). Flying from Des Moines to San Antonio in March is currently the most expensive (average of $587). 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 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to San Antonio

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to San Antonio. 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 May 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$213Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$262Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$359Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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