$132+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to San Francisco (DSM - SFO)
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 7/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SFO
Jun 24 — Jul 11
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 25, 2026.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/312:16 pm
DSM
- SFO
1 stop8h 34m
Frontier
Wed 9/26:00 am
SFO
- DSM
1 stop5h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 5/21![Frontier logo]()
$269
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Mon 9/149:31 pm
DSM
- SFO
2 stops25h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/186:30 am
SFO
- DSM
1 stop11h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$270
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/192:31 pm
DSM
- SFO
1 stop11h 44m
Frontier
Wed 10/216:00 am
SFO
- DSM
1 stop5h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 5/20![Frontier logo]()
$282
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 7/1710:01 pm
DSM
- SFO
1 stop12h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/219:00 pm
SFO
- DSM
1 stop13h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$286
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Mon 10/191:47 pm
DSM
- SFO
1 stop12h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/226:22 am
SFO
- DSM
1 stop14h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$287
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Wed 10/212:42 pm
DSM
- SFO
1 stop11h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/226:22 am
SFO
- DSM
1 stop14h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$289
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 7/1710:01 pm
DSM
- SFO
1 stop12h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/2010:23 pm
SFO
- DSM
2 stops36h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/248:38 pm
DSM
- SFO
1 stop25h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/2710:50 pm
SFO
- DSM
1 stop17h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$305
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 6/159:56 pm
DSM
- SFO
2 stops26h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/2410:58 pm
SFO
- DSM
1 stop18h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$306
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/32:16 pm
DSM
- SFO
1 stop8h 42m
Frontier
Fri 7/106:00 am
SFO
- DSM
1 stop5h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 5/20![Frontier logo]()
$309
Best flights from Des Moines to San FranciscoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated May 25, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated May 25, 2026.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/312:16 pm
DSM
- SFO
1 stop8h 34m
Frontier
Wed 9/26:00 am
SFO
- DSM
1 stop5h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 5/24![Frontier logo]()
$308
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/154:11 pm
DSM
- SFO
1 stop9h 43m
Delta
Tue 8/186:06 am
SFO
- DSM
1 stop5h 58m
Delta
Deal found 5/24![Delta logo]()
$408
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 10/105:40 am
DSM
- SFO
1 stop9h 30m
Southwest
Mon 10/125:55 am
SFO
- DSM
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 5/22![Southwest logo]()
$421
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/125:45 am
DSM
- SFO
1 stop5h 41m
United Airlines
Thu 9/1712:35 am
SFO
- DSM
1 stop7h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/20![United Airlines logo]()
$444
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/247:00 am
DSM
- SFO
2 stops8h 10m
Southwest
Thu 8/278:30 am
SFO
- DSM
2 stops10h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 5/23![Southwest logo]()
$431
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1211:04 am
DSM
- SFO
1 stop10h 20m
Delta
Fri 9/1810:30 pm
SFO
- DSM
1 stop9h 44m
Delta
Deal found 5/21![Delta logo]()
$444
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/95:50 am
DSM
- SFO
1 stop5h 28m
United Airlines
Sat 7/1112:50 am
SFO
- DSM
1 stop7h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/24![United Airlines logo]()
$467
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 7/16:25 am
DSM
- SFO
2 stops9h 15m
Southwest
Mon 7/65:10 am
SFO
- DSM
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 5/21![Southwest logo]()
$436
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/237:00 am
DSM
- SFO
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Mon 8/311:30 pm
SFO
- DSM
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 5/23![Southwest logo]()
$444
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 8/294:50 pm
DSM
- SFO
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Fri 9/41:30 pm
SFO
- DSM
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 5/20![Southwest logo]()
$444
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Thu 7/234:40 pm
DSM
- SFO
1 stop9h 30m
Southwest
Sun 7/265:30 am
SFO
- DSM
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 5/20![Southwest logo]()
$467
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to San Francisco. Data last updated May 25, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to San Francisco. Data last updated May 25, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/102:16 pm
DSM
- SFO
1 stop12h 11m
Frontier
Sun 6/149:43 pm
SFO
- DSM
1 stop13h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 5/24![Frontier logo]()
$358
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 6/122:16 pm
DSM
- SFO
1 stop12h 11m
Frontier
Mon 6/156:00 am
SFO
- DSM
1 stop5h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 5/22![Frontier logo]()
$348
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 6/159:56 pm
DSM
- SFO
2 stops26h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/2410:58 pm
SFO
- DSM
1 stop18h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$306
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 6/159:56 pm
DSM
- SFO
1 stop14h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/2311:13 am
SFO
- DSM
2 stops23h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$325
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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.
Mon 6/152:26 pm
DSM
- SFO
1 stop12h 01m
Frontier
Mon 6/226:00 am
SFO
- DSM
1 stop5h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 5/22![Frontier logo]()
$328
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/152:26 pm
DSM
- SFO
1 stop12h 01m
Frontier
Wed 6/246:00 am
SFO
- DSM
1 stop5h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 5/21![Frontier logo]()
$337
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 6/199:56 pm
DSM
- SFO
1 stop12h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/2311:13 am
SFO
- DSM
2 stops23h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$346
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 6/209:30 am
DSM
- SFO
1 stop7h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/2311:13 am
SFO
- DSM
2 stops23h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$355
One-way flights from Des Moines to San FranciscoSearch for one-way flight options from Des Moines to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 25, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 25, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 7/2010:01 pm
DSM
- SFO
1 stop14h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$132
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/282:16 pm
DSM
- SFO
1 stop8h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 5/20![Frontier logo]()
$154
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Mon 6/299:56 pm
DSM
- SFO
1 stop14h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$158
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/172:19 pm
DSM
- SFO
1 stop12h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 5/24![Frontier logo]()
$160
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/222:19 pm
DSM
- SFO
1 stop12h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 5/24![Frontier logo]()
$170
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/199:33 pm
DSM
- SFO
1 stop13h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$176
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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.
Thu 7/309:33 pm
DSM
- SFO
1 stop24h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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.
Sun 8/29:33 pm
DSM
- SFO
1 stop13h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$196
Find flight deals from Des Moines to San Francisco
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 25, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $269 (Frontier) |
One-way from | $132 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $489 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to San Francisco 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 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to San Francisco that are best for you.
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Des MoinesSan Francisco
DSM - SFO
DSMSFO
Des Moines
Mon 8/31
2:16 pm-8:50 pm
1 stop8h 34m
San Francisco
Wed 9/2
6:00 am-1:31 pm
1 stop5h 31m
$308
Des MoinesSan Francisco
DSM - SFO
DSMSFO
Des Moines
Sat 8/15
4:11 pm-11:54 pm
1 stop9h 43m
San Francisco
Tue 8/18
6:06 am-2:04 pm
1 stop5h 58m
$408
Des MoinesSan Francisco
DSM - SFO
DSMSFO
Des Moines
Sat 10/10
5:40 am-1:10 pm
1 stop9h 30m
San Francisco
Mon 10/12
5:55 am-1:10 pm
1 stop5h 15m
$421
Des MoinesSan Francisco
DSM - SFO
DSMSFO
Des Moines
Mon 8/24
7:00 am-1:10 pm
2 stops8h 10m
San Francisco
Thu 8/27
8:30 am-9:15 pm
2 stops10h 45m
$431
Des MoinesSan Francisco
DSM - SFO
DSMSFO
Des Moines
Wed 7/1
6:25 am-1:40 pm
2 stops9h 15m
San Francisco
Mon 7/6
5:10 am-12:50 pm
1 stop5h 40m
$436
Des MoinesSan Francisco
DSM - SFO
DSMSFO
Des Moines
Sat 9/12
5:45 am-9:26 am
1 stop5h 41m
San Francisco
Thu 9/17
12:35 am-10:26 am
1 stop7h 51m
$444
Des MoinesSan Francisco
DSM - SFO
DSMSFO
Des Moines
Sat 9/12
11:04 am-7:24 pm
1 stop10h 20m
San Francisco
Fri 9/18
10:30 pm-10:14 am
1 stop9h 44m
$444
Quickest round-trip
Des MoinesSan Francisco
DSM - SFO
DSMSFO
Des Moines
Sun 8/23
7:00 am-10:35 am
1 stop5h 35m
San Francisco
Mon 8/31
1:30 pm-9:15 pm
1 stop5h 45m
$444
Des MoinesSan Francisco
DSM - SFO
DSMSFO
Des Moines
Sat 8/29
4:50 pm-9:25 pm
1 stop6h 35m
San Francisco
Fri 9/4
1:30 pm-9:15 pm
1 stop5h 45m
$444
Des MoinesSan Francisco
DSM - SFO
DSMSFO
Des Moines
Thu 7/9
5:50 am-9:18 am
1 stop5h 28m
San Francisco
Sat 7/11
12:50 am-10:17 am
1 stop7h 27m
$467
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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 San Francisco in May.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-San Francisco 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 Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-San Francisco 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 Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to San Francisco
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to San Francisco?
Booking 57 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Des Moines to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to San Francisco?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to San Francisco (average of $365). Flying from Des Moines to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of $496). 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 Francisco?
How often are flights from Des Moines to San Francisco delayed?
About 0% of weekly flights between Des Moines and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 0 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Des Moines to San Francisco flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Des Moines to San Francisco?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Des Moines to San Francisco chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Dallas (DFW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Des Moines to San Francisco on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Des Moines to San Francisco?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Des Moines to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Dallas (DFW) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $381.
What’s the fastest layover option from Des Moines to San Francisco?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Des Moines to San Francisco, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 40m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Des Moines to San Francisco?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Des Moines to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 05m.
Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 Francisco. Reviews last updated May 25, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Des Moines to San Francisco. 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.
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$158 | Average$270 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$263 | Average$372 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$321 | Average$499 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$336 | Average$486 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$350 | Average$432 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |