$149+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to San Jose (DSM - SJC)
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 6/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to San Jose (SJC). 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 29, 2025.
Most accurate provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $277 (Mytrip) |
One-way from | $149 (Delta) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | November |
Average price | $391 |
Find flight deals from Des Moines to San Jose
Cheapest flights from Des Moines to San JoseExplore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Des MoinesSan Jose
DSM - SJC
DSMSJC
Des Moines
Thu 6/12
3:48 pm-11:34 pm
1 stop9h 46m
San Jose
Thu 6/19
6:00 am-10:40 pm
1 stop14h 40m
Des MoinesSan Jose
DSM - SJC
DSMSJC
Des Moines
Wed 7/9
2:29 pm-10:50 pm
1 stop10h 21m
San Jose
Sun 7/13
6:30 am-5:55 pm
1 stop9h 25m
Des MoinesSan Jose
DSM - SJC
DSMSJC
Des Moines
Thu 10/16
5:19 am-10:11 am
1 stop6h 52m
San Jose
Wed 10/22
5:52 am-2:16 pm
1 stop6h 24m
Des MoinesSan Jose
DSM - SJC
DSMSJC
Des Moines
Thu 7/17
6:02 am-12:02 pm
1 stop8h 00m
San Jose
Tue 7/22
7:00 am-4:15 pm
1 stop7h 15m
Des MoinesSan Jose
DSM - SJC
DSMSJC
Des Moines
Thu 10/23
6:35 am-11:55 am
1 stop7h 20m
San Jose
Mon 10/27
1:55 pm-9:35 pm
1 stop5h 40m
Des MoinesSan Jose
DSM - SJC
DSMSJC
Des Moines
Fri 6/13
2:20 pm-10:55 pm
1 stop10h 35m
Des MoinesSan Jose
DSM - SJC
DSMSJC
Des Moines
Sat 6/14
3:56 pm-10:46 pm
2 stops8h 50m
Des MoinesSan Jose
DSM - SJC
DSMSJC
Des Moines
Sat 6/14
4:17 pm-11:34 pm
3 stops33h 17m
Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to San Jose
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 Jose in April.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-San Jose flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-San Jose flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-San Jose flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-San Jose flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 Jose 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 San Jose
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Jose from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to San Jose
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to San Jose?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Des Moines to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to SJC?
Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to San Jose. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Des Moines to San Jose in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 10% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.
Rainfall in San Jose by month
Plan your trip to San Jose by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Jose ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Jose when rainfall is around 0.0 in.
Temperature in San Jose by month
Plan your trip to San Jose by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Jose, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).
Reviews of airlines servicing San Jose
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Jose. 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 Jose. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
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Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
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Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
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Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
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Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
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Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
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Top 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to San Jose
Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to San Jose. 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 29, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$250 | Average$431 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$296 | Average$386 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$318 | Average$484 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$372 | Average$460 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |