Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Des Moines to San Jose, California?

Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 10m.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Des Moines to San Jose, California?

Las Vegas (LAS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $426.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Des Moines to San Jose, California?

Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of 1-stop itineraries from Des Moines to San Jose, California on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest layover option from Des Moines to San Jose, California?

Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 15m.

How long is the flight from Des Moines to San Jose, California?

Airlines like Delta fly from Des Moines to San Jose, California in about 10h 17m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Des Moines and San Jose, California are separated by a distance of 1527 mi.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to San Jose, California round-trip?

Delta, at $179, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to San Jose, California.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. These flights start at 61% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Jose, California 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, California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Jose, California, 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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to San Jose, California?

Consider Southwest, United Airlines or American Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Des Moines to San Jose, California.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Des Moines-San Jose, California 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, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-San Jose, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Des Moines-San Jose, California 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, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

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

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 Jose.

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to San Jose by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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qui 12/259:00 amDSM - SJC

1 stop6h 33mUnited Airlines

seg 12/292:29 pmSJC - DSM

1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$613

sáb 12/276:20 pmDSM - SJC

1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines

qua 12/316:10 amSJC - DSM

1 stop5h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$710

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1 stop16h 34mUnited Airlines

sex 1/22:29 pmSJC - DSM

1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$812

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1 stop16h 34mUnited Airlines

ter 12/302:29 pmSJC - DSM

1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$891

sáb 12/276:46 pmDSM - SJC

1 stop29h 48mUnited Airlines

qua 12/319:00 amSJC - DSM

2 stops10h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$927

sex 12/266:20 pmDSM - SJC

1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines

sex 1/26:10 amSJC - DSM

2 stops10h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,015

dom 12/144:10 pmDSM - SJC

1 stop7h 00mSouthwest

ter 12/1612:25 pmSJC - DSM

1 stop5h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 12/10

$1,077

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to San Jose that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated dezembro 12, 2025.

sáb 1/241:03 pmDSM - SJC

1 stop10h 17mDelta

sáb 1/3110:45 pmSJC - DSM

1 stop9h 56mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$317

dom 1/258:30 amDSM - SJC

1 stop27h 12mMultiple Airlines

dom 2/11:04 pmSJC - DSM

2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$323

qui 1/154:21 pmDSM - SJC

1 stop7h 07mDelta

ter 1/2010:45 pmSJC - DSM

1 stop9h 56mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$318

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qui 1/154:21 pmDSM - SJC

1 stop7h 07mDelta

ter 1/2010:45 pmSJC - DSM

1 stop9h 56mDelta

Deal found 12/9

$318

qui 1/156:17 pmDSM - SJC

1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines

dom 1/182:18 pmSJC - DSM

1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$338

qui 1/225:35 amDSM - SJC

1 stop9h 21mDelta

ter 1/2710:45 pmSJC - DSM

1 stop9h 56mDelta

Deal found 12/9

$355

sáb 1/241:03 pmDSM - SJC

1 stop10h 17mDelta

sáb 1/3110:45 pmSJC - DSM

1 stop9h 56mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$317

sáb 1/2411:35 amDSM - SJC

2 stops8h 59mAmerican Airlines

sáb 1/316:00 amSJC - DSM

2 stops9h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$327

dom 1/258:30 amDSM - SJC

1 stop27h 12mMultiple Airlines

dom 2/11:04 pmSJC - DSM

2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$329

One-way flights from Des Moines to San Jose
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dom 1/258:30 amDSM - SJC

1 stop27h 12mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$151

qua 2/252:24 pmDSM - SJC

1 stop6h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$159

qui 1/154:21 pmDSM - SJC

1 stop7h 07mDelta

Deal found 12/9

$184

qui 1/154:00 pmDSM - SJC

2 stops8h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$221

dom 1/255:24 amDSM - SJC

1 stop8h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$224

qui 1/154:30 pmDSM - SJC

3 stops28h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$249

qua 2/258:30 amDSM - SJC

3 stops28h 12mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$260

dom 12/218:30 amDSM - SJC

1 stop12h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$313

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Most accurate provider	Mytrip 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$317 (Delta)
One-way from	$151 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	April
Average price	$589

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1:03 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop10h 17m

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10:45 pm-10:41 am

1 stop9h 56m

$317

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4:21 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop7h 07m

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ter 1/20

10:45 pm-10:41 am

1 stop9h 56m

$318

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DSM - SJC

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8:30 am-9:42 am

1 stop27h 12m

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1:04 pm-10:19 am

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$323

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DSM - SJC

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Des Moines

dom 1/25

4:30 pm-9:42 am

2 stops19h 12m

$152

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DSM - SJC

DSMSJC

Des Moines

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2:24 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$159

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Des Moines

qui 1/15

4:21 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$184

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DSM - SJC

DSMSJC

Des Moines

qui 1/15

4:00 pm-10:49 pm

2 stops8h 49m

$221

Des MoinesSan Jose

DSM - SJC

DSMSJC

Des Moines

dom 1/25

5:24 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$224

Des MoinesSan Jose

DSM - SJC

DSMSJC

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4:30 pm-6:37 pm

3 stops28h 07m

$249

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DSM - SJC

DSMSJC

Des Moines

qua 2/25

8:30 am-10:42 am

3 stops28h 12m

$260

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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 December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Mytrip	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust 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 Jose, California 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, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-San Jose, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-San Jose, California 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, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to San Jose, California?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to San Jose, California (average of $188). Flying from Des Moines to San Jose, California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $341). 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?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Des Moines to San Jose, California in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 40% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Jose

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Des Moines to San Jose by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

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.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,095 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,050 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Des Moines to San Jose, California?
Airlines like Delta fly from Des Moines to San Jose, California in about 10h 17m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Des Moines and San Jose, California are separated by a distance of 1527 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to San Jose, California round-trip?
Delta, at $179, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to San Jose, California.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. These flights start at 61% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to San Jose that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to San Jose flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to San Jose?
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 Jose.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to San Jose?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to San Jose 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 Jose, California?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to San Jose, California (average of $188). Flying from Des Moines to San Jose, California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $341). 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 Jose

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$296	Average$526	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$296	Average$513	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$302	Average$361	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$356	Average$466	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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