$141+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to San Jose, CA (DSM - SJC)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SJC
Nov 24 — Dec 11
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 25, 2026.
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 October 25, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 12/219:35 pm -
1 stop21h 29m
Wed 1/69:59 pm -
1 stop21h 18m
Deal found 10/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Wed 12/238:13 pm -
1 stop19h 33m
Wed 1/69:59 pm -
1 stop21h 18m
Deal found 10/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Wed 11/112:48 pm -
1 stop7h 40m
Sat 11/141:00 pm -
1 stop7h 35m
Deal found 10/21![Delta logo]()
$281
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 12/219:35 pm -
1 stop17h 26m
Tue 1/59:59 pm -
2 stops43h 23m
Deal found 10/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$288
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Wed 11/1111:00 am -
2 stops13h 12m
Wed 11/187:00 am -
2 stops10h 15m
Deal found 10/21![Delta logo]()
$292
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Fri 12/114:25 pm -
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1 stop5h 10m
Deal found 10/20![Southwest logo]()
$301
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Wed 12/238:13 pm -
1 stop19h 33m
Tue 1/59:59 pm -
2 stops43h 23m
Deal found 10/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$302
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Sun 12/202:21 pm -
1 stop28h 43m
Wed 1/69:59 pm -
1 stop21h 18m
Deal found 10/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$313
Best flights from Des Moines to San JoseDiscover 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 October 25, 2026.
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 October 25, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/112:48 pm -
1 stop7h 40m
Wed 11/187:00 am -
2 stops10h 15m
Deal found 10/22![Delta logo]()
$286
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/116:05 am -
1 stop7h 57m
Tue 11/178:45 am -
1 stop5h 22m
Deal found 10/22![United Airlines logo]()
$401
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/126:45 am -
2 stops14h 00m
Mon 11/1610:40 pm -
1 stop10h 04m
Deal found 10/22![Delta logo]()
$286
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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.
Wed 11/112:48 pm -
1 stop7h 40m
Sun 11/156:20 am -
1 stop5h 48m
Deal found 10/24![Delta logo]()
$339
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to San JoseDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to San Jose. Data last updated October 25, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to San Jose. Data last updated October 25, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Wed 11/112:48 pm -
1 stop7h 40m
Sat 11/141:00 pm -
1 stop7h 35m
Deal found 10/21![Delta logo]()
$281
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Wed 11/1111:00 am -
2 stops13h 12m
Wed 11/187:00 am -
2 stops10h 15m
Deal found 10/21![Delta logo]()
$292
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/112:48 pm -
1 stop7h 40m
Sun 11/156:20 am -
1 stop5h 48m
Deal found 10/22![Delta logo]()
$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/116:05 am -
1 stop7h 57m
Tue 11/178:45 am -
1 stop5h 22m
Deal found 10/21![United Airlines logo]()
$401
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/125:00 am -
1 stop9h 08m
Mon 11/162:50 pm -
1 stop6h 15m
Deal found 10/22![American Airlines logo]()
$367
One-way flights from Des Moines to San JoseSearch for one-way flight options from Des Moines to San Jose. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 25, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to San Jose. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 25, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Sat 12/57:00 am -
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Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/21![Southwest logo]()
$141
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/52:05 pm -
2 stops9h 32m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/21![American Airlines logo]()
$146
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/242:48 pm -
1 stop7h 40m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/23![Delta logo]()
$260
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/306:05 am -
1 stop7h 57m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/22![United Airlines logo]()
$514
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/249:50 am -
3 stops13h 18m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/23![United Airlines logo]()
$617
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/56:15 am -
3 stops16h 38m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/21![United Airlines logo]()
$1,199
Find flight deals from Des Moines to San Jose
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 October 25, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $239 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $141 (Southwest) |
Popular in | April |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $368 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to San Jose 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated October 25, 2026.
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Des MoinesSan Jose
DSM Des Moines - SJC San Jose
DSMSJC
Des Moines
Sat 12/5
7:00 am-10:30 am
1 stop5h 30m
San Jose
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$141
Des MoinesSan Jose
DSM Des Moines - SJC San Jose
DSMSJC
Des Moines
Sat 12/5
2:05 pm-9:37 pm
2 stops9h 32m
San Jose
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$146
Des MoinesSan Jose
DSM Des Moines - SJC San Jose
DSMSJC
Des Moines
Tue 11/24
2:48 pm-8:28 pm
1 stop7h 40m
San Jose
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$260
Des MoinesSan Jose
DSM Des Moines - SJC San Jose
DSMSJC
Des Moines
Wed 11/11
2:48 pm-8:28 pm
1 stop7h 40m
San Jose
Wed 11/18
7:00 am-7:15 pm
2 stops10h 15m
$286
Des MoinesSan Jose
DSM Des Moines - SJC San Jose
DSMSJC
Des Moines
Thu 11/12
6:45 am-6:45 pm
2 stops14h 00m
San Jose
Mon 11/16
10:40 pm-10:44 am
1 stop10h 04m
$286
Des MoinesSan Jose
DSM Des Moines - SJC San Jose
DSMSJC
Des Moines
Wed 11/11
2:48 pm-8:28 pm
1 stop7h 40m
San Jose
Sun 11/15
6:20 am-2:08 pm
1 stop5h 48m
$339
Des MoinesSan Jose
DSM Des Moines - SJC San Jose
DSMSJC
Des Moines
Wed 11/11
6:05 am-12:02 pm
1 stop7h 57m
San Jose
Tue 11/17
8:45 am-4:07 pm
1 stop5h 22m
$401
Des MoinesSan Jose
DSM Des Moines - SJC San Jose
DSMSJC
Des Moines
Fri 10/30
6:05 am-12:02 pm
1 stop7h 57m
San Jose
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$514
Des MoinesSan Jose
DSM Des Moines - SJC San Jose
DSMSJC
Des Moines
Sat 12/5
6:15 am-8:53 pm
3 stops16h 38m
San Jose
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-2:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,199
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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 Jose in October.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-San Jose, California 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 Jose, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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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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, California?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to San Jose, California (average of $367). Flying from Des Moines to San Jose, California in April is currently the most expensive (average of $916). 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 Jose, California?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Des Moines to San Jose, California flights typically cost between $356 and $522 in December.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $239 on Multiple Airlines (Dec 21-Jan 6).
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 October 25, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.4
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.4
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.4
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.4
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$330 | Average$471 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$343 | Average$499 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$364 | Average$520 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |