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$223+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to San José del Cabo (SJD)

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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SJD
Mar 14 — Mar 211
Sat 3/14
Sat 3/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to San José del Cabo

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to San José del Cabo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to San José del Cabo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 12, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Tue 3/35:05 am
DSM
-
SJD
1 stop9h 15m
American Airlines
Fri 3/612:36 pm
SJD
-
DSM
1 stop10h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/8$490
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Tue 3/35:24 am
DSM
-
SJD
2 stops13h 13m
Delta
Fri 3/66:05 am
SJD
-
DSM
2 stops15h 23m
Delta
Deal found 2/9$500
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/55:00 am
DSM
-
SJD
2 stops9h 20m
American Airlines
Fri 4/108:40 am
SJD
-
DSM
1 stop6h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10$505
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/47:52 am
DSM
-
SJD
1 stop7h 40m
United Airlines
Fri 3/612:49 pm
SJD
-
DSM
1 stop8h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9$510
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/255:35 am
DSM
-
SJD
1 stop9h 39m
Aeromexico
Wed 4/112:35 pm
SJD
-
DSM
1 stop8h 03m
Aeromexico
Deal found 2/9$525
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/2611:17 am
DSM
-
SJD
1 stop6h 17m
American Airlines
Thu 4/21:20 pm
SJD
-
DSM
1 stop8h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9$526
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Wed 3/255:35 am
DSM
-
SJD
2 stops14h 08m
Delta
Wed 4/18:35 am
SJD
-
DSM
2 stops12h 03m
Delta
Deal found 2/9$535
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/176:49 pm
DSM
-
SJD
2 stops16h 16m
United Airlines
Tue 3/2411:50 am
SJD
-
DSM
1 stop7h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$540
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/75:30 am
DSM
-
SJD
2 stops9h 18m
United Airlines
Fri 4/102:50 pm
SJD
-
DSM
1 stop6h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/11$547
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/26:55 am
DSM
-
SJD
1 stop7h 32m
Aeromexico
Wed 4/812:35 pm
SJD
-
DSM
1 stop8h 03m
Aeromexico
Deal found 2/9$550

Find flight deals from Des Moines to San José del Cabo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to San José del Cabo (SJD). 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 February 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$490
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$223
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$640
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($89 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to San José del Cabo 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 February 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to San José del Cabo that are best for you.

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Des MoinesSan José del Cabo

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Wed 3/4

5:24 am-5:37 pm

2 stops13h 13m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Fri 3/6

6:05 am-10:28 pm

2 stops15h 23m

$490

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

5:05 am-3:28 pm

2 stops11h 23m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Fri 3/6

1:01 pm-11:48 pm

2 stops9h 47m

$495

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

5:24 am-2:09 pm

1 stop9h 45m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Fri 3/6

6:05 am-10:28 pm

2 stops15h 23m

$500

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Wed 3/4

7:52 am-2:32 pm

1 stop7h 40m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Fri 3/6

12:49 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$510

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Wed 3/25

5:35 am-5:43 pm

2 stops14h 08m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Wed 4/1

12:35 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$525

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Tue 4/7

5:30 am-12:48 pm

2 stops9h 18m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Fri 4/10

1:17 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$551

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Sat 4/25

6:59 pm-10:30 am

2 stops17h 31m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Sat 5/2

1:17 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$555

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Sun 3/8

8:40 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops19h 45m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Fri 3/13

12:15 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$560

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Sun 4/5

6:55 am-10:30 pm

2 stops17h 35m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Sat 4/11

10:49 am-9:10 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$565

Des MoinesSan José del Cabo

DSM - SJD

DSMSJD

Des Moines

Wed 3/4

5:24 am-5:37 pm

2 stops13h 13m

$223

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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 José del Cabo in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 José del Cabo 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 José del Cabo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-San José del Cabo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-San José del Cabo 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 José del Cabo 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 José del Cabo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José del Cabo from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to San José del Cabo

How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to San José del Cabo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to San José del Cabo. Price data was last updated on February 6, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Des Moines to San José del Cabo, you should look to book at least 2 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to San José del Cabo?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to San José del Cabo (average of $351). Flying from Des Moines to San José del Cabo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $601). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José del Cabo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José del Cabo. 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 José del Cabo. Reviews last updated February 12, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Des Moines to San José del Cabo to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,283 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,283 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,283 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,275 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,283 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to San José del Cabo. 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 José del Cabo?

    A quick flight from Des Moines to San José del Cabo can take about 7h 40m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $510. The distance between Des Moines and San José del Cabo is about 1572 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($389), and United Airlines ($423) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to San José del Cabo. American Airlines is 36% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to San José del Cabo?

    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 José del Cabo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to San José del Cabo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to San José del Cabo 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 José del Cabo?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to San José del Cabo (average of $351). Flying from Des Moines to San José del Cabo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $601). 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 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to San José del Cabo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to San José del Cabo. 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 February 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$389Average$595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$423Average$640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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