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$349+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo (DSM - SBP)

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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SBP
Apr 13 — Apr 201
Mon 4/13
Mon 4/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 14, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Wed 4/156:26 pm
DSM
-
SBP
1 stop5h 44m
American Airlines
Sat 4/1812:55 pm
SBP
-
DSM
1 stop9h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/12$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/155:17 pm
DSM
-
SBP
1 stop6h 18m
United Airlines
Sat 4/188:02 am
SBP
-
DSM
2 stops10h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Sat 5/25:17 pm
DSM
-
SBP
1 stop5h 59m
United Airlines
Tue 5/55:00 am
SBP
-
DSM
1 stop5h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$439
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/15:11 pm
DSM
-
SBP
1 stop6h 24m
United Airlines
Sun 4/55:00 am
SBP
-
DSM
1 stop5h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$464
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 5/135:17 pm
DSM
-
SBP
1 stop5h 59m
United Airlines
Mon 5/185:52 pm
SBP
-
DSM
2 stops13h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$469
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 5/146:26 pm
DSM
-
SBP
1 stop5h 44m
American Airlines
Tue 5/196:06 am
SBP
-
DSM
1 stop5h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$473
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/165:17 pm
DSM
-
SBP
2 stops8h 27m
United Airlines
Tue 4/216:05 am
SBP
-
DSM
2 stops12h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$474

Find flight deals from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to San Luis Obispo (SBP). 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 March 14, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$349
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$295
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$500
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo that are best for you.

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Des MoinesSan Luis Obispo

DSM - SBP

DSMSBP

Des Moines

Wed 4/29

5:17 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop6h 18m

San Luis Obispo County

Sun 5/3

8:42 pm-9:23 am

2 stops10h 41m

$354
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesSan Luis Obispo

DSM - SBP

DSMSBP

Des Moines

Sat 5/2

5:17 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop5h 59m

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 5/5

5:00 am-12:54 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$439

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Deals found on 3/10

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo (average of $222). Flying from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo in January is currently the most expensive (average of $443). 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 Luis Obispo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Luis Obispo. 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 Luis Obispo. Reviews last updated March 14, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,464 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,464 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,464 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo. 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 Luis Obispo?

    There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo in 5h 44m. Fly via American Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1517 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Luis Obispo, with prices starting at $243. American Airlines is priced at 30% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo?

    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 Luis Obispo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo (average of $222). Flying from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo in January is currently the most expensive (average of $443). 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 airline flying from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$243Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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