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$289+ 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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SBP
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$289
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$288
From Des Moines to San Luis Obispo County
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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 July 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/275:12 amDSM - SBP
1 stop8h 13mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/34:35 pmSBP - DSM
1 stop5h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/35:13 pmDSM - SBP
1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/158:00 amSBP - DSM
2 stops11h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$384
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/35:10 amDSM - SBP
2 stops14h 27mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/155:38 pmSBP - DSM
2 stops12h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/29$3,829

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Des Moines

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San Luis Obispo

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Return

Price

Des MoinesSan Luis Obispo

DSM - SBP

DSMSBP

Des Moines

Wed 8/27

5:12 am-11:25 am

1 stop8h 13m

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 9/3

4:35 pm-12:18 am

1 stop5h 43m

$289

Des MoinesSan Luis Obispo

DSM - SBP

DSMSBP

Des Moines

Fri 10/3

5:13 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop5h 39m

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 10/15

8:00 am-9:50 pm

2 stops11h 50m

$384

Des MoinesSan Luis Obispo

DSM - SBP

DSMSBP

Des Moines

Fri 10/3

5:10 am-5:37 pm

2 stops14h 27m

San Luis Obispo County

Wed 10/15

5:38 pm-8:22 am

2 stops12h 44m

$3,829

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Deals found on 7/30

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo (average of $374). Flying from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $512). 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 July 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying 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 $289. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $384 and $3,829, respectively. American Airlines is priced at 31% 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?

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  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo (average of $374). Flying from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $512). 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 Luis Obispo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo. 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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