Des Moines

$60+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Des Moines (SAN - DSM)

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SAN — DSM
Nov 5 — Nov 121
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The best prices from San Diego to Des Moines are usually found in June or August, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Des Moines (DSM). 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 31, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

June

Round-trip from

$234
(Frontier)

One-way from

$60
(Frontier)
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Des Moines flight deals.
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 31, 2024.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/123:38 pmSAN - DSM
1 stop22h 29mFrontier
Mon 12/165:07 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop19h 44mFrontier
Deal found 10/31$195
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/136:45 amSAN - DSM
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/153:46 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop8h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$306
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Fri 12/276:35 amSAN - DSM
1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/315:00 amDSM - SAN
1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$371
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1212:05 pmSAN - DSM
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Sat 12/147:00 amDSM - SAN
1 stop6h 21mDelta
Deal found 10/30$406
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 12/123:59 pmSAN - DSM
1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/166:00 amDSM - SAN
2 stops11h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/31$411
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/276:40 amSAN - DSM
1 stop9h 15mSouthwest
Fri 1/37:00 amDSM - SAN
2 stops8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 10/29$431
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Thu 12/128:55 pmSAN - DSM
2 stops18h 05mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/1612:23 pmDSM - SAN
2 stops13h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/31$516

Find flights from San Diego to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Des Moines 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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

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Wed 11/20

6:25 am-6:00 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$60

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Thu 12/5

11:00 am-10:56 pm

2 stops9h 56m

$91

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Thu 2/6

11:50 am-9:31 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$203

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Sun 11/24

2:00 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops7h 00m

$204

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Wed 11/20

7:05 am-11:49 pm

1 stop14h 44m

$209

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Wed 11/20

6:30 am-5:01 pm

2 stops8h 31m

$228

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Thu 2/13

2:29 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop27h 52m

Des Moines

Fri 2/14

9:21 pm-6:24 am

1 stop11h 03m

$170

San DiegoDes Moines

SAN - DSM

SANDSM

San Diego

Fri 12/13

6:45 am-10:00 pm

1 stop13h 15m

Des Moines

Sun 12/15

3:46 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$306

San DiegoDes Moines

SAN - DSM

SANDSM

San Diego

Fri 12/27

6:35 am-3:14 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Des Moines

Tue 12/31

5:00 am-8:55 am

1 stop5h 55m

$371

San DiegoDes Moines

SAN - DSM

SANDSM

San Diego

Thu 12/12

12:05 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Des Moines

Sat 12/14

7:00 am-11:21 am

1 stop6h 21m

$406

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Des Moines in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*Cancellation Policy
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
Booking.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy

*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 San Diego-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Des Moines 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 San Diego-Des Moines 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 San Diego to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Des Moines

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Diego to Des Moines including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on October 25, 2024.

Booking 26 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Des Moines. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Des Moines (average of $311). Flying from San Diego to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 SAN to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to Des Moines is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 32% on airfare.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated October 31, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Des Moines, such as Frontier and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very good
9,420 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.4
Good
9,240 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from San Diego to Des Moines for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to Des Moines for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $234, but on average you can expect to pay $419.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Diego to Des Moines for under $300?

    There are currently 2+ open flights from San Diego to Des Moines within the next 7 days for less than $300.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Diego to Des Moines is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $234 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Delta, starting at $371 and $406 round-trip. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Des Moines one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $60. Delta flights start at $203 while deals on United Airlines start at $209 one-way.

  • What does SAN to DSM mean?

    Great question - SAN to DSM just means San Diego Airport to Des Moines Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Des Moines that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Diego to Des Moines flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Diego to Des Moines with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Diego to Des Moines flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Des Moines.

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

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

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Des Moines that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Diego to Des Moines offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Diego to Des Moines?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Diego to Des Moines flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Diego to Des Moines flight deals updated?

    The San Diego to Des Moines flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/31.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Des Moines?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Des Moines (average of $311). Flying from San Diego to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Des Moines

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Des Moines. 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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$136Average$213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$142Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$306Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$316Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$329Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$336Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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