Flights from San Diego to Des Moines, United States

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San Diego to Des Moines Last modified: Sep 19, 2023 11:11 -04:00

We've scanned 109,155,000 round trip itineraries and found the cheapest flights to Des Moines. Frontier & American frequently offer the best deals to Des Moines flights, or select your preferred carrier below to see the cheapest days to fly.

Frontier
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Thu 12/14
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Sun 12/17
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$207
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American
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Tue 1/9
1 stop
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Tue 1/16
1 stop
$294
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Major Airlines
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Tue 1/9
1 stop
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Sat 1/13
1 stop
$297
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United
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Sat 10/28
1 stop
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Sun 10/29
1 stop
$367
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Alaska
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Wed 12/20
1 stop
DSMSAN
Sun 12/24
1 stop
$463
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Multiple Airlines
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Sat 9/30
1 stop
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Sat 10/7
1 stop
$757
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How Much is a Flight from San Diego to Des Moines?

We have collected flight cost data from across the web for travel from San Diego to Des Moines, and have found the average flight price for this trip to be $307.

Where To Buy Cheap Flights from San Diego to Des Moines?

The best way to find a great deal on airfare is to search multiple sites. When you run a search on FareCompare, we search multiple sites and fare sources all at once so you don't have to - which is why we think FareCompare is the best place to find cheap tickets. Airlines can adjust prices for tickets from San Diego to Des Moines based on the day and time that you decide to book your flight. We have collected data from all airlines, and have found that Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays are often the best days to book flights. If you'd like to learn more, read our article about the best time to buy airline tickets.

How far in advance should I book tickets from San Diego to Des Moines?

The chart below shows up-to-date information regarding how far in advance to book your flight from San Diego to Des Moines.

Non Stop versus Connecting
Advanced PurchaseNon StopConnecting
< 7 days $292 $490
7-14 days $166 $443
14-21 days $250 $371
21-30 days $110 $339
30-60 days $188 $339
60-90 days $117 $207
90+ days $274 $294

Cheapest Day To Fly from San Diego to Des Moines

We've examined 218,310,000 itinerary searches that we've seen for departures in the next 90 days and found that the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Des Moines is Saturday. See the chart below to compare prices for other days of the week.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
$339$339$207$401$367$124$371

Compare Flight Prices from San Diego to Des Moines by Month

Low priced flights are most commonly available by purchasing between one and three months in advance. International or holiday flights may need to be purchased even further in advance. The chart below shows the cheapest flight prices by month for San Diego to Des Moines flights.

Month Origin Destination Carrier Depart Date Return Date Stops Price
September San Diego Des Moines Major Airlines 9/30/23 10/10/23 1 $443
October San Diego Des Moines Major Airlines 10/10/23 10/24/23 1 $339
November San Diego Des Moines Major Airlines 11/1/23 11/7/23 1 $339
December San Diego Des Moines Frontier 12/14/23 12/17/23 1 $207
January San Diego Des Moines American 1/9/24 1/16/24 1 $294
February San Diego Des Moines Major Airlines 2/3/24 2/6/24 1 $297
March San Diego Des Moines United 3/2/24 3/5/24 1 $367
April San Diego Des Moines American 4/19/24 4/21/24 1 $505

Cheap Last Minute Flights from San Diego to Des Moines

Looking for cheap last minute flights or a weekend getaway? We've got you covered with weekend flight deals from San Diego to Des Moines. The chart below shows the best last minute deals and cheap flights this weekend we could find.

Next 30 Days

SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
$678
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
$678 $510
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
$510 $371
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
$371 $404
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
$404 $371
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
$371

Connecting Flights vs Direct Flights from San Diego to Des Moines

Flights between some cities may be significantly cheaper if you choose a multi-stop airline ticket. Although these connecting flights sacrifice some convenience, on average, travelers save 20%-60% when they choose to fly multi-stop versus a direct flight.

The average price for connecting flights from San Diego to Des Moines is $363.

The average price for direct flights from San Diego to Des Moines is $275.

One Way Flights vs Round Trip Flights from San Diego to Des Moines

We have found that there is often no price difference between buying a round trip flight versus a one way flight. Increased flexibility is the main benefit when it comes to buying a one way flight from San Diego to Des Moines. However, booking a round trip flight can be a simpler process. You can compare round trip and one way flights by using our flight comparison.

The average price for one way flights from San Diego to Des Moines is $192.

The average price for round trip flights from San Diego to Des Moines is $363.

San Diego to Des Moines Flight Questions

Below are some common questions that asked about this flight route:

Question: What are the most popular connecting cities when flying from San Diego to Des Moines?
Answer: Denver, CO

Airlines in San Diego flying to Des Moines Last modified: Sep 19, 2023 11:11 -04:00Number of routes searched: 2Number of itineraries searched: 6

Wondering which airlines fly out of San Diego to Des Moines? We've gathered the average price of San Diego airlines with flights to Des Moines. Different airlines offer different levels of comfort and service, so consider convenience when choosing your airline.

Below is the full flight schedule summary showing which days of the week individual carriers offer flights for the next 30 days.

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San Diego to Des Moines Airports

These are the major commercial airports we're currently monitoring in San Diego and Des Moines. If your route includes a city with multiple airports, you may be able to find substantial savings by choosing an alternate airport.

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Cheap Domestic Flights from San Diego - SAN Last modified: Sep 19, 2023 11:11 -04:00

FlightsLowest Price
San Diego to Chicago$94
San Diego to Dallas$48
San Diego to Atlanta$108
San Diego to Minneapolis$148
San Diego to New York City$201
San Diego to Kansas City$128

Cheap Domestic Flights to Des Moines - DSM Last modified: Sep 19, 2023 11:11 -04:00

FlightsLowest Price
Los Angeles, California to Des Moines$323
Ontario, California to Des Moines$349
Santa Ana, California to Des Moines$297
Burbank to Des Moines$424
Long Beach to Des Moines$1,263
Los Angeles, California to Minneapolis$142
Los Angeles, California to Kansas City$101
Los Angeles, California to Omaha$166
Los Angeles, California to St Louis$148
Los Angeles, California to Houston$101
Ontario, California to ChicagoCheck Dates
Los Angeles, California to Cedar Rapids$138
Los Angeles, California to Detroit$140
Santa Ana, California to Chicago$128
Los Angeles, California to Phoenix$90
Los Angeles, California to Milwaukee$128
Los Angeles, California to San Francisco$48
Los Angeles, California to Orlando$108
Los Angeles, California to Indianapolis$168
Los Angeles, California to Boston$198
Los Angeles, California to Miami, Florida$158
Los Angeles, California to Nashville$128

Cheap International Flights to Des Moines - DSM Last modified: Sep 19, 2023 11:11 -04:00

FlightsLowest Price
Los Angeles, California to Toronto$291
Los Angeles, California to Tokyo$569
Cheap Flights from San Diego to Des Moines