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Cheap flights from Des Moines to San Francisco from $271

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United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 1:17 pm
DSM
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MRY
6h 17m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 8:34 pm
MRY
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DSM
5h 54m
1 stop
$419United Airlines
Sat, Apr 4 - Wed, Apr 8
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 1:17 pm
DSM
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MRY
6h 17m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:02 pm - 11:42 pm
MRY
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DSM
9h 40m
2 stops
$424United Airlines
Sat, Apr 4 - Wed, Apr 8
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 11:43 am
DSM
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MRY
8h 13m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:58 pm - 11:42 pm
MRY
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DSM
7h 44m
2 stops
$429United Airlines
Sat, Apr 4 - Wed, Apr 8
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:09 am - 11:59 pm
DSM
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MRY
14h 50m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:02 am - 6:35 pm
MRY
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DSM
10h 33m
2 stops
$449Alaska Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
American Airlines Logo
2:38 pm - 6:52 pm
DSM
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MRY
6h 14m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:01 am - 1:47 pm
MRY
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DSM
5h 46m
1 stop
$507American Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
American Airlines Logo
5:19 am - 9:25 am
DSM
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MRY
6h 06m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:03 pm - 9:11 am
MRY
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DSM
12h 08m
2 stops
$508American Airlines
Sat, May 16 - Thu, May 21
American Airlines Logo
12:03 pm - 10:44 pm
DSM
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MRY
12h 41m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:03 pm - 9:11 am
MRY
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DSM
12h 08m
2 stops
$514American Airlines
Sat, May 16 - Thu, May 21
United Airlines Logo
5:17 pm - 9:05 pm
DSM
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MRY
5h 48m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:36 pm
MRY
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DSM
5h 36m
1 stop
$549United Airlines
Sat, May 16 - Thu, May 21
American Airlines Logo
5:25 am - 9:25 am
DSM
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MRY
6h 00m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:01 am - 1:47 pm
MRY
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DSM
5h 46m
1 stop
$557American Airlines
Fri, Apr 10 - Sun, Apr 12
American Airlines Logo
2:39 pm - 6:52 pm
DSM
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MRY
6h 13m
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American Airlines Logo
7:03 pm - 9:11 am
MRY
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DSM
12h 08m
2 stops
$608American Airlines
Fri, May 15 - Thu, May 21

United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Monterey

Our best United Airlines deals on Des Moines to Monterey flight tickets
United Airlines
Apr 4
DSM9:00 amDes Moines
6h 17m
1 stop
MRY1:17 pmMonterey Regional
Apr 8
MRY12:40 pmMonterey Regional
5h 54m
1 stop
DSM8:34 pmDes Moines
$419
United Airlines
Apr 4
DSM9:00 amDes Moines
6h 17m
1 stop
MRY1:17 pmMonterey Regional
Apr 8
MRY12:02 pmMonterey Regional
9h 40m
2 stops
DSM11:42 pmDes Moines
$424
United Airlines
Apr 4
DSM5:30 amDes Moines
8h 13m
2 stops
MRY11:43 amMonterey Regional
Apr 8
MRY1:58 pmMonterey Regional
7h 44m
2 stops
DSM11:42 pmDes Moines
$429

American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Monterey

Our best American Airlines deals on Des Moines to Monterey flight tickets
American Airlines
May 16
DSM5:19 amDes Moines
6h 06m
1 stop
MRY9:25 amMonterey Regional
May 21
MRY7:03 pmMonterey Regional
12h 08m
2 stops
DSM9:11 amDes Moines
$508
American Airlines
May 16
DSM12:03 pmDes Moines
12h 41m
2 stops
MRY10:44 pmMonterey Regional
May 21
MRY7:03 pmMonterey Regional
12h 08m
2 stops
DSM9:11 amDes Moines
$514
American Airlines
Apr 10
DSM5:25 amDes Moines
6h 00m
1 stop
MRY9:25 amMonterey Regional
Apr 12
MRY6:01 amMonterey Regional
5h 46m
1 stop
DSM1:47 pmDes Moines
$557

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Des MoinesMonterey

DSM - MRY

DSMMRY

Des Moines

Sat 4/4

9:00 am-1:17 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Monterey Regional

Wed 4/8

12:40 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$419

Des MoinesMonterey

DSM - MRY

DSMMRY

Des Moines

Sat 4/4

9:00 am-1:17 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Monterey Regional

Wed 4/8

12:02 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$424

Des MoinesMonterey

DSM - MRY

DSMMRY

Des Moines

Sat 4/4

5:30 am-11:43 am

2 stops8h 13m

Monterey Regional

Wed 4/8

1:58 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops7h 44m

$429

Des MoinesMonterey

DSM - MRY

DSMMRY

Des Moines

Sat 5/2

11:09 am-11:59 pm

2 stops14h 50m

Monterey Regional

Sat 5/9

6:02 am-6:35 pm

2 stops10h 33m

$449

Des MoinesMonterey

DSM - MRY

DSMMRY

Des Moines

Sat 5/2

2:38 pm-6:52 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Monterey Regional

Sat 5/9

6:01 am-1:47 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$507

Des MoinesMonterey

DSM - MRY

DSMMRY

Des Moines

Sat 5/16

5:19 am-9:25 am

1 stop6h 06m

Monterey Regional

Thu 5/21

7:03 pm-9:11 am

2 stops12h 08m

$508

Des MoinesMonterey

DSM - MRY

DSMMRY

Des Moines

Sat 5/16

12:03 pm-10:44 pm

2 stops12h 41m

Monterey Regional

Thu 5/21

7:03 pm-9:11 am

2 stops12h 08m

$514
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesMonterey

DSM - MRY

DSMMRY

Des Moines

Sat 5/16

5:17 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Monterey Regional

Thu 5/21

5:00 am-12:36 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$549

Des MoinesMonterey

DSM - MRY

DSMMRY

Des Moines

Fri 4/10

5:25 am-9:25 am

1 stop6h 00m

Monterey Regional

Sun 4/12

6:01 am-1:47 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$557

Des MoinesMonterey

DSM - MRY

DSMMRY

Des Moines

Fri 5/15

2:39 pm-6:52 pm

1 stop6h 13m

Monterey Regional

Thu 5/21

7:03 pm-9:11 am

2 stops12h 08m

$608

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Fastest flight time

6h 17m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Des Moines to Monterey takes 6h 17m
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  • How far is Des Moines to Monterey Regional by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Des Moines to Monterey Regional is 1545.9 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 6h 17m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Monterey Regional Airport?

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    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Monterey Regional Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Monterey Regional Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Monterey Regional Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Monterey Regional Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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American AirlinesPriceFrom $288Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,489 reviews
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