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Cheap flights from Des Moines to San Francisco from $185

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12:30 pm - 4:00 pmDSM  Des Moines-OAK Oakland
5h 30m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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11:55 pm - 11:50 amOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
9h 55m1 stop Chicago Midway
$374Southwest
Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21
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12:30 pm - 7:05 pmDSM  Des Moines-OAK Oakland
8h 35m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl San Diego
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11:55 pm - 11:50 amOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
9h 55m1 stop Chicago Midway
$380Southwest
Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21
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12:25 pm - 10:01 pmDSM  Des Moines-OAK Oakland
11h 36m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Salt Lake City
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6:00 am - 1:02 pmOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
5h 02m1 stop Salt Lake City
$428Delta
Sat, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 27
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12:25 pm - 10:01 pmDSM  Des Moines-OAK Oakland
11h 36m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Salt Lake City
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6:00 am - 4:48 pmOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
8h 48m2 stops Salt Lake City Minneapolis St Paul
$433Delta
Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Sep 30
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12:10 pm - 3:50 pmDSM  Des Moines-OAK Oakland
5h 40m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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5:35 am - 1:10 pmOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
5h 35m1 stop Denver Intl
$434Southwest
Fri, Nov 20 - Fri, Nov 27
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6:40 am - 1:45 pmDSM  Des Moines-OAK Oakland
9h 05m2 stops Denver Intl San Diego
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5:35 am - 1:10 pmOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
5h 35m1 stop Denver Intl
$439Southwest
Fri, Nov 20 - Fri, Nov 27
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2:46 pm - 11:59 pmDSM  Des Moines-OAK Oakland
11h 13m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Salt Lake City
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6:00 am - 1:02 pmOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
5h 02m1 stop Salt Lake City
$482Delta
Tue, Sep 22 - Sun, Sep 27
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1:50 pm - 7:40 pmDSM  Des Moines-OAK Oakland
7h 50m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Los Angeles
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6:00 am - 3:50 pmOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
7h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$487Southwest
Fri, Nov 20 - Fri, Nov 27
Delta Logo
2:46 pm - 11:59 pmDSM  Des Moines-OAK Oakland
11h 13m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Salt Lake City
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6:00 am - 4:48 pmOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
8h 48m2 stops Salt Lake City Minneapolis St Paul
$487Delta
Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 30
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7:15 am - 1:00 pmDSM  Des Moines-OAK Oakland
7h 45m2 stops Denver Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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5:05 am - 1:45 pmOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
6h 40m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Denver Intl
$520Southwest
Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21

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Delta flights from Des Moines to Oakland, California

Our best Delta deals on Des Moines to Oakland, California flight tickets
Delta
Sep 26
DSM12:25 pmDes Moines
11h 36m
2 stops
OAK10:01 pmOakland
Sep 27
OAK6:00 amOakland
5h 02m
1 stop
DSM1:02 pmDes Moines
$428
Delta
Sep 26
DSM12:25 pmDes Moines
11h 36m
2 stops
OAK10:01 pmOakland
Sep 30
OAK6:00 amOakland
8h 48m
2 stops
DSM4:48 pmDes Moines
$433
Delta
Sep 22
DSM2:46 pmDes Moines
11h 13m
2 stops
OAK11:59 pmOakland
Sep 27
OAK6:00 amOakland
5h 02m
1 stop
DSM1:02 pmDes Moines
$482

Southwest flights from Des Moines to Oakland, California

Our best Southwest deals on Des Moines to Oakland, California flight tickets
Southwest
Sep 15
DSM12:30 pmDes Moines
5h 30m
1 stop
OAK4:00 pmOakland
Sep 21
OAK11:55 pmOakland
9h 55m
1 stop
DSM11:50 amDes Moines
$374
Southwest
Sep 15
DSM12:30 pmDes Moines
8h 35m
2 stops
OAK7:05 pmOakland
Sep 21
OAK11:55 pmOakland
9h 55m
1 stop
DSM11:50 amDes Moines
$380
Southwest
Nov 20
DSM12:10 pmDes Moines
5h 40m
1 stop
OAK3:50 pmOakland
Nov 27
OAK5:35 amOakland
5h 35m
1 stop
DSM1:10 pmDes Moines
$434

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DSM Des Moines - OAK Oakland

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Tue 9/15

12:30 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Oakland

Mon 9/21

11:55 pm-11:50 am

1 stop9h 55m

$374

Des MoinesOakland

DSM Des Moines - OAK Oakland

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Tue 9/15

12:30 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Oakland

Mon 9/21

11:55 pm-11:50 am

1 stop9h 55m

$380

Des MoinesOakland

DSM Des Moines - OAK Oakland

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Sat 9/26

12:25 pm-10:01 pm

2 stops11h 36m

Oakland

Sun 9/27

6:00 am-1:02 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$428

Des MoinesOakland

DSM Des Moines - OAK Oakland

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Sat 9/26

12:25 pm-10:01 pm

2 stops11h 36m

Oakland

Wed 9/30

6:00 am-4:48 pm

2 stops8h 48m

$433
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Des MoinesOakland

DSM Des Moines - OAK Oakland

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Fri 11/20

12:10 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Oakland

Fri 11/27

5:35 am-1:10 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$434

Des MoinesOakland

DSM Des Moines - OAK Oakland

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Fri 11/20

6:40 am-1:45 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Oakland

Fri 11/27

5:35 am-1:10 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$439

Des MoinesOakland

DSM Des Moines - OAK Oakland

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Tue 9/22

2:46 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops11h 13m

Oakland

Sun 9/27

6:00 am-1:02 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$482

Des MoinesOakland

DSM Des Moines - OAK Oakland

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Fri 11/20

1:50 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops7h 50m

Oakland

Fri 11/27

6:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$487

Des MoinesOakland

DSM Des Moines - OAK Oakland

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Tue 9/22

2:46 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops11h 13m

Oakland

Wed 9/30

6:00 am-4:48 pm

2 stops8h 48m

$487

Des MoinesOakland

DSM Des Moines - OAK Oakland

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Tue 9/15

7:15 am-1:00 pm

2 stops7h 45m

Oakland

Mon 9/21

5:05 am-1:45 pm

2 stops6h 40m

$520

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Des Moines to Oakland, California

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Des Moines and Oakland, California?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $383 to $529.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $370.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Oakland, California?

The month of July is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Oakland, California from Des Moines, with most prices found around $0. If you aren’t able to travel to Oakland, California during the month of July, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $0.

Can stopping save me money on Des Moines to Oakland, California flights?

You could potentially save up to 9% on your flight if you consider stops on a Des Moines to Oakland, California flight.

When to book flights from Des Moines to Oakland, California

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Des Moines to Oakland, California according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Des Moines to Oakland, California (DSM to OAK) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$185

Fastest flight time

5h 30m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Oakland, California from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $185. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Oakland, California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $374.
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Oakland, California takes 5h 30m
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Oakland, California. There are no popular flight routes from Des Moines to Oakland, California.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Oakland, California

  • How far is Des Moines to Oakland by plane?

    Oakland is 1536.6 mi away from Des Moines. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 5h 30m.

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

    Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Oakland Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Oakland Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Oakland Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Oakland Airport.

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

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Oakland Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Des Moines to Oakland, California?

Best airlines flying from Des Moines to Oakland, California

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SouthwestPriceFrom $300Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,214 reviews
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