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Cheap flights from Des Moines to San Francisco from $160

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6:30 pm - 10:05 pmDSM  Des Moines-OAK Oakland
5h 35m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:50 am - 5:50 pmOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
7h 00m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$393Southwest
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15
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6:00 am - 12:45 pmDSM  Des Moines-OAK Oakland
8h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway
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9:35 am - 8:50 pmOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
9h 15m2 stops San Diego Denver Intl
$398Southwest
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15
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12:05 pm - 6:05 pmDSM  Des Moines-OAK Oakland
8h 00m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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9:35 am - 8:50 pmOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
9h 15m2 stops San Diego Denver Intl
$403Southwest
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15
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6:40 am - 1:15 pmDSM  Des Moines-OAK Oakland
8h 35m1 stop Denver Intl
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1:40 pm - 8:50 pmOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
5h 10m1 stop Denver Intl
$468Southwest
Fri, Nov 27 - Wed, Dec 2
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6:40 am - 1:15 pmDSM  Des Moines-OAK Oakland
8h 35m1 stop Denver Intl
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9:35 am - 8:50 pmOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
9h 15m2 stops San Diego Denver Intl
$473Southwest
Fri, Nov 27 - Wed, Dec 2
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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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9:35 am - 8:50 pmOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
9h 15m2 stops San Diego Denver Intl
$496Southwest
Fri, Nov 27 - Wed, Dec 2
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9:31 pm - 10:29 amDSM  Des Moines-OAK Oakland
14h 58m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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8:35 pm - 12:36 pmOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
14h 01m2 stops Ontario Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$540Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 20 - Tue, Nov 24
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9:31 pm - 7:57 pmDSM  Des Moines-OAK Oakland
24h 26m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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2:34 pm - 12:36 pmOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
20h 02m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$563Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 20 - Tue, Nov 24
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7:15 pm - 12:20 amDSM  Des Moines-OAK Oakland
7h 05m1 stop Chicago Midway
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12:10 pm - 10:35 pmOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
8h 25m1 stop Denver Intl
$563Southwest
Wed, Dec 30 - Sun, Jan 3
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9:31 pm - 7:50 pmDSM  Des Moines-OAK Oakland
24h 19m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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11:24 am - 7:51 pmOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
6h 27m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$580Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 27

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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
Nov 11
DSM11:36 amDes Moines
14h 19m
2 stops
OAK11:55 pmOakland
Nov 17
OAK5:55 amOakland
10h 12m
2 stops
DSM6:07 pmDes Moines
$1,231
Delta
Nov 14
DSM6:13 amDes Moines
12h 04m
2 stops
OAK4:17 pmOakland
Nov 16
OAK5:55 amOakland
10h 12m
2 stops
DSM6:07 pmDes Moines
$1,352
Delta
Nov 14
DSM6:13 amDes Moines
12h 04m
2 stops
OAK4:17 pmOakland
Nov 16
OAK5:55 amOakland
10h 12m
2 stops
DSM6:07 pmDes Moines
$1,393

Southwest flights from Des Moines to Oakland, California

Our best Southwest deals on Des Moines to Oakland, California flight tickets
Southwest
Dec 8
DSM6:30 pmDes Moines
5h 35m
1 stop
OAK10:05 pmOakland
Dec 15
OAK8:50 amOakland
7h 00m
1 stop
DSM5:50 pmDes Moines
$393
Southwest
Dec 8
DSM6:00 amDes Moines
8h 45m
1 stop
OAK12:45 pmOakland
Dec 15
OAK9:35 amOakland
9h 15m
2 stops
DSM8:50 pmDes Moines
$398
Southwest
Dec 8
DSM12:05 pmDes Moines
8h 00m
2 stops
OAK6:05 pmOakland
Dec 15
OAK9:35 amOakland
9h 15m
2 stops
DSM8:50 pmDes Moines
$403

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DSM Des Moines - OAK Oakland

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Tue 12/8

6:30 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Oakland

Tue 12/15

8:50 am-5:50 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$393

Des MoinesOakland

DSM Des Moines - OAK Oakland

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Tue 12/8

6:00 am-12:45 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Oakland

Tue 12/15

9:35 am-8:50 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$398

Des MoinesOakland

DSM Des Moines - OAK Oakland

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Tue 12/8

12:05 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops8h 00m

Oakland

Tue 12/15

9:35 am-8:50 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$403

Des MoinesOakland

DSM Des Moines - OAK Oakland

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Fri 11/27

6:40 am-1:15 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Oakland

Wed 12/2

1:40 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$468

Des MoinesOakland

DSM Des Moines - OAK Oakland

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Fri 11/27

6:40 am-1:15 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Oakland

Wed 12/2

9:35 am-8:50 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$473

Des MoinesOakland

DSM Des Moines - OAK Oakland

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Fri 11/27

6:40 am-1:45 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Oakland

Wed 12/2

9:35 am-8:50 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$496

Des MoinesOakland

DSM Des Moines - OAK Oakland

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Fri 11/20

9:31 pm-10:29 am

1 stop14h 58m

Oakland

Tue 11/24

8:35 pm-12:36 pm

2 stops14h 01m

$540

Des MoinesOakland

DSM Des Moines - OAK Oakland

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Fri 11/20

9:31 pm-7:57 pm

1 stop24h 26m

Oakland

Tue 11/24

2:34 pm-12:36 pm

1 stop20h 02m

$563

Des MoinesOakland

DSM Des Moines - OAK Oakland

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Wed 12/30

7:15 pm-12:20 am

1 stop7h 05m

Oakland

Sun 1/3

12:10 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$563

Des MoinesOakland

DSM Des Moines - OAK Oakland

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Mon 11/23

9:31 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop24h 19m

Oakland

Fri 11/27

11:24 am-7:51 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$580

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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 $457 to $462.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $393.

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 34% 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

$160

Fastest flight time

5h 35m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Oakland, California from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $160. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Oakland, California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $393.
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Oakland, California takes 5h 35m
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 35m.

  • 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
4,219 reviews
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