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Cheap flights from Des Moines to San Francisco from $174

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5:55 pm - 9:30 pmDSM  Des Moines-OAK Oakland
5h 35m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:15 am - 5:15 pmOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
10h 00m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$358Southwest
Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24
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2:30 pm - 7:55 pmDSM  Des Moines-OAK Oakland
7h 25m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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9:10 am - 7:55 pmOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
8h 45m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Denver Intl
$374Southwest
Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24
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4:30 pm - 12:15 amDSM  Des Moines-OAK Oakland
9h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway
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2:25 pm - 10:10 pmOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
5h 45m1 stop Denver Intl
$396Southwest
Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23
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4:30 pm - 12:15 amDSM  Des Moines-OAK Oakland
9h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway
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11:20 am - 10:10 pmOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
8h 50m2 stops San Diego Denver Intl
$401Southwest
Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23
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8:16 pm - 9:22 amDSM  Des Moines-OAK Oakland
15h 06m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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12:47 pm - 1:52 pmOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
23h 05m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$406Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 6
Southwest Logo
1:20 pm - 9:25 pmDSM  Des Moines-OAK Oakland
10h 05m2 stops Chicago Midway Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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9:10 am - 7:55 pmOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
8h 45m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Denver Intl
$406Southwest
Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24
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9:56 pm - 9:22 amDSM  Des Moines-OAK Oakland
13h 26m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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10:17 am - 8:41 pmOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
8h 24m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$408Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
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2:18 pm - 11:52 amDSM  Des Moines-OAK Oakland
47h 34m2 stops Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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10:17 am - 10:50 pmOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
10h 33m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$425Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22
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8:38 pm - 11:51 amDSM  Des Moines-OAK Oakland
17h 13m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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12:47 pm - 1:08 pmOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
46h 21m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Austin Bergstrom
$472Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Tue, Sep 22
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2:48 pm - 11:55 pmDSM  Des Moines-OAK Oakland
11h 07m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Salt Lake City
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5:55 am - 4:49 pmOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
8h 54m2 stops Salt Lake City Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$509Delta
Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17

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Delta flights from Des Moines to Oakland, California

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Delta
Nov 11
DSM2:48 pmDes Moines
11h 07m
2 stops
OAK11:55 pmOakland
Nov 17
OAK5:55 amOakland
8h 54m
2 stops
DSM4:49 pmDes Moines
$509
Delta
Oct 17
DSM5:39 amDes Moines
12h 43m
2 stops
OAK4:22 pmOakland
Oct 21
OAK12:41 pmOakland
29h 59m
2 stops
DSM8:40 pmDes Moines
$591
Delta
Oct 17
DSM5:39 amDes Moines
12h 43m
2 stops
OAK4:22 pmOakland
Oct 22
OAK12:41 pmOakland
23h 44m
2 stops
DSM2:25 pmDes Moines
$598

Southwest flights from Des Moines to Oakland, California

Our best Southwest deals on Des Moines to Oakland, California flight tickets
Southwest
Oct 17
DSM5:55 pmDes Moines
5h 35m
1 stop
OAK9:30 pmOakland
Oct 24
OAK5:15 amOakland
10h 00m
1 stop
DSM5:15 pmDes Moines
$358
Southwest
Oct 17
DSM2:30 pmDes Moines
7h 25m
1 stop
OAK7:55 pmOakland
Oct 24
OAK9:10 amOakland
8h 45m
2 stops
DSM7:55 pmDes Moines
$374
Southwest
Oct 16
DSM4:30 pmDes Moines
9h 45m
1 stop
OAK12:15 amOakland
Oct 23
OAK2:25 pmOakland
5h 45m
1 stop
DSM10:10 pmDes Moines
$396

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DSM Des Moines - OAK Oakland

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Sat 10/17

5:55 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Oakland

Sat 10/24

5:15 am-5:15 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$358

Des MoinesOakland

DSM Des Moines - OAK Oakland

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Sat 10/17

2:30 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Oakland

Sat 10/24

9:10 am-7:55 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$374
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Des MoinesOakland

DSM Des Moines - OAK Oakland

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Fri 10/16

4:30 pm-12:15 am

1 stop9h 45m

Oakland

Fri 10/23

2:25 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$396

Des MoinesOakland

DSM Des Moines - OAK Oakland

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Fri 10/16

4:30 pm-12:15 am

1 stop9h 45m

Oakland

Fri 10/23

11:20 am-10:10 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$401

Des MoinesOakland

DSM Des Moines - OAK Oakland

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Thu 10/1

8:16 pm-9:22 am

1 stop15h 06m

Oakland

Tue 10/6

12:47 pm-1:52 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$406

Des MoinesOakland

DSM Des Moines - OAK Oakland

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Sat 10/17

1:20 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Oakland

Sat 10/24

9:10 am-7:55 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$406

Des MoinesOakland

DSM Des Moines - OAK Oakland

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Thu 9/24

9:56 pm-9:22 am

1 stop13h 26m

Oakland

Mon 9/28

10:17 am-8:41 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$408

Des MoinesOakland

DSM Des Moines - OAK Oakland

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Thu 10/15

2:18 pm-11:52 am

2 stops47h 34m

Oakland

Thu 10/22

10:17 am-10:50 pm

1 stop10h 33m

$425

Des MoinesOakland

DSM Des Moines - OAK Oakland

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Fri 9/18

8:38 pm-11:51 am

1 stop17h 13m

Oakland

Tue 9/22

12:47 pm-1:08 pm

2 stops46h 21m

$472

Des MoinesOakland

DSM Des Moines - OAK Oakland

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Wed 11/11

2:48 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops11h 07m

Oakland

Tue 11/17

5:55 am-4:49 pm

2 stops8h 54m

$509

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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.

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Best Price Found

$174

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 $174. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Oakland, California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $358.
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.

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  • 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?

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SouthwestPriceFrom $300Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,198 reviews
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