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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Sacramento from $161

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8:26 pm - 10:42 amDSM  Des Moines-SMF Sacramento Intl
16h 16m1 stop Denver Intl
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12:11 pm - 7:22 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-DSM Des Moines
5h 11m1 stop Denver Intl
$280Frontier
Thu, Dec 17 - Thu, Jan 7
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8:26 pm - 10:42 amDSM  Des Moines-SMF Sacramento Intl
16h 16m1 stop Denver Intl
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9:17 am - 9:17 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-DSM Des Moines
10h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$291Multiple Airlines
Thu, Dec 17 - Thu, Jan 7
Frontier Logo
8:39 pm - 11:35 amDSM  Des Moines-SMF Sacramento Intl
16h 56m1 stop Denver Intl
Frontier Logo
11:37 am - 7:31 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-DSM Des Moines
5h 54m1 stop Denver Intl
$308Frontier
Thu, Dec 10 - Thu, Dec 17
United Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 9:20 pmDSM  Des Moines-SMF Sacramento Intl
6h 05m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 4:13 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-DSM Des Moines
5h 13m1 stop Denver Intl
$355United Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 11
American Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 3:51 pmDSM  Des Moines-SMF Sacramento Intl
9h 41m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
1:52 pm - 12:33 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-DSM Des Moines
8h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$355American Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 11
United Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 9:20 pmDSM  Des Moines-SMF Sacramento Intl
6h 05m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 8:33 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-DSM Des Moines
10h 33m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl
$360United Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 11
Southwest Logo
6:40 am - 12:30 pmDSM  Des Moines-SMF Sacramento Intl
7h 50m2 stops Denver Intl San Diego
Southwest Logo
10:55 am - 8:35 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-DSM Des Moines
7h 40m2 stops San Diego Denver Intl
$431Southwest
Thu, Dec 17 - Thu, Jan 7
Southwest Logo
12:05 pm - 6:45 pmDSM  Des Moines-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 40m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 5:15 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-DSM Des Moines
9h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$451Southwest
Wed, Dec 16 - Sat, Dec 19
American Airlines Logo
6:06 pm - 10:58 pmDSM  Des Moines-SMF Sacramento Intl
6h 52m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 11:52 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-DSM Des Moines
8h 42m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$454American Airlines
Thu, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 9
American Airlines Logo
6:04 pm - 10:57 pmDSM  Des Moines-SMF Sacramento Intl
6h 53m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
8:06 am - 8:33 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-DSM Des Moines
10h 27m1 stop Los Angeles
$456American Airlines
Sat, Dec 19 - Fri, Jan 1

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Delta flights from Des Moines to Sacramento

Our best Delta deals on Des Moines to Sacramento flight tickets
Delta
Dec 8
DSM2:58 pmDes Moines
8h 48m
1 stop
SMF9:46 pmSacramento Intl
Dec 18
SMF10:52 pmSacramento Intl
10h 01m
1 stop
DSM10:53 amDes Moines
$355
Delta
Dec 7
DSM4:53 pmDes Moines
8h 58m
2 stops
SMF11:51 pmSacramento Intl
Dec 15
SMF12:20 pmSacramento Intl
8h 18m
1 stop
DSM10:38 pmDes Moines
$360
Delta
Dec 7
DSM4:53 pmDes Moines
8h 58m
2 stops
SMF11:51 pmSacramento Intl
Dec 15
SMF7:43 pmSacramento Intl
12h 38m
2 stops
DSM10:21 amDes Moines
$366

United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Sacramento

Our best United Airlines deals on Des Moines to Sacramento flight tickets
United Airlines
Dec 20
DSM6:42 pmDes Moines
8h 09m
1 stop
SMF12:51 amSacramento Intl
Jan 1
SMF8:40 amSacramento Intl
5h 36m
1 stop
DSM4:16 pmDes Moines
$411
United Airlines
Dec 20
DSM5:00 amDes Moines
9h 58m
2 stops
SMF12:58 pmSacramento Intl
Jan 1
SMF12:55 pmSacramento Intl
5h 30m
1 stop
DSM8:25 pmDes Moines
$421
United Airlines
Dec 17
DSM5:30 amDes Moines
9h 28m
2 stops
SMF12:58 pmSacramento Intl
Jan 7
SMF7:00 amSacramento Intl
7h 11m
2 stops
DSM4:11 pmDes Moines
$423

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DSM Des Moines - SMF Sacramento Intl

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Thu 12/17

8:26 pm-10:42 am

1 stop16h 16m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/7

12:11 pm-7:22 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$280

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM Des Moines - SMF Sacramento Intl

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Thu 12/17

8:26 pm-10:42 am

1 stop16h 16m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/7

9:17 am-9:17 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$291

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM Des Moines - SMF Sacramento Intl

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Thu 12/10

8:39 pm-11:35 am

1 stop16h 56m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 12/17

11:37 am-7:31 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$308
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Des MoinesSacramento

DSM Des Moines - SMF Sacramento Intl

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Fri 12/4

5:15 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 12/11

9:00 am-4:13 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$355

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM Des Moines - SMF Sacramento Intl

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Fri 12/4

8:10 am-3:51 pm

1 stop9h 41m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 12/11

1:52 pm-12:33 am

1 stop8h 41m

$355

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM Des Moines - SMF Sacramento Intl

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Fri 12/4

5:15 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 12/11

8:00 am-8:33 pm

2 stops10h 33m

$360

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM Des Moines - SMF Sacramento Intl

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Thu 12/17

6:40 am-12:30 pm

2 stops7h 50m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/7

10:55 am-8:35 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$431

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM Des Moines - SMF Sacramento Intl

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Wed 12/16

12:05 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 12/19

6:00 am-5:15 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$451

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM Des Moines - SMF Sacramento Intl

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Thu 3/4

6:06 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/9

1:10 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$454

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM Des Moines - SMF Sacramento Intl

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Sat 12/19

6:04 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 1/1

8:06 am-8:33 pm

1 stop10h 27m

$456

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Sacramento?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sacramento from Des Moines, with most prices found around $362. If you are unable to visit Sacramento during the month of March, then departing from Des Moines during the month May is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $404.

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Best Price Found

$161

Fastest flight time

6h 01m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Sacramento from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $161. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Sacramento found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $280.
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Sacramento takes 6h 01m
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Sacramento. There are no popular flight routes from Des Moines to Sacramento.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Sacramento

  • How far is Des Moines to Sacramento Intl by plane?

    A flight from Des Moines to Sacramento Intl will travel around 1480.1 mi. Typically, this will take 6h 01m by plane in normal conditions.

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

    Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Sacramento Intl Airport are updated daily.

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

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

    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 Sacramento Intl Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Sacramento Intl 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 Sacramento Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Des Moines to Sacramento?

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United AirlinesPriceFrom $319Free CancellationRating
7.3
10,462 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $340Free CancellationRating
7.0
12,228 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $383Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,214 reviews
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