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Cheap flights from Des Moines to San Francisco from $121

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Delta Logo
4:25 pm - 8:33 pm
DSM
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SMF
6h 08m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:10 am - 3:42 pm
SMF
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DSM
7h 32m1 stop
$265Delta
Tue, Mar 31 - Wed, Apr 8
Delta Logo
4:25 pm - 11:42 pm
DSM
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SMF
9h 17m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:00 pm - 9:46 am
SMF
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DSM
8h 46m1 stop
$270Delta
Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 7
Delta Logo
4:25 pm - 11:42 pm
DSM
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SMF
9h 17m2 stops
Delta Logo
7:50 pm - 10:22 am
SMF
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DSM
12h 32m2 stops
$276Delta
Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 7
United Airlines Logo
5:03 pm - 9:12 pm
DSM
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SMF
6h 09m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:11 pm - 11:43 pm
SMF
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DSM
5h 32m1 stop
$311United Airlines
Sat, Feb 14 - Tue, Feb 17
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 5:46 pm
DSM
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SMF
11h 46m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
4:11 pm - 11:43 pm
SMF
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DSM
5h 32m1 stop
$316United Airlines
Sat, Feb 14 - Tue, Feb 17
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 9:36 am
DSM
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SMF
6h 06m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:07 pm - 8:07 pm
SMF
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DSM
5h 00m1 stop
$319United Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Tue, Feb 24
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 9:36 am
DSM
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SMF
6h 06m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:49 pm - 11:43 pm
SMF
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DSM
7h 54m2 stops
$324United Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Tue, Feb 24
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 9:36 am
DSM
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SMF
6h 06m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:45 am - 9:41 pm
SMF
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DSM
8h 56m1 stop
$325United Airlines
Tue, Feb 17 - Thu, Feb 19
United Airlines Logo
1:32 pm - 5:46 pm
DSM
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SMF
6h 14m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 9:41 pm
SMF
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DSM
10h 56m2 stops
$330United Airlines
Tue, Feb 17 - Thu, Feb 19
Delta Logo
4:25 pm - 8:33 pm
DSM
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SMF
6h 08m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:00 pm - 9:46 am
SMF
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DSM
8h 46m1 stop
$346Delta
Tue, Mar 31 - Mon, Apr 6

Delta flights from Des Moines to Sacramento

Our best Delta deals on Des Moines to Sacramento flight tickets
Delta
Mar 31
DSM4:25 pmDes Moines
6h 08m
1 stop
SMF8:33 pmSacramento Intl
Apr 8
SMF6:10 amSacramento Intl
7h 32m
1 stop
DSM3:42 pmDes Moines
$265
Delta
Mar 31
DSM4:25 pmDes Moines
9h 17m
2 stops
SMF11:42 pmSacramento Intl
Apr 7
SMF11:00 pmSacramento Intl
8h 46m
1 stop
DSM9:46 amDes Moines
$270
Delta
Mar 31
DSM4:25 pmDes Moines
9h 17m
2 stops
SMF11:42 pmSacramento Intl
Apr 7
SMF7:50 pmSacramento Intl
12h 32m
2 stops
DSM10:22 amDes Moines
$276

United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Sacramento

Our best United Airlines deals on Des Moines to Sacramento flight tickets
United Airlines
Feb 14
DSM5:03 pmDes Moines
6h 09m
1 stop
SMF9:12 pmSacramento Intl
Feb 17
SMF4:11 pmSacramento Intl
5h 32m
1 stop
DSM11:43 pmDes Moines
$311
United Airlines
Feb 14
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
11h 46m
2 stops
SMF5:46 pmSacramento Intl
Feb 17
SMF4:11 pmSacramento Intl
5h 32m
1 stop
DSM11:43 pmDes Moines
$316
United Airlines
Feb 19
DSM5:30 amDes Moines
6h 06m
1 stop
SMF9:36 amSacramento Intl
Feb 24
SMF1:07 pmSacramento Intl
5h 00m
1 stop
DSM8:07 pmDes Moines
$319

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Des MoinesSacramento

DSM - SMF

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Tue 3/31

4:25 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/8

6:10 am-3:42 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$265

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM - SMF

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Tue 3/31

4:25 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops9h 17m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/7

11:00 pm-9:46 am

1 stop8h 46m

$270

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM - SMF

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Tue 3/31

4:25 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops9h 17m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/7

7:50 pm-10:22 am

2 stops12h 32m

$276

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM - SMF

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Sat 2/14

5:03 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/17

4:11 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$311

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM - SMF

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Sat 2/14

8:00 am-5:46 pm

2 stops11h 46m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/17

4:11 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$316

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM - SMF

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Thu 2/19

5:30 am-9:36 am

1 stop6h 06m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/24

1:07 pm-8:07 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$319

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM - SMF

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Thu 2/19

5:30 am-9:36 am

1 stop6h 06m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/24

1:49 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops7h 54m

$324

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM - SMF

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

5:30 am-9:36 am

1 stop6h 06m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/19

10:45 am-9:41 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$325

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM - SMF

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

1:32 pm-5:46 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/19

8:45 am-9:41 pm

2 stops10h 56m

$330

Des MoinesSacramento

DSM - SMF

DSMSMF

Des Moines

Tue 3/31

4:25 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/6

11:00 pm-9:46 am

1 stop8h 46m

$346

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Sacramento?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sacramento from Des Moines, with most prices found around $396. If you are unable to visit Sacramento during the month of September, then departing from Des Moines during the month June is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $398.

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You could potentially save up to 51% on your flight if you consider stops on a Des Moines to Sacramento flight.

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Fastest flight time

6h 06m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Sacramento takes 6h 06m
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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  • 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 06m 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.

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  • 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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American AirlinesPriceFrom $272Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,095 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $334Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,139 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $340Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,250 reviews
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