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Cheap flights from Des Moines to San Francisco from $96

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8:21 pm - 5:48 pm
DSM
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SFO
23h 27m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 7:16 pm
SFO
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DSM
11h 16m
1 stop
$174Frontier
Fri, Mar 6 - Mon, Mar 9
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7:27 pm - 12:28 am
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SFO
7h 01m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 7:16 pm
SFO
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DSM
11h 16m
1 stop
$190Frontier
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
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7:27 pm - 12:28 am
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SFO
7h 01m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 7:16 pm
SFO
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DSM
11h 16m
1 stop
$195Frontier
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
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7:17 pm - 12:28 am
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SFO
7h 11m
1 stop
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6:15 am - 6:42 pm
SFO
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DSM
10h 27m
1 stop
$200Frontier
Mon, Feb 23 - Thu, Feb 26
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7:27 pm - 12:28 am
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SFO
7h 01m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 7:16 pm
SFO
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DSM
11h 16m
1 stop
$201Frontier
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
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7:27 pm - 12:28 am
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SFO
7h 01m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:35 pm - 4:02 pm
SFO
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DSM
39h 27m
2 stops
$232Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
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7:27 pm - 12:28 am
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SFO
7h 01m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:48 am - 6:47 pm
SFO
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DSM
7h 59m
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$235Frontier
Sun, Feb 15 - Thu, Feb 19
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7:27 pm - 12:28 am
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SFO
7h 01m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:35 pm - 4:02 pm
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DSM
39h 27m
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$238Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
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7:27 pm - 9:38 pm
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SFO
28h 11m
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6:00 am - 7:16 pm
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11h 16m
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$245Frontier
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
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8:21 pm - 6:30 pm
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24h 09m
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6:00 am - 7:16 pm
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11h 16m
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$246Frontier
Fri, Mar 6 - Mon, Mar 9

Frontier flights from Des Moines to San Francisco

Our best Frontier deals on Des Moines to San Francisco flight tickets
Frontier
Mar 6
DSM8:21 pmDes Moines
23h 27m
1 stop
SFO5:48 pmSan Francisco
Mar 9
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
11h 16m
1 stop
DSM7:16 pmDes Moines
$174
Frontier
Mar 6
DSM8:21 pmDes Moines
23h 27m
1 stop
SFO5:48 pmSan Francisco
Mar 8
SFO9:04 pmSan Francisco
20h 12m
1 stop
DSM7:16 pmDes Moines
$176
Frontier
Mar 18
DSM8:21 pmDes Moines
6h 07m
1 stop
SFO12:28 amSan Francisco
Mar 25
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
11h 16m
1 stop
DSM7:16 pmDes Moines
$190

American Airlines flights from Des Moines to San Francisco

Our best American Airlines deals on Des Moines to San Francisco flight tickets
American Airlines
Apr 4
DSM10:04 amDes Moines
14h 28m
1 stop
SFO10:32 pmSan Francisco
Apr 8
SFO11:28 pmSan Francisco
10h 02m
1 stop
DSM11:30 amDes Moines
$338
American Airlines
Apr 4
DSM6:00 amDes Moines
8h 56m
1 stop
SFO12:56 pmSan Francisco
Apr 8
SFO7:00 amSan Francisco
9h 25m
1 stop
DSM6:25 pmDes Moines
$362
American Airlines
Apr 9
DSM6:26 pmDes Moines
6h 19m
1 stop
SFO10:45 pmSan Francisco
Apr 13
SFO1:28 pmSan Francisco
8h 01m
1 stop
DSM11:29 pmDes Moines
$393

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Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Fri 3/6

8:21 pm-5:48 pm

1 stop23h 27m

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

6:00 am-7:16 pm

1 stop11h 16m

$174

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Thu 3/5

7:27 pm-12:28 am

1 stop7h 01m

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

6:00 am-7:16 pm

1 stop11h 16m

$190

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Thu 3/5

7:27 pm-12:28 am

1 stop7h 01m

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

6:00 am-7:16 pm

1 stop11h 16m

$195

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

7:17 pm-12:28 am

1 stop7h 11m

San Francisco

Thu 2/26

6:15 am-6:42 pm

1 stop10h 27m

$200

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Thu 3/5

7:27 pm-12:28 am

1 stop7h 01m

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

6:00 am-7:16 pm

1 stop11h 16m

$201

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Thu 3/5

7:27 pm-12:28 am

1 stop7h 01m

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

10:35 pm-4:02 pm

2 stops39h 27m

$232

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Sun 2/15

7:27 pm-12:28 am

1 stop7h 01m

San Francisco

Thu 2/19

8:48 am-6:47 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$235

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Thu 3/5

7:27 pm-12:28 am

1 stop7h 01m

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

10:35 pm-4:02 pm

2 stops39h 27m

$238

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Thu 3/5

7:27 pm-9:38 pm

2 stops28h 11m

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

6:00 am-7:16 pm

1 stop11h 16m

$245

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Fri 3/6

8:21 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops24h 09m

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

6:00 am-7:16 pm

1 stop11h 16m

$246

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Des Moines to San Francisco

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of September, then flying in December is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $386.

How far in advance should I book a flight to San Francisco?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from Des Moines when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $435 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from Des Moines for as low as $382 on momondo.

How have Des Moines to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of February 2026, prices for Des Moines to San Francisco flights are approximately 16% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time

5h 29m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Des Moines to San Francisco takes 5h 29m
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to San Francisco. There are no popular flight routes from Des Moines to San Francisco.
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  • How far is Des Moines to San Francisco by plane?

    There are 1544.3 mi between Des Moines and San Francisco. Typically, this will take 5h 29m by plane in normal conditions.

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

    Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to San Francisco Airport are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to San Francisco 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 San Francisco Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco?

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FrontierPriceFrom $91Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,051 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $263Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,128 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $336Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,273 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $336Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,211 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $350Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,223 reviews
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