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3:54 pm - 1:46 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
23h 52m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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9:07 pm - 1:55 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
38h 48m2 stops Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$290Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
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1:57 pm - 1:20 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
25h 23m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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2:41 pm - 7:35 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
26h 54m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Denver Intl
$338Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1
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2:30 pm - 6:36 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
6h 06m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:00 am - 2:11 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
6h 11m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$369American Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 2
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5:00 am - 12:08 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
9h 08m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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2:50 pm - 11:05 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
6h 15m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$369American Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
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3:03 pm - 9:25 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
8h 22m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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10:45 pm - 10:42 amSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
9h 57m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$369Delta
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
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8:10 am - 12:08 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
5h 58m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:00 am - 2:11 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
6h 11m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$369American Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18
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5:09 pm - 9:08 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
5h 59m1 stop Denver Intl
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4:10 pm - 11:42 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
5h 32m1 stop Denver Intl
$423United Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15
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8:00 am - 3:08 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
9h 08m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
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4:10 pm - 11:42 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
5h 32m1 stop Denver Intl
$428United Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15
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5:30 am - 3:25 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
11h 55m2 stops Chicago Midway Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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7:20 am - 5:50 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
8h 30m2 stops San Diego Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$578Southwest
Sun, Oct 18 - Wed, Oct 21
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2:15 pm - 9:05 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
8h 50m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl San Diego
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8:00 am - 6:35 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
8h 35m2 stops San Diego Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$579Southwest
Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1

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American Airlines flights from Des Moines to San Jose, California

Our best American Airlines deals on Des Moines to San Jose, California flight tickets
American Airlines
Oct 28
DSM6:14 amDes Moines
6h 50m
1 stop
SJC11:04 amSan Jose
Nov 2
SJC2:50 pmSan Jose
6h 15m
1 stop
DSM11:05 pmDes Moines
$369
American Airlines
Oct 29
DSM7:29 amDes Moines
10h 12m
2 stops
SJC3:41 pmSan Jose
Nov 2
SJC12:58 pmSan Jose
9h 28m
2 stops
DSM12:26 amDes Moines
$478
American Airlines
Oct 18
DSM5:06 amDes Moines
9h 03m
1 stop
SJC12:09 pmSan Jose
Oct 21
SJC4:11 pmSan Jose
5h 34m
1 stop
DSM11:45 pmDes Moines
$493

United Airlines flights from Des Moines to San Jose, California

Our best United Airlines deals on Des Moines to San Jose, California flight tickets
United Airlines
Nov 12
DSM5:09 pmDes Moines
5h 59m
1 stop
SJC9:08 pmSan Jose
Nov 15
SJC4:10 pmSan Jose
5h 32m
1 stop
DSM11:42 pmDes Moines
$423
United Airlines
Nov 12
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
9h 08m
2 stops
SJC3:08 pmSan Jose
Nov 15
SJC4:10 pmSan Jose
5h 32m
1 stop
DSM11:42 pmDes Moines
$428
United Airlines
Oct 29
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
9h 08m
2 stops
SJC3:08 pmSan Jose
Nov 2
SJC8:45 amSan Jose
11h 10m
2 stops
DSM9:55 pmDes Moines
$437

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Des Moines

Thu 10/29

3:54 pm-1:46 pm

1 stop23h 52m

San Jose

Mon 11/2

9:07 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops38h 48m

$290

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DSM Des Moines - SJC San Jose

DSMSJC

Des Moines

Sun 10/25

1:57 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop25h 23m

San Jose

Sun 11/1

2:41 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops26h 54m

$338

Des MoinesSan Jose

DSM Des Moines - SJC San Jose

DSMSJC

Des Moines

Wed 10/28

2:30 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop6h 06m

San Jose

Mon 11/2

6:00 am-2:11 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$369

Des MoinesSan Jose

DSM Des Moines - SJC San Jose

DSMSJC

Des Moines

Thu 11/12

5:00 am-12:08 pm

1 stop9h 08m

San Jose

Mon 11/16

2:50 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$369

Des MoinesSan Jose

DSM Des Moines - SJC San Jose

DSMSJC

Des Moines

Thu 10/22

3:03 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop8h 22m

San Jose

Mon 10/26

10:45 pm-10:42 am

1 stop9h 57m

$369

Des MoinesSan Jose

DSM Des Moines - SJC San Jose

DSMSJC

Des Moines

Wed 11/11

8:10 am-12:08 pm

1 stop5h 58m

San Jose

Wed 11/18

6:00 am-2:11 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$369
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Des MoinesSan Jose

DSM Des Moines - SJC San Jose

DSMSJC

Des Moines

Thu 11/12

5:09 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop5h 59m

San Jose

Sun 11/15

4:10 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$423

Des MoinesSan Jose

DSM Des Moines - SJC San Jose

DSMSJC

Des Moines

Thu 11/12

8:00 am-3:08 pm

2 stops9h 08m

San Jose

Sun 11/15

4:10 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$428

Des MoinesSan Jose

DSM Des Moines - SJC San Jose

DSMSJC

Des Moines

Sun 10/18

5:30 am-3:25 pm

2 stops11h 55m

San Jose

Wed 10/21

7:20 am-5:50 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$578

Des MoinesSan Jose

DSM Des Moines - SJC San Jose

DSMSJC

Des Moines

Sun 10/25

2:15 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops8h 50m

San Jose

Sun 11/1

8:00 am-6:35 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$579

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Des Moines and San Jose, California?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $343 to $622.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $290.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Jose, California?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to San Jose, California from Des Moines, with most prices found around $367. If you are unable to visit San Jose, California during the month of February, then departing from Des Moines during the month December is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $392.

When to book flights from Des Moines to San Jose, California

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Cheap Des Moines to San Jose, California (DSM to SJC) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$185

Fastest flight time

5h 25m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to San Jose, California from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $185. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to San Jose, California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $290.
The fastest flight from Des Moines to San Jose, California takes 5h 25m
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to San Jose, California. There are no popular flight routes from Des Moines to San Jose, California.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to San Jose, California

  • How far is Des Moines to San Jose by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Des Moines to San Jose is 1527.5 mi. 5h 25m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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

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

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

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

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose, California?

Best airlines flying from Des Moines to San Jose, California

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United AirlinesPriceFrom $318Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,261 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $343Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,204 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $364Free CancellationRating
7.0
12,098 reviews
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