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Cheap flights from Oakland, California to Des Moines from $174

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12:48 pm - 7:34 pmOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
28h 46m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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8:04 pm - 11:53 amDSM  Des Moines-OAK Oakland
17h 49m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$174Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 9
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12:48 pm - 6:13 pmOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
27h 25m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Austin Bergstrom
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8:04 pm - 11:53 amDSM  Des Moines-OAK Oakland
17h 49m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$238Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 9
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10:18 am - 8:04 pmOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
7h 46m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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1:00 pm - 9:23 amDSM  Des Moines-OAK Oakland
22h 23m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$243Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15
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10:18 am - 10:50 pmOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
10h 32m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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10:00 pm - 11:53 amDSM  Des Moines-OAK Oakland
15h 53m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$248Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Fri, Oct 30
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12:47 pm - 1:52 pmOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
23h 05m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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3:54 pm - 9:23 amDSM  Des Moines-OAK Oakland
19h 29m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$266Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Oct 29
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10:18 am - 12:34 pmOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
24h 16m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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1:00 pm - 9:23 amDSM  Des Moines-OAK Oakland
22h 23m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$291Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15
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5:20 pm - 10:57 amOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
15h 37m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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1:47 pm - 11:52 amDSM  Des Moines-OAK Oakland
24h 05m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$304Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19
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10:18 am - 10:50 pmOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
10h 32m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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12:35 pm - 5:00 pmDSM  Des Moines-OAK Oakland
6h 25m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$304Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5
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6:45 am - 5:50 pmOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
9h 05m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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7:00 am - 10:25 amDSM  Des Moines-OAK Oakland
5h 25m1 stop Denver Intl
$342Southwest
Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14
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9:35 am - 8:50 pmOAK  Oakland-DSM Des Moines
9h 15m2 stops San Diego Denver Intl
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7:00 am - 10:25 amDSM  Des Moines-OAK Oakland
5h 25m1 stop Denver Intl
$342Southwest
Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14

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Southwest flights from Oakland, California to Des Moines

Our best Southwest deals on Oakland, California to Des Moines flight tickets
Southwest
Nov 10
OAK6:45 amOakland
9h 05m
1 stop
DSM5:50 pmDes Moines
Nov 14
DSM7:00 amDes Moines
5h 25m
1 stop
OAK10:25 amOakland
$342
Southwest
Oct 20
OAK5:35 amOakland
6h 45m
2 stops
DSM2:20 pmDes Moines
Oct 29
DSM7:10 pmDes Moines
7h 30m
2 stops
OAK12:40 amOakland
$347
Southwest
Nov 11
OAK6:45 amOakland
9h 05m
1 stop
DSM5:50 pmDes Moines
Nov 14
DSM7:00 amDes Moines
5h 25m
1 stop
OAK10:25 amOakland
$356

Delta flights from Oakland, California to Des Moines

Our best Delta deals on Oakland, California to Des Moines flight tickets
Delta
Oct 26
OAK6:00 amOakland
8h 55m
2 stops
DSM4:55 pmDes Moines
Nov 2
DSM4:01 pmDes Moines
7h 57m
2 stops
OAK9:58 pmOakland
$1,029
Delta
Oct 4
OAK6:00 amOakland
10h 09m
2 stops
DSM6:09 pmDes Moines
Oct 9
DSM3:46 pmDes Moines
10h 10m
2 stops
OAK11:56 pmOakland
$1,092
Delta
Oct 4
OAK6:00 amOakland
10h 09m
2 stops
DSM6:09 pmDes Moines
Oct 9
DSM3:46 pmDes Moines
10h 10m
2 stops
OAK11:56 pmOakland
$1,138

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OAK Oakland - DSM Des Moines

OAKDSM

Oakland

Wed 11/4

12:48 pm-7:34 pm

1 stop28h 46m

Des Moines

Mon 11/9

8:04 pm-11:53 am

1 stop17h 49m

$174

OaklandDes Moines

OAK Oakland - DSM Des Moines

OAKDSM

Oakland

Wed 11/4

12:48 pm-6:13 pm

2 stops27h 25m

Des Moines

Mon 11/9

8:04 pm-11:53 am

1 stop17h 49m

$238

OaklandDes Moines

OAK Oakland - DSM Des Moines

OAKDSM

Oakland

Thu 11/12

10:18 am-8:04 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Des Moines

Sun 11/15

1:00 pm-9:23 am

1 stop22h 23m

$243

OaklandDes Moines

OAK Oakland - DSM Des Moines

OAKDSM

Oakland

Thu 10/29

10:18 am-10:50 pm

1 stop10h 32m

Des Moines

Fri 10/30

10:00 pm-11:53 am

1 stop15h 53m

$248

OaklandDes Moines

OAK Oakland - DSM Des Moines

OAKDSM

Oakland

Tue 10/20

12:47 pm-1:52 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Des Moines

Thu 10/29

3:54 pm-9:23 am

1 stop19h 29m

$266

OaklandDes Moines

OAK Oakland - DSM Des Moines

OAKDSM

Oakland

Thu 11/12

10:18 am-12:34 pm

2 stops24h 16m

Des Moines

Sun 11/15

1:00 pm-9:23 am

1 stop22h 23m

$291

OaklandDes Moines

OAK Oakland - DSM Des Moines

OAKDSM

Oakland

Thu 10/15

5:20 pm-10:57 am

1 stop15h 37m

Des Moines

Mon 10/19

1:47 pm-11:52 am

1 stop24h 05m

$304

OaklandDes Moines

OAK Oakland - DSM Des Moines

OAKDSM

Oakland

Thu 10/29

10:18 am-10:50 pm

1 stop10h 32m

Des Moines

Thu 11/5

12:35 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$304
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OaklandDes Moines

OAK Oakland - DSM Des Moines

OAKDSM

Oakland

Tue 11/10

6:45 am-5:50 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Des Moines

Sat 11/14

7:00 am-10:25 am

1 stop5h 25m

$342

OaklandDes Moines

OAK Oakland - DSM Des Moines

OAKDSM

Oakland

Tue 11/10

9:35 am-8:50 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Des Moines

Sat 11/14

7:00 am-10:25 am

1 stop5h 25m

$342

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

If you’re not able to fly to Des Moines in August, then January is your next best option. Flight prices from Oakland, California to Des Moines during January average around $0.

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Best Price Found

$210

Fastest flight time

8h 55m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Des Moines from Oakland, California in the past 72 hours is $210. The best round-trip flight deal from Oakland, California to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $174.
The fastest flight from Oakland, California to Des Moines takes 8h 55m
There are no direct flights from Oakland, California to Des Moines. There are no popular flight routes from Oakland, California to Des Moines.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Oakland, California to Des Moines

  • How far is Oakland to Des Moines by plane?

    Oakland and Des Moines are 1536.6 mi apart from one another. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 8h 55m.

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

    Prices for flights from Oakland Airport to Des Moines Airport were last updated today.

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

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Des Moines Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Des Moines Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular airline from Oakland, California to Des Moines?

Best airlines flying from Oakland, California to Des Moines

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SouthwestPriceFrom $378Free CancellationRating
7.9
4,214 reviews
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