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Cheap flights from Oakland, California to Des Moines from $234

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Southwest Logo
11:10 am - 9:00 pm
OAK
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DSM
7h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
2:25 pm - 7:20 pm
DSM
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OAK
6h 55m
1 stop
$408Southwest
Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 17
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10:15 am - 9:00 pm
OAK
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DSM
8h 45m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
3:50 pm - 11:05 pm
DSM
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OAK
9h 15m
1 stop
$413Southwest
Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 17
Southwest Logo
11:40 am - 9:00 pm
OAK
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DSM
7h 20m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
3:50 pm - 10:10 pm
DSM
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OAK
8h 20m
2 stops
$418Southwest
Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 17
Southwest Logo
8:05 am - 3:50 pm
OAK
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DSM
5h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:50 pm - 7:35 pm
DSM
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OAK
7h 45m
1 stop
$421Southwest
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 3:50 pm
OAK
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DSM
7h 50m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
4:30 pm - 12:05 am
DSM
-
OAK
9h 35m
1 stop
$426Southwest
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 3:50 pm
OAK
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DSM
7h 35m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
1:50 pm - 7:55 pm
DSM
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OAK
8h 05m
2 stops
$431Southwest
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
Southwest Logo
11:55 pm - 11:30 am
OAK
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DSM
9h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:00 pm - 10:25 pm
DSM
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OAK
5h 25m
1 stop
$436Southwest
Mon, Jul 20 - Wed, Jul 22
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10:20 am - 10:20 pm
OAK
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DSM
10h 00m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 12:40 pm
DSM
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OAK
9h 20m
2 stops
$441Southwest
Mon, Jul 20 - Wed, Jul 22
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6:05 am - 3:10 pm
OAK
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DSM
7h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:10 pm - 10:30 pm
DSM
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OAK
5h 20m
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$444Southwest
Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20
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11:15 am - 9:15 pm
OAK
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DSM
8h 00m
2 stops
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7:10 pm - 10:30 pm
DSM
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OAK
5h 20m
1 stop
$449Southwest
Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20

Southwest flights from Oakland, California to Des Moines

Our best Southwest deals on Oakland, California to Des Moines flight tickets
Southwest
Sep 15
OAK11:10 amOakland
7h 50m
1 stop
DSM9:00 pmDes Moines
Sep 17
DSM2:25 pmDes Moines
6h 55m
1 stop
OAK7:20 pmOakland
$408
Southwest
Sep 15
OAK10:15 amOakland
8h 45m
2 stops
DSM9:00 pmDes Moines
Sep 17
DSM3:50 pmDes Moines
9h 15m
1 stop
OAK11:05 pmOakland
$413
Southwest
Sep 15
OAK11:40 amOakland
7h 20m
2 stops
DSM9:00 pmDes Moines
Sep 17
DSM3:50 pmDes Moines
8h 20m
2 stops
OAK10:10 pmOakland
$418

Delta flights from Oakland, California to Des Moines

Our best Delta deals on Oakland, California to Des Moines flight tickets
Delta
Aug 19
OAK6:00 amOakland
8h 47m
2 stops
DSM4:47 pmDes Moines
Aug 23
DSM5:40 amDes Moines
12h 34m
2 stops
OAK4:14 pmOakland
$565
Delta
Sep 12
OAK5:05 pmOakland
15h 09m
2 stops
DSM10:14 amDes Moines
Sep 26
DSM6:20 amDes Moines
12h 11m
2 stops
OAK4:31 pmOakland
$585
Delta
Jun 9
OAK5:03 pmOakland
26h 05m
2 stops
DSM9:08 pmDes Moines
Jun 24
DSM6:03 pmDes Moines
7h 51m
2 stops
OAK11:54 pmOakland
$601

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OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Tue 9/15

11:10 am-9:00 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Des Moines

Thu 9/17

2:25 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$408

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Tue 9/15

10:15 am-9:00 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Des Moines

Thu 9/17

3:50 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$413

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Tue 9/15

11:40 am-9:00 pm

2 stops7h 20m

Des Moines

Thu 9/17

3:50 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$418

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Thu 10/22

8:05 am-3:50 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Des Moines

Mon 10/26

1:50 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$421

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Thu 10/22

6:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops7h 50m

Des Moines

Mon 10/26

4:30 pm-12:05 am

1 stop9h 35m

$426

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Thu 10/22

6:15 am-3:50 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Des Moines

Mon 10/26

1:50 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$431

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Mon 7/20

11:55 pm-11:30 am

1 stop9h 35m

Des Moines

Wed 7/22

7:00 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$436

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Mon 7/20

10:20 am-10:20 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Des Moines

Wed 7/22

5:20 am-12:40 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$441
Quickest round-trip

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Thu 9/17

6:05 am-3:10 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Des Moines

Sun 9/20

7:10 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$444

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Thu 9/17

11:15 am-9:15 pm

2 stops8h 00m

Des Moines

Sun 9/20

7:10 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$449

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Fastest flight time

5h 05m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Oakland, California to Des Moines takes 5h 05m
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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 5h 05m.

  • 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
4,282 reviews
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