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.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Oakland Airport to Des Moines Airport?

As of January 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Oakland Airport to Des Moines Airport.

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.

$224 Cheap Flights from Oakland to Des Moines in 2026

1 adult

0 bags

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names and deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customize your results.

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.

Search flight deals

Find the cheapest flights from Oakland, California to Des Moines

Round-trip

One-way

Last minute

Cheap round-trip flights

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

5:40 am - 2:40 pm

OAK

DSM

7h 00m1 stop

1:00 pm - 6:10 pm

DSM

OAK

7h 10m1 stop

$363Southwest

Wed, Feb 18 - Fri, Feb 27

5:40 am - 2:40 pm

OAK

DSM

7h 00m1 stop

6:10 am - 11:30 am

DSM

OAK

7h 20m2 stops

$368Southwest

Wed, Feb 18 - Fri, Feb 27

5:10 am - 1:40 pm

OAK

DSM

6h 30m1 stop

6:25 am - 10:10 am

DSM

OAK

5h 45m1 stop

$373Southwest

Sun, Feb 15 - Tue, Feb 17

5:55 am - 3:40 pm

OAK

DSM

31h 45m2 stops

4:20 pm - 11:51 pm

DSM

OAK

9h 31m2 stops

$386Delta

Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Feb 24

5:55 am - 3:40 pm

OAK

DSM

31h 45m2 stops

4:20 pm - 11:51 pm

DSM

OAK

9h 31m2 stops

$397Delta

Wed, Feb 18 - Tue, Feb 24

5:10 am - 1:40 pm

OAK

DSM

6h 30m1 stop

6:10 am - 9:55 am

DSM

OAK

5h 45m1 stop

$405Southwest

Sun, Feb 15 - Mon, Feb 16

10:50 am - 9:20 pm

OAK

DSM

8h 30m2 stops

6:25 am - 10:10 am

DSM

OAK

5h 45m1 stop

$419Southwest

Sun, Feb 15 - Tue, Feb 17

5:55 am - 3:40 pm

OAK

DSM

31h 45m2 stops

11:46 am - 11:55 am

DSM

OAK

26h 09m2 stops

$420Delta

Tue, Feb 17 - Mon, Mar 2

9:35 am - 7:20 pm

OAK

DSM

7h 45m2 stops

6:10 am - 11:30 am

DSM

OAK

7h 20m2 stops

$423Southwest

Wed, Feb 18 - Fri, Feb 27

5:55 am - 10:17 am

OAK

DSM

26h 22m2 stops

12:04 pm - 11:51 pm

DSM

OAK

13h 47m2 stops

$427Delta

Thu, Feb 19 - Wed, Feb 25

Southwest flights from Oakland, California to Des Moines

Our best Southwest deals on Oakland, California to Des Moines flight tickets

Southwest

Feb 18

OAK5:40 amOakland

7h 00m

1 stop

DSM2:40 pmDes Moines

Feb 27

DSM1:00 pmDes Moines

7h 10m

1 stop

OAK6:10 pmOakland

$363

Southwest

Feb 18

OAK5:40 amOakland

7h 00m

1 stop

DSM2:40 pmDes Moines

Feb 27

DSM6:10 amDes Moines

7h 20m

2 stops

OAK11:30 amOakland

$368

Southwest

Feb 15

OAK5:10 amOakland

6h 30m

1 stop

DSM1:40 pmDes Moines

Feb 17

DSM6:25 amDes Moines

5h 45m

1 stop

OAK10:10 amOakland

$373

Delta flights from Oakland, California to Des Moines

Our best Delta deals on Oakland, California to Des Moines flight tickets

Delta

Feb 17

OAK5:55 amOakland

31h 45m

2 stops

DSM3:40 pmDes Moines

Feb 24

DSM4:20 pmDes Moines

9h 31m

2 stops

OAK11:51 pmOakland

$386

Delta

Feb 18

OAK5:55 amOakland

31h 45m

2 stops

DSM3:40 pmDes Moines

Feb 24

DSM4:20 pmDes Moines

9h 31m

2 stops

OAK11:51 pmOakland

$397

Delta

Feb 17

OAK5:55 amOakland

31h 45m

2 stops

DSM3:40 pmDes Moines

Mar 2

DSM11:46 amDes Moines

26h 09m

2 stops

OAK11:55 amOakland

$420

momondo Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland, California to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Wed 2/18

5:40 am-2:40 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Des Moines

Fri 2/27

1:00 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$363

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Wed 2/18

5:40 am-2:40 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Des Moines

Fri 2/27

6:10 am-11:30 am

2 stops7h 20m

$368

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Sun 2/15

5:10 am-1:40 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

6:25 am-10:10 am

1 stop5h 45m

$373

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Tue 2/17

5:55 am-3:40 pm

2 stops31h 45m

Des Moines

Tue 2/24

4:20 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops9h 31m

$386

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Wed 2/18

5:55 am-3:40 pm

2 stops31h 45m

Des Moines

Tue 2/24

4:20 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops9h 31m

$397

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Sun 2/15

5:10 am-1:40 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Des Moines

Mon 2/16

6:10 am-9:55 am

1 stop5h 45m

$405

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Sun 2/15

10:50 am-9:20 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

6:25 am-10:10 am

1 stop5h 45m

$419

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Tue 2/17

5:55 am-3:40 pm

2 stops31h 45m

Des Moines

Mon 3/2

11:46 am-11:55 am

2 stops26h 09m

$420

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Wed 2/18

9:35 am-7:20 pm

2 stops7h 45m

Des Moines

Fri 2/27

6:10 am-11:30 am

2 stops7h 20m

$423

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Thu 2/19

5:55 am-10:17 am

2 stops26h 22m

Des Moines

Wed 2/25

12:04 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops13h 47m

$427

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Oakland, California to Des Moines

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Oakland to Des Moines?

Southwest is the most popular carrier operating from Oakland to Des Moines

What airlines fly to Des Moines?

American Airlines, Southwest and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Des Moines from Oakland, California according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Des Moines. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Des Moines on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When to book flights from Oakland, California to Des Moines

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Oakland, California to Des Moines according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

Estimated round-trip price

Cheap Oakland, California to Des Moines (OAK to DSM) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Oakland, California to Des Moines

Fastest flight time	6h 25m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Oakland, California to Des Moines takes 6h 25m

There are no direct flights from Oakland, California to Des Moines. There are no popular flight routes from Oakland, California to Des Moines.

Search flight deals

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 6h 25m.
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.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Oakland Airport to Des Moines Airport?
As of January 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Oakland Airport to Des Moines Airport.
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?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Oakland, California and Des Moines, the leading airline is Southwest, making up 100% of the total bookings.

Best airlines flying from Oakland, California to Des Moines

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Oakland, California to Des Moines with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Southwest	PriceFrom $350	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,250 reviews		Search Southwest flights

West Des Moines

Ames

Ankeny

Altoona

Urbandale

Clive

Pella

Newton

Johnston

Osceola

Boone

Norwalk

Grinnell

Oskaloosa

Carlisle

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Oakland to Des Moines?

Finding the right flight to Des Moines from Oakland is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. Options that can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to Des Moines quick and easy, saving you time and money.

Can I find flights from Oakland to Des Moines with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Des Moines from Oakland on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

How can momondo help me find flights from Oakland to Des Moines?

momondo provides multiple filters to help you find the best flight to Des Moines from Oakland. Filter by price, airline, airports, cabin, aircraft, payment method, number of stops and more.

I’m not ready to book a flight from Oakland to Des Moines right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are simply researching potential flights to Des Moines, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to Des Moines from Oakland and alert you when they change.