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Cheap flights from Sacramento to Des Moines from $101

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Delta Logo
11:05 pm - 9:54 am
SMF
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DSM
8h 49m
1 stop
Delta Logo
2:44 pm - 11:05 pm
DSM
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SMF
10h 21m
1 stop
$287Delta
Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, Apr 28
Delta Logo
11:05 pm - 9:54 am
SMF
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DSM
8h 49m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:56 am - 7:06 pm
DSM
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SMF
10h 10m
2 stops
$292Delta
Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, Apr 28
Southwest Logo
11:55 pm - 11:45 am
SMF
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DSM
9h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:55 am - 12:25 pm
DSM
-
SMF
7h 30m
2 stops
$298Southwest
Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, Apr 28
American Airlines Logo
1:03 pm - 11:49 pm
SMF
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DSM
8h 46m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:01 pm - 11:29 pm
DSM
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SMF
8h 28m
1 stop
$305American Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, Apr 28
American Airlines Logo
12:34 am - 10:26 am
SMF
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DSM
7h 52m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:09 am - 6:48 pm
DSM
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SMF
9h 39m
2 stops
$307American Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
American Airlines Logo
1:03 pm - 11:49 pm
SMF
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DSM
8h 46m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:01 pm - 11:29 pm
DSM
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SMF
8h 28m
1 stop
$311American Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, Apr 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:22 pm - 12:55 pm
SMF
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DSM
17h 33m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:53 am - 4:27 pm
DSM
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SMF
31h 34m
2 stops
$313Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jun 2 - Sun, Jun 7
United Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 10:44 am
SMF
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DSM
8h 45m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:12 pm - 8:56 pm
DSM
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SMF
5h 44m
1 stop
$317United Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Tue, Apr 28
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 4:15 pm
SMF
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DSM
5h 15m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:32 pm - 8:31 pm
DSM
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SMF
8h 59m
2 stops
$322United Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Mon, Apr 27
Southwest Logo
11:55 pm - 11:25 am
SMF
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DSM
9h 30m
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Southwest Logo
7:00 pm - 10:20 pm
DSM
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SMF
5h 20m
1 stop
$323Southwest
Mon, Jun 1 - Wed, Jun 10

American Airlines flights from Sacramento to Des Moines

Our best American Airlines deals on Sacramento to Des Moines flight tickets
American Airlines
Apr 22
SMF1:03 pmSacramento Intl
8h 46m
2 stops
DSM11:49 pmDes Moines
Apr 28
DSM5:01 pmDes Moines
8h 28m
1 stop
SMF11:29 pmSacramento Intl
$305
American Airlines
Apr 21
SMF12:34 amSacramento Intl
7h 52m
1 stop
DSM10:26 amDes Moines
Apr 28
DSM11:09 amDes Moines
9h 39m
2 stops
SMF6:48 pmSacramento Intl
$307
American Airlines
Apr 22
SMF1:03 pmSacramento Intl
8h 46m
2 stops
DSM11:49 pmDes Moines
Apr 28
DSM5:01 pmDes Moines
8h 28m
1 stop
SMF11:29 pmSacramento Intl
$311

Delta flights from Sacramento to Des Moines

Our best Delta deals on Sacramento to Des Moines flight tickets
Delta
Apr 22
SMF11:05 pmSacramento Intl
8h 49m
1 stop
DSM9:54 amDes Moines
Apr 28
DSM2:44 pmDes Moines
10h 21m
1 stop
SMF11:05 pmSacramento Intl
$287
Delta
May 20
SMF11:04 pmSacramento Intl
11h 20m
2 stops
DSM12:24 pmDes Moines
May 27
DSM1:04 pmDes Moines
11h 42m
2 stops
SMF10:46 pmSacramento Intl
$378
Delta
Jun 3
SMF11:04 pmSacramento Intl
11h 20m
2 stops
DSM12:24 pmDes Moines
Jun 11
DSM10:23 amDes Moines
12h 14m
2 stops
SMF8:37 pmSacramento Intl
$411

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SacramentoDes Moines

SMF - DSM

SMFDSM

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/22

11:05 pm-9:54 am

1 stop8h 49m

Des Moines

Tue 4/28

2:44 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop10h 21m

$287

SacramentoDes Moines

SMF - DSM

SMFDSM

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/22

11:05 pm-9:54 am

1 stop8h 49m

Des Moines

Tue 4/28

10:56 am-7:06 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$292

SacramentoDes Moines

SMF - DSM

SMFDSM

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/22

11:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop9h 50m

Des Moines

Tue 4/28

6:55 am-12:25 pm

2 stops7h 30m

$298

SacramentoDes Moines

SMF - DSM

SMFDSM

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/22

1:03 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops8h 46m

Des Moines

Tue 4/28

5:01 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$305

SacramentoDes Moines

SMF - DSM

SMFDSM

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/21

12:34 am-10:26 am

1 stop7h 52m

Des Moines

Tue 4/28

11:09 am-6:48 pm

2 stops9h 39m

$307

SacramentoDes Moines

SMF - DSM

SMFDSM

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/22

1:03 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops8h 46m

Des Moines

Tue 4/28

5:01 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$311

SacramentoDes Moines

SMF - DSM

SMFDSM

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/2

5:22 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop17h 33m

Des Moines

Sun 6/7

10:53 am-4:27 pm

2 stops31h 34m

$313

SacramentoDes Moines

SMF - DSM

SMFDSM

Sacramento Intl

Thu 4/23

11:59 pm-10:44 am

1 stop8h 45m

Des Moines

Tue 4/28

5:12 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$317
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoDes Moines

SMF - DSM

SMFDSM

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/22

9:00 am-4:15 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Des Moines

Mon 4/27

1:32 pm-8:31 pm

2 stops8h 59m

$322

SacramentoDes Moines

SMF - DSM

SMFDSM

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/1

11:55 pm-11:25 am

1 stop9h 30m

Des Moines

Wed 6/10

7:00 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$323

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Fastest flight time

5h 28m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Sacramento to Des Moines takes 5h 28m
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  • How far is Sacramento Intl to Des Moines by plane?

    Sacramento Intl and Des Moines are 1480.1 mi apart from one another. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 5h 28m.

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

    Prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Sacramento Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sacramento Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport.

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

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Des Moines Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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American AirlinesPriceFrom $334Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,507 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $337Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,491 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $363Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,331 reviews
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