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1:00 pm - 8:36 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
5h 36m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:09 pm - 9:08 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
5h 59m1 stop Denver Intl
$393United Airlines
Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 24
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8:45 am - 9:55 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
11h 10m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:09 pm - 9:08 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
5h 59m1 stop Denver Intl
$398United Airlines
Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 24
Southwest Logo
11:55 am - 8:50 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
6h 55m2 stops Ontario Denver Intl
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6:40 am - 12:40 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
8h 00m2 stops Denver Intl San Diego
$418Southwest
Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 24
American Airlines Logo
1:01 pm - 11:38 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
8h 37m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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5:57 pm - 10:49 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
6h 52m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$429American Airlines
Fri, Dec 25 - Fri, Jan 1
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:58 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
10h 58m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
5:57 pm - 10:49 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
6h 52m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$439American Airlines
Fri, Dec 25 - Fri, Jan 1
Southwest Logo
8:40 am - 5:50 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
7h 10m2 stops San Diego Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Southwest Logo
12:05 pm - 6:55 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
8h 50m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl San Diego
$485Southwest
Fri, Dec 25 - Fri, Jan 1
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 4:07 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
5h 22m1 stop Denver Intl
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9:00 am - 3:08 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
8h 08m1 stop Denver Intl
$489United Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 12
Delta Logo
8:32 pm - 10:11 amSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
11h 39m2 stops Los Angeles Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
10:57 am - 5:53 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
8h 56m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$498Delta
Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 17
Southwest Logo
11:00 pm - 11:30 amSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
10h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway
Southwest Logo
1:50 pm - 6:55 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
7h 05m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl San Diego
$508Southwest
Sat, Nov 21 - Fri, Nov 27
Delta Logo
8:32 pm - 10:11 amSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
11h 39m2 stops Los Angeles Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
3:03 pm - 9:25 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
8h 22m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$579Delta
Sun, Oct 25 - Tue, Oct 27

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American Airlines flights from San Jose, California to Des Moines

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American Airlines
Dec 25
SJC1:01 pmSan Jose
8h 37m
1 stop
DSM11:38 pmDes Moines
Jan 1
DSM5:57 pmDes Moines
6h 52m
1 stop
SJC10:49 pmSan Jose
$429
American Airlines
Dec 25
SJC6:00 amSan Jose
10h 58m
2 stops
DSM6:58 pmDes Moines
Jan 1
DSM5:57 pmDes Moines
6h 52m
1 stop
SJC10:49 pmSan Jose
$439
American Airlines
Oct 18
SJC6:00 amSan Jose
5h 49m
1 stop
DSM1:49 pmDes Moines
Oct 24
DSM6:14 amDes Moines
9h 37m
1 stop
SJC1:51 pmSan Jose
$458

Southwest flights from San Jose, California to Des Moines

Our best Southwest deals on San Jose, California to Des Moines flight tickets
Southwest
Nov 17
SJC11:55 amSan Jose
6h 55m
2 stops
DSM8:50 pmDes Moines
Nov 24
DSM6:40 amDes Moines
8h 00m
2 stops
SJC12:40 pmSan Jose
$418
Southwest
Dec 25
SJC8:40 amSan Jose
7h 10m
2 stops
DSM5:50 pmDes Moines
Jan 1
DSM12:05 pmDes Moines
8h 50m
2 stops
SJC6:55 pmSan Jose
$485
Southwest
Nov 21
SJC11:00 pmSan Jose
10h 30m
1 stop
DSM11:30 amDes Moines
Nov 27
DSM1:50 pmDes Moines
7h 05m
2 stops
SJC6:55 pmSan Jose
$508

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San Jose

Tue 11/17

1:00 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop5h 36m

Des Moines

Tue 11/24

5:09 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$393

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San Jose

Tue 11/17

8:45 am-9:55 pm

2 stops11h 10m

Des Moines

Tue 11/24

5:09 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$398

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Tue 11/17

11:55 am-8:50 pm

2 stops6h 55m

Des Moines

Tue 11/24

6:40 am-12:40 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$418

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Fri 12/25

1:01 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Des Moines

Fri 1/1

5:57 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$429

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Fri 12/25

6:00 am-6:58 pm

2 stops10h 58m

Des Moines

Fri 1/1

5:57 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$439

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Fri 12/25

8:40 am-5:50 pm

2 stops7h 10m

Des Moines

Fri 1/1

12:05 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$485

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Tue 11/10

8:45 am-4:07 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Des Moines

Thu 11/12

9:00 am-3:08 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$489

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Fri 10/9

8:32 pm-10:11 am

2 stops11h 39m

Des Moines

Sat 10/17

10:57 am-5:53 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$498

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Sat 11/21

11:00 pm-11:30 am

1 stop10h 30m

Des Moines

Fri 11/27

1:50 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops7h 05m

$508

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Sun 10/25

8:32 pm-10:11 am

2 stops11h 39m

Des Moines

Tue 10/27

3:03 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$579

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If you’re not able to fly to Des Moines in June, then May is your next best option. Flight prices from San Jose, California to Des Moines during May average around $442.

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Best Price Found

$185

Fastest flight time

5h 22m

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The best one-way flight to Des Moines from San Jose, California in the past 72 hours is $185. The best round-trip flight deal from San Jose, California to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $393.
The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Des Moines takes 5h 22m
There are no direct flights from San Jose, California to Des Moines. There are no popular flight routes from San Jose, California to Des Moines.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Jose, California to Des Moines

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

    The distance between San Jose and Des Moines is about 1527.5 mi. Typically, this will take 5h 22m by plane in normal conditions.

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

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

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

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Jose Airport to Des Moines Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Des Moines 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 Des Moines Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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United AirlinesPriceFrom $260Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,233 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $326Free CancellationRating
7.0
12,075 reviews
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8.0
4,199 reviews
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