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Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Des Moines from $185

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Delta Logo
10:00 pm - 10:43 am
SJC
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DSM
10h 43m
1 stop
Delta Logo
2:25 pm - 10:57 pm
DSM
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SJC
10h 32m
1 stop
$369Delta
Tue, Jun 9 - Tue, Jun 23
Delta Logo
6:20 am - 2:05 pm
SJC
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DSM
5h 45m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:54 am - 6:26 pm
DSM
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SJC
9h 32m
2 stops
$374Delta
Wed, Jul 8 - Wed, Jul 22
Southwest Logo
11:35 am - 9:00 pm
SJC
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DSM
7h 25m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:15 am - 1:05 pm
DSM
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SJC
7h 50m
2 stops
$379Southwest
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
Delta Logo
8:19 pm - 10:13 am
SJC
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DSM
11h 54m
2 stops
Delta Logo
10:54 am - 6:26 pm
DSM
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SJC
9h 32m
2 stops
$380Delta
Wed, Jul 8 - Wed, Jul 22
Delta Logo
6:10 am - 4:47 pm
SJC
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DSM
8h 37m
1 stop
Delta Logo
4:11 pm - 9:58 pm
DSM
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SJC
7h 47m
1 stop
$389Delta
Wed, Aug 12 - Sat, Aug 22
Delta Logo
9:35 am - 8:59 pm
SJC
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DSM
9h 24m
2 stops
Delta Logo
10:59 am - 5:34 pm
DSM
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SJC
8h 35m
1 stop
$394Delta
Wed, Aug 12 - Sat, Aug 22
Delta Logo
9:51 am - 8:59 pm
SJC
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DSM
9h 08m
2 stops
Delta Logo
10:59 am - 5:22 pm
DSM
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SJC
8h 23m
2 stops
$399Delta
Wed, Aug 12 - Sat, Aug 22
Southwest Logo
2:25 pm - 10:35 pm
SJC
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DSM
6h 10m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:30 pm - 11:15 pm
DSM
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SJC
8h 45m
1 stop
$409Southwest
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
Southwest Logo
1:05 pm - 10:35 pm
SJC
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DSM
7h 30m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
1:50 pm - 8:05 pm
DSM
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SJC
8h 15m
1 stop
$414Southwest
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:12 pm - 8:43 pm
SJC
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DSM
28h 31m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:33 pm - 1:17 pm
DSM
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SJC
17h 44m
1 stop
$435Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jul 4 - Sun, Jul 12

Southwest flights from San Jose, California to Des Moines

Our best Southwest deals on San Jose, California to Des Moines flight tickets
Southwest
Aug 11
SJC11:35 amSan Jose
7h 25m
2 stops
DSM9:00 pmDes Moines
Aug 18
DSM7:15 amDes Moines
7h 50m
2 stops
SJC1:05 pmSan Jose
$379
Southwest
Oct 22
SJC2:25 pmSan Jose
6h 10m
1 stop
DSM10:35 pmDes Moines
Oct 26
DSM4:30 pmDes Moines
8h 45m
1 stop
SJC11:15 pmSan Jose
$409
Southwest
Oct 22
SJC1:05 pmSan Jose
7h 30m
2 stops
DSM10:35 pmDes Moines
Oct 26
DSM1:50 pmDes Moines
8h 15m
1 stop
SJC8:05 pmSan Jose
$414

Alaska Airlines flights from San Jose, California to Des Moines

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on San Jose, California to Des Moines flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Aug 18
SJC9:09 amSan Jose
12h 06m
2 stops
DSM11:15 pmDes Moines
Aug 19
DSM5:45 amDes Moines
8h 12m
1 stop
SJC11:57 amSan Jose
$474
Alaska Airlines
Aug 18
SJC10:03 amSan Jose
11h 12m
2 stops
DSM11:15 pmDes Moines
Aug 19
DSM4:13 pmDes Moines
8h 43m
2 stops
SJC10:56 pmSan Jose
$479
Alaska Airlines
Oct 15
SJC8:54 amSan Jose
10h 50m
2 stops
DSM9:44 pmDes Moines
Oct 17
DSM5:37 amDes Moines
8h 24m
1 stop
SJC12:01 pmSan Jose
$543

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San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Tue 6/9

10:00 pm-10:43 am

1 stop10h 43m

Des Moines

Tue 6/23

2:25 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop10h 32m

$369

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Wed 7/8

6:20 am-2:05 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Des Moines

Wed 7/22

10:54 am-6:26 pm

2 stops9h 32m

$374

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Tue 8/11

11:35 am-9:00 pm

2 stops7h 25m

Des Moines

Tue 8/18

7:15 am-1:05 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$379

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Wed 7/8

8:19 pm-10:13 am

2 stops11h 54m

Des Moines

Wed 7/22

10:54 am-6:26 pm

2 stops9h 32m

$380

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Wed 8/12

6:10 am-4:47 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Des Moines

Sat 8/22

4:11 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$389

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Wed 8/12

9:35 am-8:59 pm

2 stops9h 24m

Des Moines

Sat 8/22

10:59 am-5:34 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$394

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Wed 8/12

9:51 am-8:59 pm

2 stops9h 08m

Des Moines

Sat 8/22

10:59 am-5:22 pm

2 stops8h 23m

$399
Quickest round-trip

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Thu 10/22

2:25 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Des Moines

Mon 10/26

4:30 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$409

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Thu 10/22

1:05 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Des Moines

Mon 10/26

1:50 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$414

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Sat 7/4

2:12 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop28h 31m

Des Moines

Sun 7/12

9:33 pm-1:17 pm

1 stop17h 44m

$435

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Fastest flight time

5h 34m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Des Moines takes 5h 34m
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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 34m by plane in normal conditions.

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

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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
9,737 reviews
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7.1
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7.9
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