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8:05 am - 5:50 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
7h 45m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:35 pm - 10:05 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
5h 30m1 stop Denver Intl
$369Southwest
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
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10:45 pm - 10:42 amSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
9h 57m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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3:03 pm - 9:25 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
8h 22m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$369Delta
Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Oct 28
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8:40 am - 5:50 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
7h 10m2 stops San Diego Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:35 pm - 10:05 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
5h 30m1 stop Denver Intl
$374Southwest
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
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8:32 pm - 10:11 amSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
11h 39m2 stops Los Angeles Minneapolis St Paul
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5:35 am - 11:44 amDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
8h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$374Delta
Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Oct 28
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8:32 pm - 10:11 amSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
11h 39m2 stops Los Angeles Minneapolis St Paul
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6:55 am - 12:39 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
7h 44m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$374Delta
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
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
7:05 am - 12:35 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
7h 30m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles
$379Southwest
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
American Airlines Logo
12:02 pm - 11:07 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
9h 05m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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4:12 pm - 10:08 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
7h 56m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$417American Airlines
Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13
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6:00 am - 7:00 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
11h 00m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:06 am - 12:09 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
9h 03m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$422American Airlines
Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13
United Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 11:42 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
5h 32m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:05 am - 12:02 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
7h 57m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$443United Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Nov 26
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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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8:00 am - 3:08 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
9h 08m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
$450United Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Fri, Oct 30

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Southwest flights from San Jose, California to Des Moines

Our best Southwest deals on San Jose, California to Des Moines flight tickets
Southwest
Oct 20
SJC8:05 amSan Jose
7h 45m
1 stop
DSM5:50 pmDes Moines
Oct 27
DSM6:35 pmDes Moines
5h 30m
1 stop
SJC10:05 pmSan Jose
$369
Southwest
Oct 20
SJC8:40 amSan Jose
7h 10m
2 stops
DSM5:50 pmDes Moines
Oct 27
DSM7:05 amDes Moines
7h 30m
2 stops
SJC12:35 pmSan Jose
$379
Southwest
Oct 22
SJC10:20 amSan Jose
6h 10m
1 stop
DSM6:30 pmDes Moines
Oct 26
DSM2:00 pmDes Moines
10h 45m
1 stop
SJC10:45 pmSan Jose
$394

American Airlines flights from San Jose, California to Des Moines

Our best American Airlines deals on San Jose, California to Des Moines flight tickets
American Airlines
Oct 6
SJC12:02 pmSan Jose
9h 05m
1 stop
DSM11:07 pmDes Moines
Oct 13
DSM4:12 pmDes Moines
7h 56m
1 stop
SJC10:08 pmSan Jose
$417
American Airlines
Oct 6
SJC6:00 amSan Jose
11h 00m
2 stops
DSM7:00 pmDes Moines
Oct 13
DSM5:06 amDes Moines
9h 03m
1 stop
SJC12:09 pmSan Jose
$422
American Airlines
Oct 27
SJC6:00 amSan Jose
5h 49m
1 stop
DSM1:49 pmDes Moines
Oct 30
DSM6:14 amDes Moines
6h 50m
1 stop
SJC11:04 amSan Jose
$430

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San Jose

Tue 10/20

8:05 am-5:50 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Des Moines

Tue 10/27

6:35 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$369

San JoseDes Moines

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San Jose

Mon 10/26

10:45 pm-10:42 am

1 stop9h 57m

Des Moines

Wed 10/28

3:03 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$369
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San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Tue 10/20

8:40 am-5:50 pm

2 stops7h 10m

Des Moines

Tue 10/27

6:35 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$374

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Mon 10/26

8:32 pm-10:11 am

2 stops11h 39m

Des Moines

Wed 10/28

5:35 am-11:44 am

1 stop8h 09m

$374

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Thu 10/22

8:32 pm-10:11 am

2 stops11h 39m

Des Moines

Mon 10/26

6:55 am-12:39 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$374

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Tue 10/20

8:40 am-5:50 pm

2 stops7h 10m

Des Moines

Tue 10/27

7:05 am-12:35 pm

2 stops7h 30m

$379

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Tue 10/6

12:02 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Des Moines

Tue 10/13

4:12 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$417

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Tue 10/6

6:00 am-7:00 pm

2 stops11h 00m

Des Moines

Tue 10/13

5:06 am-12:09 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$422

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Mon 11/23

4:10 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop5h 32m

Des Moines

Thu 11/26

6:05 am-12:02 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$443

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Tue 10/27

8:45 am-9:55 pm

2 stops11h 10m

Des Moines

Fri 10/30

8:00 am-3:08 pm

2 stops9h 08m

$450

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Jose, California and Des Moines?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $384 to $496.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $369.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

If you’re not able to fly to Des Moines in September, then June is your next best option. Flight prices from San Jose, California to Des Moines during June average around $417.

Can stopping save me money on San Jose, California to Des Moines flights?

You could potentially save up to 35% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Jose, California to Des Moines flight.

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Best Price Found

$185

Fastest flight time

5h 22m

Direct flights

None
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 $369.
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.

  • What is the most popular airline from San Jose, California to Des Moines?

Best airlines flying from San Jose, California to Des Moines

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United AirlinesPriceFrom $260Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,194 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $326Free CancellationRating
7.1
12,047 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $356Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,195 reviews
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