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Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Des Moines from $194

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Delta Logo
6:20 am - 3:41 pm
SJC
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DSM
7h 21m1 stop
Delta Logo
4:22 pm - 9:28 pm
DSM
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SJC
7h 06m1 stop
$355Delta
Thu, Jan 29 - Wed, Feb 4
Delta Logo
6:20 am - 3:41 pm
SJC
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DSM
7h 21m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:30 am - 7:12 pm
DSM
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SJC
10h 42m2 stops
$360Delta
Thu, Jan 29 - Wed, Feb 4
Delta Logo
6:20 am - 8:54 pm
SJC
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DSM
12h 34m2 stops
Delta Logo
10:30 am - 7:12 pm
DSM
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SJC
10h 42m2 stops
$365Delta
Thu, Jan 29 - Wed, Feb 4
United Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 11:44 pm
SJC
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DSM
5h 44m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:04 am - 1:41 pm
DSM
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SJC
6h 37m1 stop
$382United Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Fri, Feb 13
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:02 pm
SJC
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DSM
12h 02m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:23 pm - 10:31 pm
DSM
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SJC
6h 08m1 stop
$388American Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Fri, Feb 13
Southwest Logo
12:10 pm - 7:20 pm
SJC
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DSM
5h 10m1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:30 am - 5:30 pm
DSM
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SJC
8h 00m1 stop
$393Southwest
Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:14 am - 3:40 pm
SJC
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DSM
26h 26m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 10:29 am
DSM
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SJC
27h 59m2 stops
$396Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 18
Southwest Logo
7:35 am - 2:40 pm
SJC
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DSM
5h 05m1 stop
Southwest Logo
2:20 pm - 8:35 pm
DSM
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SJC
8h 15m2 stops
$398Southwest
Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 9
United Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 11:44 pm
SJC
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DSM
5h 44m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:09 pm - 8:56 pm
DSM
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SJC
5h 47m1 stop
$399United Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Tue, Jan 20
Southwest Logo
10:55 am - 9:10 pm
SJC
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DSM
8h 15m2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:25 am - 12:45 pm
DSM
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SJC
8h 20m2 stops
$403Southwest
Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 9

United Airlines flights from San Jose, California to Des Moines

Our best United Airlines deals on San Jose, California to Des Moines flight tickets
United Airlines
Feb 11
SJC4:00 pmSan Jose
5h 44m
1 stop
DSM11:44 pmDes Moines
Feb 13
DSM9:04 amDes Moines
6h 37m
1 stop
SJC1:41 pmSan Jose
$382
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United Airlines
Jan 17
SJC4:00 pmSan Jose
5h 44m
1 stop
DSM11:44 pmDes Moines
Jan 20
DSM5:09 pmDes Moines
5h 47m
1 stop
SJC8:56 pmSan Jose
$399
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United Airlines
Jan 17
SJC8:40 amSan Jose
11h 10m
2 stops
DSM9:50 pmDes Moines
Jan 20
DSM5:09 pmDes Moines
5h 47m
1 stop
SJC8:56 pmSan Jose
$444
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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
Feb 11
SJC6:00 amSan Jose
12h 02m
2 stops
DSM8:02 pmDes Moines
Feb 13
DSM6:23 pmDes Moines
6h 08m
1 stop
SJC10:31 pmSan Jose
$388
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American Airlines
Jan 14
SJC6:00 amSan Jose
7h 15m
1 stop
DSM3:15 pmDes Moines
Jan 17
DSM4:00 pmDes Moines
7h 29m
1 stop
SJC9:29 pmSan Jose
$428
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American Airlines
Jan 14
SJC9:55 amSan Jose
11h 13m
2 stops
DSM11:08 pmDes Moines
Jan 17
DSM4:00 pmDes Moines
7h 29m
1 stop
SJC9:29 pmSan Jose
$433
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San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Thu 1/29

6:20 am-3:41 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

4:22 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$355

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Thu 1/29

6:20 am-3:41 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

10:30 am-7:12 pm

2 stops10h 42m

$360

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Thu 1/29

6:20 am-8:54 pm

2 stops12h 34m

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

10:30 am-7:12 pm

2 stops10h 42m

$365

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Wed 2/11

4:00 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Des Moines

Fri 2/13

9:04 am-1:41 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$382

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Wed 2/11

6:00 am-8:02 pm

2 stops12h 02m

Des Moines

Fri 2/13

6:23 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$388

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Thu 1/29

12:10 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Des Moines

Mon 2/9

11:30 am-5:30 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$393

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Thu 1/15

11:14 am-3:40 pm

1 stop26h 26m

Des Moines

Sun 1/18

8:30 am-10:29 am

2 stops27h 59m

$396

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Thu 1/29

7:35 am-2:40 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Des Moines

Mon 2/9

2:20 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$398

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Sat 1/17

4:00 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Des Moines

Tue 1/20

5:09 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$399

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Thu 1/29

10:55 am-9:10 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Des Moines

Mon 2/9

6:25 am-12:45 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$403

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Fastest flight time

4h 55m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Des Moines takes 4h 55m
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  • 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 4h 55m by plane in normal conditions.

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    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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DeltaPriceFrom $296Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,024 reviews
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7.4
9,137 reviews
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7.2
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8.0
4,257 reviews
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