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9:07 pm - 1:55 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
38h 48m2 stops Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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2:45 pm - 1:46 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
25h 01m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$257Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 11
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2:41 pm - 10:50 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
6h 09m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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2:45 pm - 1:46 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
25h 01m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$270Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 4
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2:41 pm - 10:50 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
6h 09m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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2:45 pm - 8:12 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
31h 27m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles
$275Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 4
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8:25 am - 6:30 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
8h 05m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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12:05 pm - 5:10 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
7h 05m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$369Southwest
Thu, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 3
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6:00 am - 3:11 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
7h 11m1 stop 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
$369American Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 26
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12:59 pm - 11:07 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
8h 08m2 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
$374American Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 26
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7:16 pm - 8:56 amSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
11h 40m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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3:31 pm - 10:48 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
9h 17m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$374American Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 3
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7:50 am - 5:15 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
7h 25m2 stops San Diego Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:20 am - 12:45 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
8h 25m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles
$479Southwest
Sat, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 26
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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
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6:30 am - 5:27 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
8h 57m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:09 pm - 9:08 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
5h 59m1 stop Denver Intl
$489United Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2

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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
Nov 22
SJC12:59 pmSan Jose
8h 37m
1 stop
DSM11:36 pmDes Moines
Nov 27
DSM5:00 amDes Moines
9h 15m
1 stop
SJC12:15 pmSan Jose
$597
Alaska Airlines
Oct 5
SJC6:00 amSan Jose
7h 11m
1 stop
DSM3:11 pmDes Moines
Nov 11
DSM3:31 pmDes Moines
9h 17m
1 stop
SJC10:48 pmSan Jose
$862
Alaska Airlines
Oct 5
SJC8:06 pmSan Jose
20h 54m
2 stops
DSM7:00 pmDes Moines
Nov 11
DSM9:37 amDes Moines
11h 59m
2 stops
SJC7:36 pmSan Jose
$872

Southwest flights from San Jose, California to Des Moines

Our best Southwest deals on San Jose, California to Des Moines flight tickets
Southwest
Oct 24
SJC7:50 amSan Jose
7h 25m
2 stops
DSM5:15 pmDes Moines
Oct 26
DSM6:20 amDes Moines
8h 25m
2 stops
SJC12:45 pmSan Jose
$479
Southwest
Oct 16
SJC12:50 pmSan Jose
7h 20m
2 stops
DSM10:10 pmDes Moines
Oct 19
DSM7:10 pmDes Moines
5h 25m
1 stop
SJC10:35 pmSan Jose
$498
Southwest
Oct 19
SJC12:55 pmSan Jose
7h 15m
2 stops
DSM10:10 pmDes Moines
Oct 23
DSM6:20 amDes Moines
7h 50m
2 stops
SJC12:10 pmSan Jose
$543

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San Jose

Mon 11/2

9:07 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops38h 48m

Des Moines

Wed 11/11

2:45 pm-1:46 pm

1 stop25h 01m

$257

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Thu 10/29

2:41 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Des Moines

Wed 11/4

2:45 pm-1:46 pm

1 stop25h 01m

$270

San JoseDes Moines

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San Jose

Thu 10/29

2:41 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Des Moines

Wed 11/4

2:45 pm-8:12 pm

2 stops31h 27m

$275

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Thu 10/29

8:25 am-6:30 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Des Moines

Tue 11/3

12:05 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$369

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Sat 10/24

6:00 am-3:11 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Des Moines

Mon 10/26

5:06 am-12:09 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$369

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Sat 10/24

12:59 pm-11:07 pm

2 stops8h 08m

Des Moines

Mon 10/26

5:06 am-12:09 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$374

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Thu 10/29

7:16 pm-8:56 am

2 stops11h 40m

Des Moines

Tue 11/3

3:31 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop9h 17m

$374

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Sat 10/24

7:50 am-5:15 pm

2 stops7h 25m

Des Moines

Mon 10/26

6:20 am-12:45 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$479
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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

Thu 10/29

6:30 am-5:27 pm

1 stop8h 57m

Des Moines

Mon 11/2

5:09 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$489

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

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

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Best Price Found

$185

Fastest flight time

5h 39m

Direct flights

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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 $257.
The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Des Moines takes 5h 39m
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 39m 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
10,261 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $326Free CancellationRating
7.0
12,098 reviews
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