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Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Des Moines from $143

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Delta Logo
6:15 pm - 10:22 am
SJC
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DSM
14h 07m2 stops
Delta Logo
5:35 am - 12:08 pm
DSM
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SJC
8h 33m1 stop
$353Delta
Mon, Mar 23 - Tue, Mar 31
Delta Logo
3:25 pm - 10:22 am
SJC
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DSM
16h 57m2 stops
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 4:06 pm
DSM
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SJC
11h 06m2 stops
$359Delta
Mon, Mar 23 - Tue, Mar 31
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3:40 pm - 10:35 pm
SJC
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DSM
4h 55m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 10:10 am
DSM
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SJC
6h 00m1 stop
$362Southwest
Thu, Feb 26 - Sat, Feb 28
Southwest Logo
3:40 pm - 10:35 pm
SJC
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DSM
4h 55m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 11:40 am
DSM
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SJC
7h 30m2 stops
$368Southwest
Thu, Feb 26 - Sat, Feb 28
Southwest Logo
1:10 pm - 10:35 pm
SJC
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DSM
7h 25m2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 11:40 am
DSM
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SJC
7h 30m2 stops
$373Southwest
Thu, Feb 26 - Sat, Feb 28
Delta Logo
10:56 pm - 9:19 am
SJC
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DSM
8h 23m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 12:09 pm
DSM
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SJC
7h 09m1 stop
$387Delta
Wed, Jun 24 - Wed, Jul 1
Delta Logo
6:10 am - 3:42 pm
SJC
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DSM
7h 32m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:35 am - 12:08 pm
DSM
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SJC
8h 33m1 stop
$392Delta
Thu, Mar 19 - Tue, Mar 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:50 am - 10:42 pm
SJC
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DSM
11h 52m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 8:40 am
DSM
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SJC
27h 10m1 stop
$395Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 27 - Sun, Mar 1
Delta Logo
6:10 am - 3:42 pm
SJC
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DSM
7h 32m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 4:06 pm
DSM
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SJC
11h 06m2 stops
$397Delta
Thu, Mar 19 - Tue, Mar 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:50 am - 10:42 pm
SJC
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DSM
11h 52m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 8:40 am
DSM
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SJC
25h 40m2 stops
$403Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 27 - Sun, Mar 1

Southwest flights from San Jose, California to Des Moines

Our best Southwest deals on San Jose, California to Des Moines flight tickets
Southwest
Feb 26
SJC3:40 pmSan Jose
4h 55m
1 stop
DSM10:35 pmDes Moines
Feb 28
DSM6:10 amDes Moines
6h 00m
1 stop
SJC10:10 amSan Jose
$362
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Southwest
Feb 26
SJC3:40 pmSan Jose
4h 55m
1 stop
DSM10:35 pmDes Moines
Feb 28
DSM6:10 amDes Moines
7h 30m
2 stops
SJC11:40 amSan Jose
$368
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Southwest
Feb 26
SJC1:10 pmSan Jose
7h 25m
2 stops
DSM10:35 pmDes Moines
Feb 28
DSM6:10 amDes Moines
7h 30m
2 stops
SJC11:40 amSan Jose
$373
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Delta flights from San Jose, California to Des Moines

Our best Delta deals on San Jose, California to Des Moines flight tickets
Delta
Mar 23
SJC6:15 pmSan Jose
14h 07m
2 stops
DSM10:22 amDes Moines
Mar 31
DSM5:35 amDes Moines
8h 33m
1 stop
SJC12:08 pmSan Jose
$353
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Delta
Mar 23
SJC6:15 pmSan Jose
14h 07m
2 stops
DSM10:22 amDes Moines
Mar 31
DSM7:00 amDes Moines
11h 06m
2 stops
SJC4:06 pmSan Jose
$359
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Delta
Jun 24
SJC10:56 pmSan Jose
8h 23m
1 stop
DSM9:19 amDes Moines
Jul 1
DSM7:00 amDes Moines
7h 09m
1 stop
SJC12:09 pmSan Jose
$387
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose, California to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated January 6, 2026.
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San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Mon 3/23

6:15 pm-10:22 am

2 stops14h 07m

Des Moines

Tue 3/31

5:35 am-12:08 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$353

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Mon 3/23

3:25 pm-10:22 am

2 stops16h 57m

Des Moines

Tue 3/31

7:00 am-4:06 pm

2 stops11h 06m

$359

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Thu 2/26

3:40 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Des Moines

Sat 2/28

6:10 am-10:10 am

1 stop6h 00m

$362

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Thu 2/26

3:40 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Des Moines

Sat 2/28

6:10 am-11:40 am

2 stops7h 30m

$368

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Thu 2/26

1:10 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops7h 25m

Des Moines

Sat 2/28

6:10 am-11:40 am

2 stops7h 30m

$373

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Wed 6/24

10:56 pm-9:19 am

1 stop8h 23m

Des Moines

Wed 7/1

7:00 am-12:09 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$387

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Thu 3/19

6:10 am-3:42 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Des Moines

Tue 3/31

5:35 am-12:08 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$392

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Fri 2/27

8:50 am-10:42 pm

1 stop11h 52m

Des Moines

Sun 3/1

7:30 am-8:40 am

1 stop27h 10m

$395

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Thu 3/19

6:10 am-3:42 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Des Moines

Tue 3/31

7:00 am-4:06 pm

2 stops11h 06m

$397

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Fri 2/27

8:50 am-10:42 pm

1 stop11h 52m

Des Moines

Sun 3/1

9:00 am-8:40 am

2 stops25h 40m

$403

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Fastest flight time

5h 44m

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The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Des Moines takes 5h 44m
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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 5h 44m 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.

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    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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8,022 reviews
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