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Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Des Moines from $169

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Multiple Airlines Logo
5:57 pm - 12:59 pm
SJC
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DSM
17h 02m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:26 pm - 1:14 pm
DSM
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SJC
16h 48m
1 stop
$274Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 26 - Sun, May 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:57 pm - 12:59 pm
SJC
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DSM
17h 02m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:26 pm - 1:42 pm
DSM
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SJC
17h 16m
2 stops
$289Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 26 - Sun, May 31
Southwest Logo
1:35 pm - 9:15 pm
SJC
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DSM
5h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 12:55 pm
DSM
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SJC
9h 25m
1 stop
$337Southwest
Wed, Apr 15 - Tue, Apr 21
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 11:17 pm
SJC
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DSM
12h 32m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:12 pm - 9:07 pm
DSM
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SJC
5h 55m
1 stop
$342United Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Tue, Apr 21
Southwest Logo
11:15 am - 9:15 pm
SJC
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DSM
8h 00m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
3:15 pm - 10:00 pm
DSM
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SJC
8h 45m
2 stops
$347Southwest
Wed, Apr 15 - Tue, Apr 21
Southwest Logo
1:35 pm - 9:15 pm
SJC
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DSM
5h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:10 pm - 10:25 pm
DSM
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SJC
5h 15m
1 stop
$363Southwest
Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, Apr 20
Southwest Logo
11:10 am - 8:50 pm
SJC
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DSM
7h 40m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
4:20 pm - 10:40 pm
DSM
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SJC
8h 20m
1 stop
$368Southwest
Wed, Apr 1 - Mon, Apr 6
Southwest Logo
11:40 am - 9:15 pm
SJC
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DSM
7h 35m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
1:45 pm - 7:00 pm
DSM
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SJC
7h 15m
2 stops
$373Southwest
Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, Apr 20
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:47 pm
SJC
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DSM
5h 47m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:23 pm - 10:32 pm
DSM
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SJC
6h 09m
1 stop
$378American Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Mon, Apr 6
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 4:15 pm
SJC
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DSM
5h 30m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:17 pm - 9:09 pm
DSM
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SJC
5h 52m
1 stop
$387United Airlines
Wed, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 8

Southwest flights from San Jose, California to Des Moines

Our best Southwest deals on San Jose, California to Des Moines flight tickets
Southwest
Apr 15
SJC1:35 pmSan Jose
5h 40m
1 stop
DSM9:15 pmDes Moines
Apr 21
DSM5:30 amDes Moines
9h 25m
1 stop
SJC12:55 pmSan Jose
$337
Southwest
Apr 15
SJC11:15 amSan Jose
8h 00m
2 stops
DSM9:15 pmDes Moines
Apr 21
DSM3:15 pmDes Moines
8h 45m
2 stops
SJC10:00 pmSan Jose
$347
Southwest
Apr 15
SJC1:35 pmSan Jose
5h 40m
1 stop
DSM9:15 pmDes Moines
Apr 20
DSM7:10 pmDes Moines
5h 15m
1 stop
SJC10:25 pmSan Jose
$363

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
Apr 15
SJC8:45 amSan Jose
12h 32m
2 stops
DSM11:17 pmDes Moines
Apr 21
DSM5:12 pmDes Moines
5h 55m
1 stop
SJC9:07 pmSan Jose
$342
United Airlines
Jul 1
SJC8:45 amSan Jose
5h 30m
1 stop
DSM4:15 pmDes Moines
Jul 8
DSM5:17 pmDes Moines
5h 52m
1 stop
SJC9:09 pmSan Jose
$387
United Airlines
Jul 1
SJC8:45 amSan Jose
5h 30m
1 stop
DSM4:15 pmDes Moines
Jul 8
DSM6:00 amDes Moines
13h 35m
2 stops
SJC5:35 pmSan Jose
$392

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San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Tue 5/26

5:57 pm-12:59 pm

1 stop17h 02m

Des Moines

Sun 5/31

10:26 pm-1:14 pm

1 stop16h 48m

$274

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Tue 5/26

5:57 pm-12:59 pm

1 stop17h 02m

Des Moines

Sun 5/31

10:26 pm-1:42 pm

2 stops17h 16m

$289

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Wed 4/15

1:35 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Des Moines

Tue 4/21

5:30 am-12:55 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$337

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Wed 4/15

8:45 am-11:17 pm

2 stops12h 32m

Des Moines

Tue 4/21

5:12 pm-9:07 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$342

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Wed 4/15

11:15 am-9:15 pm

2 stops8h 00m

Des Moines

Tue 4/21

3:15 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$347
Quickest round-trip

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Wed 4/15

1:35 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Des Moines

Mon 4/20

7:10 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$363

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Wed 4/1

11:10 am-8:50 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Des Moines

Mon 4/6

4:20 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$368

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Wed 4/15

11:40 am-9:15 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Des Moines

Mon 4/20

1:45 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops7h 15m

$373

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Wed 4/1

6:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Des Moines

Mon 4/6

6:23 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$378

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Wed 7/1

8:45 am-4:15 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Des Moines

Wed 7/8

5:17 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$387

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Fastest flight time

5h 10m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Des Moines takes 5h 10m
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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 10m 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 $148Free CancellationRating
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8,272 reviews
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7.4
9,408 reviews
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7.1
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8.0
4,313 reviews
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