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Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Des Moines from $135

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Jose, California to Des Moines departing on 10/6. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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2:15 pm - 10:50 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
6h 35m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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8:25 pm - 1:12 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
42h 47m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles
$264Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
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10:50 pm - 10:46 amSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
9h 56m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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2:46 pm - 8:41 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
7h 55m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$306Delta
Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21
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6:00 am - 1:29 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
5h 29m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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4:14 pm - 10:01 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
7h 47m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$307American Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Fri, Sep 25
Delta Logo
6:10 am - 2:06 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
5h 56m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
2:46 pm - 8:41 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
7h 55m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$307Delta
Tue, Sep 8 - Fri, Sep 25
Southwest Logo
11:00 pm - 11:50 amSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
10h 50m1 stop Chicago Midway
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2:25 pm - 9:00 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
8h 35m2 stops Denver Intl San Diego
$342Southwest
Tue, Sep 8 - Fri, Sep 25
Southwest Logo
1:25 pm - 9:05 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
5h 40m1 stop Denver Intl
Southwest Logo
6:40 pm - 10:20 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
5h 40m1 stop Denver Intl
$369Southwest
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
American Airlines Logo
12:02 pm - 11:12 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
9h 10m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
2:17 pm - 6:29 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
6h 12m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$369American Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
United Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 10:55 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
6h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:22 pm - 8:48 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
5h 26m1 stop Denver Intl
$369United Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 26
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:49 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
5h 49m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 6:36 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
6h 06m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$369American Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 10:55 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
12h 10m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
5:22 pm - 8:48 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
5h 26m1 stop Denver Intl
$374United Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 26

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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
Sep 18
SJC7:29 amSan Jose
14h 35m
2 stops
DSM12:04 amDes Moines
Sep 21
DSM4:14 pmDes Moines
8h 42m
2 stops
SJC10:56 pmSan Jose
$618
Alaska Airlines
Sep 12
SJC10:12 amSan Jose
11h 00m
2 stops
DSM11:12 pmDes Moines
Sep 26
DSM4:14 pmDes Moines
8h 42m
2 stops
SJC10:56 pmSan Jose
$622
Alaska Airlines
Aug 27
SJC10:12 amSan Jose
11h 18m
2 stops
DSM11:30 pmDes Moines
Aug 31
DSM5:30 amDes Moines
8h 27m
1 stop
SJC11:57 amSan Jose
$702

Delta flights from San Jose, California to Des Moines

Our best Delta deals on San Jose, California to Des Moines flight tickets
Delta
Sep 18
SJC10:50 pmSan Jose
9h 56m
1 stop
DSM10:46 amDes Moines
Sep 21
DSM2:46 pmDes Moines
7h 55m
1 stop
SJC8:41 pmSan Jose
$306
Delta
Sep 8
SJC6:10 amSan Jose
5h 56m
1 stop
DSM2:06 pmDes Moines
Sep 25
DSM2:46 pmDes Moines
7h 55m
1 stop
SJC8:41 pmSan Jose
$307
Delta
Sep 18
SJC10:50 pmSan Jose
13h 16m
2 stops
DSM2:06 pmDes Moines
Sep 21
DSM2:46 pmDes Moines
7h 55m
1 stop
SJC8:41 pmSan Jose
$311

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San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Thu 10/22

2:15 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Des Moines

Mon 10/26

8:25 pm-1:12 pm

2 stops42h 47m

$264

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Fri 9/18

10:50 pm-10:46 am

1 stop9h 56m

Des Moines

Mon 9/21

2:46 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$306

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Tue 9/8

6:00 am-1:29 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Des Moines

Fri 9/25

4:14 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$307

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Tue 9/8

6:10 am-2:06 pm

1 stop5h 56m

Des Moines

Fri 9/25

2:46 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$307

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Tue 9/8

11:00 pm-11:50 am

1 stop10h 50m

Des Moines

Fri 9/25

2:25 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$342
Quickest round-trip

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Tue 9/15

1:25 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Des Moines

Tue 9/22

6:40 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$369

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Sat 9/12

12:02 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Des Moines

Sat 9/19

2:17 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$369

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Sat 9/12

2:10 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Des Moines

Sat 9/26

5:22 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$369

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Thu 10/22

6:00 am-1:49 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Des Moines

Mon 10/26

2:30 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$369

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Sat 9/12

8:45 am-10:55 pm

2 stops12h 10m

Des Moines

Sat 9/26

5:22 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$374

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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 $362 to $859.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $264.

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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Cheap San Jose, California to Des Moines (SJC to DSM) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$135

Fastest flight time

5h 35m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Des Moines from San Jose, California in the past 72 hours is $135. The best round-trip flight deal from San Jose, California to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $264.
The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Des Moines takes 5h 35m
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 35m 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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Rating
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Price
United AirlinesPriceFrom $260Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,106 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $326Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,943 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $356Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,218 reviews
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