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Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Des Moines from $161

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Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 1:30 pm
SJC
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DSM
5h 00m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:30 pm - 9:55 pm
DSM
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SJC
5h 25m
1 stop
$357Southwest
Sat, May 2 - Tue, May 12
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:47 pm
SJC
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DSM
6h 47m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:39 pm - 6:36 pm
DSM
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SJC
5h 57m
1 stop
$358American Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Tue, May 12
American Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 1:47 pm
SJC
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DSM
5h 37m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:56 am - 6:36 pm
DSM
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SJC
11h 40m
2 stops
$362American Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Tue, May 12
American Airlines Logo
4:18 pm - 11:56 pm
SJC
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DSM
5h 38m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:39 pm - 6:36 pm
DSM
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SJC
5h 57m
1 stop
$365American Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Tue, May 12
American Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 6:35 pm
SJC
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DSM
10h 25m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
8:56 am - 6:36 pm
DSM
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SJC
11h 40m
2 stops
$368American Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Tue, May 12
American Airlines Logo
4:18 pm - 11:56 pm
SJC
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DSM
5h 38m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:11 am - 6:36 pm
DSM
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SJC
9h 25m
2 stops
$370American Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Tue, May 12
Southwest Logo
6:35 am - 6:35 pm
SJC
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DSM
10h 00m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
12:05 pm - 7:05 pm
DSM
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SJC
9h 00m
2 stops
$376Southwest
Thu, May 7 - Sat, May 9
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:03 pm
SJC
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DSM
8h 03m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:23 am - 10:50 am
DSM
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SJC
7h 27m
1 stop
$382American Airlines
Tue, Jun 30 - Wed, Jul 8
Southwest Logo
10:20 am - 9:40 pm
SJC
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DSM
9h 20m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
3:45 pm - 11:25 pm
DSM
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SJC
9h 40m
1 stop
$387Southwest
Tue, Jun 30 - Wed, Jul 8
Delta Logo
12:12 pm - 10:32 pm
SJC
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DSM
8h 20m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:56 am - 7:28 pm
DSM
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SJC
10h 32m
2 stops
$392Delta
Wed, May 27 - Sat, May 30

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
May 2
SJC6:00 amSan Jose
6h 47m
1 stop
DSM2:47 pmDes Moines
May 12
DSM2:39 pmDes Moines
5h 57m
1 stop
SJC6:36 pmSan Jose
$358
American Airlines
May 2
SJC6:10 amSan Jose
5h 37m
1 stop
DSM1:47 pmDes Moines
May 12
DSM8:56 amDes Moines
11h 40m
2 stops
SJC6:36 pmSan Jose
$362
American Airlines
May 4
SJC4:18 pmSan Jose
5h 38m
1 stop
DSM11:56 pmDes Moines
May 12
DSM2:39 pmDes Moines
5h 57m
1 stop
SJC6:36 pmSan Jose
$365

Delta flights from San Jose, California to Des Moines

Our best Delta deals on San Jose, California to Des Moines flight tickets
Delta
May 27
SJC12:12 pmSan Jose
8h 20m
1 stop
DSM10:32 pmDes Moines
May 30
DSM10:56 amDes Moines
10h 32m
2 stops
SJC7:28 pmSan Jose
$392
Delta
May 28
SJC6:20 amSan Jose
8h 46m
1 stop
DSM5:06 pmDes Moines
May 30
DSM4:25 pmDes Moines
6h 13m
1 stop
SJC8:38 pmSan Jose
$395
Delta
May 4
SJC6:32 pmSan Jose
13h 44m
2 stops
DSM10:16 amDes Moines
May 12
DSM10:56 amDes Moines
13h 18m
2 stops
SJC10:14 pmSan Jose
$397

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San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Sat 5/2

6:30 am-1:30 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Des Moines

Tue 5/12

6:30 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$357

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Sat 5/2

6:00 am-2:47 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Des Moines

Tue 5/12

2:39 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$358

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Sat 5/2

6:10 am-1:47 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Des Moines

Tue 5/12

8:56 am-6:36 pm

2 stops11h 40m

$362

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Mon 5/4

4:18 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Des Moines

Tue 5/12

2:39 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$365

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Sat 5/2

6:10 am-6:35 pm

2 stops10h 25m

Des Moines

Tue 5/12

8:56 am-6:36 pm

2 stops11h 40m

$368

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Mon 5/4

4:18 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Des Moines

Tue 5/12

11:11 am-6:36 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$370

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Thu 5/7

6:35 am-6:35 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Des Moines

Sat 5/9

12:05 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$376

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Tue 6/30

6:00 am-4:03 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Des Moines

Wed 7/8

5:23 am-10:50 am

1 stop7h 27m

$382

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Tue 6/30

10:20 am-9:40 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Des Moines

Wed 7/8

3:45 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$387

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Wed 5/27

12:12 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Des Moines

Sat 5/30

10:56 am-7:28 pm

2 stops10h 32m

$392

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Fastest flight time

5h 50m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Des Moines takes 5h 50m
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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 50m by plane in normal conditions.

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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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DeltaPriceFrom $148Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,406 reviews
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7.4
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7.1
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SouthwestPriceFrom $357Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,328 reviews
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