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Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Des Moines from $111

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 9/17. 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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9:10 am - 9:06 pm
SJC
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DSM
9h 56m
1 stop
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9:31 pm - 8:08 pm
DSM
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SJC
24h 37m
2 stops
$251Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21
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9:10 am - 9:06 pm
SJC
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DSM
9h 56m
1 stop
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9:56 pm - 1:29 pm
DSM
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SJC
17h 33m
1 stop
$286Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 13
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2:24 pm - 10:50 pm
SJC
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DSM
6h 26m
1 stop
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2:51 pm - 1:12 pm
DSM
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SJC
24h 21m
2 stops
$293Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Fri, Oct 30
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9:10 am - 9:06 pm
SJC
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DSM
9h 56m
1 stop
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9:56 pm - 8:08 pm
DSM
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SJC
24h 12m
2 stops
$310Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 13
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9:10 am - 7:26 pm
SJC
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DSM
8h 16m
1 stop
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8:00 am - 8:08 pm
DSM
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SJC
14h 08m
2 stops
$328Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 3
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6:15 am - 4:10 pm
SJC
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DSM
7h 55m
1 stop
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2:25 pm - 7:20 pm
DSM
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SJC
6h 55m
1 stop
$363Southwest
Sat, Aug 15 - Thu, Aug 27
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2:12 pm - 1:34 pm
SJC
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DSM
21h 22m
2 stops
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9:50 pm - 1:22 pm
DSM
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SJC
17h 32m
1 stop
$364Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 16 - Sun, Aug 30
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12:42 pm - 11:16 pm
SJC
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DSM
8h 34m
2 stops
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6:33 am - 1:40 pm
DSM
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SJC
9h 07m
1 stop
$368American Airlines
Sat, Aug 15 - Thu, Aug 27
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6:00 am - 7:14 pm
SJC
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DSM
11h 14m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
10:26 am - 6:33 pm
DSM
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SJC
10h 07m
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$374American Airlines
Sat, Aug 15 - Thu, Aug 27
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6:00 am - 1:29 pm
SJC
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DSM
5h 29m
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2:17 pm - 6:29 pm
DSM
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SJC
6h 12m
1 stop
$385American Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 9

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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
Sep 30
SJC8:41 pmSan Jose
11h 36m
2 stops
DSM10:17 amDes Moines
Oct 3
DSM7:00 amDes Moines
10h 44m
2 stops
SJC3:44 pmSan Jose
$384
Delta
Aug 26
SJC6:10 amSan Jose
5h 54m
1 stop
DSM2:04 pmDes Moines
Sep 1
DSM6:55 amDes Moines
7h 32m
1 stop
SJC12:27 pmSan Jose
$407
Delta
Aug 26
SJC12:37 pmSan Jose
8h 00m
1 stop
DSM10:37 pmDes Moines
Sep 2
DSM10:59 amDes Moines
9h 24m
2 stops
SJC6:23 pmSan Jose
$412

Southwest flights from San Jose, California to Des Moines

Our best Southwest deals on San Jose, California to Des Moines flight tickets
Southwest
Aug 15
SJC6:15 amSan Jose
7h 55m
1 stop
DSM4:10 pmDes Moines
Aug 27
DSM2:25 pmDes Moines
6h 55m
1 stop
SJC7:20 pmSan Jose
$363
Southwest
Sep 8
SJC6:45 amSan Jose
5h 10m
1 stop
DSM1:55 pmDes Moines
Sep 9
DSM7:15 amDes Moines
7h 50m
2 stops
SJC1:05 pmSan Jose
$390
Southwest
Oct 10
SJC6:30 amSan Jose
5h 10m
1 stop
DSM1:40 pmDes Moines
Oct 19
DSM7:10 pmDes Moines
5h 20m
1 stop
SJC10:30 pmSan Jose
$391

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San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Thu 9/17

9:10 am-9:06 pm

1 stop9h 56m

Des Moines

Mon 9/21

9:31 pm-8:08 pm

2 stops24h 37m

$251

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Thu 9/10

9:10 am-9:06 pm

1 stop9h 56m

Des Moines

Sun 9/13

9:56 pm-1:29 pm

1 stop17h 33m

$286

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Thu 10/29

2:24 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Des Moines

Fri 10/30

2:51 pm-1:12 pm

2 stops24h 21m

$293

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Thu 9/10

9:10 am-9:06 pm

1 stop9h 56m

Des Moines

Sun 9/13

9:56 pm-8:08 pm

2 stops24h 12m

$310

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Thu 10/1

9:10 am-7:26 pm

1 stop8h 16m

Des Moines

Sat 10/3

8:00 am-8:08 pm

2 stops14h 08m

$328

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Sat 8/15

6:15 am-4:10 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Des Moines

Thu 8/27

2:25 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$363

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Sun 8/16

2:12 pm-1:34 pm

2 stops21h 22m

Des Moines

Sun 8/30

9:50 pm-1:22 pm

1 stop17h 32m

$364

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Sat 8/15

12:42 pm-11:16 pm

2 stops8h 34m

Des Moines

Thu 8/27

6:33 am-1:40 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$368

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Sat 8/15

6:00 am-7:14 pm

2 stops11h 14m

Des Moines

Thu 8/27

10:26 am-6:33 pm

2 stops10h 07m

$374
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San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Tue 9/8

6:00 am-1:29 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Des Moines

Wed 9/9

2:17 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$385

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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.

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Fastest flight time

5h 30m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Des Moines takes 5h 30m
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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 30m 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
10,012 reviews
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7.1
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4,238 reviews
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