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Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Des Moines from $181

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American Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 1:48 pm
SJC
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DSM
5h 38m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:08 pm - 6:45 pm
DSM
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SJC
6h 37m
1 stop
$337American Airlines
Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 17
American Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 8:02 pm
SJC
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DSM
11h 52m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:08 pm - 6:45 pm
DSM
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SJC
6h 37m
1 stop
$342American Airlines
Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 17
Southwest Logo
12:10 pm - 7:20 pm
SJC
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DSM
5h 10m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:25 am - 10:20 am
DSM
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SJC
5h 55m
1 stop
$382Southwest
Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 15
Southwest Logo
7:35 am - 2:40 pm
SJC
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DSM
5h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:25 am - 12:45 pm
DSM
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SJC
8h 20m
2 stops
$387Southwest
Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 15
Southwest Logo
9:55 am - 7:20 pm
SJC
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DSM
7h 25m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:25 am - 12:45 pm
DSM
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SJC
8h 20m
2 stops
$393Southwest
Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 15
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 3:30 pm
SJC
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DSM
6h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:20 pm - 11:55 pm
DSM
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SJC
9h 35m
1 stop
$420Southwest
Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 10
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 3:30 pm
SJC
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DSM
6h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:40 am - 12:00 pm
DSM
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SJC
7h 20m
2 stops
$425Southwest
Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 10
Southwest Logo
12:30 pm - 9:55 pm
SJC
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DSM
7h 25m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:40 am - 12:00 pm
DSM
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SJC
7h 20m
2 stops
$431Southwest
Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 10
Delta Logo
10:20 pm - 10:14 am
SJC
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DSM
9h 54m
1 stop
Delta Logo
2:35 pm - 8:53 pm
DSM
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SJC
8h 18m
1 stop
$437Delta
Tue, Jun 30 - Mon, Jul 6
United Airlines Logo
3:55 pm - 11:43 pm
SJC
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DSM
5h 48m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:04 am - 1:41 pm
DSM
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SJC
6h 37m
1 stop
$438United Airlines
Sat, Feb 14 - Wed, Feb 18

Southwest flights from San Jose, California to Des Moines

Our best Southwest deals on San Jose, California to Des Moines flight tickets
Southwest
Feb 11
SJC12:10 pmSan Jose
5h 10m
1 stop
DSM7:20 pmDes Moines
Feb 15
DSM6:25 amDes Moines
5h 55m
1 stop
SJC10:20 amSan Jose
$382
Southwest
Feb 11
SJC7:35 amSan Jose
5h 05m
1 stop
DSM2:40 pmDes Moines
Feb 15
DSM6:25 amDes Moines
8h 20m
2 stops
SJC12:45 pmSan Jose
$387
Southwest
Feb 11
SJC9:55 amSan Jose
7h 25m
2 stops
DSM7:20 pmDes Moines
Feb 15
DSM6:25 amDes Moines
8h 20m
2 stops
SJC12:45 pmSan Jose
$393

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
Feb 14
SJC3:55 pmSan Jose
5h 48m
1 stop
DSM11:43 pmDes Moines
Feb 18
DSM9:04 amDes Moines
6h 37m
1 stop
SJC1:41 pmSan Jose
$438
United Airlines
Jan 31
SJC4:00 pmSan Jose
5h 44m
1 stop
DSM11:44 pmDes Moines
Feb 14
DSM9:04 amDes Moines
6h 37m
1 stop
SJC1:41 pmSan Jose
$442
United Airlines
Jan 31
SJC8:40 amSan Jose
11h 10m
2 stops
DSM9:50 pmDes Moines
Feb 14
DSM5:03 pmDes Moines
6h 09m
1 stop
SJC9:12 pmSan Jose
$447

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San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Tue 2/10

6:10 am-1:48 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

2:08 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$337

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Tue 2/10

6:10 am-8:02 pm

2 stops11h 52m

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

2:08 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$342

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Wed 2/11

12:10 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Des Moines

Sun 2/15

6:25 am-10:20 am

1 stop5h 55m

$382

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Wed 2/11

7:35 am-2:40 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Des Moines

Sun 2/15

6:25 am-12:45 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$387

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Wed 2/11

9:55 am-7:20 pm

2 stops7h 25m

Des Moines

Sun 2/15

6:25 am-12:45 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$393

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Thu 5/7

7:00 am-3:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Des Moines

Sun 5/10

4:20 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$420

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Thu 5/7

7:00 am-3:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Des Moines

Sun 5/10

6:40 am-12:00 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$425

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Thu 5/7

12:30 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops7h 25m

Des Moines

Sun 5/10

6:40 am-12:00 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$431

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Tue 6/30

10:20 pm-10:14 am

1 stop9h 54m

Des Moines

Mon 7/6

2:35 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$437

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Sat 2/14

3:55 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Des Moines

Wed 2/18

9:04 am-1:41 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$438

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Fastest flight time

4h 55m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Des Moines takes 4h 55m
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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 4h 55m 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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8,051 reviews
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