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Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Des Moines from $184

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Southwest Logo
7:35 am - 2:40 pm
SJC
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DSM
5h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 10:20 am
DSM
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SJC
6h 10m
1 stop
$417Southwest
Wed, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 22
Southwest Logo
7:35 am - 2:40 pm
SJC
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DSM
5h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 12:05 pm
DSM
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SJC
7h 55m
2 stops
$422Southwest
Wed, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 22
Southwest Logo
10:00 am - 9:45 pm
SJC
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DSM
9h 45m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
3:40 pm - 10:15 pm
DSM
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SJC
8h 35m
2 stops
$428Southwest
Sat, Mar 14 - Tue, Mar 17
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 2:50 pm
SJC
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DSM
6h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:25 am - 12:25 pm
DSM
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SJC
8h 00m
1 stop
$437Southwest
Sat, Jun 13 - Tue, Jun 16
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 2:50 pm
SJC
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DSM
6h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:25 am - 12:55 pm
DSM
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SJC
8h 30m
2 stops
$442Southwest
Sat, Jun 13 - Tue, Jun 16
Southwest Logo
8:40 am - 7:20 pm
SJC
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DSM
8h 40m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 12:05 pm
DSM
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SJC
7h 55m
2 stops
$465Southwest
Wed, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 22
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 4:00 pm
SJC
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DSM
8h 00m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:40 pm - 11:25 pm
DSM
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SJC
8h 45m
1 stop
$487Southwest
Fri, Jun 5 - Mon, Jun 8
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 4:00 pm
SJC
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DSM
8h 00m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:10 am - 11:35 am
DSM
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SJC
8h 25m
2 stops
$492Southwest
Fri, Jun 5 - Mon, Jun 8
United Airlines Logo
2:33 pm - 11:44 pm
SJC
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DSM
7h 11m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 5:43 pm
DSM
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SJC
8h 08m
1 stop
$497United Airlines
Wed, May 20 - Tue, May 26
Delta Logo
10:56 pm - 9:19 am
SJC
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DSM
8h 23m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:04 am - 6:49 pm
DSM
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SJC
9h 45m
1 stop
$513Delta
Wed, Jun 24 - Sun, Jun 28

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 21
SJC8:50 amSan Jose
5h 32m
1 stop
DSM4:22 pmDes Moines
Feb 28
DSM5:03 pmDes Moines
6h 09m
1 stop
SJC9:12 pmSan Jose
$317
United Airlines
Mar 3
SJC3:55 pmSan Jose
5h 48m
1 stop
DSM11:43 pmDes Moines
Mar 10
DSM5:04 pmDes Moines
6h 12m
1 stop
SJC9:16 pmSan Jose
$352
United Airlines
Mar 3
SJC8:50 amSan Jose
10h 51m
2 stops
DSM9:41 pmDes Moines
Mar 10
DSM3:28 pmDes Moines
9h 31m
1 stop
SJC10:59 pmSan Jose
$357

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
Feb 21
SJC6:00 amSan Jose
7h 28m
1 stop
DSM3:28 pmDes Moines
Feb 28
DSM11:26 amDes Moines
9h 19m
2 stops
SJC6:45 pmSan Jose
$322
American Airlines
Feb 7
SJC6:00 amSan Jose
5h 48m
1 stop
DSM1:48 pmDes Moines
Feb 11
DSM4:00 pmDes Moines
7h 29m
1 stop
SJC9:29 pmSan Jose
$567

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San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Wed 2/18

7:35 am-2:40 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

6:10 am-10:20 am

1 stop6h 10m

$417

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Wed 2/18

7:35 am-2:40 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

6:10 am-12:05 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$422

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Sat 3/14

10:00 am-9:45 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Des Moines

Tue 3/17

3:40 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$428

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Sat 6/13

6:10 am-2:50 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Des Moines

Tue 6/16

6:25 am-12:25 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$437

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Sat 6/13

6:10 am-2:50 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Des Moines

Tue 6/16

6:25 am-12:55 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$442

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Wed 2/18

8:40 am-7:20 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

6:10 am-12:05 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$465

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Fri 6/5

6:00 am-4:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Des Moines

Mon 6/8

4:40 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$487

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Fri 6/5

6:00 am-4:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Des Moines

Mon 6/8

5:10 am-11:35 am

2 stops8h 25m

$492

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Wed 5/20

2:33 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Des Moines

Tue 5/26

11:35 am-5:43 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$497

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Wed 6/24

10:56 pm-9:19 am

1 stop8h 23m

Des Moines

Sun 6/28

11:04 am-6:49 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$513

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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
7.9
8,111 reviews
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7.4
9,198 reviews
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7.2
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8.0
4,269 reviews
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