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9:59 pm - 9:01 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
21h 02m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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10:07 pm - 12:12 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
16h 05m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$205Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 7 - Sun, Jan 10
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6:20 am - 2:08 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
5h 48m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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6:41 am - 2:14 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
9h 33m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles
$324Delta
Mon, Nov 23 - Wed, Dec 2
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3:25 pm - 7:31 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
50h 06m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl
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8:13 pm - 4:41 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
22h 28m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$329Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 22 - Wed, Dec 30
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2:11 pm - 11:15 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
7h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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9:00 am - 1:12 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
6h 12m1 stop Denver Intl
$364United Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 5
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1:40 pm - 8:35 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
4h 55m1 stop Denver Intl
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3:00 pm - 10:30 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
9h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway
$369Southwest
Fri, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 11
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6:35 am - 2:15 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
5h 40m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:30 pm - 10:00 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
5h 30m1 stop Denver Intl
$369Southwest
Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 14
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1:05 pm - 8:59 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
5h 54m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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2:59 pm - 9:37 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
8h 38m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$369American Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 5
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4:18 pm - 11:48 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
5h 30m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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2:27 pm - 6:58 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
6h 31m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$369American Airlines
Thu, Jan 7 - Mon, Jan 11
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2:11 pm - 11:15 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
7h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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9:30 am - 8:53 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
13h 23m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
$370United Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 5
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8:45 am - 9:25 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
10h 40m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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11:27 am - 8:53 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
11h 26m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
$380United Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 5

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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
Nov 23
SJC6:20 amSan Jose
5h 48m
1 stop
DSM2:08 pmDes Moines
Dec 2
DSM6:41 amDes Moines
9h 33m
2 stops
SJC2:14 pmSan Jose
$324
Delta
Jan 8
SJC7:00 amSan Jose
12h 19m
2 stops
DSM9:19 pmDes Moines
Jan 11
DSM10:54 amDes Moines
13h 18m
2 stops
SJC10:12 pmSan Jose
$380
Delta
Nov 22
SJC8:40 pmSan Jose
11h 39m
2 stops
DSM10:19 amDes Moines
Dec 2
DSM6:41 amDes Moines
9h 33m
2 stops
SJC2:14 pmSan Jose
$382

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
Nov 10
SJC6:00 amSan Jose
6h 39m
1 stop
DSM2:39 pmDes Moines
Nov 12
DSM6:00 amDes Moines
10h 00m
1 stop
SJC2:00 pmSan Jose
$892
Alaska Airlines
Nov 10
SJC2:50 pmSan Jose
6h 40m
1 stop
DSM11:30 pmDes Moines
Nov 12
DSM9:25 amDes Moines
15h 06m
2 stops
SJC10:31 pmSan Jose
$897

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SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

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San Jose

Thu 1/7

9:59 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop21h 02m

Des Moines

Sun 1/10

10:07 pm-12:12 pm

1 stop16h 05m

$205

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Mon 11/23

6:20 am-2:08 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Des Moines

Wed 12/2

6:41 am-2:14 pm

2 stops9h 33m

$324

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Tue 12/22

3:25 pm-7:31 pm

2 stops50h 06m

Des Moines

Wed 12/30

8:13 pm-4:41 pm

1 stop22h 28m

$329

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Fri 12/4

2:11 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Des Moines

Sat 12/5

9:00 am-1:12 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$364

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Fri 1/8

1:40 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Des Moines

Mon 1/11

3:00 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$369
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San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Thu 12/10

6:35 am-2:15 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Des Moines

Mon 12/14

6:30 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$369

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Fri 12/4

1:05 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Des Moines

Sat 12/5

2:59 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$369

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Thu 1/7

4:18 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Des Moines

Mon 1/11

2:27 pm-6:58 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$369

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Fri 12/4

2:11 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Des Moines

Sat 12/5

9:30 am-8:53 pm

2 stops13h 23m

$370

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Fri 12/4

8:45 am-9:25 pm

2 stops10h 40m

Des Moines

Sat 12/5

11:27 am-8:53 pm

2 stops11h 26m

$380

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If you’re not able to fly to Des Moines in June, then May is your next best option. Flight prices from San Jose, California to Des Moines during May average around $442.

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Best Price Found

$140

Fastest flight time

5h 39m

Direct flights

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The best one-way flight to Des Moines from San Jose, California in the past 72 hours is $140. The best round-trip flight deal from San Jose, California to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $205.
The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Des Moines takes 5h 39m
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.

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 39m 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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7.0
12,230 reviews
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