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2:15 pm - 10:57 amSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
18h 42m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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10:09 pm - 8:21 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
24h 12m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles
$247Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18
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2:15 pm - 10:57 amSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
18h 42m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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10:09 pm - 1:20 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
17h 11m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$259Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18
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6:30 am - 5:28 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
8h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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3:22 pm - 10:50 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
9h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$369United Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12
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12:51 pm - 10:26 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
7h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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10:59 am - 5:46 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
8h 47m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$369Delta
Wed, Sep 9 - Fri, Sep 11
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7:16 pm - 8:56 amSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
11h 40m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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2:30 pm - 6:36 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
6h 06m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$374American Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 17
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8:45 am - 9:38 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
10h 53m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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3:22 pm - 10:50 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
9h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$374United Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12
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6:00 am - 1:49 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
5h 49m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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4:12 pm - 10:08 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
7h 56m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$382American Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 17
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12:50 pm - 9:55 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
7h 05m2 stops Palm Springs Denver Intl
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1:20 pm - 9:05 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
9h 45m2 stops Chicago Midway Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$389Southwest
Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 17
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8:25 am - 6:30 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
8h 05m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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5:55 pm - 9:20 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
5h 25m1 stop Denver Intl
$401Southwest
Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 17
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6:30 am - 5:28 pmSJC  San Jose-DSM Des Moines
8h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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3:22 pm - 10:50 pmDSM  Des Moines-SJC San Jose
9h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$469United Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 10

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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
Oct 13
SJC6:20 amSan Jose
6h 05m
1 stop
DSM2:25 pmDes Moines
Oct 20
DSM3:46 pmDes Moines
7h 08m
1 stop
SJC8:54 pmSan Jose
$369
Delta
Oct 13
SJC7:33 pmSan Jose
12h 38m
2 stops
DSM10:11 amDes Moines
Oct 15
DSM3:03 pmDes Moines
8h 22m
1 stop
SJC9:25 pmSan Jose
$374
Delta
Sep 18
SJC10:50 pmSan Jose
9h 56m
1 stop
DSM10:46 amDes Moines
Sep 21
DSM2:46 pmDes Moines
7h 55m
1 stop
SJC8:41 pmSan Jose
$379

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
Oct 15
SJC6:00 amSan Jose
5h 49m
1 stop
DSM1:49 pmDes Moines
Oct 17
DSM4:12 pmDes Moines
7h 56m
1 stop
SJC10:08 pmSan Jose
$382
American Airlines
Oct 15
SJC6:00 amSan Jose
5h 49m
1 stop
DSM1:49 pmDes Moines
Oct 17
DSM4:12 pmDes Moines
7h 56m
1 stop
SJC10:08 pmSan Jose
$417
American Airlines
Oct 15
SJC7:16 pmSan Jose
11h 40m
2 stops
DSM8:56 amDes Moines
Oct 17
DSM9:48 amDes Moines
10h 48m
2 stops
SJC6:36 pmSan Jose
$427

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San Jose

Thu 10/15

2:15 pm-10:57 am

1 stop18h 42m

Des Moines

Sun 10/18

10:09 pm-8:21 pm

2 stops24h 12m

$247

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San Jose

Thu 10/15

2:15 pm-10:57 am

1 stop18h 42m

Des Moines

Sun 10/18

10:09 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop17h 11m

$259

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Wed 9/9

6:30 am-5:28 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Des Moines

Sat 9/12

3:22 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$369

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Wed 9/9

12:51 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Des Moines

Fri 9/11

10:59 am-5:46 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$369

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Thu 10/15

7:16 pm-8:56 am

2 stops11h 40m

Des Moines

Sat 10/17

2:30 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$374

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Wed 9/9

8:45 am-9:38 pm

2 stops10h 53m

Des Moines

Sat 9/12

3:22 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$374

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Thu 10/15

6:00 am-1:49 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Des Moines

Sat 10/17

4:12 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$382

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Thu 10/15

12:50 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops7h 05m

Des Moines

Sat 10/17

1:20 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$389
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San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Thu 10/15

8:25 am-6:30 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Des Moines

Sat 10/17

5:55 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$401

San JoseDes Moines

SJC San Jose - DSM Des Moines

SJCDSM

San Jose

Wed 9/9

6:30 am-5:28 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Des Moines

Thu 9/10

3:22 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$469

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Jose, California and Des Moines?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $384 to $496.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $247.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

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.

Can stopping save me money on San Jose, California to Des Moines flights?

You could potentially save up to 35% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Jose, California to Des Moines flight.

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Best Price Found

$185

Fastest flight time

5h 22m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Des Moines from San Jose, California in the past 72 hours is $185. The best round-trip flight deal from San Jose, California to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $247.
The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Des Moines takes 5h 22m
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.
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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 22m 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.

  • What is the most popular airline from San Jose, California to Des Moines?

Best airlines flying from San Jose, California to Des Moines

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United AirlinesPriceFrom $260Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,128 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $326Free CancellationRating
7.1
12,003 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $356Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,204 reviews
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