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Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Des Moines from $185

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Delta Logo
6:20 am - 4:52 pm
SJC
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DSM
8h 32m
1 stop
Delta Logo
2:45 pm - 8:24 pm
DSM
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SJC
7h 39m
1 stop
$369Delta
Tue, Jul 21 - Wed, Aug 5
Delta Logo
6:20 am - 2:05 pm
SJC
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DSM
5h 45m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:56 pm - 11:44 pm
DSM
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SJC
7h 48m
2 stops
$374Delta
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Aug 4
Southwest Logo
10:55 am - 9:00 pm
SJC
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DSM
8h 05m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:15 am - 1:05 pm
DSM
-
SJC
7h 50m
2 stops
$379Southwest
Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 19
Delta Logo
8:25 pm - 10:13 am
SJC
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DSM
11h 48m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:55 am - 2:14 pm
DSM
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SJC
9h 19m
2 stops
$380Delta
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Aug 4
Southwest Logo
6:50 am - 2:10 pm
SJC
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DSM
5h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
12:30 pm - 7:00 pm
DSM
-
SJC
8h 30m
1 stop
$389Southwest
Sat, Aug 15 - Wed, Aug 19
Southwest Logo
6:50 am - 2:10 pm
SJC
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DSM
5h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:15 am - 1:05 pm
DSM
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SJC
7h 50m
2 stops
$394Southwest
Sat, Aug 15 - Wed, Aug 19
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 4:10 pm
SJC
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DSM
7h 40m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:15 am - 1:55 pm
DSM
-
SJC
8h 40m
2 stops
$399Southwest
Sat, Aug 15 - Wed, Aug 19
Delta Logo
10:10 pm - 10:43 am
SJC
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DSM
10h 33m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:59 am - 5:34 pm
DSM
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SJC
8h 35m
1 stop
$409Delta
Mon, Aug 17 - Sat, Aug 22
Delta Logo
12:37 pm - 10:37 pm
SJC
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DSM
8h 00m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 5:34 pm
DSM
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SJC
13h 34m
2 stops
$414Delta
Mon, Aug 17 - Sat, Aug 22
Southwest Logo
8:55 am - 6:20 pm
SJC
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DSM
7h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:40 pm - 11:30 pm
DSM
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SJC
8h 50m
1 stop
$418Southwest
Tue, Jul 7 - Mon, Jul 20

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
Jul 7
SJC6:01 amSan Jose
5h 44m
1 stop
DSM1:45 pmDes Moines
Jul 20
DSM4:48 pmDes Moines
8h 10m
1 stop
SJC10:58 pmSan Jose
$451
American Airlines
Jun 16
SJC4:26 pmSan Jose
5h 21m
1 stop
DSM11:47 pmDes Moines
Jun 22
DSM4:48 pmDes Moines
8h 24m
1 stop
SJC11:12 pmSan Jose
$453
American Airlines
Jul 7
SJC6:01 amSan Jose
10h 32m
2 stops
DSM6:33 pmDes Moines
Jul 20
DSM4:48 pmDes Moines
8h 10m
1 stop
SJC10:58 pmSan Jose
$456

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
Aug 18
SJC9:09 amSan Jose
12h 06m
2 stops
DSM11:15 pmDes Moines
Aug 19
DSM5:45 amDes Moines
8h 12m
1 stop
SJC11:57 amSan Jose
$474
Alaska Airlines
Aug 18
SJC10:03 amSan Jose
11h 12m
2 stops
DSM11:15 pmDes Moines
Aug 19
DSM4:13 pmDes Moines
8h 43m
2 stops
SJC10:56 pmSan Jose
$479
Alaska Airlines
Aug 22
SJC7:29 amSan Jose
13h 46m
2 stops
DSM11:15 pmDes Moines
Aug 24
DSM5:45 amDes Moines
8h 12m
1 stop
SJC11:57 amSan Jose
$514

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San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Tue 7/21

6:20 am-4:52 pm

1 stop8h 32m

Des Moines

Wed 8/5

2:45 pm-8:24 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$369

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Tue 7/21

6:20 am-2:05 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Des Moines

Tue 8/4

5:56 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops7h 48m

$374

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Tue 8/11

10:55 am-9:00 pm

2 stops8h 05m

Des Moines

Wed 8/19

7:15 am-1:05 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$379

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Tue 7/21

8:25 pm-10:13 am

2 stops11h 48m

Des Moines

Tue 8/4

6:55 am-2:14 pm

2 stops9h 19m

$380

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Sat 8/15

6:50 am-2:10 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Des Moines

Wed 8/19

12:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$389
Quickest round-trip

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Sat 8/15

6:50 am-2:10 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Des Moines

Wed 8/19

7:15 am-1:05 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$394

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Sat 8/15

6:30 am-4:10 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Des Moines

Wed 8/19

7:15 am-1:55 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$399

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Mon 8/17

10:10 pm-10:43 am

1 stop10h 33m

Des Moines

Sat 8/22

10:59 am-5:34 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$409

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Mon 8/17

12:37 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Des Moines

Sat 8/22

6:00 am-5:34 pm

2 stops13h 34m

$414

San JoseDes Moines

SJC - DSM

SJCDSM

San Jose

Tue 7/7

8:55 am-6:20 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Des Moines

Mon 7/20

4:40 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$418

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Fastest flight time

5h 20m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Des Moines takes 5h 20m
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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 20m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Jose Airport to Des Moines Airport?

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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
9,749 reviews
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8.0
4,266 reviews
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