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Cheap flights from Oakland to Des Moines (OAK - DSM) from $119

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OAK — DSM
May 20 — May 271
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How far in advance should I book a flight from Oakland, California to Des Moines?

Find a great deal and save up to 107% by booking at least 61 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Oakland, California to Des Moines within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $547.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Oakland, California to Des Moines?

September is one of the best times of the year to fly to Des Moines from Oakland, California. Prices for September average $504 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $285. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a September flight can save you 13% on your journey compared to booking in June

When is the cheapest time to fly from Oakland, California to Des Moines (OAK - DSM)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Oakland, California to Des Moines as you normally would.

Cheap Delta flights from Oakland to Des Moines

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Oakland and Des Moines. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,644,845 searches. Data last updated May 15, 2024.
Thu 10/1710:45 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 34mDelta
Sun 10/202:14 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop9h 21mDelta
Deal found 5/14$782
Thu 10/176:00 amOAK - DSM
2 stops8h 47mDelta
Sun 10/202:14 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop9h 21mDelta
Deal found 5/14$831
Thu 8/110:52 pmOAK - DSM
2 stops10h 20mDelta
Sun 8/42:05 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop9h 36mDelta
Deal found 5/15$877
Mon 5/204:50 pmOAK - DSM
2 stops26h 03mDelta
Fri 5/315:40 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops8h 11mDelta
Deal found 5/14$896
Mon 5/204:50 pmOAK - DSM
2 stops26h 03mDelta
Wed 5/297:05 amDSM - OAK
2 stops11h 02mDelta
Deal found 5/14$921
Thu 8/110:52 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 29mDelta
Sun 8/42:05 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop9h 36mDelta
Deal found 5/14$938
Mon 5/204:50 pmOAK - DSM
2 stops26h 03mDelta
Mon 6/37:05 amDSM - OAK
2 stops18h 46mDelta
Deal found 5/14$996
Thu 10/176:00 amOAK - DSM
2 stops8h 47mDelta
Sun 10/202:14 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops11h 41mDelta
Deal found 5/14$1,032
Mon 5/204:50 pmOAK - DSM
2 stops26h 03mDelta
Sun 6/25:40 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops8h 11mDelta
Deal found 5/14$1,052

Cheap Oakland to Des Moines flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Oakland to Des Moines specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,644,845 searches. Prices were last updated on May 15, 2024.
Thu 5/2312:02 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 21mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/279:00 amDSM - OAK
3 stops27h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$472
Fri 5/245:30 amOAK - DSM
1 stop14h 32mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/272:56 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops21h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$510
Thu 5/235:50 amOAK - DSM
2 stops15h 33mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/279:00 amDSM - OAK
3 stops27h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$529
Thu 5/2312:02 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 21mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/272:56 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops21h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$537
Thu 5/2312:02 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 21mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/272:56 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop11h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$549
Fri 5/245:30 amOAK - DSM
1 stop14h 32mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/272:56 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop11h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$554
Fri 5/247:42 amOAK - DSM
2 stops12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/272:56 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops21h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$595
Thu 5/235:50 amOAK - DSM
3 stops26h 57mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/279:00 amDSM - OAK
3 stops27h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$611
Thu 5/2312:02 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 21mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/2810:40 amDSM - OAK
3 stops26h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$642

Oakland to Des Moines 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Oakland and Des Moines in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,644,845 searches. Data last updated May 15, 2024.
Thu 8/15:15 amOAK - DSM
1 stop15h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/43:58 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop9h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$374
Thu 8/15:15 amOAK - DSM
1 stop15h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/46:10 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops18h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$411
Thu 8/19:32 pmOAK - DSM
2 stops20h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/46:10 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops18h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$468
Thu 5/2312:02 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 21mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/279:00 amDSM - OAK
3 stops27h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$472
Fri 5/245:30 amOAK - DSM
1 stop14h 32mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/272:56 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops21h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$510
Thu 5/235:50 amOAK - DSM
2 stops15h 33mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/279:00 amDSM - OAK
3 stops27h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$529
Thu 5/2312:02 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 21mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/272:56 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops21h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$537
Thu 5/2312:02 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 21mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/272:56 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop11h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$549
Fri 5/245:30 amOAK - DSM
1 stop14h 32mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/272:56 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop11h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$554

Oakland to Des Moines flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Oakland to Des Moines for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,644,845 searches. Data last updated May 15, 2024.
Thu 5/2312:02 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 21mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/279:00 amDSM - OAK
3 stops27h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$472
Fri 5/245:30 amOAK - DSM
1 stop14h 32mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/272:56 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops21h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$510
Thu 5/235:50 amOAK - DSM
2 stops15h 33mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/279:00 amDSM - OAK
3 stops27h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$529
Thu 5/2312:02 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 21mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/272:56 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops21h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$537
Thu 5/2312:02 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 21mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/272:56 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop11h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$549
Fri 5/245:30 amOAK - DSM
1 stop14h 32mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/272:56 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop11h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$554
Fri 5/247:42 amOAK - DSM
2 stops12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/272:56 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops21h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$595
Thu 5/235:50 amOAK - DSM
3 stops26h 57mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/279:00 amDSM - OAK
3 stops27h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$611
Thu 5/2312:02 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 21mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/2810:40 amDSM - OAK
3 stops26h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$642

One-way flights to Des Moines from Oakland

Search for one-way flight options from Oakland to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,644,845 searches. Data last updated May 15, 2024.
Sun 6/28:41 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$119
Sun 6/28:41 pmOAK - DSM
2 stops24h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$125
Thu 6/209:27 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop12h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$136
Sun 6/25:50 amOAK - DSM
3 stops39h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$147
Thu 6/205:15 amOAK - DSM
2 stops16h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$162
Wed 6/268:32 amOAK - DSM
2 stops30h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$185
Wed 6/265:15 amOAK - DSM
3 stops34h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$189
Thu 6/205:15 amOAK - DSM
3 stops32h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$199
Wed 6/2610:55 pmOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 20mDelta
Deal found 5/13$459

Find flights from Oakland to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Oakland to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,644,845 searches. Data last updated May 15, 2024.

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Oakland

Thu 8/1

1 stop15h 37m

Des Moines

Sun 8/4

1 stop9h 04m

$374

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OAK - DSM

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Oakland

Thu 8/1

1 stop15h 37m

Des Moines

Sun 8/4

2 stops18h 59m

$411

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Thu 8/1

2 stops20h 21m

Des Moines

Sun 8/4

2 stops18h 59m

$468

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OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Thu 8/1

2 stops20h 21m

Des Moines

Sun 8/4

3 stops23h 55m

$581

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Thu 10/17

1 stop9h 34m

Des Moines

Sun 10/20

1 stop9h 21m

$782

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OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Thu 10/17

2 stops8h 47m

Des Moines

Sun 10/20

1 stop9h 21m

$831

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Thu 8/1

2 stops10h 20m

Des Moines

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1 stop9h 36m

$877

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OAK - DSM

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Oakland

Thu 8/1

1 stop9h 29m

Des Moines

Sun 8/4

1 stop9h 36m

$938

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OAK - DSM

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Thu 10/17

2 stops8h 47m

Des Moines

Sun 10/20

2 stops11h 41m

$1,032

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Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Des Moines. Reviews last updated May 15, 2024.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,691 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,691 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,691 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

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  • Can I find flights from Oakland, California to Des Moines for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Oakland, California to Des Moines for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $374, but on average you can expect to pay $902.

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    There are currently 20+ open flights from Oakland, California to Des Moines within the next 7 days for less than $500.

  • What does OAK to DSM mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Oakland Airport to Des Moines Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a OAK to DSM flight.

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