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$107+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Anaheim, CA

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SNA
Apr 27 — May 41
Sun 4/27
Sun 5/4
1 adult, Economy
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Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$155
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$107
(CheapOair)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$223
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Anaheim
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Anaheim. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/17:00 amDSM - SNA
Nonstop3h 47mAllegiant Air
Thu 6/129:24 amSNA - DSM
Nonstop3h 19mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/22$155
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/17:00 amDSM - SNA
Nonstop3h 47mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/126:45 amSNA - DSM
1 stop13h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$192
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/28:38 pmDSM - SNA
1 stop16h 41mFrontier
Mon 6/912:01 pmSNA - DSM
1 stop5h 52mFrontier
Deal found 4/22$241
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/175:15 amDSM - SNA
1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/246:45 amSNA - DSM
1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$318
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/211:07 pmDSM - SNA
1 stop9h 15mDelta
Wed 5/2811:46 amSNA - DSM
1 stop8h 44mDelta
Deal found 4/22$368
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/105:20 pmDSM - SNA
1 stop6h 52mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/174:02 pmSNA - DSM
1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$397
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/1912:55 pmDSM - SNA
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Fri 7/2512:30 pmSNA - DSM
2 stops8h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/22$412
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/215:32 amDSM - SNA
2 stops10h 40mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/288:00 amSNA - DSM
2 stops13h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/22$513

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Anaheim that are best for you.

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Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM - SNA

DSMSNA

Des Moines

Sun 6/1

7:00 am-8:47 am

Nonstop3h 47m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 6/12

9:24 am-2:43 pm

Nonstop3h 19m

$155

Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM - SNA

DSMSNA

Des Moines

Sun 6/1

7:00 am-8:47 am

Nonstop3h 47m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 6/12

6:45 am-10:38 pm

1 stop13h 53m

$192

Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM - SNA

DSMSNA

Des Moines

Mon 6/2

8:38 pm-11:19 am

1 stop16h 41m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 6/9

12:01 pm-7:53 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$241

Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM - SNA

DSMSNA

Des Moines

Sat 5/17

5:15 am-10:41 am

1 stop7h 26m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/24

6:45 am-4:37 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$318

Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM - SNA

DSMSNA

Des Moines

Wed 5/21

1:07 pm-8:22 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/28

11:46 am-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$368

Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM - SNA

DSMSNA

Des Moines

Tue 6/10

5:20 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 6/17

4:02 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$397

Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM - SNA

DSMSNA

Des Moines

Sat 7/19

12:55 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 7/25

12:30 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$412

Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM - SNA

DSMSNA

Des Moines

Wed 5/21

5:32 am-2:12 pm

2 stops10h 40m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/28

8:00 am-11:39 pm

2 stops13h 39m

$513

Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM - SNA

DSMSNA

Des Moines

Fri 5/9

7:20 pm-11:28 am

1 stop18h 08m

$107

Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM - SNA

DSMSNA

Des Moines

Thu 6/26

5:30 am-8:56 am

1 stop5h 26m

$179

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Anaheim

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Anaheim

How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Anaheim?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Anaheim. Price data was last updated on April 18, 2025.

Booking 21 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Des Moines to Anaheim. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Anaheim?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Anaheim (average of $298). Flying from Des Moines to Anaheim in June is currently the most expensive (average of $409). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to AN4?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Anaheim. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 22, 2025.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Anaheim?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Anaheim. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Anaheim flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Anaheim by month

Plan your trip to Anaheim by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Anaheim ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Anaheim when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Anaheim by month

Plan your trip to Anaheim by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Anaheim, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Anaheim

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Anaheim. 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 Anaheim. Reviews last updated April 22, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Des Moines to Anaheim, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,286 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,683 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,906 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Anaheim?

    For a flight from Des Moines to Anaheim, you will be flying from Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city. Des Moines is the only Des Moines airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Anaheim per day. 6 airlines have flights to Anaheim from Des Moines on a regular basis.

  • How popular is this Des Moines to Anaheim flight route?

    Flights from Des Moines to Anaheim have been viewed 8 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Anaheim one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $107. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Allegiant Air, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to Anaheim for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Anaheim?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Anaheim? While on average our users pay $194, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $114. The most popular route (Des Moines - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty), is priced around $184.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Anaheim that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Anaheim flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Anaheim.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Anaheim?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Anaheim by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Anaheim?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Anaheim (average of $298). Flying from Des Moines to Anaheim in June is currently the most expensive (average of $409). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Des Moines to Anaheim

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Anaheim. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$110Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$118Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$294Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$334Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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