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$269+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA to Des Moines (OAK - DSM)

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 8/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — DSM
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$354
(Southwest)

One-way from

$269
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$494
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 5/1011:30 amOAK - DSM
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Tue 5/133:40 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop9h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 3/25$354
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Sat 5/106:00 amOAK - DSM
2 stops8h 46mDelta
Tue 5/135:30 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops8h 19mDelta
Deal found 3/25$364
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Thu 5/19:15 amOAK - DSM
2 stops11h 38mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/312:49 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops12h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/25$632

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Oakland

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Des Moines

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OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Sat 5/10

11:30 am-9:30 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Des Moines

Tue 5/13

3:40 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$354

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Sat 5/10

6:00 am-4:46 pm

2 stops8h 46m

Des Moines

Tue 5/13

5:30 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops8h 19m

$364

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Thu 5/1

9:15 am-10:53 pm

2 stops11h 38m

Des Moines

Sat 5/3

12:49 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops12h 55m

$632

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Sun 8/31

8:00 am-10:41 pm

2 stops12h 41m

$269

OaklandDes Moines

OAK - DSM

OAKDSM

Oakland

Fri 4/4

6:00 am-4:31 pm

2 stops8h 31m

$429

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Deals found on 3/25

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Oakland to Des Moines in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Oakland, California-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Oakland, California-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Oakland, California-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Des Moines?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Oakland, California to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 March 26, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,789 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Oakland to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Oakland, California to Des Moines round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Oakland, California to Des Moines is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $354 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Alaska Airlines, starting at $364 and $632 round-trip.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Oakland to Des Moines?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland to Des Moines 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 Oakland, California to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Oakland, California to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 airline flying from Oakland to Des Moines

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Oakland to Des Moines. 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 March 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$386Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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