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$79+ Cheap flights from Orange County to Des Moines (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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — DSM
Mar 4 — Mar 111
Tue 3/4
Tue 3/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Orange County to Des Moines

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Round-trip from

$108
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One-way from

$79
(Kiwi.com)

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February

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July

Average price

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Cheapest flights from Orange County to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Orange County to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 27, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/39:05 amSNA - DSM
Nonstop3h 22mAllegiant Air
Sun 4/66:33 amDSM - SNA
Nonstop3h 42mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/27$108
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Thu 5/89:32 amSNA - DSM
Nonstop3h 22mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/111:27 pmDSM - SNA
2 stops34h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/27$189
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 4/193:30 pmLGB - DSM
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Tue 4/226:40 amDSM - LGB
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 2/27$272
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 4/197:10 amLGB - DSM
2 stops7h 28mDelta
Tue 4/2211:59 amDSM - LGB
2 stops11h 46mDelta
Deal found 2/27$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Wed 3/264:30 pmSNA - DSM
1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/25:29 pmDSM - SNA
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/26$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Thu 4/38:00 amSNA - DSM
1 stop6h 31mDelta
Sun 4/66:52 amDSM - SNA
1 stop7h 13mDelta
Deal found 2/27$308
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 4/1912:50 pmSNA - DSM
2 stops7h 35mSouthwest
Tue 4/226:40 amDSM - SNA
2 stops9h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 2/27$314
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Fri 5/2311:39 amSNA - DSM
1 stop23h 45mFrontier
Mon 5/262:15 pmDSM - SNA
1 stop22h 24mFrontier
Deal found 2/27$322
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Wed 4/23:36 pmSNA - DSM
1 stop6h 08mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/51:45 pmDSM - SNA
1 stop5h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/27$379
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Fri 10/177:00 pmSNA - DSM
2 stops20h 02mAlaska Airlines
Mon 10/206:20 pmDSM - SNA
2 stops16h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/27$577

Find flights from Orange County to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Orange County 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 27, 2025.

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Orange County

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/3

9:05 am-2:27 pm

Nonstop3h 22m

Des Moines

Sun 4/6

6:33 am-8:15 am

Nonstop3h 42m

$108

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/8

9:32 am-2:54 pm

Nonstop3h 22m

Des Moines

Sun 5/11

1:27 pm-9:41 pm

2 stops34h 14m

$189

Long BeachDes Moines

LGB - DSM

LGBDSM

Long Beach Municipal

Sat 4/19

3:30 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Des Moines

Tue 4/22

6:40 am-9:45 am

1 stop5h 05m

$272

Long BeachDes Moines

LGB - DSM

LGBDSM

Long Beach Municipal

Sat 4/19

7:10 am-4:38 pm

2 stops7h 28m

Des Moines

Tue 4/22

11:59 am-9:45 pm

2 stops11h 46m

$297

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/26

4:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Des Moines

Wed 4/2

5:29 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$299

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/3

8:00 am-4:31 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Des Moines

Sun 4/6

6:52 am-12:05 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$308

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 4/19

12:50 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Des Moines

Tue 4/22

6:40 am-1:50 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$314

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 5/23

11:39 am-1:24 pm

1 stop23h 45m

Des Moines

Mon 5/26

2:15 pm-10:39 am

1 stop22h 24m

$322

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/2

3:36 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Des Moines

Sat 4/5

1:45 pm-5:12 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$379

Santa AnaDes Moines

SNA - DSM

SNADSM

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 3/9

9:22 am-2:40 pm

Nonstop3h 18m

$79

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Travel insights for flights from Orange County to Des Moines

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Orange County 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Orange County to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 27, 2025.

When flying from Orange County to Des Moines, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 February 27, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Orange County to Des Moines by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,362 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
4,362 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,362 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
9,717 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,362 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
8,140 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,362 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,723 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,362 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
758 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,362 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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 Orange County 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 airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Orange County?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Orange County to Des Moines. It is only a 3.6 mi journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Des Moines’s city center.

  • How popular is this Orange County to Des Moines flight route?

    The Orange County to Des Moines flight path was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $79 on Allegiant Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $122 and United Airlines from $204 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Orange County to Des Moines?

    The cheapest flight price from Orange County to Des Moines is $64. On average you can expect to pay $107. The most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Des Moines), can usually be booked for $108.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Orange County 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 Orange County to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Orange County 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 4 airlines flying from Orange County to Des Moines

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Orange County 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 February 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$125Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
United AirlinesCheapest$316Average$707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$336Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$386Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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