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$153+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Des Moines (SMF - 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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — DSM
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) 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 February 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$336
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$153
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$394
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/292:38 pmSMF - DSM
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/315:29 pmDSM - SMF
1 stop9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$336
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/296:20 amSMF - DSM
1 stop7h 19mDelta
Mon 3/315:59 pmDSM - SMF
2 stops8h 00mDelta
Deal found 2/21$341
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/155:35 amSMF - DSM
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Fri 4/183:40 pmDSM - SMF
1 stop9h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 2/21$391
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/99:37 amSMF - DSM
1 stop11h 04mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/133:30 pmDSM - SMF
1 stop19h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$403
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 7/2211:51 pmSMF - DSM
1 stop8h 32mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/265:03 pmDSM - SMF
1 stop5h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$407

Find flights from Sacramento to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento 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 22, 2025.

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Sacramento

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoDes Moines

SMF - DSM

SMFDSM

Sacramento Intl

Sat 3/29

2:38 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Des Moines

Mon 3/31

5:29 pm-12:29 am

1 stop9h 00m

$336

SacramentoDes Moines

SMF - DSM

SMFDSM

Sacramento Intl

Sat 3/29

6:20 am-3:39 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Des Moines

Mon 3/31

5:59 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$341

SacramentoDes Moines

SMF - DSM

SMFDSM

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/15

5:35 am-2:55 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Des Moines

Fri 4/18

3:40 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$391

SacramentoDes Moines

SMF - DSM

SMFDSM

Sacramento Intl

Sun 3/9

9:37 am-10:41 pm

1 stop11h 04m

Des Moines

Thu 3/13

3:30 pm-8:42 am

1 stop19h 12m

$403

SacramentoDes Moines

SMF - DSM

SMFDSM

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/22

11:51 pm-10:23 am

1 stop8h 32m

Des Moines

Sat 7/26

5:03 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$407

SacramentoDes Moines

SMF - DSM

SMFDSM

Sacramento Intl

Sun 3/2

3:34 pm-7:41 pm

1 stop26h 07m

$153

SacramentoDes Moines

SMF - DSM

SMFDSM

Sacramento Intl

Thu 4/24

11:05 pm-9:37 am

1 stop8h 32m

$168

SacramentoDes Moines

SMF - DSM

SMFDSM

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/15

5:10 am-2:50 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$254

SacramentoDes Moines

SMF - DSM

SMFDSM

Sacramento Intl

Sun 3/2

4:20 pm-11:25 pm

3 stops29h 05m

$313

SacramentoDes Moines

SMF - DSM

SMFDSM

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/5

8:10 am-2:19 pm

3 stops28h 09m

$688

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Deals found on 2/21

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Des Moines in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Sacramento-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-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 Sacramento-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Des Moines

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Travel insights for flights from Sacramento to Des Moines

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Sacramento to Des Moines including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento 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 22, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Sacramento to Des Moines in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

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

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 22, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,352 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Des Moines round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $336, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to Des Moines.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Southwest. American Airlines is currently priced 31% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Sacramento to Des Moines are Frontier ($153), Delta ($168), and Southwest ($254).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Sacramento 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 3 airlines flying from Sacramento to Des Moines

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$326Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$336Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$362Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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