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$65+ Cheap flights from San Antonio to Des Moines (SAT - DSM)

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SAT — DSM
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Antonio to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Antonio (SAT) 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 November 20, 2024.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

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Round-trip from

$299
(Delta)

One-way from

$65
(CheapOair)
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Cheapest flights from San Antonio to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Antonio to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2024.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/126:00 amSAT - DSM
1 stop5h 40mDelta
Tue 12/175:50 amDSM - SAT
1 stop7h 19mDelta
Deal found 11/19$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 12/1212:36 pmSAT - DSM
1 stop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/175:51 amDSM - SAT
2 stops8h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$331
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/151:02 pmSAT - DSM
1 stop27h 05mFrontier
Thu 12/197:08 pmDSM - SAT
1 stop21h 49mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$364
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sat 12/145:56 pmSAT - DSM
1 stop4h 27mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/245:10 pmDSM - SAT
1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$371
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/1712:45 pmSAT - DSM
1 stop8h 40mSouthwest
Thu 12/266:45 pmDSM - SAT
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 11/19$430
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/58:00 amSAT - DSM
2 stops14h 56mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/83:46 pmDSM - SAT
2 stops18h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$441

Find flights from San Antonio to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Antonio 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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San AntonioDes Moines

SAT - DSM

SATDSM

San Antonio

Thu 12/12

6:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop5h 40m

Des Moines

Tue 12/17

5:50 am-1:09 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$299

San AntonioDes Moines

SAT - DSM

SATDSM

San Antonio

Thu 12/12

12:36 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop4h 24m

Des Moines

Tue 12/17

5:51 am-2:44 pm

2 stops8h 53m

$331

San AntonioDes Moines

SAT - DSM

SATDSM

San Antonio

Sun 12/15

1:02 pm-4:07 pm

1 stop27h 05m

Des Moines

Thu 12/19

7:08 pm-4:57 pm

1 stop21h 49m

$364

San AntonioDes Moines

SAT - DSM

SATDSM

San Antonio

Sat 12/14

5:56 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop4h 27m

Des Moines

Tue 12/24

5:10 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$371

San AntonioDes Moines

SAT - DSM

SATDSM

San Antonio

Tue 12/17

12:45 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Des Moines

Thu 12/26

6:45 pm-1:15 am

1 stop6h 30m

$430

San AntonioDes Moines

SAT - DSM

SATDSM

San Antonio

Thu 12/5

8:00 am-10:56 pm

2 stops14h 56m

Des Moines

Sun 12/8

3:46 pm-10:09 am

2 stops18h 23m

$441

San AntonioDes Moines

SAT - DSM

SATDSM

San Antonio

Sat 1/11

7:10 pm-10:11 am

1 stop15h 01m

$65

San AntonioDes Moines

SAT - DSM

SATDSM

San Antonio

Tue 12/17

5:20 am-10:33 am

1 stop5h 13m

$148

San AntonioDes Moines

SAT - DSM

SATDSM

San Antonio

Mon 11/25

5:45 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$153

San AntonioDes Moines

SAT - DSM

SATDSM

San Antonio

Mon 11/25

12:08 pm-8:34 pm

2 stops8h 26m

$158

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

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Travel insights for flights from San Antonio to Des Moines

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Des Moines (average of $311). Flying from San Antonio 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 SAT to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from San Antonio 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 November 20, 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Antonio to Des Moines is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 24% on airfare.

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 November 20, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Antonio to Des Moines, see what other customers have to say about Delta and Southwest. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Frontier
6.1
Okay
3,539 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

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

    Currently priced at $299, Delta will fly you from San Antonio to Des Moines and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Frontier - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $331 and $364, respectively. Delta is priced at 37% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $65 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $148 and $153, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Antonio 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 San Antonio to Des Moines?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Des Moines (average of $311). Flying from San Antonio 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 San Antonio to Des Moines

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Antonio 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$208Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$247Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$291Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$342Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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