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$149+ Cheap flights from San Antonio to Des Moines (SAT - DSM)

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SAT — DSM
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$297
(Southwest)

One-way from

$149
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$366
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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 February 20, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 4/97:30 amSAT - DSM
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Tue 4/153:40 pmDSM - SAT
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 3/185:30 amSAT - DSM
1 stop5h 10mDelta
Fri 3/216:30 pmDSM - SAT
1 stop6h 07mDelta
Deal found 2/20$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 4/86:02 amSAT - DSM
1 stop5h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/145:29 pmDSM - SAT
1 stop6h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$328
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 3/188:29 pmSAT - DSM
2 stops21h 04mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/212:56 pmDSM - SAT
1 stop29h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/87:05 pmSAT - DSM
2 stops19h 33mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/141:45 pmDSM - SAT
1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$413
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/98:37 pmSAT - DSM
1 stop21h 20mFrontier
Sun 3/167:12 pmDSM - SAT
1 stop15h 03mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$417

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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San Antonio

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San AntonioDes Moines

SAT - DSM

SATDSM

San Antonio

Wed 4/9

7:30 am-4:00 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Des Moines

Tue 4/15

3:40 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$297

San AntonioDes Moines

SAT - DSM

SATDSM

San Antonio

Tue 3/18

5:30 am-10:40 am

1 stop5h 10m

Des Moines

Fri 3/21

6:30 pm-12:37 am

1 stop6h 07m

$317

San AntonioDes Moines

SAT - DSM

SATDSM

San Antonio

Tue 4/8

6:02 am-11:21 am

1 stop5h 19m

Des Moines

Mon 4/14

5:29 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$328

San AntonioDes Moines

SAT - DSM

SATDSM

San Antonio

Tue 3/18

8:29 pm-5:33 pm

2 stops21h 04m

Des Moines

Fri 3/21

2:56 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop29h 34m

$344

San AntonioDes Moines

SAT - DSM

SATDSM

San Antonio

Tue 4/8

7:05 pm-2:38 pm

2 stops19h 33m

Des Moines

Mon 4/14

1:45 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$413

San AntonioDes Moines

SAT - DSM

SATDSM

San Antonio

Sun 3/9

8:37 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Des Moines

Sun 3/16

7:12 pm-10:15 am

1 stop15h 03m

$417

San AntonioDes Moines

SAT - DSM

SATDSM

San Antonio

Tue 3/18

5:30 am-10:40 am

1 stop5h 10m

$149

San AntonioDes Moines

SAT - DSM

SATDSM

San Antonio

Tue 3/18

5:30 am-2:32 pm

2 stops9h 02m

$154

San AntonioDes Moines

SAT - DSM

SATDSM

San Antonio

Tue 3/18

8:29 pm-5:33 pm

2 stops21h 04m

$217

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Deals found on 2/20

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice 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 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Des Moines (average of $336). 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 February 20, 2025.

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 in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 40% 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 February 20, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,355 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Antonio to Des Moines round-trip?

    Currently priced at $297, Southwest will fly you from San Antonio to Des Moines and back. In addition to Southwest, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $317 and $328, respectively. Southwest is priced at 32% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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    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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Des Moines (average of $336). 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$208Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$247Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$291Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$369Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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