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$184+ Cheap flights from San Juan 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 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJU — DSM
Apr 7 — Apr 141
Mon 4/7
Mon 4/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Juan to Des Moines are usually found in November or October, booked 8 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from San Juan to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Juan (PR1) 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 April 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$367
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$184
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$486
From San Juan to Des Moines
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Cheapest flights from San Juan to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Juan to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 9/48:30 amSJU - DSM
2 stops11h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/77:43 pmDSM - SJU
2 stops18h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$367
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Wed 5/77:00 amSJU - DSM
2 stops10h 49mDelta
Sat 5/107:01 amDSM - SJU
1 stop7h 04mDelta
Deal found 4/1$377
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/67:45 amSJU - DSM
1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/123:34 pmDSM - SJU
1 stop7h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$457
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Thu 6/121:30 pmSJU - DSM
2 stops11h 20mSouthwest
Thu 8/71:55 pmDSM - SJU
2 stops19h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 3/30$620

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Juan to Des Moines that are best for you.

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San JuanDes Moines

SJU - DSM

SJUDSM

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Wed 5/7

1:10 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop11h 48m

Des Moines

Fri 5/9

5:32 am-2:00 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$367

San JuanDes Moines

SJU - DSM

SJUDSM

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Wed 5/7

7:00 am-4:49 pm

2 stops10h 49m

Des Moines

Sat 5/10

7:01 am-3:05 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$377

San JuanDes Moines

SJU - DSM

SJUDSM

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Tue 5/6

7:45 am-2:38 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Des Moines

Wed 5/7

3:34 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$457

San JuanDes Moines

SJU - DSM

SJUDSM

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Thu 6/12

1:30 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops11h 20m

Des Moines

Thu 8/7

1:55 pm-10:15 am

2 stops19h 20m

$620

San JuanDes Moines

SJU - DSM

SJUDSM

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Wed 4/23

3:34 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$184

San JuanDes Moines

SJU - DSM

SJUDSM

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Wed 4/23

6:21 am-4:43 pm

2 stops11h 22m

$188

San JuanDes Moines

SJU - DSM

SJUDSM

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Sat 4/12

12:57 am-11:08 pm

3 stops47h 11m

$205

San JuanDes Moines

SJU - DSM

SJUDSM

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Wed 5/14

8:00 am-10:05 pm

2 stops15h 05m

$224

San JuanDes Moines

SJU - DSM

SJUDSM

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Tue 5/13

7:45 am-2:38 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$229

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Deals found on 3/31

Best time to book a flight from San Juan to Des Moines

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Juan to Des Moines

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Juan to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Juan to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Juan to Des Moines may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 8 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Juan 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 April 2, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Juan to Des Moines at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 38% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 April 2, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from San Juan to Des Moines to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,615 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Juan 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 San Juan?

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Des Moines from San Juan. Booking flights from San Juan to Des Moines (DSM) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from San Juan from 3 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $367, American Airlines will fly you from San Juan to Des Moines and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $377 and $457, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 19% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $184. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from San Juan to Des Moines for a low price.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Juan 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 Juan to Des Moines.

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

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

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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Juan 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 April 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$312Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$321Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$340Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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