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$162+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Oakland, CA (DSM - OAK)

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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — OAK
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Wed 4/9
Wed 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Oakland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Oakland (OAK). 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 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$432
(Southwest)

One-way from

$162
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$412
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 4, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Sun 9/145:25 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops8h 30mSouthwest
Sun 9/218:30 amOAK - DSM
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/4$432
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 4/1211:27 amDSM - OAK
2 stops12h 59mDelta
Sat 4/196:00 amOAK - DSM
2 stops8h 38mDelta
Deal found 4/2$492
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 5/92:20 pmDSM - OAK
2 stops11h 24mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/129:15 amOAK - DSM
2 stops12h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/4$578
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Sat 4/129:00 amDSM - OAK
3 stops47h 49mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/191:49 pmOAK - DSM
2 stops30h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4$663

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DSM - OAK

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Des Moines

Sun 9/14

5:25 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Oakland

Sun 9/21

8:30 am-3:40 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$432

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Fri 5/9

2:20 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops11h 24m

Oakland

Mon 5/12

9:15 am-11:40 pm

2 stops12h 25m

$578

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Tue 5/6

5:46 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops7h 57m

$162

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Fri 5/9

2:28 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops33h 57m

$185

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Fri 5/9

3:40 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$195

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Wed 8/27

10:03 am-7:18 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$221

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Deals found on 4/2

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Oakland

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Oakland, California?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Des Moines to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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.

Rainfall in Oakland by month

Plan your trip to Oakland by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Oakland, California ranges from 0.0 - 4.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Oakland, California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Oakland by month

Plan your trip to Oakland by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Oakland, California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Oakland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Oakland. 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 Oakland. Reviews last updated April 4, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,837 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,837 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,837 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,837 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,837 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Oakland. 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 Des Moines to Oakland, California round-trip?

    Currently priced at $432, Southwest will fly you from Des Moines to Oakland, California and back. In addition to Southwest, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Alaska Airlines for as low as $578. Users have found that Southwest is 10% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Oakland, California one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $162. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to Oakland, California for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Oakland 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 Des Moines to Oakland, California?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Des Moines to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 airline flying from Des Moines to Oakland

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Des Moines to Oakland. 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 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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