What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Oakland, California round-trip?

Currently priced at $362, 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 $668. Users have found that Southwest is 29% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Oakland, California?

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

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Oakland, California?

Users have found that leaving on a Tuesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 47% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Oakland, California?

Find a great deal and save up to 420% by booking at least 17 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Des Moines to Oakland, California within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $426.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Oakland, California?

The best pricing can be found in the month of September. Prices to Oakland, California from Des Moines average $470. You can even find prices in September for less than $470, as users have found deals to Oakland, California from as low as $144. The month of January appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Oakland, California from Des Moines. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 36%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to OAK?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Des Moines to Oakland, California is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 20% on airfare.

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.

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.

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Round-trip from	$362 (Southwest)
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$400

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Sat 3/16:30 amDSM - OAK

1 stop5h 55mSouthwest

Wed 3/56:25 amOAK - DSM

1 stop6h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 1/3

$362

Sun 4/2011:52 amDSM - OAK

2 stops22h 51mAlaska Airlines

Mon 4/288:00 amOAK - DSM

3 stops13h 46mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 1/3

$668

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Sat 3/16:30 amDSM - OAK

1 stop5h 55mSouthwest

Wed 3/56:25 amOAK - DSM

1 stop6h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 1/3

$362

Sun 4/2011:52 amDSM - OAK

2 stops22h 51mAlaska Airlines

Mon 4/288:00 amOAK - DSM

3 stops13h 46mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 1/3

$668

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Mon 1/136:00 pmDSM - OAK

2 stops27h 06mAlaska Airlines

Thu 1/167:32 pmOAK - DSM

2 stops25h 29mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 1/4

$848

Wed 2/1912:57 pmDSM - OAK

2 stops21h 47mAlaska Airlines

Wed 2/268:32 pmOAK - DSM

2 stops24h 25mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 1/4

$804

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Return

Price

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Sat 3/1

6:30 am-10:25 am

1 stop5h 55m

Oakland

Wed 3/5

6:25 am-3:20 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$362

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Sun 4/20

11:52 am-8:43 am

2 stops22h 51m

Oakland

Mon 4/28

8:00 am-11:46 pm

3 stops13h 46m

$668

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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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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

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

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

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,679 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,679 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,679 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,605 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,679 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Oakland, California round-trip?
Currently priced at $362, 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 $668. Users have found that Southwest is 29% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
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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Southwest	Cheapest$356	Average$431	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Oakland

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