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$100+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Orange County

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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SNA
Nov 19 — Nov 261
Tue 11/19
Tue 11/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Orange County

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Orange County (zzKFI). 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 14, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Orange County
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Orange County. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 14, 2024.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/157:00 amDSM - SNA
Nonstop3h 45mAllegiant Air
Thu 1/99:15 amSNA - DSM
Nonstop3h 30mAllegiant Air
Deal found 11/13$139
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Sun 12/87:00 amDSM - SNA
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1210:47 amSNA - DSM
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$182
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Fri 11/225:00 amDSM - SNA
1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/244:30 pmSNA - DSM
1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/13$346
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 12/117:00 amDSM - SNA
1 stop7h 05mDelta
Mon 12/168:00 amSNA - DSM
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Deal found 11/13$381
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Fri 11/152:54 pmDSM - SNA
1 stop21h 26mFrontier
Fri 11/2212:32 pmSNA - DSM
1 stop27h 58mFrontier
Deal found 11/14$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Thu 11/216:00 amDSM - SNA
1 stop5h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/254:19 pmSNA - DSM
1 stop5h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/13$426
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 12/412:55 pmDSM - SNA
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Wed 12/1112:35 pmSNA - DSM
1 stop4h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 11/13$447
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 11/206:35 amDSM - LGB
2 stops11h 57mDelta
Sun 11/247:00 amLGB - DSM
2 stops8h 05mDelta
Deal found 11/13$611
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Sat 11/306:35 amDSM - LGB
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Sun 12/1511:35 amLGB - DSM
2 stops9h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 11/12$616
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Wed 12/411:29 amDSM - SNA
2 stops23h 57mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/96:45 amSNA - DSM
2 stops14h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/13$752

Find flights from Des Moines to Orange County within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Orange County 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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.

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Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM - SNA

DSMSNA

Des Moines

Sun 12/15

7:00 am-8:45 am

Nonstop3h 45m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/9

9:15 am-2:45 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$139

Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM - SNA

DSMSNA

Des Moines

Sun 12/8

7:00 am-8:45 am

Nonstop3h 45m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 12/12

10:47 am-4:07 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$182

Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM - SNA

DSMSNA

Des Moines

Fri 11/22

5:00 am-9:12 am

1 stop6h 12m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 11/24

4:30 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$346

Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM - SNA

DSMSNA

Des Moines

Wed 12/11

7:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 12/16

8:00 am-4:35 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$381

Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM - SNA

DSMSNA

Des Moines

Thu 11/21

6:00 am-9:25 am

1 stop5h 25m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 11/23

8:40 am-4:14 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$426

Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM - SNA

DSMSNA

Des Moines

Wed 12/4

12:55 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 12/11

12:35 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$447

Des MoinesLong Beach

DSM - LGB

DSMLGB

Des Moines

Wed 11/20

6:35 am-4:32 pm

2 stops11h 57m

Long Beach Municipal

Sun 11/24

7:00 am-5:05 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$611

Des MoinesLong Beach

DSM - LGB

DSMLGB

Des Moines

Sat 11/30

6:35 am-11:25 am

1 stop6h 50m

Long Beach Municipal

Sun 12/15

11:35 am-11:00 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$616

Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM - SNA

DSMSNA

Des Moines

Wed 12/4

11:29 am-9:26 am

2 stops23h 57m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 12/9

6:45 am-11:05 pm

2 stops14h 20m

$752

Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM - SNA

DSMSNA

Des Moines

Fri 12/6

5:07 pm-1:24 pm

1 stop22h 17m

$100

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Orange County

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Orange County

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Orange County?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Orange County (average of $296). Flying from Des Moines to Orange County in June is currently the most expensive (average of $395). 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 DSM to KFI?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Orange County. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 14, 2024.

When flying from Des Moines to Orange County, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Orange County by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Orange County ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Orange County when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Orange County by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Orange County, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Orange County

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Orange County. 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 Orange County. Reviews last updated November 14, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Des Moines to Orange County, see what other customers have to say about Allegiant Air, 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
5,045 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,439 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,788 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,194 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

WestJet
7.3
Good
2,804 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Orange County. 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 from for flights from Des Moines to Orange County?

    Most people fly from Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight from Des Moines to Orange County. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

  • How popular is this Des Moines to Orange County flight route?

    Flights from Des Moines to Orange County have been viewed 6 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Orange County one-way?

    $100 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and American Airlines, with prices starting from $185 and $203, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Orange County?

    On average you can expect to pay $199 for a flight from Des Moines to Orange County. The cheapest flight overall is $141 while the most popular route, (Des Moines - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty) is currently priced at $139.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Orange County 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 Orange County?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Orange County (average of $296). Flying from Des Moines to Orange County in June is currently the most expensive (average of $395). 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 Des Moines to Orange County

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Orange County. 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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$105Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
United AirlinesCheapest$336Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$336Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$397Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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