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$88+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to San Diego (DSM - SAN)

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DSM — SAN
abr. 27 — may. 41
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Des Moines to San Diego are usually found in June or July, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to San Diego (SAN). 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 abril 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$208
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$88
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$431

Good round-trip deal

$170 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-San Diego flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Des Moines-San Diego flights.
From Des Moines to San Diego
One-way flight from Des Moines to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($61 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Des Moines to San Diego.

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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 22, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
lun. 6/28:38 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop5h 17mMultiple Airlines
vie. 6/65:12 pmSAN - DSM
Nonstop3h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$208
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/308:20 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop5h 39mFrontier
lun. 6/26:25 amSAN - DSM
1 stop11h 28mFrontier
Deal found 4/21$218
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
mar. 6/242:43 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop8h 04mDelta
lun. 7/79:40 pmSAN - DSM
1 stop10h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/21$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
dom. 8/105:26 amDSM - SAN
1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines
mié. 8/1311:51 amSAN - DSM
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/21$327
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
sáb. 8/231:10 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
dom. 8/318:30 amSAN - DSM
2 stops8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 4/22$343
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
vie. 8/2211:35 amDSM - SAN
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
lun. 8/252:21 pmSAN - DSM
2 stops7h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$372
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
jue. 11/133:03 pmDSM - SAN
2 stops19h 49mAlaska Airlines
mar. 11/186:15 amSAN - DSM
2 stops14h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/22$497

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

Fly from

Des Moines

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesSan Diego

DSM - SAN

DSMSAN

Des Moines

lun. 6/2

8:38 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 17m

San Diego

vie. 6/6

5:12 pm-10:34 pm

Nonstop3h 22m

$208

Des MoinesSan Diego

DSM - SAN

DSMSAN

Des Moines

vie. 5/30

8:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 39m

San Diego

lun. 6/2

6:25 am-7:53 pm

1 stop11h 28m

$218

Des MoinesSan Diego

DSM - SAN

DSMSAN

Des Moines

mar. 6/24

2:43 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop8h 04m

San Diego

lun. 7/7

9:40 pm-10:14 am

1 stop10h 34m

$287

Des MoinesSan Diego

DSM - SAN

DSMSAN

Des Moines

dom. 8/10

5:26 am-9:08 am

1 stop5h 42m

San Diego

mié. 8/13

11:51 am-9:36 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$327

Des MoinesSan Diego

DSM - SAN

DSMSAN

Des Moines

sáb. 8/23

1:10 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San Diego

dom. 8/31

8:30 am-7:00 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$343

Des MoinesSan Diego

DSM - SAN

DSMSAN

Des Moines

vie. 8/22

11:35 am-3:01 pm

1 stop5h 26m

San Diego

lun. 8/25

2:21 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$372

Des MoinesSan Diego

DSM - SAN

DSMSAN

Des Moines

dom. 8/10

10:03 am-11:59 pm

2 stops15h 56m

San Diego

mié. 8/13

1:22 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$566

Des MoinesSan Diego

DSM - SAN

DSMSAN

Des Moines

lun. 7/28

2:39 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop3h 31m

$88

Des MoinesSan Diego

DSM - SAN

DSMSAN

Des Moines

mié. 5/21

7:30 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$108

Des MoinesSan Diego

DSM - SAN

DSMSAN

Des Moines

sáb. 8/23

2:53 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$144

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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 San Diego in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-San Diego 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 Des Moines to San Diego

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to San Diego. Price data was last updated on April 18, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Des Moines to San Diego may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 22 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 Des Moines to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Des Moines to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated abril 22, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Des Moines to San Diego is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 52% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to San Diego. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to San Diego flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, 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 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated abril 22, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Des Moines to San Diego have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to San Diego round-trip from $218. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $287, and United Airlines, from $292. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to San Diego for 43% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $88 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Allegiant Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Delta, with prices starting from $108 and $144, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to San Diego?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $163. While the most popular route (Des Moines - San Diego) can be booked for $142 on average our data indicates $195 when flying from Des Moines to San Diego.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Des Moines to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 6 airlines flying from Des Moines to San Diego

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$125Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$140Average$195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$306Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$331Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$360Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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