$76+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to San Diego (DSM - SAN)
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 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.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 March 3, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $166 (Cheapflightsfares) |
One-way from | $76 (Mytrip) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | June |
Average price | $487 |
Good round-trip deal | $179 or less |
Find flight deals from Des Moines to San Diego
Cheapest flights from Des Moines to San DiegoExplore 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 March 3, 2025.
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 March 3, 2025.
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Find flights from Des Moines to San Diego within your budget
Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to San Diego 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 3, 2025.
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Depart
Return
Price
Des MoinesSan Diego
DSM - SAN
DSMSAN
Des Moines
Mon 5/26
2:43 pm-4:19 pm
Nonstop3h 36m
San Diego
Fri 5/30
5:09 pm-10:33 pm
Nonstop3h 24m
Des MoinesSan Diego
DSM - SAN
DSMSAN
Des Moines
Fri 4/11
8:17 pm-12:14 am
1 stop5h 57m
San Diego
Mon 4/14
6:25 am-7:19 pm
1 stop10h 54m
Des MoinesSan Diego
DSM - SAN
DSMSAN
Des Moines
Mon 5/26
2:43 pm-4:19 pm
Nonstop3h 36m
San Diego
Fri 5/30
8:49 pm-1:24 pm
1 stop14h 35m
Des MoinesSan Diego
DSM - SAN
DSMSAN
Des Moines
Wed 4/16
5:29 pm-11:56 pm
1 stop8h 27m
San Diego
Wed 4/23
6:15 am-4:43 pm
1 stop8h 28m
Des MoinesSan Diego
DSM - SAN
DSMSAN
Des Moines
Wed 4/2
10:22 am-5:57 pm
1 stop9h 35m
San Diego
Mon 4/7
10:00 pm-9:37 am
1 stop9h 37m
Des MoinesSan Diego
DSM - SAN
DSMSAN
Des Moines
Wed 4/16
5:40 am-11:50 am
2 stops8h 10m
San Diego
Sat 5/3
2:15 pm-10:25 pm
1 stop6h 10m
Des MoinesSan Diego
DSM - SAN
DSMSAN
Des Moines
Thu 3/27
5:11 pm-10:40 pm
1 stop7h 29m
San Diego
Thu 4/3
7:09 am-4:14 pm
1 stop7h 05m
Des MoinesSan Diego
DSM - SAN
DSMSAN
Des Moines
Wed 4/16
11:54 am-9:30 pm
2 stops11h 36m
San Diego
Wed 4/23
7:55 pm-11:21 am
2 stops13h 26m
Des MoinesSan Diego
DSM - SAN
DSMSAN
Des Moines
Mon 3/24
2:56 pm-7:16 am
1 stop18h 20m
Des MoinesSan Diego
DSM - SAN
DSMSAN
Des Moines
Wed 4/16
2:12 pm-7:14 pm
1 stop7h 02m
Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to San Diego
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 March.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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 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-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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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to San Diego
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Des Moines to San Diego including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
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 February 28, 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 March 3, 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 in the evening could potentially save you up to 48% 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 March 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines 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.
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Crew
Food
Overall
Reviews
Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
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Boarding
Crew
Food
Overall
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Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
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Food
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Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
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Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
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Boarding
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Food
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Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
Entertainment
Comfort
Boarding
Crew
Food
Overall
Reviews
Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
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Top 6 airlines flying from Des Moines to San Diego
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$116 | Average$173 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$140 | Average$228 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time88% | |
| Cheapest$296 | Average$407 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$307 | Average$411 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$331 | Average$455 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$367 | Average$475 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |