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$139+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to San Francisco Bay Area

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DSM — SFO
Dec 30 — Jan 61
Mon 12/30
Mon 1/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH). 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 December 25, 2024.

Round-trip from

$278
(Frontier)

One-way from

$139
(Mytrip)
From Des Moines to San Francisco Bay Area
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to San Francisco Bay Area
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Sun 12/296:55 amDSM - SFO
1 stop8h 52mDelta
Wed 1/812:09 pmSFO - DSM
1 stop8h 41mDelta
Deal found 12/24$721
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Sun 12/295:45 amDSM - SFO
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/86:45 amSFO - DSM
2 stops8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/24$726
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 12/296:30 amDSM - SFO
2 stops18h 21mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/308:09 pmSFO - DSM
2 stops20h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/24$760
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/258:50 amDSM - SFO
2 stops12h 23mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/3010:35 pmSFO - DSM
2 stops15h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/24$797
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Thu 12/266:30 amDSM - SJC
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Thu 12/262:05 pmSJC - DSM
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/24$1,011
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Thu 12/266:55 amDSM - SJC
2 stops8h 46mDelta
Thu 12/2610:51 pmSJC - DSM
2 stops10h 54mDelta
Deal found 12/24$1,868

Find flights from Des Moines to San Francisco Bay Area within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to San Francisco Bay Area 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 December 25, 2024.

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Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Fri 2/21

8:41 pm-12:43 am

1 stop6h 02m

San Francisco

Mon 2/24

6:00 am-7:41 pm

1 stop11h 41m

$278

Des MoinesSan Jose

DSM - SJC

DSMSJC

Des Moines

Wed 2/5

5:15 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop6h 15m

San Jose

Wed 2/12

6:30 am-5:54 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$336

Des MoinesSan Jose

DSM - SJC

DSMSJC

Des Moines

Wed 2/5

2:37 pm-6:51 pm

1 stop6h 14m

San Jose

Wed 2/12

6:00 am-4:34 pm

2 stops8h 34m

$341

Des MoinesSan Jose

DSM - SJC

DSMSJC

Des Moines

Wed 2/5

12:15 pm-7:16 pm

2 stops9h 01m

San Jose

Wed 2/12

10:09 am-8:57 pm

2 stops8h 48m

$346

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Sat 2/15

12:25 pm-7:12 pm

1 stop8h 47m

San Francisco

Tue 2/18

6:15 am-4:30 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$351

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Tue 1/21

2:06 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop9h 06m

San Francisco

Sat 1/25

6:45 am-4:59 pm

2 stops8h 14m

$356

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Fri 2/7

1:01 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop9h 52m

San Francisco

Fri 2/14

6:00 am-7:41 pm

1 stop11h 41m

$397

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Fri 4/4

4:55 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop8h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

8:10 am-10:05 pm

2 stops11h 55m

$431

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Sat 2/15

8:00 am-7:46 pm

2 stops13h 46m

San Francisco

Tue 2/18

10:47 am-11:30 pm

2 stops10h 43m

$451

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Thu 1/9

9:38 am-10:39 pm

2 stops15h 01m

Oakland

Mon 1/13

6:32 am-10:08 pm

2 stops13h 36m

$566

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to San Francisco Bay Area

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to San Francisco Bay Area

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Des Moines to San Francisco Bay Area including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Des Moines to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 25, 2024.

When flying from Des Moines to San Francisco Bay Area, 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 San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 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 San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated December 25, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to San Francisco Bay Area, such as Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,758 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,758 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,758 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,758 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,580 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,758 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,007 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,758 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,758 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

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 San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Des Moines to San Francisco Bay Area. It is only a 3.6 mi journey to Des Moines (DSM) from Des Moines’s city center.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $139. American Airlines flights start at $168 while deals on Delta start at $188 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Most travelers choose Des Moines - San Francisco, Des Moines - San Jose or Des Moines - Oakland when deciding on the best route from Des Moines to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to San Francisco Bay Area?

    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 Francisco Bay Area.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Des Moines to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 5 airlines flying from Des Moines to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 December 25, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$112Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$285Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$318Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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