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$89+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SFO
Apr 15 — Apr 221
Tue 4/15
Tue 4/22
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$190
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$89
(Frontier)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$438
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 10, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/307:27 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop7h 06mFrontier
Sun 5/48:56 pmSFO - DSM
1 stop19h 34mFrontier
Deal found 4/9$190
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/307:27 pmDSM - SJC
1 stop17h 37mFrontier
Sun 5/412:20 pmSJC - DSM
1 stop28h 10mFrontier
Deal found 4/9$190
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Fri 5/231:21 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/3010:36 amOAK - DSM
1 stop9h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/9$216
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 8/272:14 pmDSM - SJC
1 stop10h 30mDelta
Wed 9/31:15 pmSJC - DSM
1 stop6h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/9$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Sat 8/302:53 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop7h 38mDelta
Sun 8/316:15 amSFO - DSM
1 stop5h 49mDelta
Deal found 4/9$313
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Sun 5/115:45 amDSM - SJC
1 stop6h 17mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/262:30 pmSJC - DSM
1 stop7h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/9$324
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 6/43:40 pmDSM - SFO
2 stops9h 00mSouthwest
Wed 6/185:10 amSFO - DSM
1 stop5h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 4/9$337
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 8/281:55 pmDSM - OAK
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Sun 8/3111:35 amOAK - DSM
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/9$354
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 5/2510:22 pmDSM - SJC
1 stop13h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/14:33 pmSJC - DSM
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$356
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Mon 5/55:45 amDSM - SFO
1 stop5h 51mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/1012:10 amSFO - DSM
1 stop8h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/9$377
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Wed 9/1710:03 amDSM - SFO
1 stop13h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/2111:47 pmSFO - DSM
1 stop11h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/9$385
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Sat 8/3010:55 amDSM - OAK
2 stops7h 35mDelta
Tue 9/25:15 pmOAK - DSM
2 stops18h 49mDelta
Deal found 4/9$403

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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 April 10, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Des MoinesSan Jose

DSM - SJC

DSMSJC

Des Moines

Wed 4/30

7:27 pm-11:04 am

1 stop17h 37m

San Jose

Sun 5/4

12:20 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$190

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Wed 4/30

7:27 pm-12:33 am

1 stop7h 06m

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

8:56 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop19h 34m

$190

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Fri 5/23

1:21 pm-10:56 am

1 stop23h 35m

Oakland

Fri 5/30

10:36 am-10:33 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$216

Des MoinesSan Jose

DSM - SJC

DSMSJC

Des Moines

Wed 8/27

2:14 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop10h 30m

San Jose

Wed 9/3

1:15 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$297

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Wed 5/14

2:01 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop11h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

2:50 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$313

Des MoinesSan Jose

DSM - SJC

DSMSJC

Des Moines

Sun 5/11

5:45 am-10:02 am

1 stop6h 17m

San Jose

Mon 5/26

2:30 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$324

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Thu 5/8

5:11 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop5h 54m

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

10:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop9h 40m

$332

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Sat 5/24

7:01 am-1:29 pm

1 stop8h 28m

San Francisco

Fri 5/30

12:40 am-10:19 am

1 stop7h 39m

$335

Des MoinesOakland

DSM - OAK

DSMOAK

Des Moines

Thu 8/28

1:55 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Oakland

Sun 8/31

11:35 am-7:00 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$354

Des MoinesSan Jose

DSM - SJC

DSMSJC

Des Moines

Sun 5/25

10:22 pm-10:05 am

1 stop13h 43m

San Jose

Sun 6/1

4:33 pm-10:33 pm

2 stops28h 00m

$356

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to San Francisco Bay Area

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 $393). 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 April 10, 2025.

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 April 10, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to San Francisco Bay Area, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,848 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,848 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,848 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,848 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,906 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,848 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,634 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,848 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,848 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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 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 $89. Delta flights start at $157 while deals on American Airlines start at $176 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.

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    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 $393). 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 April 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$112Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$285Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$316Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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