$95+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to San Francisco (DSM - SFO)
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 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to San Francisco
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 January 16, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $110 (Frontier) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $642 |
Find flight deals from Des Moines to San Francisco
Cheapest flights from Des Moines to San FranciscoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 16, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 16, 2025.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Travelocity 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 1/16. 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 American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 1/16. 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 1/16. 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 Francisco within your budget
Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to San Francisco 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 January 16, 2025.
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Des MoinesSan Francisco
DSM - SFO
DSMSFO
Des Moines
Mon 3/3
8:41 pm-12:43 am
1 stop6h 02m
San Francisco
Wed 3/12
6:40 am-7:17 pm
1 stop10h 37m
Des MoinesSan Francisco
DSM - SFO
DSMSFO
Des Moines
Fri 2/14
7:17 pm-10:09 pm
3 stops52h 52m
San Francisco
Fri 2/21
11:02 am-10:52 pm
1 stop9h 50m
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
6:00 am-5:36 pm
1 stop9h 36m
Des MoinesSan Francisco
DSM - SFO
DSMSFO
Des Moines
Tue 1/28
5:59 pm-11:04 pm
1 stop7h 05m
San Francisco
Wed 1/29
5:55 am-4:34 pm
2 stops8h 39m
Des MoinesSan Francisco
DSM - SFO
DSMSFO
Des Moines
Wed 2/5
4:00 pm-10:15 pm
2 stops8h 15m
San Francisco
Sat 2/8
7:50 am-7:50 pm
2 stops10h 00m
Des MoinesSan Francisco
DSM - SFO
DSMSFO
Des Moines
Tue 3/11
1:41 pm-5:48 pm
1 stop6h 07m
San Francisco
Wed 3/19
6:30 am-4:09 pm
1 stop7h 39m
Des MoinesSan Francisco
DSM - SFO
DSMSFO
Des Moines
Fri 2/21
8:41 pm-12:43 am
1 stop6h 02m
Des MoinesSan Francisco
DSM - SFO
DSMSFO
Des Moines
Sat 2/15
12:55 pm-7:17 pm
1 stop8h 22m
Des MoinesSan Francisco
DSM - SFO
DSMSFO
Des Moines
Thu 2/27
9:10 am-3:26 pm
1 stop8h 16m
Des MoinesSan Francisco
DSM - SFO
DSMSFO
Des Moines
Sat 2/15
3:25 pm-10:50 pm
2 stops9h 25m
Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to San Francisco
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 Francisco in January.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-San Francisco 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 Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco
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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to San Francisco
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Des Moines to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to San Francisco?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2025.
Booking 16 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Des Moines to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to San Francisco?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Des Moines to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 SFO?
Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 16, 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Des Moines to San Francisco in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 26% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to San Francisco?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Rainfall in San Francisco by month
Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 in.
Temperature in San Francisco by month
Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated January 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, Southwest and United Airlines from Des Moines to San Francisco. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue
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No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue
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No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue
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No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue
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No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue
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Top 5 airlines flying from Des Moines to San Francisco
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$112 | Average$221 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$285 | Average$486 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$294 | Average$460 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$321 | Average$520 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$376 | Average$439 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |