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$384+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo (DSM - SBP)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SBP
jan 25 — feb 11
lör 1/25
lör 2/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to San Luis Obispo (SBP). 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 januari 20, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$384
(United)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

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Average price

$982
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on januari 20, 2025.

This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
ons 2/265:13 pmDSM - SBP
1 stop5h 58mUnited Airlines
mån 3/32:19 pmSBP - DSM
2 stops7h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$384
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
fre 3/72:18 pmDSM - SBP
1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines
tis 3/114:36 pmSBP - DSM
1 stop5h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$398
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
fre 3/282:29 pmDSM - SBP
3 stops23h 56mAlaska Airlines
sön 3/301:05 pmSBP - DSM
2 stops26h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$2,353

Find flights from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo within your budget

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Des MoinesSan Luis Obispo

DSM - SBP

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Des Moines

ons 2/26

5:13 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop5h 58m

San Luis Obispo County

mån 3/3

2:19 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops7h 11m

$384

Des MoinesSan Luis Obispo

DSM - SBP

DSMSBP

Des Moines

fre 3/7

2:18 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop6h 20m

San Luis Obispo County

tis 3/11

4:36 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$398

Des MoinesSan Luis Obispo

DSM - SBP

DSMSBP

Des Moines

fre 3/28

2:29 pm-12:25 pm

3 stops23h 56m

San Luis Obispo County

sön 3/30

1:05 pm-5:49 pm

2 stops26h 44m

$2,353

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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 Luis Obispo in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-San Luis Obispo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo (average of $374). Flying from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $594). 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 SBP?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated januari 20, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 36% on flights from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Rainfall in San Luis Obispo by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Luis Obispo ranges from 0.0 - 4.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Luis Obispo when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Luis Obispo by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Luis Obispo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 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 Luis Obispo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Luis Obispo. 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 Luis Obispo. Reviews last updated januari 20, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Luis Obispo, with prices starting at $384. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $398 and $2,353, respectively. United Airlines is priced at 18% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo?

    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 Luis Obispo.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo (average of $374). Flying from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $594). 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 airline flying from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo. 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 januari 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$277Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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