DSM - OAK

$244 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Oakland

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Oakland departing on 3/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Des Moines to Oakland, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Des Moines to Oakland, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$447
Overall average: $476
Southwest
Mon 2/16Fri 2/20
DSM - OAK • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$244
Southwest
Sat 3/28
DSM - OAK • 1 stop
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Southwest
Cheapest • from $447 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 23% price drop
March
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Oakland (DSM-OAK)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Oakland that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Oakland

Mon, Feb 16 - Fri, Feb 20
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 9:55 am
DSM
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OAK
5h 45m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:00 am - 12:20 pm
OAK
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DSM
5h 20m1 stop
$447Southwest
Mon, Feb 16 - Fri, Feb 20
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 9:55 am
DSM
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OAK
5h 45m1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:30 am - 10:35 pm
OAK
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DSM
9h 05m2 stops
$452Southwest
Mon, Feb 16 - Fri, Feb 20
Southwest Logo
6:15 pm - 12:10 am
DSM
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OAK
7h 55m2 stops
Southwest Logo
12:40 pm - 10:35 pm
OAK
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DSM
7h 55m2 stops
$457Southwest
Mon, Apr 6 - Wed, Apr 8
Delta Logo
4:25 pm - 11:46 pm
DSM
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OAK
9h 21m2 stops
Delta Logo
5:55 am - 4:54 pm
OAK
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DSM
8h 59m2 stops
$699Delta
Mon, Apr 6 - Wed, Apr 8
Delta Logo
4:25 pm - 11:46 pm
DSM
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OAK
9h 21m2 stops
Delta Logo
5:55 am - 4:54 pm
OAK
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DSM
8h 59m2 stops
$899Delta
Sun, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 1
Delta Logo
4:21 pm - 11:53 pm
DSM
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OAK
9h 32m2 stops
Delta Logo
5:55 am - 5:08 pm
OAK
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DSM
9h 13m2 stops
$1,331Delta
Fri, Dec 26 - Tue, Dec 30
Delta Logo
6:59 am - 4:04 pm
DSM
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OAK
11h 05m2 stops
Delta Logo
5:53 am - 4:41 pm
OAK
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DSM
8h 48m2 stops
$1,639Delta
Sat, Jan 24 - Sat, Jan 31
Delta Logo
1:03 pm - 9:38 pm
DSM
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OAK
10h 35m2 stops
Delta Logo
5:55 am - 5:08 pm
OAK
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DSM
9h 13m2 stops
$1,819Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Oakland flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Oakland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Oakland?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Des Moines to Oakland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Oakland on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Des Moines, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Oakland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Oakland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines to Oakland is January, where tickets cost $388 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $681 and $617 respectively.

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Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$244
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 23% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Oakland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Oakland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Oakland

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Oakland?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Oakland was $244 for a one-way ticket and $447 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Oakland?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Des Moines to Oakland?

    Des Moines airport is called Des Moines and the only airport in Oakland is Oakland.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Oakland?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Oakland?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to Oakland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to Oakland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Oakland from Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to Oakland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Oakland with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and OAK can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to Oakland?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Oakland from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Des Moines to Oakland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Oakland. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Oakland? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4253 reviews
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
Airline reviews

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

8.0 ExcellentRussell, Dec 2025
SAN - OAK
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The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

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Information on your arrival and departure airports

Des Moines (DSM)
Oakland (OAK)