DSM - OAK

$174 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 8/27. 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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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

Thu, Jul 31 - Thu, Aug 7
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7:00 am - 1:43 pmDSM-OAK
8h 43m1 stop
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12:42 pm - 10:36 pmOAK-DSM
7h 54m1 stop
$218
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Wed, Jul 30 - Wed, Aug 6
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7:30 am - 11:33 pmDSM-OAK
18h 03m1 stop
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6:00 am - 9:41 pmOAK-DSM
13h 41m1 stop
$226
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Thu, Jul 31 - Thu, Aug 7
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7:00 am - 1:43 pmDSM-OAK
8h 43m1 stop
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2:38 pm - 12:35 pmOAK-DSM
19h 57m2 stops
$230
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Wed, Jul 30 - Wed, Aug 6
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7:30 am - 11:33 pmDSM-OAK
18h 03m1 stop
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6:00 am - 5:42 pmOAK-DSM
33h 42m2 stops
$252
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Sat, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 11
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7:25 am - 2:00 pmDSM-OAK
8h 35m1 stop
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5:00 am - 12:10 pmOAK-DSM
5h 10m1 stop
$357Southwest
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Sat, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 11
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7:25 am - 2:40 pmDSM-OAK
9h 15m2 stops
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5:00 am - 12:10 pmOAK-DSM
5h 10m1 stop
$362Southwest
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Tue, Jul 29 - Mon, Aug 4
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5:23 pm - 11:55 pmDSM-OAK
8h 32m2 stops
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6:00 am - 9:38 amOAK-DSM
25h 38m2 stops
$430Delta
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Tue, Jul 29 - Tue, Aug 5
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2:29 pm - 11:55 pmDSM-OAK
11h 26m2 stops
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4:55 pm - 9:38 amOAK-DSM
14h 43m2 stops
$438Delta
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Fri, Aug 1 - Tue, Aug 5
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2:23 pm - 11:59 pmDSM-OAK
11h 36m2 stops
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7:58 pm - 9:06 amOAK-DSM
11h 08m2 stops
$482Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Aug 2 - Wed, Aug 6
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2:23 pm - 11:59 pmDSM-OAK
11h 36m2 stops
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7:58 pm - 8:37 amOAK-DSM
10h 39m2 stops
$559Alaska Airlines
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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.

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Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
High seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$174
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 25% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 28% increase in price.
Flight from Des Moines to Oakland

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 $174 for a one-way ticket and $218 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.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Oakland?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Des Moines and Oakland, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4278 reviews
8.6Crew
7.1Food
8.2Boarding
7.6Entertainment
8.0Comfort
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It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025LGB - SMF
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It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a hell hole of an airport. It is the new LaGuardia. Everything Cobbled together. Security gates closed. Terri directional signage

I will be flying again Southwest Airlines. Friendly crew, comfortable and affordable.

The plane arrived 25 minutes late, and the Wi-Fi was slower than it usually is.

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