DSM - OAK

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Cheapest round-trip
$301
Southwest
Sat 9/5Wed 9/9
DSM - OAK • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$234
Southwest
Fri 9/4
DSM - OAK • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $300 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and Oakland. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $412 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 10m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 100% price drop
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Oakland

Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9
Southwest Logo
3:05 pm - 7:10 pm
DSM
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OAK
6h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:30 am - 5:45 pm
OAK
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DSM
6h 15m
1 stop
$301Southwest
Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22
Southwest Logo
3:05 pm - 7:10 pm
DSM
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OAK
6h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:10 am - 4:10 pm
OAK
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DSM
9h 00m
1 stop
$306Southwest
Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22
Southwest Logo
4:50 pm - 11:55 pm
DSM
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OAK
9h 05m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
8:30 am - 8:45 pm
OAK
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DSM
10h 15m
2 stops
$311Southwest
Thu, Aug 13 - Sun, Aug 16
Southwest Logo
3:50 pm - 10:10 pm
DSM
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OAK
8h 20m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
11:55 pm - 11:25 am
OAK
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DSM
9h 30m
1 stop
$413Southwest
Sun, Aug 2 - Sat, Aug 8
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 9:35 am
DSM
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OAK
5h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:10 am - 4:10 pm
OAK
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DSM
9h 00m
1 stop
$429Southwest
Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 6
Southwest Logo
3:50 pm - 11:05 pm
DSM
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OAK
9h 15m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:05 am - 6:15 pm
OAK
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DSM
7h 10m
1 stop
$434Southwest
Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 6
Southwest Logo
3:50 pm - 10:10 pm
DSM
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OAK
8h 20m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
11:00 am - 6:15 pm
OAK
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DSM
5h 15m
1 stop
$439Southwest
Thu, Aug 13 - Sun, Aug 16
Southwest Logo
12:05 pm - 6:25 pm
DSM
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OAK
8h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:55 pm - 11:25 am
OAK
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DSM
9h 30m
1 stop
$448Southwest
Sun, Aug 2 - Sat, Aug 8
Southwest Logo
6:10 pm - 12:55 am
DSM
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OAK
8h 45m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:10 am - 4:10 pm
OAK
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DSM
9h 00m
1 stop
$449Southwest
Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 6
Southwest Logo
3:50 pm - 10:10 pm
DSM
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OAK
8h 20m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
11:20 am - 9:15 pm
OAK
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DSM
7h 55m
2 stops
$453Southwest
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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 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 May, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $881 and $584 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$234
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 35% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% 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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Oakland was $234 for a one-way ticket and $300 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 4251 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
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No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2026
PDX - OAK
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No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

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.

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

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

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

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

Everything went well, but the flight was delayed multiple times. The delays were only minutes, but it was without information on why it was delayed.

Multiple delays, poor communication of information and a 4 hour delay with multiple gate changes ...

No problems with the flight, my issue is with the terminal at SAN airport. I’ve never seen a dirtier, worse equipped terminal. No power plugs worked, but you could of course buy a fuel rod battery from the kiosk (seemingly the only thing that worked).

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