Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to San Jose?

Flights from Des Moines to San Jose usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at San Jose (SJC).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to San Jose?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to San Jose: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to San Jose pass through?

One-stop flights from Des Moines to San Jose most commonly connect through: • Denver Intl (DEN) - 65% of one-stop connections • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 14% of one-stop connections • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 10% of one-stop connections • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 8% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to San Jose?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from Des Moines to San Jose. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $451 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $655, a difference of $204. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in San Jose?

Some of the most popular sights in San Jose are San Jose McEnery Convention Center, SAP Center at San Jose and Civic Auditorium. These are among the most viewed places in San Jose on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Des Moines to San Jose?

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to San Jose takes 00m, covering 1,527 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to San Jose?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from Des Moines to San Jose changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $241 to $1,832. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Des Moines to San Jose looking right now?

One-way fares from Des Moines to San Jose are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $339.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Des Moines to San Jose?

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 50m, compared with 6h 09m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 6h 41m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

What is the time difference between Des Moines and San Jose?

San Jose is 2 hours behind Des Moines (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at San Jose Airport (SJC)?

San Jose Airport (SJC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $58 for economy cars. Top options include: • Europcar • Fox • Dollar • Thrifty • Hertz

How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to San Jose flight?

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to San Jose range from $446 to $722, with an average of $521 over the past 12 months. Anything below $446 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to San Jose?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to San Jose. It’s 14% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 25% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to San Jose?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to San Jose at $386 round-trip. •April ($800) and July ($640) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 107% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Des Moines to San Jose?

United Airlines ($369) and American Airlines ($389) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Des Moines to San Jose according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Des Moines to San Jose?

Denver Intl (DEN) is the most popular layover for the Des Moines to San Jose route. 65% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via DEN.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Des Moines to San Jose?

Flights via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $571. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Des Moines to San Jose which airport offers the shortest layover?

Denver Intl (DEN) had the shortest average connection time for Des Moines to San Jose layovers at 3h 31m over the past 3 months.

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$241

Typical prices: $446-$722

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Typical prices: $293-$563

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November

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Cheapest • Avg $571 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 5h 50m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to San Jose

Sun, Jan 24 - Wed, Jan 27

10:00 am - 12:03 pmDSM Des Moines-SJC San Jose

28h 03m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

12:58 pm - 5:04 pmSJC San Jose-DSM Des Moines

26h 06m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$241Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jan 24 - Thu, Jan 28

10:00 am - 12:03 pmDSM Des Moines-SJC San Jose

28h 03m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

12:58 pm - 2:34 pmSJC San Jose-DSM Des Moines

23h 36m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$255Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jan 17 - Wed, Jan 27

10:00 am - 4:30 pmDSM Des Moines-SJC San Jose

32h 30m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles

12:58 pm - 5:04 pmSJC San Jose-DSM Des Moines

26h 06m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$266Multiple Airlines

Mon, Dec 21 - Wed, Dec 23

5:12 pm - 8:58 pmDSM Des Moines-SJC San Jose

5h 46m1 stop Denver Intl

2:26 pm - 11:59 pmSJC San Jose-DSM Des Moines

7h 33m1 stop Denver Intl

$369United Airlines

Mon, Dec 21 - Fri, Jan 1

5:12 pm - 8:58 pmDSM Des Moines-SJC San Jose

5h 46m1 stop Denver Intl

8:30 am - 4:16 pmSJC San Jose-DSM Des Moines

5h 46m1 stop Denver Intl

$369United Airlines

Mon, Dec 21 - Fri, Jan 1

5:00 am - 12:12 pmDSM Des Moines-SJC San Jose

9h 12m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

1:02 pm - 11:08 pmSJC San Jose-DSM Des Moines

8h 06m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$389American Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Mon, Jan 25

5:07 pm - 9:11 pmDSM Des Moines-SJC San Jose

6h 04m1 stop Denver Intl

1:05 pm - 8:38 pmSJC San Jose-DSM Des Moines

5h 33m1 stop Denver Intl

$408United Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Fri, Jan 29

4:56 pm - 10:12 pmDSM Des Moines-SJC San Jose

7h 16m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

4:18 pm - 11:59 pmSJC San Jose-DSM Des Moines

5h 41m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$418American Airlines

Thu, Feb 11 - Tue, Feb 16

7:10 pm - 10:45 pmDSM Des Moines-SJC San Jose

5h 35m1 stop Denver Intl

7:40 am - 9:35 pmSJC San Jose-DSM Des Moines

11h 55m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago Midway

$438Southwest

Sat, Dec 19 - Tue, Dec 29

4:15 pm - 11:50 pmDSM Des Moines-SJC San Jose

9h 35m1 stop Chicago Midway

6:05 am - 3:05 pmSJC San Jose-DSM Des Moines

7h 00m1 stop Denver Intl

$443Southwest

Recent last minute flight deals from Des Moines to San Jose

Sat, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 16

5:09 pm - 9:08 pmDSM Des Moines-SJC San Jose

5h 59m1 stop Denver Intl

4:10 pm - 11:42 pmSJC San Jose-DSM Des Moines

5h 32m1 stop Denver Intl

$1,037United Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 16

5:09 pm - 9:08 pmDSM Des Moines-SJC San Jose

5h 59m1 stop Denver Intl

1:00 pm - 8:36 pmSJC San Jose-DSM Des Moines

5h 36m1 stop Denver Intl

$1,037United Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15

3:04 pm - 9:34 pmDSM Des Moines-SJC San Jose

8h 30m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:00 am - 2:39 pmSJC San Jose-DSM Des Moines

6h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,037Alaska Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

11:36 am - 7:11 pmDSM Des Moines-SJC San Jose

9h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:40 pm - 10:44 amSJC San Jose-DSM Des Moines

10h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,037Delta

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

5:30 am - 11:50 amDSM Des Moines-SJC San Jose

8h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:00 pm - 9:13 pmSJC San Jose-DSM Des Moines

6h 13m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$1,037Delta

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

8:10 am - 12:08 pmDSM Des Moines-SJC San Jose

5h 58m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:00 am - 2:11 pmSJC San Jose-DSM Des Moines

6h 11m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$1,112American Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17

5:09 pm - 9:08 pmDSM Des Moines-SJC San Jose

5h 59m1 stop Denver Intl

8:45 am - 4:07 pmSJC San Jose-DSM Des Moines

5h 22m1 stop Denver Intl

$1,112United Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

9:00 am - 3:08 pmDSM Des Moines-SJC San Jose

8h 08m1 stop Denver Intl

6:30 am - 5:28 pmSJC San Jose-DSM Des Moines

8h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,112United Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

8:10 am - 12:08 pmDSM Des Moines-SJC San Jose

5h 58m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:00 am - 6:54 pmSJC San Jose-DSM Des Moines

10h 54m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,117American Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14

6:00 am - 3:44 pmDSM Des Moines-SJC San Jose

11h 44m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:00 am - 2:11 pmSJC San Jose-DSM Des Moines

6h 11m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$1,117American Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for Des Moines to San Jose flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to San Jose?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to San Jose. It’s 14% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 25% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to San Jose? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Des Moines to San Jose, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •November is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to San Jose at $386 round-trip.
•April ($800) and July ($640) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 107% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to San Jose?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to San Jose:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Des Moines to San Jose?
A nonstop flight from Des Moines to San Jose takes 00m, covering 1,527 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to San Jose?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to San Jose flight?
Round-trip flights from Des Moines to San Jose range from $446 to $722, with an average of $521 over the past 12 months. Anything below $446 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Des Moines to San Jose changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $241 to $1,832. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Des Moines to San Jose looking right now?
One-way fares from Des Moines to San Jose are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $339.
What car rental options are available at San Jose Airport (SJC)?
San Jose Airport (SJC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $58 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Fox
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to San Jose?
Flights from Des Moines to San Jose usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at San Jose (SJC).
Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to San Jose pass through?
One-stop flights from Des Moines to San Jose most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 65% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 8% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to San Jose?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from Des Moines to San Jose. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $451 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $655, a difference of $204.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Des Moines to San Jose?
Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 50m, compared with 6h 09m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 6h 41m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and San Jose?
San Jose is 2 hours behind Des Moines (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in San Jose?
Some of the most popular sights in San Jose are San Jose McEnery Convention Center, SAP Center at San Jose and Civic Auditorium. These are among the most viewed places in San Jose on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $451, about $204 less than Sunday fares (31% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Des Moines to San Jose trip for November. Fares historically average $386 round-trip in that month - typically $414 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to San Jose Airport.

• Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Airport
• Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
• Hampton Inn & Suites San Jose Airport

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