OAK - DSM

$470 Find Cheap Flights from Oakland to Des Moines

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Oakland to Des Moines departing on 1/31. 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 Oakland to Des Moines, 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 Oakland to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$470
Delta
Tue 3/3Tue 3/10
OAK - DSM • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$454
Delta
Sat 1/31
OAK - DSM • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights from Oakland to Des Moines (OAK-DSM)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Oakland to Des Moines 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 Oakland to Des Moines

Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
Delta Logo
5:55 am - 9:20 pm
OAK
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DSM
13h 25m
2 stops
Delta Logo
4:25 pm - 11:46 pm
DSM
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OAK
9h 21m
2 stops
$470Delta
Fri, Mar 27 - Sun, Mar 29
Delta Logo
5:55 am - 4:54 pm
OAK
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DSM
8h 59m
2 stops
Delta Logo
4:25 pm - 11:46 pm
DSM
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OAK
9h 21m
2 stops
$923Delta
Sun, Feb 8 - Thu, Feb 12
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5:55 am - 5:03 pm
OAK
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DSM
9h 08m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:52 am - 4:12 pm
DSM
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OAK
11h 20m
2 stops
$1,500Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Oakland to Des Moines flights

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

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Oakland to Des Moines?

Percentage of 1-stop round-trip flights from Oakland to Des Moines chosen by KAYAK users via each layover airport in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Las Vegas (LAS) is the top choice – 54% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Oakland to Des Moines picked an itinerary connecting there.

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

Average round-trip price for 1-stop flights from Oakland to Des Moines clicked by KAYAK users in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Flights via Phoenix (PHX) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $464.

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Oakland to Des Moines?

Shortest average total travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Oakland to Des Moines via different layover airports, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

Consider flying via Denver (DEN) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 5h 19m.

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Oakland to Des Moines?

Average layover duration at different layover airports for 1-stop one-way flights from Oakland to Des Moines, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

If you prefer a quick connection, Las Vegas (LAS) often has the shortest layovers from Oakland to Des Moines, with an average of 1h 32m.

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Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$454
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 33% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
Flight from Oakland to Des Moines

When to book flights from Oakland to Des Moines

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

FAQs for booking flights from Oakland to Des Moines

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Oakland to Des Moines was $454 for a one-way ticket and $470 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    Oakland and Des Moines are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Oakland from Oakland and will be arriving at Des Moines.

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

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

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

    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 Oakland to Des Moines.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Oakland 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 Oakland to Des Moines?

    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 Des Moines with an airline and back to Oakland with another airline. Booking your flights between Oakland and DSM 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 Oakland to Des Moines?

    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 Des Moines from Oakland 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 Oakland to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Oakland to Des Moines. 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 Oakland to Des Moines? 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 4269 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
Airline reviews

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

10.0 ExcellentPieter, Jan 2026
LGB - DAL
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Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

We got exit row seats both flights. Everything was running on time

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.

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

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

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.

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Oakland to Des Moines

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Oakland (OAK)
Des Moines (DSM)