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Cheap Flights from Orange County to Des Moines

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

Mon, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 23
Allegiant Air Logo
9:50 am - 3:06 pm
SNA
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DSM
3h 16mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
7:00 am - 8:55 am
DSM
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SNA
3h 55mnonstop
$140Allegiant Air
Fri, Apr 17 - Mon, Apr 20
Allegiant Air Logo
12:41 pm - 5:58 pm
SNA
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DSM
3h 17mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
10:00 am - 11:51 am
DSM
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SNA
3h 51mnonstop
$141Allegiant Air
Mon, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 23
Allegiant Air Logo
9:50 am - 3:06 pm
SNA
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DSM
3h 16mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
7:00 am - 8:55 am
DSM
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SNA
3h 55mnonstop
$148Allegiant Air
Fri, Apr 10 - Mon, Apr 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:41 pm - 5:58 pm
SNA
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DSM
3h 17mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:32 pm - 9:13 pm
DSM
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SNA
7h 41m
1 stop
$216Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Mon, Apr 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:41 pm - 5:58 pm
SNA
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DSM
3h 17mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:32 pm - 3:40 pm
DSM
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SNA
26h 08m
2 stops
$222Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 20
Allegiant Air Logo
9:31 am - 2:48 pm
SNA
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DSM
3h 17mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
10:00 am - 11:51 am
DSM
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SNA
3h 51mnonstop
$226Allegiant Air
Fri, Mar 27 - Mon, Apr 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 7:16 pm
SNA
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DSM
34h 31m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 9:53 am
DSM
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SNA
14h 08m
1 stop
$227Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Mon, Apr 20
Southwest Logo
12:05 pm - 11:05 pm
LGB
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DSM
9h 00m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
12:25 pm - 9:10 pm
DSM
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LGB
10h 45m
1 stop
$347Southwest
Tue, Apr 7 - Sun, Apr 12
Southwest Logo
10:45 am - 9:15 pm
LGB
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DSM
8h 30m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:40 am - 10:05 am
DSM
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LGB
5h 25m
1 stop
$366Southwest
Fri, Apr 17 - Mon, Apr 20
Southwest Logo
12:25 pm - 11:05 pm
LGB
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DSM
8h 40m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
1:45 pm - 7:40 pm
DSM
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LGB
7h 55m
2 stops
$386Southwest
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$88
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Orange County to Des Moines

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4299 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.0Food
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The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

4.0 OkayDaniel, Feb 2026
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The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

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.

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

I’m so sorry, I can’t remember her name, I believe it was Dimpti. She was stellar, also a mature Asian flight attendant, lots of flowers in her hair, just as amazing! But literally the crew was AWESOME . Only downside is there weren’t any charging outlets. Maybe I needed to ask a flight attendant , but it would’ve been nice to have one easily accessible.

Massimo, flight attendant was very authentic, attentive - wonderful. Food/wrap was just okay.

Experience was great. The best part is the free Wi-Fi connection which helps me to work on the flight

The flight was fine. It's the satellite terminal that supports American eagle flights is what sucks. There is only one food option and everything there is way overpriced. I mean I know it's airport pricing, but it's even crazier than that. I bought a sandwich in a plastic container for $18.

The flight was really crowded. Flight attendants were just ok.

Flight was delayed for 2 hours, then last minute the change to on time. The satélite location is far and a nightmare to get to.

We flew in first class. The crew did not offer drinks before the flight took off, but they treated us well during the flight. The food was excellent. There was actually too much food served, but it was nice to have all the options.

For a 5 1/2 hour flite i considered the "business class" to be subpar. The seats were just ok, no amenities, really nothing more than a long domestic flight. Frankly disappointed.

It would be nice to have some low carb options in the snacks.

The entertainment options were at best, fair. It was exactly the same as my outbound flight. It would have been more entertaining if there were some series from Apple TV, HBO, Showtime or other carriers for me to catch up with.

The flight was on time and arrived early. The crew were friendly and helpful.

Superb. Staff great. Great flight. As with other airlines, seating too tight and restrictive.

There is not one likable thing about this airline. It’s starts with the deceptive pricing and continues through the whole flight. The worst staff I’ve ever experienced way over priced bags absolutely no food or drink (unacceptable and you should be embarrassed) the seats are cramped and uncomfortable there is no entertainment there is nothing about this trash airline that constitutes any amount of money. It’s worse than spirit and way more expensive it is disgraceful. Do not travel with Allegiant I repeat do not bother no matter what they say the price is it is never ever going to be the right choice I’m mind blown at how awful the entire experience was I’m embarrassed that I chose so poorly I cannot reiterate enough how beyond horrible this company and its staff are, not one person on this flight or at the airport is qualified to sweep up trash on a city sidewalk they should certainly never be given any job that requires a brain or manners or communication with human beings, what a disgrace to the human race. Your criminal chiselers and should be put out to pasture

Great flight. Friendly staff. Free snacks and drinks would be nice. I would love fewer taxes and fees added on.

My 90 year old father flew with me. He needed wheel chair assistance and is nearly deaf. The staff was amazing with him.

It was fine. Nobody was outstandingly friendly but no one was rude and everything was smooth . The captain thanked us for flying but no one greeted me as I walked on the plane or as I exited which is the least they could do lol

Clean, friendly, roomy. But check-in from the phone link was terrible. Repeated attempts wouldn’t save at the final step. Just kept spinning! It was very frustrating. Finally, I used the app (vs website link) to check-in which worked very smoothly on the first attempt.

Check in on the web portal was cumbersome! After several attempts I finally got the boarding pass.

Excellent flight and even arrived 23 min early. No entertainment , or wi fi on board, but I downloaded a couple of movies beforehand which kept me entertained. Really like flying Allegiant airlines.

WE were delayed about an hour and never any communications from the employees working the gate. We also were moved to a total of three gates.

I love how they show love to their customers and care about them too.

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