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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

Fri, May 8 - Mon, May 11
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12:41 pm - 5:58 pm
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Allegiant Air Logo
10:00 am - 11:51 am
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3h 51mnonstop
$147Allegiant Air
Mon, May 18 - Thu, May 21
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12:41 pm - 5:58 pm
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DSM
3h 17mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
8:00 am - 9:42 am
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SNA
3h 42mnonstop
$181Allegiant Air
Fri, May 1 - Mon, May 11
Allegiant Air Logo
12:26 pm - 5:43 pm
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DSM
3h 17mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
10:00 am - 11:51 am
DSM
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SNA
3h 51mnonstop
$193Allegiant Air
Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 6:01 pm
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DSM
8h 16m
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Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 11:51 am
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SNA
3h 51mnonstop
$213Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Mon, May 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 9:11 pm
SNA
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DSM
11h 26m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 11:51 am
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SNA
3h 51mnonstop
$216Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Mon, Jun 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 8:44 pm
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DSM
10h 59m
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Multiple Airlines Logo
9:17 pm - 3:38 pm
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SNA
20h 21m
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$220Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:14 pm - 1:31 pm
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DSM
15h 17m
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Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 11:51 am
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SNA
3h 51mnonstop
$236Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
Southwest Logo
8:45 am - 5:45 pm
SNA
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DSM
7h 00m
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Southwest Logo
7:15 am - 10:25 am
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SNA
5h 10m
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$239Southwest
Wed, May 6 - Fri, May 8
Southwest Logo
1:50 pm - 9:15 pm
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DSM
5h 25m
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Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 12:25 pm
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9h 00m
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$274Southwest
Fri, Jul 17 - Tue, Jul 21
Delta Logo
6:52 am - 4:53 pm
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8h 01m
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Delta Logo
2:45 pm - 9:32 pm
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8h 47m
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$358Delta
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$49
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Des Moines

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Orange County to Des Moines

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Orange County 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4338 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
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Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

2.0 MediocreJames, Apr 2026
LAX - MCO
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Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

It was good from LAX to Phoenix, But the connection in Phoenix to Tulsa was not that great. The staff on both flights were great. The choice of free entertainment was ok nothing to brag about. The 45 min delay because of some electrical issue wasn't great from Phoenix to Tulsa. We sat there with hardly any air, The seat I had was between windows so the side of the plane pushed in on you. My being a bigger man it then made the seating area uncomfortable. The seats on the plane had no power to connect to recharge your phone or anything. I would recommend that they should look into a slot or clamp to hold your phone to enjoy while watching the entertainment choices hands-free. Also make it possible to raise the inner seat by the window be able to raise the arm rest up to make more room for larger people to set more comfortably. I would also say other then that stop price gouging the airfare or nickel and diming everything. Not fair for people having to fly for emergencies and be paying for higher prices due to the season or holidays. Your making your money either way and the cost of flying is still going to be the same regardless if there's 100 people or 200 people.

Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

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.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

I had a cancelled flight because of technical issues going to my destination, and a delayed flight coming home. All told it wasn’t a total bust.

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

My flight was canceled a few hours before boarding. I was rebooked on Copa airlines and missed an important meeting .

OK, we were delayed and had to de plane and reboard.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Not totally their fault- screaming kids that had zero parent intervention.

It was cold on the flight. The crew was very pleasant. I didn't order any food. We were delayed due to Captain waiting on maintenance log. He kept us informed though. The flight itself was smooth. I would definitely fly with Allegiant again!

I had a fantastic experience with Allegiant. I had wheelchair assistance and they helped me find my luggage and brought me to my car. Even loaded my luggage. Wonderful service!! Thank you Allegiant!

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.

Good flight, seated and had a water within 5 minutes. Crew was hospitable.

We left at 1030 am pacific from LA and supposed to land at 7 pm Eastern in NY. They made a detour, stopped in Philadelphia and didn’t land till 1130 PM Eastern!!! Worst flight experience with no pilot communication with no explanation as to what was going on. Everyone was very frustrated to say the least.

Flight boarded from Gate 159B, the farthest gate in the LAX Bradley Terminal. While the flight operated on time, the first class cabin attendant made no recognition of my being an Advantage Executive Platinum member.

The flight itself was excellent but the gate attendant made me check my carryon since she said it was an inch too big. I’ve had no problems with this carryon on recent flights on Qantas, Delta, Austrian, Southwest Airlines even though the overhead bins are the same size. there were other carryons in the bins that also looked larger than mine and there was room left in the bins for more. When I picked up my carryon from baggage claim one of the wheels had broken off.

I was in last row so that is never great bc the person in front of me leaned his seat all the way back into me.

The experience at checkin for my American Airlines flight from Sacramento to LAX was very good including the assistance I received in getting my bags checked in and boarding passes printed. Was pleasantly surprised the my bags were checked through all the way to my destination at Clark International Airport in Angeles, Philippines.

Terrible planning. And even worse gate agents. Absolutely rude behavior.

Flight was scheduled at 11:26am but they keep Delaying until midnight. They waited at airport restless.

Rough flight No beverage service due to turbulence Bottom Seat cushion was non existent

Not good. One of my luggage is missing. And until now they can’t find it

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