SBP - DSM

$315 Find Cheap Flights from San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo to Des Moines departing on 2/17. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$339
American Airlines
Tue 5/26Sat 5/30
SBP - DSM • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$315
United Airlines
Tue 2/17
SBP - DSM • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $339 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines (SBP-DSM)

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

Tue, May 26 - Sat, May 30
American Airlines Logo
7:11 pm - 8:23 am
SBP
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DSM
11h 12m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:39 pm - 6:34 pm
DSM
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SBP
5h 55m
1 stop
$339American Airlines
Tue, May 26 - Sat, May 30
American Airlines Logo
7:11 pm - 8:23 am
SBP
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DSM
11h 12m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:45 pm - 10:26 pm
DSM
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SBP
10h 41m
2 stops
$369American Airlines
Fri, Jul 17 - Mon, Jul 27
United Airlines Logo
5:52 pm - 10:21 am
SBP
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DSM
14h 29m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:12 pm - 11:44 pm
DSM
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SBP
8h 32m
2 stops
$389United Airlines
Tue, May 26 - Sat, May 30
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:52 pm
SBP
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DSM
5h 52m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:39 pm - 6:34 pm
DSM
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SBP
5h 55m
1 stop
$430American Airlines
Fri, Jul 17 - Mon, Jul 27
United Airlines Logo
5:52 pm - 10:21 am
SBP
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DSM
14h 29m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:12 pm - 8:49 pm
DSM
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SBP
5h 37m
1 stop
$451United Airlines
Sat, Feb 14 - Wed, Feb 18
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 5:47 pm
SBP
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DSM
10h 47m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:04 am - 5:15 pm
DSM
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SBP
10h 11m
2 stops
$458United Airlines
Sat, Feb 14 - Wed, Feb 18
United Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 8:07 pm
SBP
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DSM
5h 07m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:04 am - 5:15 pm
DSM
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SBP
10h 11m
2 stops
$473United Airlines
Sat, Feb 14 - Wed, Feb 18
United Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 8:07 pm
SBP
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DSM
5h 07m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:03 pm - 9:09 pm
DSM
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SBP
6h 06m
1 stop
$510United Airlines
Sat, Feb 14 - Wed, Feb 18
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:47 pm
SBP
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DSM
5h 47m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:24 pm - 11:59 pm
DSM
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SBP
34h 35m
2 stops
$516United Airlines
Sat, Feb 14 - Wed, Feb 18
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 5:47 pm
SBP
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DSM
10h 47m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:24 pm - 5:15 pm
DSM
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SBP
27h 51m
2 stops
$521United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Luis Obispo to Des Moines flights

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

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines were found on American Airlines ($339) and United Airlines ($389).

Good to know

Cheapest flight$315
Flight from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines

When to book flights from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines

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FAQs for booking flights from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines was $315 for a one-way ticket and $339 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Luis Obispo and Des Moines?

    A passport is not required to fly from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Luis Obispo and Des Moines, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $378 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $383 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo to Des Moines.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo with another airline. Booking your flights between San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9222 reviews
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
7.1Entertainment
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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.

4.0 OkayStephen, Jan 2026
SMF - ORD
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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.

I boarded flight UA#1318 at Sacramento International Airport going back to Houston TX. The flight was scheduled at 5:10am. I was able to check in virtually using the United Airlines app. When I entered the airport, there was no one outside assisting with checked bags as it was for Delta Airlines. Immediately upon entering, there was a LONG, EXTREMELY LONG line to the kiosks to get boarding passes. I stand in line to get boarding passes then had to move to ANOTHER EXTREMELY LONG line to get my bags checked in. While standing in this line, we noticed an agent taking customers to 3 at a time to her station to check their bags in. Lucky for me, she called me back, checked my bags for me and I was on my way. I then encountered another long line at the TSA check and to avoid I ending up having to sign up for CLEAR to bypass it. So glad, I did.,...Both of my flights were great with no issues, butthe check in progress at Bush Airport was so much smoother. Check-in at SMF airport needs to be anaylzed and corrected. Do better United, I know you can....thanks

Pushed back only to get deplaned due to a tire damaged by ground crew. They did at least go pretty fast. The bathrooms should be banned under the Geneva convention. No room to even sit straight on the toilet. The under-seat entertainment units block what little leg room there is.

United airlines has the best customer experience from booking to arrival. I always fly United airlines. The mileage program is excellent

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

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.

Overall experience was great. Flights were almost on time in departing and we arrived at our destination as scheduled. No issues with amenities or flight crew. Everything went well as as expected. Will fly again with American Airlines in the future!

The boarding by groups is pointless. The first two groups worked fine, but almost Noone boarded in goups three thru five leaving the vast majority boarding when group six was called. It defeated the purpose of spreading out the crowd.

Horrible. Both legs of my flight were delayed more than 6 hours. No compensation, no screens on the plane, and the plane was not clean.

The flight was smooth, the pilot kept us informed about delays and we arrived more of less on time

The flight was flawless and we even arrived between 20 and 25 minutes early!

Always seated jammed in rear of aircraft Admirals Club food at DFW terminal D was absolute worst food experience and I pay $600/year to eat this dried out junk

Mostly good. Flight was crowded but Airline personnel were very friendly & accommodating. It would be good to have savory snacks rather than just sweet Biscoff cookies.

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