Cheap Flights from Des Moines (DSM) to San Diego (SAN)

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Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to San Diego (SAN)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at for one-way flights and CA $618 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Alaska Airlines
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Find the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines (DSM) to San Diego (SAN)

November is typically the cheapest month to fly

From CA $161 - CA $765 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flight from Des Moines to San Diego (DSM - SAN) route information
Origin airport
Des Moines Intl.
Destination airport
San Diego Intl.
Roundtrip price
CA $618
Distance
2282 km
Average flight time
3 hours 31 mins

Des Moines to San Diego Flights

The easy way to book your flights from Des Moines to San Diego 

With Expedia, it’s simple to find and book flights to San Diego from Des Moines whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure. Enter your travel dates, hit search, and choose your flight from 2 airlines that cover this route. There are nonstop flights to San Diego Intl., too.  

Choose your preferred carrier and cabin class with the advanced search tool and select your ideal departure time. Then, if you want, you can see just nonstop or refundable flights. And if you’re traveling last minute, just enter the date to check out flights from Des Moines to San Diego today, tomorrow, or this week.  

 

Save dollars with cheap flights from Des Moines Intl., DSM to San Diego Intl., SAN 

Sort your search results by price to find great deals on your flight from Des Moines to San Diego—you get all your cheapest options first. Grab yourself a bargain now—the lowest price on flights to San Diego from Des Moines currently is just CA $618 rising to CA $739.  

Here are more money-saving tips: 

  • Fly in October when flight prices are normally at their lowest 
  • Book about a month to 6 weeks before you travel for the best prices to San Diego  
  • Avoid peak season and weekends when flights can cost more
  • Early morning and late-night flights are sometimes cheaper, so try varying your travel times 
  • One surefire way to save money on your flight is to book your flight and hotel together with Expedia. Sometimes, the savings are so large that the flight is basically free! 

 

Reasons to choose Expedia for your flight to San Diego from Des Moines 

Whatever your destination, budget, or reason to travel, in just one quick search, you can choose from loads of flights, airlines, and cabin classes. The filters make it quick and easy to find your ideal flights, and if you choose one of the flexible options, you won’t be charged to change your flight. So book your flight to San Diego with Expedia today.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from DSM to SAN?
Start packing your suitcase, because round-trip flights between Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) and SAN start from CA $618. That's based on fares advertised within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices can rise quickly, so book now to nab the best deal. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to San Diego Airport?
Most flights can be cancelled online, but every air carrier has its own set of terms and conditions. If you do need to cancel your flight, check out our Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from DSM to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) that have flexible change policies?
Flights from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to SAN with flexible change policies are available with many carriers. Simply use our "No change fees" filter during your search. You'll only need to cover the fare difference, without any added fees to worry about.
How many hours is the flight from DSM to SAN?
It takes roughly 5 hours and 57 minutes to fly from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to San Diego Airport. But with some TV shows and a few interesting magazines, the time will go by quicker.
How far is the flight from Des Moines Intl. Airport to San Diego Airport?
The flight distance between Des Moines Intl. Airport and San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) is 2,300 kilometres. Work your way through your travel song playlist or finish that novel and the trip will zip by.
Which airlines fly direct from Des Moines Intl. Airport to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
Operating 0 monthly flights, American Airlines (AA) is a great choice when flying directly from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN).
Are Des Moines Intl. Airport to SAN flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Last-minute planners can sometimes score a bargain, with some of the cheapest fares from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to SAN appearing a few weeks prior to the departure date. If you'd rather book ahead, Expedia compares and updates all the best flight deals frequently --- as early as 12 months in advance in some cases. It does depend on the carrier though, as not all airlines issue prices so far in advance.

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