Flights from Des Moines to Sacramento
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Las Vegas
- 7h 50m
- two tickets, via Los Angeles
- $277
- connection options
- 4
- straight-line distance
- 1,481 mi (2,383 km)
fastest
Via Las Vegas
7h 50m
with the connection
Via Los Angeles
8h 33m
with the connection
Des Moines to Los Angeles
flight 4h 3m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Los Angeles International. Departure to Sacramento: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International.
Los Angeles to Sacramento
flight 1h 30m
two ticketsfrom $277
Via Dallas
9h 4m
with the connection
Des Moines to Dallas
flight 2h 14m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Sacramento: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.
Dallas to Sacramento
flight 3h 50m
two ticketsfrom $290
Via Chicago
9h 20m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $317
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Des Moines to cities closest to Sacramento
Des Moines to Los Angeles
Los Angeles: 361 mi (581 km) from Sacramento, flight 4h 3m
from $186
Des Moines to Las Vegas
Las Vegas: 386 mi (621 km) from Sacramento, flight 3h 15m
Des Moines to Denver
Denver: 887 mi (1,427 km) from Sacramento, flight 2h
from $260
Des Moines to Dallas
Dallas: 1,437 mi (2,313 km) from Sacramento, flight 2h 14m
from $112
Des Moines to Chicago
Chicago: 1,789 mi (2,879 km) from Sacramento, flight 1h 40m
from $108
Des Moines to Atlanta
Atlanta: 2,082 mi (3,350 km) from Sacramento, flight 2h 9m
from $261
To Sacramento from cities closest to Des Moines
Minneapolis to Sacramento
Minneapolis: 235 mi (378 km) from Des Moines, flight 3h 58m
from $225
Chicago to Sacramento
Chicago: 309 mi (498 km) from Des Moines, flight 4h 40m
from $217
Dallas to Sacramento
Dallas: 633 mi (1,019 km) from Des Moines, flight 3h 50m
from $136
Pittsburgh to Sacramento
Pittsburgh: 714 mi (1,149 km) from Des Moines, flight 9h 25m
from $304
Toronto to Sacramento
Toronto: 737 mi (1,186 km) from Des Moines, flight 5h 36m
Atlanta to Sacramento
Atlanta: 739 mi (1,190 km) from Des Moines, flight 5h 14m
from $220
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Des Moines to Sacramento?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Las Vegas.
What is the fastest way to fly from Des Moines to Sacramento?
Via Las Vegas: 3h 15m to the connection, 1h 35m after it, about 7h 50m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Des Moines to Sacramento with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Los Angeles from $277. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Des Moines and Sacramento?
Las Vegas (7h 50m total), Los Angeles (8h 33m total), Dallas (9h 4m total) and Chicago (9h 20m total).
How far is Sacramento from Des Moines?
1,481 mi (2,383 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.