Flights from Des Moines to San Diego
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Denver
- 7h 30m
- two tickets, via Dallas
- $229
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 1,427 mi (2,297 km)
fastest
Via Denver
7h 30m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $350
Via Las Vegas
7h 30m
with the connection
Via Los Angeles
8h 2m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $445
Via Dallas
8h 29m
with the connection
Des Moines to Dallas
flight 2h 14m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to San Diego: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.
Dallas to San Diego
flight 3h 15m
two ticketsfrom $229
Via Chicago
9h 15m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $238
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 San Diego
Des Moines to Los Angeles
Los Angeles: 112 mi (180 km) from San Diego, flight 4h 3m
from $186
Des Moines to Las Vegas
Las Vegas: 265 mi (426 km) from San Diego, flight 3h 15m
Des Moines to Denver
Denver: 833 mi (1,340 km) from San Diego, flight 2h
from $260
Des Moines to Dallas
Dallas: 1,181 mi (1,901 km) from San Diego, flight 2h 14m
from $112
Des Moines to Chicago
Chicago: 1,731 mi (2,786 km) from San Diego, flight 1h 40m
from $108
Des Moines to Atlanta
Atlanta: 1,887 mi (3,037 km) from San Diego, flight 2h 9m
from $261
To San Diego from cities closest to Des Moines
Omaha to San Diego
Omaha: 122 mi (196 km) from Des Moines, flight 3h 30m
Kansas City to San Diego
Kansas City: 179 mi (288 km) from Des Moines, flight 3h 30m
Minneapolis to San Diego
Minneapolis: 235 mi (378 km) from Des Moines, flight 3h 57m
from $177
St Louis to San Diego
St Louis: 273 mi (439 km) from Des Moines, flight 4h
Chicago to San Diego
Chicago: 309 mi (498 km) from Des Moines, flight 4h 35m
from $145
Grand Rapids to San Diego
Grand Rapids: 418 mi (672 km) from Des Moines, flight 6h 15m
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Des Moines to San Diego?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Denver.
What is the fastest way to fly from Des Moines to San Diego?
Via Denver: 2h to the connection, 2h 30m after it, about 7h 30m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Des Moines to San Diego with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Dallas from $229. 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 San Diego?
Denver (7h 30m total), Las Vegas (7h 30m total), Los Angeles (8h 2m total), Dallas (8h 29m total) and Chicago (9h 15m total).
How far is San Diego from Des Moines?
1,427 mi (2,297 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.