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How to get from Des Moines to San Francisco

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Denver: about 7h 50m including the connection. Other options: via Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Dallas and Chicago. Two tickets from $241.

Flights from Des Moines to San Francisco

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Denver
7h 50m
two tickets, via Los Angeles
$241
connection options
5
straight-line distance
1,546 mi (2,488 km)
fastest
Via Denver
7h 50m
with the connection
Des Moines to Denver flight 2h
Connection of about 3h
Denver to San Francisco flight 2h 50m
two ticketsfrom $370
Via Las Vegas
7h 50m
with the connection
Des Moines to Las Vegas flight 3h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Las Vegas to San Francisco flight 1h 35m
Via Los Angeles
8h 28m
with the connection
Des Moines to Los Angeles flight 4h 3m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Los Angeles International. Departure to San Francisco: Los Angeles International, Ontario International.
Los Angeles to San Francisco flight 1h 25m
two ticketsfrom $241
Via Dallas
9h 14m
with the connection
Des Moines to Dallas flight 2h 14m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to San Francisco: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.
Dallas to San Francisco flight 4h
two ticketsfrom $267
Via Chicago
9h 46m
with the connection
Des Moines to Chicago flight 1h 40m
Connection of about 3h
Chicago to San Francisco flight 5h 6m
two ticketsfrom $285

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.

When to visit San Francisco

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +20° by day, sea +13° to +17°. In November it is +16° by day and +10° at night, sea +14°, with 8 rainy days.

Jan
+14° +8° +12° 8 days
Feb
+14° +8° +12° 9 days
Mar
+14° +8° +12° 11 days
Apr
+16° +9° +13° 3 days
May
+18° +11° +13° 2 days
Jun
+18° +12° +14° 0 days
Jul
+18° +13° +15° 0 days
Aug
+20° +14° +16° 0 days
Sep
+20° +14° +17° 2 days
Oct
+20° +13° +16° 3 days
Nov
+16° +10° +14° 8 days
Dec
+13° +8° +13° 13 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Des Moines to San Francisco?
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 Francisco?
Via Denver: 2h to the connection, 2h 50m after it, about 7h 50m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Des Moines to San Francisco with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Los Angeles from $241. 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 Francisco?
Denver (7h 50m total), Las Vegas (7h 50m total), Los Angeles (8h 28m total), Dallas (9h 14m total) and Chicago (9h 46m total).
How far is San Francisco from Des Moines?
1,546 mi (2,488 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.