Flights from Sacramento to Des Moines
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Las Vegas
- 7h 20m
- two tickets, via Chicago
- $260
- connection options
- 4
- straight-line distance
- 1,481 mi (2,383 km)
fastest
Via Las Vegas
7h 20m
with the connection
Via Los Angeles
8h
with the connection
Sacramento to Los Angeles
flight 1h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International. Departure to Des Moines: Los Angeles International.
Los Angeles to Des Moines
flight 3h 35m
two ticketsfrom $442
Via Dallas
8h 24m
with the connection
Sacramento to Dallas
flight 3h 28m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Des Moines: Dallas/Fort Worth International.
Dallas to Des Moines
flight 1h 56m
two ticketsfrom $327
Via Chicago
8h 35m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $260
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 Sacramento to cities closest to Des Moines
Sacramento to Minneapolis
Minneapolis: 235 mi (378 km) from Des Moines, flight 3h 31m
Sacramento to Chicago
Chicago: 309 mi (498 km) from Des Moines, flight 3h 58m
from $141
Sacramento to Dallas
Dallas: 633 mi (1,019 km) from Des Moines, flight 3h 28m
from $102
Sacramento to Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh: 714 mi (1,149 km) from Des Moines, flight 6h 10m
Sacramento to Toronto
Toronto: 737 mi (1,186 km) from Des Moines, flight 5h 2m
Sacramento to Atlanta
Atlanta: 739 mi (1,190 km) from Des Moines, flight 4h 30m
from $145
To Des Moines from cities closest to Sacramento
Los Angeles to Des Moines
Los Angeles: 361 mi (581 km) from Sacramento, flight 3h 35m
from $225
Las Vegas to Des Moines
Las Vegas: 386 mi (621 km) from Sacramento, flight 2h 55m
Denver to Des Moines
Denver: 887 mi (1,427 km) from Sacramento, flight 1h 45m
from $167
Dallas to Des Moines
Dallas: 1,437 mi (2,313 km) from Sacramento, flight 1h 56m
from $143
Chicago to Des Moines
Chicago: 1,789 mi (2,879 km) from Sacramento, flight 1h 37m
from $92
Atlanta to Des Moines
Atlanta: 2,082 mi (3,350 km) from Sacramento, flight 2h 15m
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Sacramento to Des Moines?
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 Sacramento to Des Moines?
Via Las Vegas: 1h 25m to the connection, 2h 55m after it, about 7h 20m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Sacramento to Des Moines with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $260. 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 Sacramento and Des Moines?
Las Vegas (7h 20m total), Los Angeles (8h total), Dallas (8h 24m total) and Chicago (8h 35m total).
How far is Des Moines from Sacramento?
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.