Flights from San Diego to Des Moines
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Denver
- 7h 10m
- two tickets, via Chicago
- $246
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 1,427 mi (2,297 km)
fastest
Via Denver
7h 10m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $250
Via Las Vegas
7h 20m
with the connection
Via Los Angeles
7h 41m
with the connection
San Diego to Los Angeles
flight 1h 6m
Connection of about 3h
Los Angeles to Des Moines
flight 3h 35m
two ticketsfrom $625
Via Dallas
8h 1m
with the connection
San Diego to Dallas
flight 3h 5m
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 $260
Via Chicago
8h 52m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $246
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 San Diego to cities closest to Des Moines
San Diego to Omaha
Omaha: 122 mi (196 km) from Des Moines, flight 3h 10m
from $325
San Diego to Kansas City
Kansas City: 179 mi (288 km) from Des Moines, flight 3h 10m
San Diego to Minneapolis
Minneapolis: 235 mi (378 km) from Des Moines, flight 3h 38m
from $215
San Diego to St Louis
St Louis: 273 mi (439 km) from Des Moines, flight 3h 35m
from $140
San Diego to Chicago
Chicago: 309 mi (498 km) from Des Moines, flight 4h 15m
from $133
San Diego to Detroit
Detroit: 546 mi (878 km) from Des Moines, flight 4h 28m
from $166
To Des Moines from cities closest to San Diego
Los Angeles to Des Moines
Los Angeles: 112 mi (180 km) from San Diego, flight 3h 35m
from $225
Las Vegas to Des Moines
Las Vegas: 265 mi (426 km) from San Diego, flight 2h 55m
Denver to Des Moines
Denver: 833 mi (1,340 km) from San Diego, flight 1h 45m
from $167
Dallas to Des Moines
Dallas: 1,181 mi (1,901 km) from San Diego, flight 1h 56m
from $143
Chicago to Des Moines
Chicago: 1,731 mi (2,786 km) from San Diego, flight 1h 37m
from $92
Atlanta to Des Moines
Atlanta: 1,887 mi (3,037 km) from San Diego, flight 2h 15m
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from San Diego to Des Moines?
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 San Diego to Des Moines?
Via Denver: 2h 25m to the connection, 1h 45m after it, about 7h 10m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Diego to Des Moines with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $246. 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 San Diego and Des Moines?
Denver (7h 10m total), Las Vegas (7h 20m total), Los Angeles (7h 41m total), Dallas (8h 1m total) and Chicago (8h 52m total).
How far is Des Moines from San Diego?
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.