Flights from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to San Diego International Airport Airport (SAN)

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Flights from Des Moines International to San Diego International Airport are in low demand virtually all year round so many airliners do not operate flights for this route. There is however one airliner, Allegiant Air, who offer a direct flight. The flight time is approximately 3 Hours 30 Minutes.

Depending on the day of the week and the time of day you book, flight prices can vary dramatically. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. We advise all our viewers to book well in advance. This way you will get the low priced tickets available.

On arriving at San Diego International Airport please note the time difference, the time zone at San Diego International Airport is 8.0 GMT compared to 6.0 GMT at Des Moines International.

Travellers planning to fly from Des Moines International Airport to San Diego International Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at Des Moines International Airport.

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The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from Des Moines International (DSM) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) and the relevant airlines that fly.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Allegiant Air100010014:4514:45VIEW FLIGHTS

Allegiant Air is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 2 a week with times that vary between 14:45 and 14:45.

To book your flight you can visit Allegiant Air on their website www.allegiantair.com/. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
14:45
AirlineFlight  No
Allegiant AirG42063
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Friday
14:45
AirlineFlight  No
Allegiant AirG42063
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Instead of flying from Des Moines International you could consider a few airports that are close by. Please see that table below of alternative routes.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Omaha to San Diego03 Hours 17 Minutes

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Flight Price FAQ - Des Moines (DSM) to San Diego (SAN)

DIRECT Allegiant Air
What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Des Moines DSM to San Diego SAN?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Des Moines DSM to San Diego SAN is £39.43 ($53 €46.11)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Des Moines DSM to San Diego SAN?
The cheapest direct return flight from Des Moines DSM to San Diego SAN is £101.17 ($136 €118.32)
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Flight Info FAQ - Des Moines (DSM) to San Diego (SAN)

Who flies from Des Moines to San Diego?
The following airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to San Diego (SAN): Allegiant Air.
How far is the flight from Des Moines to San Diego?
The flight from Des Moines to San Diego is 2,294KM or 1,425 miles.
How long does the flight from Des Moines to San Diego to take?
The flight from Des Moines to San Diego takes 3 Hours 30 Minutes.

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