Flights from San Diego Airport SAN to Des Moines Airport DSM
As flights from San Diego International Airport to Des Moines International are in low demand, many airliners do not offer a direct flight. There is in fact only one airliner who you can fly with which is Allegiant Air. The flight time is approximately 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
The most expensive flight prices are typically at weekends and daytime flights. 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. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.
On arriving at Des Moines International please note the time difference, the time zone at Des Moines International is 6.0 GMT compared to 8.0 GMT at San Diego International Airport.
Travellers planning to fly from San Diego International Airport to Des Moines International Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at San Diego International Airport.
If you chose to rent a car at Des Moines International Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Des Moines International Airport in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.
Below are some options if you require transport to San Diego International Airport:
- Private Transfers to San Diego International Airport
- Buses to San Diego International Airport
- Taxis to San Diego International Airport
- Train Services to/near San Diego International Airport
Ensure your arrival at Des Moines International Airport is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:
- Car rental at Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
- Private transfers at Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
- Buses from Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
- Taxis from Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
- Train services at or near Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
Need a place to stay when you get to Des Moines? See a range of hotels near Des Moines International Airport
For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from San Diego International Airport to Des Moines International, please see the table below.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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Allegiant Air | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17:09 | 17:09 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Allegiant Air is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 1 a week with times that vary between 17:09 and 17:09.
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.

Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||
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Friday | 17:09
| VIEW FLIGHTS |
If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to Des Moines International. You can see full details of these below.

Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
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Santa Ana John Wayne to Des Moines | 0 | 3 Hours 31 Minutes |
Before you book your flights make sure you your passport is valid and preferably has at least 6 months or more left before it expires. To renew your passport it can take several weeks to renew and with many airliners flights are not refundable.
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