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Cheapest time to fly from San Jose, CA to Des Moines, IA

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of May. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flying Time4 h and 57 mWhen flying from San Jose, CA to Des Moines, IA, this can take around 4 h and 57 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors

Cheapest flight$178The best price for flights from San Jose, CA to Des Moines, IA offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days

Origin airportSan Jose Mineta International AirportWhen flying from San Jose, CA to Des Moines, IA

Destination airportDes Moines International AirportFor the route from San Jose, CA to Des Moines, IA

Peak seasonMarchMarch is the busiest time to fly from San Jose, CA to Des Moines, IA according to search data results from our customers

One-way average Price$378A flight from San Jose, CA to Des Moines, IA at eDreams will cost around $378, this being based on prices of the previous 6 months of data

Best time to bookMarchJuly is one of the most frequent times to fly to Des Moines, IA from San Jose, CA according to real data from our customers

Local currency and cost comparison

MealMid-priced restaurant

25%A meal in Des Moines, IA is 25% cheaper than a meal in San Jose, CA.

San Jose, CA$25.00

Des Moines, IA$20.00

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

43%Trains in Des Moines, IA are 43% cheaper than in San Jose, CA.

San Jose, CA$2.50

Des Moines, IA$1.75

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

75%A taxi fare in Des Moines, IA is 75% cheaper than in San Jose, CA.

San Jose, CA$3.50

Des Moines, IA$2.00

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

4%Coffee is 4% more expensive in Des Moines, IA than in San Jose, CA.

San Jose, CA$5.67

Des Moines, IA$5.89

Distance: 1530 miles

San Jose, CA airports

San Jose Mnpl (SJC)How far from city center: 2 miles

Des Moines, IA airports

Des Moines (DSM)How far from city center: 5 miles

Are you planning to travel to Des Moines, IA for vacations, business or family visits? eDreams offers you the cheapest flights and best deals departing from San Jose, CA. With our fast search engine you will get a large selection of airfares from standard and low cost airlines worldwide and easily book your tickets for this route. If you are flexible we help you identify the cheapest day to fly to Des Moines, IA and if you need to leave soon you can check our most convenient last minute fares. Read all the useful information about your next destination and proceed to the reservation, indicating your flight dates and completing your travel booking with hotels and car rental!

Frequently asked questions about flights from San Jose, CA to Des Moines, IA

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?

Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to United States. At eDreams have you covered!

On average, how much is the price of a flight from San Jose, CA to Des Moines, IA?

When you fly from San Jose, CA to Des Moines, IA the average price is $378. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

For flights from San Jose, CA to Des Moines, IA, how can I find the cheapest price?

The cheapest price for a flight from San Jose, CA to Des Moines, IA is $178. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Des Moines, IA more expensive than San Jose, CA to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in Des Moines, IA costs an average of 2.00 USD , 43% cheaper than San Jose, CA, with a fare of 3.50 USD,

while train tickets cost 30% less at Des Moines, IA: $ 1.75 USD versus $ 2.50 USD at San Jose, CA.

Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 20.00 USD euros in Des Moines, IA, 20% less than the 25.00 USD euros in San Jose, CA.

The price of the coffee is around 4% more expensive in Des Moines, IA, with an average of 5.89 USD , while in San Jose, CA the coffee costs 5.67 USD.

When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from San Jose, CA to Des Moines, IA?

The most popular months to book a trip from San Jose, CA to Des Moines, IA are March, July and May, based on the searches of our customers.

How long does the flight from San Jose, CA to Des Moines, IA take?

Flight length from San Jose, CA to Des Moines, IA is around 4 h and 57 m on average, at an average distance of 1,530 mi, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between San Jose, CA and Des Moines, IA?

The main route from San Jose, CA to Des Moines, IA is: San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) to Des Moines International Airport(DSM). The following airlines fly this route:

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