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Flights from Des Moines to Oakland

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Oakland. The fastest way is one stop via Las Vegas or Denver, about 5h 04m door to door (82 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 04m
DSMOAKDEN

Des Moines to Oakland at a glance

Fastest journey5h 04mVia Las Vegas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Las Vegas or Denver

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Oakland

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
DSM Las Vegas (LAS) OAK
Leg 1: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Thu12:15 DSM13:10 LAS0h 50m connection14:00 LAS15:19 OAKSouthwest Airlines
13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 04m
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DSM Denver (DEN) OAK
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Sun07:00 DSM07:39 DEN1h 06m connection08:45 DEN10:06 OAKSouthwest Airlines
40 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 06m
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DSM Chicago (MDW) OAK
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, Volaris
Sat12:00 DSM12:59 MDW1h 16m connection14:15 MDW16:24 OAKSouthwest Airlines
15 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 24m
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DSM Phoenix (PHX) OAK
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Sun05:00 DSM05:48 PHX2h 27m connection08:15 PHX09:59 OAKAmerican Airlines + Southwest Airlines
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 59m
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DSM Los Angeles (SNA) OAK
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Thu10:00 DSM11:29 SNA3h 01m connection14:30 SNA15:39 OAKAllegiant Air + Southwest Airlines
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 39m
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DSM Portland (PDX) OAK
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Horizon Air
Self-transfer likely ~7h 33m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,475 km1,537 miles
Journey time
5h 04mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hOakland vs Des Moines
Currency in Oakland
USD
Airports
DSM → OAK

Flights from Des Moines to Oakland: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Oakland?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Las Vegas, Denver and Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Oakland?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 04m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,475 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Oakland?
The best connecting points are Las Vegas (LAS), Denver (DEN), Chicago (MDW) and Phoenix (PHX). Allegiant Air flies both legs via Las Vegas, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Oakland?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Oakland: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Oakland?
Oakland is 2 hours behind Des Moines.

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