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Flights from Des Moines to San Diego
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to San Diego. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Las Vegas, about 4h 41m door to door (128 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 41m
Des Moines to San Diego at a glance
Fastest journey4h 41mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Las Vegas
Best ways to fly from Des Moines to San Diego
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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DSM Denver (DEN) SAN
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Sun07:00 DSM07:39 DEN0h 51m connection08:30 DEN09:41 SANSouthwest Airlines
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DSM Las Vegas (LAS) SAN
Leg 1: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Tue12:30 DSM13:25 LAS0h 50m connection14:15 LAS15:23 SANSouthwest Airlines
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DSM Phoenix (PHX) SAN
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Tue05:30 DSM06:18 PHX1h 12m connection07:30 PHX08:38 SANAmerican Airlines
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DSM Dallas (DFW) SAN
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Mon06:45 DSM08:32 DFW0h 58m connection09:30 DFW10:20 SANAmerican Airlines
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DSM Chicago (ORD) SAN
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Mon11:30 DSM12:51 ORD0h 54m connection13:45 ORD15:50 SANUnited Airlines
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DSM Houston (IAH) SAN
Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Wed06:00 DSM08:03 IAH1h 42m connection09:45 IAH10:34 SANUnited Airlines
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
- 2,297 km1,426 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 41mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -2hSan Diego vs Des Moines
- Currency in San Diego
- USD
- Airports
- DSM → SAN, CLD
Flights from Des Moines to San Diego: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Des Moines to San Diego?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Las Vegas and Phoenix. 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 San Diego?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,297 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and San Diego?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Las Vegas (LAS), Phoenix (PHX) and Dallas (DFW). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and San Diego?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and San Diego?
San Diego is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
