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Flights from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Phoenix, about 5h 45m door to door (55 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 5h 43m
DSMSBPDEN

Des Moines to San Luis Obispo at a glance

Fastest journey5h 43mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Phoenix

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo

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

1
DSM Denver (DEN) SBP
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Tue09:15 DSM10:03 DEN1h 27m connection11:30 DEN13:00 SBPUnited Airlines
35 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 45m
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DSM Phoenix (PHX) SBP
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Envoy Air
Mon14:30 DSM15:18 PHX1h 42m connection17:00 PHX18:30 SBPAmerican Airlines
13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 00m
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DSM Dallas (DFW) SBP
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon06:45 DSM08:32 DFW1h 43m connection10:15 DFW11:22 SBPAmerican Airlines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 37m
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DSM Los Angeles (LAX) SBP
Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: SkyWest
One airline, one ticket ~5h 43m
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DSM Portland (PDX) SBP
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air
Self-transfer likely ~7h 54m
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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
2,446 km1,519 miles
Journey time
5h 43mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hSan Luis Obispo vs Des Moines
Currency in San Luis Obispo
USD
Airports
DSM → SBP

Flights from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to San Luis Obispo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Phoenix and Dallas. 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 Luis Obispo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,446 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and San Luis Obispo?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Phoenix (PHX), Dallas (DFW) and Los Angeles (LAX). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and San Luis Obispo?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). San Luis Obispo: San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and San Luis Obispo?
San Luis Obispo is 2 hours behind Des Moines.

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