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Flights from Oakland to Des Moines
There are no direct flights from Oakland to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Las Vegas, about 4h 26m door to door (97 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 26m
Oakland to Des Moines at a glance
Fastest journey4h 26mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Las Vegas
Best ways to fly from Oakland to Des Moines
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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OAK Denver (DEN) DSM
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Thu07:15 OAK10:28 DEN0h 47m connection11:15 DEN13:41 DSMSouthwest Airlines
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OAK Las Vegas (LAS) DSM
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines
Thu08:00 OAK09:17 LAS0h 58m connection10:15 LAS14:56 DSMSouthwest Airlines
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OAK Los Angeles (SNA) DSM
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Sun09:00 OAK10:13 SNA2h 17m connection12:30 SNA17:32 DSMSouthwest Airlines + Allegiant Air
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OAK Phoenix (PHX) DSM
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Sat08:30 OAK10:11 PHX2h 49m connection13:00 PHX17:34 DSMSouthwest Airlines + American Airlines
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OAK Chicago (MDW) DSM
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, Volaris · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Tue10:45 OAK16:28 MDW4h 02m connection20:30 MDW21:24 DSMSouthwest Airlines
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OAK Portland (PDX) DSM
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Horizon Air · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
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
- 4h 26mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +2hDes Moines vs Oakland
- Currency in Des Moines
- USD
- Airports
- OAK → DSM
Flights from Oakland to Des Moines: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Oakland to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. 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 Oakland to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,475 km.
Where do you change planes between Oakland and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Las Vegas (LAS), Los Angeles (SNA) and Phoenix (PHX). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Oakland and Des Moines?
Oakland: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Oakland and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Oakland.
