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Flights from San Jose to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Las Vegas, about 4h 26m door to door (121 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 26m
SJCDSMDEN

San Jose 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 San Jose 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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SJC Denver (DEN) DSM
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Sat14:00 SJC17:15 DEN0h 45m connection18:00 DEN20:26 DSMSouthwest Airlines
48 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 26m
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SJC Las Vegas (LAS) DSM
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines
Wed11:00 SJC12:14 LAS0h 46m connection13:00 LAS17:41 DSMSouthwest Airlines
23 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 41m
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SJC Phoenix (PHX) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Mon06:15 SJC07:57 PHX0h 48m connection08:45 PHX13:19 DSMAmerican Airlines
23 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 04m
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SJC Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Thu06:15 SJC12:16 ORD0h 59m connection13:15 ORD14:21 DSMUnited Airlines
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 06m
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SJC Dallas (DFW) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sun06:00 SJC11:17 DFW1h 58m connection13:15 DFW14:52 DSMAmerican Airlines
15 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 52m
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SJC Los Angeles (SNA) DSM
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Sun08:15 SJC09:23 SNA3h 07m connection12:30 SNA17:32 DSMSouthwest Airlines + Allegiant Air
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 17m
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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
2,461 km1,528 miles
Journey time
4h 26mon current schedules
Time difference
+2hDes Moines vs San Jose
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
SJC → DSM

Flights from San Jose to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Des Moines?
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 San Jose to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,461 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Las Vegas (LAS), Phoenix (PHX) and Chicago (ORD). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Des Moines?
San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.

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