Flights from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Phoenix or Denver, about 4h 49m door to door (26 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 4h 49m

San Luis Obispo to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey4h 49mVia Phoenix, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Phoenix or Denver

Best ways to fly from San Luis Obispo 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.

SBP Phoenix (PHX) DSM

Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines

Sat06:15 SBP07:42 PHX0h 48m connection08:30 PHX13:04 DSMAmerican Airlines

5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 49m

SBP Denver (DEN) DSM

Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines

Wed05:15 SBP08:30 DEN1h 15m connection09:45 DEN12:15 DSMUnited Airlines

14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 00m

SBP Dallas (DFW) DSM

Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines

Tue12:45 SBP17:48 DFW3h 27m connection21:15 DFW22:52 DSMAmerican Airlines

7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 07m

SBP Portland (PDX) DSM

Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air · Leg 2: Allegiant Air

Self-transfer likely ~7h 54m

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: 4h 49mon current schedules
Time difference: +2hDes Moines vs San Luis Obispo
Currency in Des Moines: USD
Airports: SBP → DSM

Flights from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Phoenix, Denver 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 San Luis Obispo to Des Moines?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,446 km.

Where do you change planes between San Luis Obispo and Des Moines?

The best connecting points are Phoenix (PHX), Denver (DEN), Dallas (DFW) and Portland (PDX). American Airlines flies both legs via Phoenix, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve San Luis Obispo and Des Moines?

San Luis Obispo: San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

What is the time difference between San Luis Obispo and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of San Luis Obispo.

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