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Cheap flights from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines (SBP - DSM) from $268

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SBP — DSM
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheap flight deals from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2024.

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November

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January

Average price

$387

Round-trip from

$323
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From San Luis Obispo County to Des Moines
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines?

Travelers have found that booking a Monday departure is the best way to save up to 48% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines?

Flights from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines lean towards being more expensive in November. Prices are generally better when you fly from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines in January, with the cheapest ticket starting at $337.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBP to DSM?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 7% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap San Luis Obispo to Des Moines flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,117,830 searches. Prices were last updated on June 12, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Des Moines in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Tue 7/912:20 pmSBP - DSM
1 stop8h 57mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/166:15 pmDSM - SBP
1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$288
Tue 7/94:10 pmSBP - DSM
1 stop5h 49mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/165:00 amDSM - SBP
2 stops12h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$293
Tue 7/912:23 pmSBP - DSM
2 stops8h 54mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/165:00 amDSM - SBP
2 stops12h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$332
Wed 6/196:25 amSBP - DSM
2 stops26h 02mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/256:41 pmDSM - SBP
2 stops17h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$741
Wed 6/194:20 pmSBP - DSM
1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/255:00 amDSM - SBP
1 stop8h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$807
Wed 6/194:20 pmSBP - DSM
1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/255:00 amDSM - SBP
2 stops12h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$841

San Luis Obispo to Des Moines 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Luis Obispo and Des Moines in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,117,830 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Des Moines in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Fri 9/274:17 pmSBP - DSM
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/305:05 amDSM - SBP
1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$268
Tue 7/912:20 pmSBP - DSM
1 stop8h 57mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/166:15 pmDSM - SBP
1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$288
Tue 7/94:10 pmSBP - DSM
1 stop5h 49mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/165:00 amDSM - SBP
2 stops12h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$293
Fri 9/2712:24 pmSBP - DSM
1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/305:05 amDSM - SBP
1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$312
Tue 7/912:23 pmSBP - DSM
2 stops8h 54mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/165:00 amDSM - SBP
2 stops12h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$332
Thu 9/264:17 pmSBP - DSM
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/305:05 amDSM - SBP
1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$362
Thu 9/264:17 pmSBP - DSM
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/16:03 amDSM - SBP
2 stops11h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$411
Fri 9/274:17 pmSBP - DSM
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/306:03 amDSM - SBP
2 stops11h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$432
Thu 9/264:17 pmSBP - DSM
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/15:30 amDSM - SBP
1 stop9h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$456

San Luis Obispo to Des Moines flights leaving soon

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Check out these flights departing soon from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Wed 6/196:25 amSBP - DSM
2 stops26h 02mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/256:41 pmDSM - SBP
2 stops17h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$741
Wed 6/194:20 pmSBP - DSM
1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/255:00 amDSM - SBP
1 stop8h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$807
Wed 6/194:20 pmSBP - DSM
1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/255:00 amDSM - SBP
2 stops12h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$841

Find flights from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,117,830 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2024.

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$268 - $576

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Price

San Luis Obispo CountyDes Moines

SBP - DSM

SBPDSM

San Luis Obispo County

Fri 9/27

1 stop5h 38m

Des Moines

Mon 9/30

1 stop8h 39m

$268

San Luis Obispo CountyDes Moines

SBP - DSM

SBPDSM

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 7/9

1 stop8h 57m

Des Moines

Tue 7/16

1 stop6h 02m

$288

San Luis Obispo CountyDes Moines

SBP - DSM

SBPDSM

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 7/9

1 stop5h 49m

Des Moines

Tue 7/16

2 stops12h 30m

$293

San Luis Obispo CountyDes Moines

SBP - DSM

SBPDSM

San Luis Obispo County

Fri 9/27

1 stop8h 20m

Des Moines

Mon 9/30

1 stop8h 39m

$312

San Luis Obispo CountyDes Moines

SBP - DSM

SBPDSM

San Luis Obispo County

Tue 7/9

2 stops8h 54m

Des Moines

Tue 7/16

2 stops12h 30m

$332

San Luis Obispo CountyDes Moines

SBP - DSM

SBPDSM

San Luis Obispo County

Thu 9/26

1 stop5h 38m

Des Moines

Mon 9/30

1 stop8h 39m

$362

San Luis Obispo CountyDes Moines

SBP - DSM

SBPDSM

San Luis Obispo County

Thu 9/26

1 stop5h 38m

Des Moines

Tue 10/1

2 stops11h 32m

$411

San Luis Obispo CountyDes Moines

SBP - DSM

SBPDSM

San Luis Obispo County

Fri 9/27

2 stops15h 46m

Des Moines

Mon 9/30

2 stops13h 36m

$542

San Luis Obispo CountyDes Moines

SBP - DSM

SBPDSM

San Luis Obispo County

Fri 9/27

2 stops24h 13m

Des Moines

Mon 9/30

2 stops13h 36m

$576

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What is the cheapest day to fly from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Luis Obispo to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines

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Temperature and rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

DSM

Temperature

23 - 77 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Des Moines. Reviews last updated June 12, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines and United Airlines from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,629 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,629 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,629 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,129 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,629 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $268, but on average you can expect to pay $419.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines for under $800?

    There are currently 3+ open flights from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines within the next 7 days for less than $800.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $268 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $542. American Airlines is 53% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What does SBP to DSM mean?

    This is defined as San Luis Obispo County Airport (SBP) and Des Moines Airport (DSM). Codes like Des Moines Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Luis Obispo to Des Moines flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Luis Obispo to Des Moines flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Luis Obispo to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Luis Obispo to Des Moines flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Luis Obispo to Des Moines flight deals updated?

    The San Luis Obispo to Des Moines flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/11.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines (average of $323). Flying from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $436). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Luis Obispo to Des Moines. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,117,830 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$309Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$356Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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