Des Moines to San Diego: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 10 times. The typical return was £572 per person and the lowest £476, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | £476 |
| Typical (median) | £572 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 10 |
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Trips we picked on this route
Next weekend · from Des MoinesNot worth it this week
San Diego
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Clear forecast all weekend, highs 85–90°F
- Samesun Ocean Beach scores 9 from 1,716 reviews, free cancellation
- Frontier gets you there in 5h 31m with one stop
£1,367 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,182 + hotel £185, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 5h 31m
The catch: At $784 per person the fare is $25 over the typical $759, there's one stop, and resort fees and a checked bag aren't in the total.
Worth it if you're fine with a shared dorm and one stop for a sunny weekend; skip it if you want a private room or a lower fare.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £594 | F9 | with a stop | 34h 27m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £591 | Frontier | with a stop | 5h 31m | Google Flights |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £560 | G4 + F9 | with a stop | 20h 49m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £586 | F9 + G4 | with a stop | 20h 4m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £584 | F9 + G4 | with a stop | 20h 4m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £559 | G4 + F9 | with a stop | 41h 45m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £476 | Frontier | with a stop | 5h 31m | Google Flights |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £556 | G4 + F9 | with a stop | 20h 49m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £598 | F9 + G4 | with a stop | 20h 4m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £556 | G4 + F9 | with a stop | 20h 49m | Kiwi.com |
About San Diego
San Diego has the most reliable beach weather in the country, plus the famous zoo, Balboa Park, fish tacos and a laid-back surf culture.
San Diego from every city: when to go, where to stay, what to do
Questions about Des Moines to San Diego
What does a return from Des Moines to San Diego usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was £572 per person, taxes and fees included, across 10 checks; the lowest was £476.
When is the best time to fly from Des Moines to San Diego?
San Diego is at its best in March, April, May, August, September, October and November. Avoid June: June Gloom marine layer
Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to San Diego?
No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for San Diego.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.