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Des Moines to San Diego: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 5 times. The typical round trip was $737 per person and the lowest $632, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | $632 |
| Typical (median) | $737 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 5 |
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $741 | G4 + F9 | with a stop | 41h 45m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $632 | Frontier | with a stop | 5h 31m | Google Flights |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $737 | G4 + F9 | with a stop | 20h 49m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $794 | F9 + G4 | with a stop | 20h 4m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $737 | G4 + F9 | with a stop | 20h 49m | Kiwi.com |
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Questions about Des Moines to San Diego
What does a round trip from Des Moines to San Diego usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was $737 per person, taxes and fees included, across 5 checks; the lowest was $632.
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, a government photo ID is enough for US citizens.