Des Moines to Yosemite: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 12 times. The typical round trip was $529 per person and the lowest $464, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | $464 |
| Typical (median) | $529 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 12 |
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Trips we picked on this route
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Yosemite
Oct 23–25, 2026 · 2 nights
- Fare is $497 per person, $32 below the typical fare
- Studio rated 8.4 from 26 reviews, with free cancellation
- Saturday forecast: 69°F, partly cloudy, 7% chance of rain
$1,822 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights $994 + hotel $740 + resort fee $88, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $200
Allegiant · with a stop · 35h 47m
The catch: With one stop each way you spend 35h 47m traveling in total, landing Saturday at 10:17 AM and flying home Sunday at 8:51 PM.
Worth it if you'll trade long travel days for a packed Saturday among granite and sequoias; skip it if you want a relaxed weekend.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $781 | American. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle | with a stop | 6h 12m | Google Flights |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $497 | G4 | with a stop | 35h 47m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $497 | G4 | with a stop | 14h 17m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $781 | American. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle | with a stop | 6h 12m | Google Flights |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $518 | G4 | with a stop | 35h 47m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026 | $464 | G4 + F9 | with a stop | 14h 17m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $517 | G4 | with a stop | 14h 17m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $707 | F9 + G4 | with a stop | 20h 3m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $712 | F9 + G4 | with a stop | 15h 52m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $761 | United | with a stop | 5h 30m | Google Flights |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $534 | G4 | with a stop | 39h 58m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $523 | G4 | with a stop | 14h 17m | Kiwi.com |
About Yosemite
Yosemite's granite walls, giant sequoias and thundering spring waterfalls make it the showpiece of the Sierra Nevada.
Yosemite from every city: when to go, where to stay, what to do
Questions about Des Moines to Yosemite
What does a round trip from Des Moines to Yosemite usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was $529 per person, taxes and fees included, across 12 checks; the lowest was $464.
When is the best time to fly from Des Moines to Yosemite?
Yosemite is at its best in April, May, June, September and October.
Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Yosemite?
No passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Yosemite.