Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Des Moines to San Diego?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Des Moines and San Diego takes around 3.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Des Moines and San Diego?

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The flight distance between Des Moines and San Diego is 2296 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Des Moines and San Diego?

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Several carriers operate flights between Des Moines and San Diego. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Allegiant Air.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Des Moines?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Des Moines and Los Angeles, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Orlando, Denver, San Francisco, Nashville, Salt Lake City, Sacramento, Sarasota, Seattle, Oakland, Washington, D.C., Dallas, Portland, Tampa, Houston, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Chicago.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from San Diego?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Diego and Denver, Las Vegas, Austin, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, New York, Phoenix, Charlotte, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Raleigh, Chicago, Orlando, San Antonio, Detroit, Dallas, St. Louis, Cleveland, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis.

Question 6

What airports are near Des Moines?

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The main airport in Des Moines is Des Moines International. It is also served by Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Kirksville Regional, Mason City Municipal, Sioux Gateway, Southeast Iowa Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Waterloo Regional.

Question 7

What airports are near San Diego?

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The main airport in San Diego is San Diego International. It is also served by Ontario International, John Wayne, Tijuana International, Hollywood Burbank, Mexicali International, Palm Springs International, Imperial County, Yuma International, Long Beach, Hawthorne Municipal.

Question 8

What buses and trains depart from Des Moines?

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A number of bus and train companies depart from Des Moines, including Jefferson Lines.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Des Moines and San Diego?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Des Moines and San Diego thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Des Moines and San Diego can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Des Moines and San Diego?

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Currently, you can fly between Des Moines and San Diego with United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, Allegiant Air, Spirit Airlines.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Des Moines and San Diego?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Des Moines and San Diego, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between Des Moines and San Diego?

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Traveling between Des Moines and San Diego, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Des Moines?

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There are a number of airports in and around Des Moines. The main one is Des Moines International and other nearby airports include Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Kirksville Regional, Mason City Municipal, Sioux Gateway, Southeast Iowa Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Waterloo Regional

Question 15

How many airports are there near San Diego?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around San Diego. The main one is San Diego International and other nearby airports include Ontario International, John Wayne, Tijuana International, Hollywood Burbank, Mexicali International, Palm Springs International, Imperial County, Yuma International, Long Beach, Hawthorne Municipal.

Question 16

Is it possible to reach Des Moines by bus or train?

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Yes, Des Moines has great ground transport connections with the rest of the world. Our price graph doesn't just show prices for flights to and from Des Moines, it also shows buses and trains.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Des Moines and San Diego depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Des Moines, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Des Moines and San Diego arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San Diego, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 19

What time do flights between Des Moines and San Diego depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Des Moines, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 20

What time do flights between Des Moines and San Diego arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San Diego, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$113
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$113
Cheapest round-trip	$251
Average round-trip	$346
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
United Airlines	UAL	UA	Yes	No
Frontier Airlines	FFT	F9	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
American Airlines	AAL	AA	Yes	No
Allegiant Air	AAY	G4	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Spirit Airlines	NKS	NK	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight

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