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Travelers usually depart from Des Moines International, or Des Moines when they travel from Des Moines to San Diego. Book your trip to arrive at San Diego International, San Diego, CA - Old Town, San Diego, CA Bus Station, San Diego, CA - La Jolla, or San Diego, CA - Santa Fe. The distance between Des Moines and San Diego is 2296 km. The most popular airlines for this route are United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, Allegiant Air, and Spirit Airlines. Des Moines and San Diego have 187 direct flights per week.
Weekly direct flights
Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
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Direct flights | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 |
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Allegiant Air on Thursdays, and Sundays.
Check-in for a flight from Des Moines to San Diego
Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
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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 |
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Des Moines to San Diego?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Des Moines and San Diego takes around 3.3 hours.
What is the flight distance between Des Moines and San Diego?
The flight distance between Des Moines and San Diego is 2296 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Des Moines and San Diego?
Several carriers operate flights between Des Moines and San Diego. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Allegiant Air.
What are the most popular routes to and from Des Moines?
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.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Diego?
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.
What airports are near Des Moines?
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.
What airports are near San Diego?
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.
What buses and trains depart from Des Moines?
A number of bus and train companies depart from Des Moines, including Jefferson Lines.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Des Moines and San Diego?
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