Title: Cheap Flights from Des Moines to San Jose (DSM to SJC) - Expedia.co.uk ![Aerial View of San Jose, California at Sunrise](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602703/dc1c5507-f39c-4983-a67e-19cce4a34d7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602703/dc1c5507-f39c-4983-a67e-19cce4a34d7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # Cheap Flights from Des Moines (DSM) to San Jose (SJC) - [Return](?flightType=roundtrip) - [One-way](?flightType=oneway) - [Multi-city](?flightType=multicity) ### Travellers Adults ChildrenAges 2 to 17 InfantsYounger than 2 EconomyPremium economyBusiness classFirst class Leaving from Going to Departing Returning Add a place to stay Add a car Direct flights only ## Popular airlines from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - ![United](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_UA.svg) United [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:dsm,to:sjc,departure:01/10/2025TANYT&leg2=from:sjc,to:dsm,departure:08/10/2025TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"UA"}}]) - ![American Airlines](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_AA.svg) American Airlines [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:dsm,to:sjc,departure:01/10/2025TANYT&leg2=from:sjc,to:dsm,departure:08/10/2025TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"AA"}}]) - ![Delta](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_DL.svg) Delta [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:dsm,to:sjc,departure:01/10/2025TANYT&leg2=from:sjc,to:dsm,departure:08/10/2025TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"DL"}}]) - ![Southwest Airlines](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_WN.svg) Southwest Airlines [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:dsm,to:sjc,departure:01/10/2025TANYT&leg2=from:sjc,to:dsm,departure:08/10/2025TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"WN"}}]) - ![Alaska Airlines](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_AS.svg) Alaska Airlines [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:dsm,to:sjc,departure:01/10/2025TANYT&leg2=from:sjc,to:dsm,departure:08/10/2025TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"AS"}}]) - ## Plan, book, fly with confidence - ### Be in the know Get alerts if flight prices drop or rise\* - ### Book smarter Save up to 25% on select hotels after you book a flight\* - ### Earn twice Earn your airline miles on top of our rewards [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login) ## Find the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines (DSM) to San Jose (SJC) ### August is typically the cheapest month to fly From £152 - £653 per traveller. ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is a flight from DSM to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)? > If you're planning on travelling from Des Moines Intl. Airport to SJC, round-trip journeys start from . This price is based on fares advertised within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, so don't hang about. Book now and save yourself money and time. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply. ### Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to San Jose Intl. Airport? > Each air carrier has its own set of terms and conditions. If you do decide to cancel, follow the easy instructions on our [Customer Service Portal](https://www.expedia.co.uk/service/?langid=1033). ### How do I find cheap flights from Des Moines Intl. Airport to SJC that have flexible change policies? > Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to San Jose Intl. Airport flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select. ### How far is the flight from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)? > The flight distance between DSM and SJC is 2,500 kilometres. Sneak in a nap or get stuck into a book and the journey will zip on by. ### Which airlines fly direct from DSM to San Jose Intl. Airport? > You won't find any airlines operating directly between DSM and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), so be prepared to make at least one stop on your journey. A layover, whether short or long, can be a good way to break up a trip! ### Are Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute? > Flight prices always go up and down, so there are no guarantees. While last-minute flight deals between Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) are of course possible, it also makes sense to monitor prices well before you fly. In fact, some airlines announce their prices up to 12 months ahead of the departure date. Expedia is continuously updating the best bargains around, so keep checking back and be ready to book when the price is right. ## Travel information | Origin airport | Des Moines Intl. | | --- | --- | | Destination airport | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. | | Distance | 2446 km | ## Book with confidence ### Compare flights from Des Moines to San Jose easily and book with confidence For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from Des Moines to San Jose. Operating between them flights per day, airlines cover the route. And fly direct, getting you to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. in just hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from Des Moines Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl..   To make things even better, in the advanced search, you can also choose to fly economy, premium economy, business or first class, select your maximum number of stops, and pick your preferred departure and arrival time. You can also opt for refundable and direct flights.  Grab a great deal on your flight from Des Moines Intl. (DSM) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. (SJC) The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from Des Moines to San Jose today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from Des Moines Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. start at just and range up to .   To find an even better deal, try   - being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper - looking for other airports near Des Moines and San Jose - booking your flight during , the cheapest month on this route - varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper  Why you should book your Des Moines to San Jose flight with Expedia! We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from Des Moines Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you.   Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. 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