Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Des Moines
Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Des Moines
Looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Des Moines? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Francisco to Des Moines vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 11,000–19,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Francisco to Des Moines for specific travel dates.
2026-11-23
SFO - DSM
Economy | 2 Stops
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-23
SFO - DSM
Economy | 2 Stops
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-23
SFO - DSM
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 16,340 Pts + $125
2026-11-23
SFO - DSM
Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 17,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-23
SFO - DSM
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 17,500 Pts + $33.5
2026-11-23
SFO - DSM
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 19,000 Pts + $14.6
San Francisco to Des Moines flight facts
Distance
1,545 mi
2,487 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 3h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+2h
Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Airports in Des Moines
DSM · Des Moines Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Jose - Des Moines · San Jose is 30 mi from San Francisco
Flights San Francisco - Cedar Rapids · Cedar Rapids is 104 mi from Des Moines
Flights San Francisco - Omaha · Omaha is 117 mi from Des Moines
Flights San Francisco - Moline · Moline is 163 mi from Des Moines
Flights San Francisco - Kansas City · Kansas City is 164 mi from Des Moines
Premium cabin flights from San Francisco to Des Moines
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
SFO - DSM
First | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
SFO - DSM
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Francisco to Des Moines depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Francisco to Des Moines.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Francisco to Des Moines.
San Francisco and Des Moines are about 1,545 miles (2,487 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,545-mile straight-line distance takes about 3h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Departures from San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). Arrivals in Des Moines: Des Moines Intl (DSM).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Des Moines, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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