Des Moines to Oakland (DSM–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DSM Airport Page →
1,536 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 5h 31m G4WN → EJAWNXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Oakland flights
DEN Denver 5h 36m ACF9UA → EJALXJWN Denver (DEN) to Oakland flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 55m AAAS → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland flights
SNA Santa Ana 6h 16m G4 → ASWN Santa Ana (SNA) to Oakland flights
PDX Portland 6h 19m G4 → ASBAWN Portland (PDX) to Oakland flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 49m AA → LXJWNXE Los Angeles (LAX) to Oakland flights
MDW Chicago 7h 9m EJAWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Oakland flights
BUR Burbank 7h 50m G4 → WNXE Burbank (BUR) to Oakland flights
AUS Austin 10h 51m G4 → LXJWN Austin (AUS) to Oakland flights
OKC Oklahoma City ~5h 40m → Oklahoma City (OKC) to Oakland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Oakland
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,536 mi 3h 27m nonstop -2h behind

DSM–OAK has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Oakland (OAK) Oakland to Des Moines flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
LAS ~5h 31m DEN ~5h 36m OKC ~5h 40m PHX ~5h 55m IFP ~6h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
463
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DSM → OAK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
25%
Return
OAK → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → OAK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Oakland from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric DSM→OAK MCW→OAK OMA→OAK
Distance from DSM – 114 mi 117 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 3h 27m 3h 36m 2h 59m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Mason City (MCW) to Oakland flights · Omaha (OMA) to Oakland flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Oakland is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · OAK: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 4:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,536 mi / 2,471 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 27m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance1,536 mi / 2,471 km
Flight time3h 27m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take about 3h 27m gate to gate. The route covers 1,536 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Denver and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Oakland is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
Nearby alternatives include MCW and OMA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DSM to OAK

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DSM to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to OAK is about 3 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,536 miles (2,471 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Denver and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mason City (MCW) and Omaha (OMA).