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

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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 9 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 54m ASWN → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 15m F9WNXE → G4N5WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines flights
SNA Santa Ana 5h 34m WN → G4 Santa Ana (SNA) to Des Moines flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 47m EJAWN → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 56m EJAWN → AA Los Angeles (LAX) to Des Moines flights
MDW Chicago 9h 10m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
AUS Austin 26h 18m WN → G4 Austin (AUS) to Des Moines flights
PDX Portland ~6h 31m ASWN → G4 Portland (PDX) to Des Moines flights
IAH Houston ~7h 55m UA → CMEKUA Houston (IAH) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Oakland to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between OAK and DSM, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps OAK Routes DSM Routes OAK Live Flights DSM Live Flights OAK Delays DSM Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
DEN ~4h 54m LAS ~5h 15m SNA ~5h 34m PHX ~5h 47m LAX ~5h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
417
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
OAK → DSM
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Arriving
72%
Return
DSM → OAK
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
59%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Oakland

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric OAK→DSM SFO→DSM MRY→DSM
Distance from OAK – 11 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Departure OTP 44% – –
San Francisco (SFO) to Des Moines flights · Monterey (MRY) to Des Moines flights · Fresno (FAT) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of OAK with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 8:00 PM in Des Moines.
Facts

OAK–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oakland to Des Moines route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OAK to DSM flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Harry Reid and John Wayne Orange County.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DSM and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Oakland.
Yes, return flights from DSM to OAK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFO, MRY and FAT. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Harry Reid and John Wayne Orange County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO), Monterey (MRY) and Fresno (FAT).