Cheap flights from DSM to SAN (Des Moines Intl. to San Diego Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from DSM to SAN starting at $59 One Way, $158 Round Trip

Prices starting at $158 for return flights and $59 for one-way flights to San Diego Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Mon, Dec 9 - Mon, Dec 16
DSM
Des Moines
SAN
San Diego
$158 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$158
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Dec 9 from Des Moines to San Diego, returning Mon, Dec 16, priced at $158 found 6 hours ago
Mon, Feb 24 - Mon, Mar 3
DSM
Des Moines
SAN
San Diego
$167 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$167
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Feb 24 from Des Moines to San Diego, returning Mon, Mar 3, priced at $167 found 1 day ago
Fri, Feb 28 - Mon, Mar 3
DSM
Des Moines
SAN
San Diego
$176 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$176
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Feb 28 from Des Moines to San Diego, returning Mon, Mar 3, priced at $176 found 5 days ago
Fri, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 16
DSM
Des Moines
SAN
San Diego
$178 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$178
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Dec 6 from Des Moines to San Diego, returning Mon, Dec 16, priced at $178 found 6 hours ago
Fri, Feb 14 - Mon, Mar 3
DSM
Des Moines
SAN
San Diego
$187 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$187
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Feb 14 from Des Moines to San Diego, returning Mon, Mar 3, priced at $187 found 2 days ago

Hotel Ideas near San Diego Intl.

Airport Hotels near San Diego Intl.

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
3 out of 5
3737 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, CA
The price is $112 per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
$112
includes taxes & fees
$99 per night
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.2/10 Good! (3,544 reviews)
"Perfect Hotel, GREAT PRICE."

Reviewed on Nov 19, 2024

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina
Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina
4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA
The price is $169 per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
$169
includes taxes & fees
$150 per night
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, 6 restaurants, and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,468 reviews)
"The remodeled Marina Tower was beautiful with amazing views, and the hotel had lots of things to do for fun or relaxing… you don’t even have to leave the hotel! We stayed in a suite with a kitchen and was disappointed that the fridge was so tiny. We also found it weird that it was the weekend and ..."

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2024

Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
The price is $162 per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
$162
includes taxes & fees
$144 per night
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,516 reviews)
"Had a great stay!"

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2024

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In San Diego

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
3 out of 5
3737 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, CA
The price is $112 per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
$112
includes taxes & fees
$99 per night
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.2/10 Good! (3,544 reviews)
"Perfect Hotel, GREAT PRICE."

Reviewed on Nov 19, 2024

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
4 out of 5
1 Market Pl, San Diego, CA
The price is $219 per night from Dec 18 to Dec 19
$219
includes taxes & fees
$194 per night
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,863 reviews)
"Wonderful stay!"

Reviewed on Nov 19, 2024

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Best Western Seven Seas
Best Western Seven Seas
3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, CA
The price is $105 per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
$105
includes taxes & fees
$94 per night
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,587 reviews)
"Only over night but it was good, the mini fridge didn't work but they allowed me to check in a little earlier. Thank you guys"

Reviewed on Nov 19, 2024

Best Western Seven Seas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

San Diego Hotels With Airport Transportation

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
The price is $162 per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
$162
includes taxes & fees
$144 per night
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,516 reviews)
"Had a great stay!"

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2024

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina
Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina
4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA
The price is $169 per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
$169
includes taxes & fees
$150 per night
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, 6 restaurants, and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,468 reviews)
"The remodeled Marina Tower was beautiful with amazing views, and the hotel had lots of things to do for fun or relaxing… you don’t even have to leave the hotel! We stayed in a suite with a kitchen and was disappointed that the fridge was so tiny. We also found it weird that it was the weekend and ..."

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2024

Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
1955 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA
The price is $171 per night from Nov 29 to Nov 30
$171
includes taxes & fees
$152 per night
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,031 reviews)
All that you look for in a hotel and top service
"This hotel is as good as it gets. They have great service across the board from the front desk to the shuttle people. All are friendly and actively helpful. On top of this they are gifted with a great location for the pier from which our cruise left. One of the most problem free hotels we'd ever ..."

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2024

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town, an IHG Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced San Diego Hotels

Pleasant Inn
Pleasant Inn
2.5 out of 5
5550 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA
The price is $116 per night from Dec 19 to Dec 20
$116
includes taxes & fees
$103 per night
Dec 19 - Dec 20
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Good location and convenient access to freeway."

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2024

Pleasant Inn
E-Z 8 Motel Old Town
E-Z 8 Motel Old Town
2.5 out of 5
4747 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA
The price is $83 per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
$83
includes taxes & fees
$74 per night
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free parking, WiFi (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
6/10 (2,033 reviews)
"Cool little hotel with very spacious rooms. We really liked this place alot"

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2024

E-Z 8 Motel Old Town
Kings Inn San Diego
Kings Inn San Diego
2.5 out of 5
1333 Hotel Cir S, San Diego, CA
The price is $96 per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
$96
includes taxes & fees
$86 per night
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,028 reviews)
"Pool and jaccuzi are excellent. 15$ parking fee seems a bit crazy. Should be included."

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2024

Kings Inn San Diego
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in San Diego

Bahia Resort Hotel
Bahia Resort Hotel
3.5 out of 5
998 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA
The price is $220 per night from Dec 22 to Dec 23
$220
includes taxes & fees
$194 per night
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,416 reviews)
"Beautiful property!!"

Reviewed on Nov 19, 2024

Bahia Resort Hotel
The Dana on Mission Bay
The Dana on Mission Bay
3.5 out of 5
1710 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA
The price is $145 per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
$145
includes taxes & fees
$129 per night
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,874 reviews)
"The view"

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2024

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa
Catamaran Resort and Spa
4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard, San Diego, CA
The price is $243 per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
$243
includes taxes & fees
$215 per night
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, game room, on the beach, bicycle rentals

Travelers say...
"this is a very nice property with options of the cove and the walkable distance to the beach"

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2024

Catamaran Resort and Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

DSM to SAN Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
DSM Address & GPS
Address:
5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201
Des Moines IA, 50321-2854
United States
IATA Code:
DSM
Longitude:
-93.648087
Latitude:
41.532434
Time Zone:
America/Chicago
SAN Address & GPS
Address:
Airport Drive
San Diego CA, 92101
United States
IATA Code:
SAN
Longitude:
-117.197312
Latitude:
32.731938
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles

Frequently asked questions

Am I able to catch a flight from Des Moines, IA Airport (DSM-Des Moines Intl.) to San Diego, CA Airport (SAN-San Diego Intl.) now?
If you’re agonizing over quarantine requirements and travel restrictions when getting a flight from Des Moines, IA Airport (DSM-Des Moines Intl.) to San Diego, CA Airport (SAN-San Diego Intl.), go right to the Covid-19 Travel Advisor.
Are there non-stop flights from DSM to San Diego Airport?
You’re going to have to swap planes if you want to get from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN). Numerous carriers offer services on this route with just one stopover, including American Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
What is the shortest flight from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to SAN?
Use the opportunity to sit back and relax on your journey from Downtown Des Moines to Leucadia. The shortest flight time from Des Moines, IA Airport (DSM-Des Moines Intl.) to SAN is 5 hours and 4 minutes, which gives you plenty of time to enjoy a wine or get engrossed in a book.
How many hours flight from Des Moines Intl. Airport to San Diego, CA Airport (SAN-San Diego Intl.)?
From DSM to SAN, you’ll be traveling for around 5 hours and 9 minutes. Settle in, order a glass of wine and take out your noise-canceling headphones. It’s time to binge-watch some awesome TV shows.
If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I cancel my flight to San Diego, CA Airport (SAN-San Diego Intl.)?
We get that traveling right now has its challenges, so it’s good to know that many reservations booked through us are able to be cancelled or changed. If your travel plans to San Diego, CA Airport (SAN-San Diego Intl.) have been affected by COVID-19, a lot of airlines are making things easier by offering credits to use at a later date. Just sign in to your account and you’ll quickly see what options are available. Our Customer Service Portal is the place to go for more information.
Are there flights to San Diego, CA Airport (SAN-San Diego Intl.) with flexible change policies?
In most cases you’ll have the option to reschedule your flight to San Diego, CA Airport (SAN-San Diego Intl.) without a change fee. All you have to do then is pay the difference between the old flight and the new one. Look for the “no change fees” filter and book with confidence.
What airlines have the most flights from DSM to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
At the moment, there are no airlines that have direct flights from DSM to San Diego, CA Airport (SAN-San Diego Intl.). Don’t panic though! There are numerous single or multi-stop options available.

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