Flights from Des Moines Airport DSM to San Francisco Airport SFO
Direct flights to San Francisco International from Des Moines International are only offered by NetJets as this route is in low demand, so the options are limited. If this route is not ideal, the only other option is to get a flight with a stop over. When travelling from Des Moines International you will cover about 1,545 miles before you reach San Francisco International. This journey will take 3 Hours 44 Minutes.
The cost of the flights varies significantly so we can’t provide you an estimate. Prices can be 50% cheaper if you book more than a month in advance. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. Flight to San Francisco International will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.
The time zone at San Francisco International is different from Des Moines International, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.
If you plan on flying to San Francisco International Airport from Des Moines International Airport you can pre-arrange your long or short term parking at Des Moines International Airport.
If you had a rental car at San Francisco International Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station on your route to San Francisco International Airport and avoid excess fees.
Organise and book your choice of transport to Des Moines International Airport:
- Private Transfers to Des Moines International Airport
- Buses to Des Moines International Airport
- Taxis to Des Moines International Airport
- Train Services to/near Des Moines International Airport
Organise and book your choice of transport at San Francisco International Airport:
- Car rental at San Francisco International Airport
- San Francisco International Airport Private Transfers
- San Francisco International Airport Buses
- San Francisco International Airport Taxis
- San Francisco International Airport Train Services to/near
You can also research and pre-book a hotel near San Francisco International Airport
To see all airliners that offer flights between Des Moines International and San Francisco International please see the table below.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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NetJets | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:00 | 14:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Most people choose to fly with NetJets. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers EJA191 with times between 14:00 and 14:00.
If you would like more information on this flight the please visit the website for NetJets at www.netjets.com/. You will be able to find the latest availability, prices and make your booking online.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||
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Wednesday | 14:00
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If the airlines stated don’t offer flights that suite your travel times, you could look at alternative options. Below we have summarised flights from alternative departures airports and flights that are not direct.

Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
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Cedar Rapids to San Francisco | 0 | 3 Hours 56 Minutes | |
Omaha to San Francisco | 0 | 3 Hours 31 Minutes |
Before you start your journey remember to check you have all your documents; in particular, your passport and flight tickets. You will be surprised at the amount of people of forget these!
Don't forget to book your hire car!
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