Flights from Mountain View Airport (NUQ) to Des Moines International Airport Airport (DSM)
Flights from Moffett Field to Des Moines International are in quite low demand and there is only one airliner that operates flights – Vista America. The flight time is approximately 3 Hours 43 Minutes.
The price of the flight is dependent on the time of the day you fly and the day of the week with weekends being normally a higher price. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.
The time zone at Des Moines International is different from Moffett Field, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.
If you chose to rent a car at Des Moines International Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Des Moines International Airport in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.
Ensure your arrival at Des Moines International Airport is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:
- Car rental at Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
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- Buses from Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
- Taxis from Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
- Train services at or near Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
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For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Moffett Field to Des Moines International, please see the table below.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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Vista America | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 05:35 | 05:35 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Most people choose to fly with Vista America. 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 VJA30 with times between 05:35 and 05:35.
If you would like more information on this flight the please visit the website for Vista America at www.google.com/search?q=Vista America. 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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Friday | 05:35
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If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to Des Moines International. You can see full details of these below.

Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
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Mineta San Jose to Des Moines | 0 | 3 Hours 42 Minutes |
Whilst you will find a bureau de change at Des Moines International, we recommend you change some money before you depart if you don’t have the local currency. The exchange rates within any airport are not very favorable, so exchanging money before hand is a good idea.
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