Cheap Flights from OAJ to DSM: When to Fly from Jacksonville to Des Moines

 

The cheapest times to fly from OAJ to DSM are

• January 1st to February 25th (except the week of January 29th)
• April 2nd to May 6th (except the week of April 9th)
• August 13th to November 18th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from OAJ to DSM is late September. Prices can be as high as $827 for Sunday flights during mid December, or as low as $235 for Wednesday flights around late September.

 

When to Fly to Des Moines

Flying from Jacksonville/Camp Lejeune, NC (OAJ) to Des Moines, IA (DSM) will usually cost between $258 to $606 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late September with an average ticket price of $283. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid December, with an average price of $626. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $343 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $357 can be considered a good price for a round-trip OAJ to DSM flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the OAJ to DSM route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the OAJ to DSM flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Jacksonville. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.23, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to fly to DSM, and Tuesday the cheapest day to fly back into OAJ. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $127 (28%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $329. Return trip prices are from the DSM to OAJ flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from OAJ to DSM can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 45 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from OAJ to DSM while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from OAJ to DSM? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 2 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Des Moines International Airport to Albert J Ellis Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 985 miles or 1585 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from OAJ to DSM?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop OAJ to DSM flight is about 2 hour 45 minutes.

How many flights go between Jacksonville/Camp Lejeune, NC and Des Moines, IA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 22 available flights from OAJ to DSM.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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