How popular is this Des Moines to California flight route?

Within the past month, 2 users have taken a look at flights from Des Moines to California.

How long is the flight from Des Moines to California?

Airlines like United Airlines, Frontier, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines to California in about 6h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 38m. Des Moines and California are separated by a distance of 1399 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to California one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Allegiant Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $60. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to California for a low price.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to California?

The most popular route from Des Moines to California is Des Moines - Los Angeles. You may also consider Des Moines - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl or Des Moines - San Francisco.

What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to California?

While on average a flight from Des Moines to California is generally $329, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $193. When looking at the most popular route, (Des Moines - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $178 for that flight.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to California?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest are the most popular airlines when flying from Des Moines to California.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to California?

Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Des Moines to California.

Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to California that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to California?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to California.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to California?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

$61+ Flights from Des Moines to California

Home Search by date Vacation packages Hotels Flight deals Car rental Travel tips & news

Find cheap flights from Des Moines to California with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to California

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

Thu 12/188:30 amDSM - LAS

Nonstop3h 16mAllegiant Air

Fri 1/3010:39 amLAS - DSM

Nonstop3h 01mAllegiant Air

Deal found 12/15

$202

Sat 12/208:29 pmDSM - SFO

1 stop13h 54mFrontier

Mon 12/296:24 amSFO - DSM

1 stop11h 20mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$233

Wed 12/313:00 pmDSM - LAS

Nonstop3h 16mAllegiant Air

Thu 1/810:39 amLAS - DSM

Nonstop3h 01mAllegiant Air

Deal found 12/16

$247

Wed 12/313:00 pmDSM - LAS

Nonstop3h 16mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/87:00 amLAS - DSM

1 stop13h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$255

Fri 12/197:54 pmDSM - LAS

Nonstop3h 16mAllegiant Air

Mon 12/222:09 pmLAS - DSM

Nonstop2h 55mAllegiant Air

Deal found 12/14

$288

Wed 12/243:00 pmDSM - SAN

1 stop8h 56mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/314:10 pmSAN - DSM

1 stop5h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$295

Fri 12/197:54 pmDSM - LAS

Nonstop3h 16mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/226:00 amLAS - DSM

1 stop11h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$302

Tue 12/2311:14 amDSM - LAS

1 stop24h 29mFrontier

Mon 12/2912:59 amLAS - DSM

1 stop10h 41mFrontier

Deal found 12/14

$304

Tue 12/232:35 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop19h 07mFrontier

Tue 12/306:34 amLAX - DSM

1 stop5h 06mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$304

Thu 12/188:30 amDSM - LAS

Nonstop3h 16mAllegiant Air

Mon 12/222:09 pmLAS - DSM

Nonstop2h 55mAllegiant Air

Deal found 12/15

$321

Mon 12/227:54 pmDSM - LAS

Nonstop3h 16mAllegiant Air

Fri 12/266:35 amLAS - DSM

Nonstop2h 55mAllegiant Air

Deal found 12/17

$322

Wed 12/243:15 pmDSM - SFO

1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/16:00 amSFO - DSM

1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$327

Best flights from Des Moines to California
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to California that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Tue 1/133:04 pmDSM - SNA

1 stop8h 38mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/204:06 pmSNA - DSM

1 stop5h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$237

Fri 2/277:59 pmDSM - ONT

1 stop6h 00mFrontier

Mon 3/26:10 amONT - DSM

1 stop10h 22mFrontier

Deal found 12/18

$238

Sun 1/184:30 pmDSM - SNA

2 stops45h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/259:37 amSNA - DSM

Nonstop3h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$245

Sat 2/213:26 pmDSM - SNA

1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines

Wed 2/251:58 pmSNA - DSM

1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$260

Tue 2/172:20 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop8h 20mSouthwest

Tue 3/311:35 amLAX - DSM

1 stop7h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$293

Wed 1/2110:30 amDSM - LAX

1 stop8h 19mDelta

Sat 1/2410:20 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop9h 21mDelta

Deal found 12/18

$294

Thu 1/228:30 amDSM - SAN

1 stop7h 31mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/292:56 pmSAN - DSM

1 stop22h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$255

Mon 1/128:17 pmDSM - SFO

2 stops28h 50mFrontier

Fri 1/166:15 amSFO - DSM

1 stop11h 08mFrontier

Deal found 12/17

$256

Tue 6/210:55 amDSM - LAX

1 stop8h 48mDelta

Sat 6/611:45 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop8h 30mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$295

Sat 1/314:00 pmDSM - BUR

1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines

Sat 2/77:00 amBUR - DSM

1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$296

Wed 1/145:30 amDSM - SAN

1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/219:00 amSAN - DSM

1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$297

Wed 1/146:10 amDSM - LAX

1 stop8h 35mSouthwest

Wed 1/218:45 amLAX - DSM

2 stops8h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$298

Fri 1/98:30 amDSM - SNA

1 stop6h 16mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/1110:30 amSNA - DSM

2 stops30h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$280

Sat 1/3112:25 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop9h 53mDelta

Sat 2/710:20 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop9h 21mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$295

Tue 1/65:30 amDSM - SAN

1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/1012:11 pmSAN - DSM

1 stop8h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$297

Sat 1/315:24 amDSM - SAN

1 stop5h 40mAmerican Airlines

Sat 2/79:21 amSAN - DSM

1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$297

Fri 1/911:09 amDSM - ONT

2 stops29h 17mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/126:00 amONT - DSM

1 stop11h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$290

Tue 5/262:35 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop8h 28mDelta

Tue 6/212:45 amLAX - DSM

1 stop7h 30mDelta

Deal found 12/18

$295

Sat 2/286:10 amDSM - LAS

1 stop6h 35mSouthwest

Tue 3/39:50 amLAS - DSM

Nonstop2h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 12/15

$325

Wed 2/111:35 pmDSM - BUR

2 stops10h 24mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/289:00 amBUR - DSM

1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$302

Mon 1/198:18 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop29h 13mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/2312:48 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop26h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$291

Wed 1/1412:05 pmDSM - LAS

Nonstop3h 20mSouthwest

Sat 1/246:40 amLAS - DSM

1 stop6h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$325

Thu 1/155:24 amDSM - SJC

1 stop8h 46mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/182:18 pmSJC - DSM

1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$331

Fri 1/164:21 pmDSM - SNA

1 stop6h 11mDelta

Wed 1/218:00 amSNA - DSM

1 stop5h 41mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$301

Wed 2/48:00 amDSM - LAX

1 stop9h 31mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/94:10 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$307

Thu 1/157:00 amDSM - SNA

Nonstop3h 47mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/221:20 pmSNA - DSM

1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$295

Wed 1/148:35 amDSM - LAS

1 stop5h 25mSouthwest

Wed 1/219:20 amLAS - DSM

2 stops8h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$328

Fri 3/138:21 pmDSM - ONT

1 stop5h 40mFrontier

Mon 3/236:15 amONT - DSM

1 stop11h 01mFrontier

Deal found 12/17

$412

Fri 2/136:20 pmDSM - SNA

1 stop5h 34mAmerican Airlines

Mon 2/164:35 pmSNA - DSM

1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$341

Wed 1/215:16 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop8h 35mDelta

Sun 1/2510:55 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop9h 46mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$313

Last-minute flights from Des Moines to California
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to California. Data last updated December 18, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 1/28:29 pmDSM - LAS

1 stop13h 36mFrontier

Mon 1/59:15 amLAS - DSM

1 stop8h 29mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$183

Mon 1/58:29 pmDSM - SAN

1 stop20h 05mFrontier

Mon 1/126:36 amSAN - DSM

1 stop10h 46mFrontier

Deal found 12/17

$153

Mon 1/512:46 pmDSM - LAS

Nonstop3h 16mAllegiant Air

Thu 1/810:39 amLAS - DSM

Nonstop3h 01mAllegiant Air

Deal found 12/17

$168

Mon 1/58:29 pmDSM - LAS

1 stop5h 13mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/810:39 amLAS - DSM

Nonstop3h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$171

Mon 1/58:29 pmDSM - LAS

1 stop26h 16mFrontier

Thu 1/85:07 pmLAS - DSM

1 stop24h 15mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$182

Fri 1/98:17 pmDSM - SAN

1 stop20h 17mFrontier

Mon 1/126:36 amSAN - DSM

1 stop10h 46mFrontier

Deal found 12/17

$182

Mon 1/128:17 pmDSM - LAS

1 stop15h 08mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/3010:39 amLAS - DSM

Nonstop3h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$164

Mon 1/128:17 pmDSM - SFO

1 stop26h 29mFrontier

Mon 1/196:25 amSFO - DSM

1 stop10h 58mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$178

Sun 1/187:00 amDSM - SNA

Nonstop3h 47mAllegiant Air

Sun 1/259:37 amSNA - DSM

Nonstop3h 26mAllegiant Air

Deal found 12/14

$142

Sun 1/254:30 pmDSM - LAS

1 stop8h 18mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/3010:39 amLAS - DSM

Nonstop3h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$161

Thu 1/298:30 amDSM - LAS

Nonstop3h 19mAllegiant Air

Fri 2/610:39 amLAS - DSM

Nonstop3h 01mAllegiant Air

Deal found 12/16

$166

Thu 1/298:30 amDSM - LAS

Nonstop3h 19mAllegiant Air

Thu 2/510:39 amLAS - DSM

Nonstop3h 01mAllegiant Air

Deal found 12/16

$176

One-way flights from Des Moines to California
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to California. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Sun 1/258:30 amDSM - LAS

Nonstop3h 19mAllegiant Air

Deal found 12/17

$61

Sun 1/118:30 amDSM - LAS

Nonstop3h 19mAllegiant Air

Deal found 12/17

$67

Mon 2/98:30 amDSM - LAS

Nonstop3h 19mAllegiant Air

Deal found 12/16

$71

Thu 1/88:30 amDSM - LAS

Nonstop3h 19mAllegiant Air

Deal found 12/17

$76

Mon 1/198:18 pmDSM - LAS

1 stop25h 05mFrontier

Deal found 12/18

$80

Mon 1/198:18 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop29h 13mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$80

Sun 1/188:30 amDSM - LAS

Nonstop3h 19mAllegiant Air

Deal found 12/16

$81

Sun 2/157:30 amDSM - LAS

Nonstop3h 29mAllegiant Air

Deal found 12/17

$82

Sat 3/78:21 pmDSM - SFO

1 stop6h 08mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$91

Mon 2/163:39 pmDSM - LAS

Nonstop3h 29mAllegiant Air

Deal found 12/17

$92

Mon 1/128:17 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop26h 15mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$94

Thu 1/298:30 amDSM - LAS

Nonstop3h 19mAllegiant Air

Deal found 12/16

$97

Find flight deals from Des Moines to California

Most accurate provider	Mytrip 3 stars
Most trusted provider	Mytrip 3 stars
Round-trip from	$142 (Gotogate)
One-way from	$61 (Flightnetwork)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$433
Good round-trip deal	$127 or less
Good one-way deal	$223 or less

Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-Los Angeles flight deals.

Search Deals

Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Des Moines-Los Angeles flights.

Search Deals

From Des Moines to California

Search Deals

One-way flight from Des Moines to California

Search Deals

Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. RT price).

Search Deals

Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).

Search Deals

Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

Search Deals

Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Des Moines to California.

Search Deals

Price to beat on a one-way flight from Des Moines to California.

Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM - SNA

DSMSNA

Des Moines

Tue 1/13

3:04 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/20

4:06 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$237

Des MoinesOntario

DSM - ONT

DSMONT

Des Moines

Fri 2/27

7:59 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Ontario

Mon 3/2

6:10 am-6:32 pm

1 stop10h 22m

$238

Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM - SNA

DSMSNA

Des Moines

Sun 1/18

4:30 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops45h 55m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/25

9:37 am-3:03 pm

Nonstop3h 26m

$245

Des MoinesSan Diego

DSM - SAN

DSMSAN

Des Moines

Thu 1/22

8:30 am-2:01 pm

1 stop7h 31m

San Diego

Thu 1/29

2:56 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop22h 44m

$255

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

8:17 pm-11:07 pm

2 stops28h 50m

San Francisco

Fri 1/16

6:15 am-7:23 pm

1 stop11h 08m

$256

Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM - SNA

DSMSNA

Des Moines

Sat 2/21

3:26 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/25

1:58 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$260

Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM - SNA

DSMSNA

Des Moines

Fri 1/9

8:30 am-12:46 pm

1 stop6h 16m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/11

10:30 am-7:22 pm

2 stops30h 52m

$280

Des MoinesOntario

DSM - ONT

DSMONT

Des Moines

Fri 1/9

11:09 am-2:26 pm

2 stops29h 17m

Ontario

Mon 1/12

6:00 am-7:22 pm

1 stop11h 22m

$290

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Mon 1/19

8:18 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop29h 13m

Los Angeles

Fri 1/23

12:48 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop26h 02m

$291

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

2:20 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/3

11:35 am-9:10 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$293

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/18

Showing 1-10 of 60 results

...

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.

Estimated round-trip price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to California?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to California (average of $100). Flying from Des Moines to California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $143). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to CA?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Des Moines to California in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 37% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to California?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to California flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Des Moines to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,093 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,055 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Allegiant Air

7.2

Good

700 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to California?
Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Des Moines to California.
How popular is this Des Moines to California flight route?
Within the past month, 2 users have taken a look at flights from Des Moines to California.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to California?
Airlines like United Airlines, Frontier, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines to California in about 6h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 38m. Des Moines and California are separated by a distance of 1399 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to California one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Allegiant Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $60. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to California for a low price.
What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to California?
The most popular route from Des Moines to California is Des Moines - Los Angeles. You may also consider Des Moines - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl or Des Moines - San Francisco.
What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to California?
While on average a flight from Des Moines to California is generally $329, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $193. When looking at the most popular route, (Des Moines - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $178 for that flight.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to California that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to California?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to California.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to California?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to California?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to California (average of $100). Flying from Des Moines to California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $143). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Top 6 airlines flying from Des Moines to California

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Allegiant Air	Cheapest$104	Average$179	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time88%
Frontier	Cheapest$116	Average$243	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$148	Average$363	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$213	Average$452	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$222	Average$439	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$238	Average$413	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

$61+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Find cheap flights from Des Moines to California with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

2. Select your favorite providers

3. Compare prices and book

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to California

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to CaliforniaExplore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

Find flight deals from Des Moines to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to California flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Most trusted provider

Round-trip from

One-way from

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Good round-trip deal

Good one-way deal

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to California that are best for you.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to California?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to California. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Des Moines to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to California?

How popular is this Des Moines to California flight route?

How long is the flight from Des Moines to California?

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to California one-way?

What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to California?

What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to California?

Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to California that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to California?

Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to California?

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to California?

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Des Moines to California

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Top 6 airlines flying from Des Moines to California

100% Free

Book with Flexibility

Travel Smart

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.