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$56+ Cheap flights from California to Des Moines (DSM)

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 3/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — DSM
Mar 19 — Mar 261
Thu 3/19
Thu 3/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from California to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 17, 2026.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/146:00 am
LAS
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 53m
Allegiant Air
Fri 3/208:22 pm
DSM
-
LAS
Nonstop3h 19m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/16$129
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/129:39 am
LAS
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 53m
Allegiant Air
Sat 3/2111:43 am
DSM
-
LAS
Nonstop3h 19m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/16$139
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/213:45 pm
LAS
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 59m
Allegiant Air
Mon 6/18:47 pm
DSM
-
LAS
Nonstop3h 12m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/15$142
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/54:11 pm
LAS
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 55m
Allegiant Air
Mon 6/89:56 pm
DSM
-
LAS
Nonstop3h 10m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/16$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/146:25 am
SAN
-
DSM
1 stop10h 51m
Frontier
Sat 3/218:21 pm
DSM
-
SAN
2 stops25h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 2/16$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/213:45 pm
LAS
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/12:50 pm
DSM
-
LAS
1 stop24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/15$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/146:00 am
LAS
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/208:21 pm
DSM
-
LAS
1 stop25h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16$188
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/278:14 am
LAS
-
DSM
1 stop8h 50m
Frontier
Mon 3/27:17 pm
DSM
-
LAS
1 stop6h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 2/13$190
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/106:20 am
ONT
-
DSM
1 stop10h 54m
Frontier
Mon 4/138:14 pm
DSM
-
ONT
1 stop5h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 2/15$190
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/122:45 pm
LAX
-
DSM
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Tue 3/176:40 am
DSM
-
LAX
1 stop8h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 2/13$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/129:39 am
LAS
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/218:21 pm
DSM
-
LAS
1 stop12h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16$195
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/162:17 pm
LAX
-
DSM
1 stop21h 12m
Frontier
Mon 4/202:20 pm
DSM
-
LAX
1 stop11h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 2/17$201

Find flight deals from California to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated February 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$129
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$56
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$373

Good round-trip deal

$127 or less

Good one-way deal

$214 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Des Moines that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasDes Moines

LAS - DSM

LASDSM

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 3/12

9:39 am-2:32 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

Des Moines

Sat 3/21

11:43 am-1:02 pm

Nonstop3h 19m

$139

San DiegoDes Moines

SAN - DSM

SANDSM

San Diego

Sat 3/14

6:25 am-7:16 pm

1 stop10h 51m

Des Moines

Sat 3/21

8:21 pm-7:44 pm

2 stops25h 23m

$180

Las VegasDes Moines

LAS - DSM

LASDSM

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 2/27

8:14 am-7:04 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Des Moines

Mon 3/2

7:17 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$190

OntarioDes Moines

ONT - DSM

ONTDSM

Ontario

Fri 4/10

6:20 am-7:14 pm

1 stop10h 54m

Des Moines

Mon 4/13

8:14 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$190

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Thu 3/12

2:45 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Des Moines

Tue 3/17

6:40 am-1:10 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$191

Las VegasDes Moines

LAS - DSM

LASDSM

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 3/12

9:39 am-2:32 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

Des Moines

Sat 3/21

8:21 pm-7:16 am

1 stop12h 55m

$195

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Thu 4/16

2:17 pm-1:29 pm

1 stop21h 12m

Des Moines

Mon 4/20

2:20 pm-12:11 am

1 stop11h 51m

$201

San DiegoDes Moines

SAN - DSM

SANDSM

San Diego

Thu 3/26

2:50 pm-7:16 pm

2 stops26h 26m

Des Moines

Mon 3/30

8:21 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop26h 53m

$219

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Fri 3/13

6:15 am-7:16 pm

1 stop11h 01m

Des Moines

Wed 3/18

8:21 pm-12:16 am

1 stop5h 55m

$220

San FranciscoDes Moines

SFO - DSM

SFODSM

San Francisco

Mon 5/4

6:00 am-1:29 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Des Moines

Fri 5/8

2:20 pm-12:22 am

1 stop12h 02m

$232

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Best time to book a flight from California to Des Moines

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

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Des Moines (average of $75). Flying from California to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $194). 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 CA to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 17, 2026.

When flying from California to Des Moines, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Des Moines. 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 into for flights to Des Moines from California?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from California to Des Moines. It is only a 3.6 mi journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Des Moines’s city center.

  • How popular is this California to Des Moines flight route?

    Flights from California to Des Moines have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from California to Des Moines?

    There are many flights that can get you from California to Des Moines in 2h 53m. Fly via Allegiant Air, Frontier, or Southwest to get the fastest option. California and Des Moines are separated by a distance of 1212 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $60 on Allegiant Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $74 and American Airlines from $84 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from California to Des Moines is Los Angeles - Des Moines. You may also consider Ontario - Des Moines or San Diego - Des Moines.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Des Moines?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $159. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Des Moines) can be booked for $212 on average, our data indicates $317 when flying from California to Des Moines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Des Moines 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 California to Des Moines?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Des Moines (average of $75). Flying from California to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $194). 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.

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Top 6 airlines flying from California to Des Moines

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from California to Des Moines. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$75Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$95Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$148Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$221Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$247Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$262Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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