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$55+ 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 10/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — DSM
oct. 17 — oct. 241
vie. 10/17
vie. 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 septiembre 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$96
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One-way from

$55
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$368

Good round-trip deal

$313 or less

Good one-way deal

$84 or less
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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 septiembre 17, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/159:31 amLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 56mAllegiant Air
mié. 10/228:00 amDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 11mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/16$96
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/265:31 pmLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 58mAllegiant Air
lun. 9/293:30 pmDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 11mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/14$107
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/3011:25 amSNA - DSM
Nonstop3h 19mAllegiant Air
dom. 11/29:00 amDSM - SNA
Nonstop3h 35mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/15$114
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/105:41 pmLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 56mAllegiant Air
mié. 10/157:30 amDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 11mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/17$135
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/105:41 pmLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 56mAllegiant Air
lun. 10/133:40 pmDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 11mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/16$143
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
mié. 10/159:31 amLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 56mMultiple Airlines
mié. 10/222:37 pmDSM - LAS
1 stop6h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$144
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/156:34 amSFO - DSM
1 stop5h 18mFrontier
mié. 10/222:37 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop9h 50mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$149
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
lun. 11/36:53 amONT - DSM
1 stop4h 54mFrontier
jue. 11/132:32 pmDSM - ONT
1 stop11h 18mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$153
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/175:41 pmLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 56mAllegiant Air
vie. 10/243:40 pmDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 11mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/17$156
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
mar. 10/1412:59 amLAS - DSM
1 stop10h 53mFrontier
mié. 10/222:37 pmDSM - LAS
1 stop6h 18mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$158
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
lun. 11/36:44 amLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 03mFrontier
vie. 11/142:34 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop11h 51mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$159
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
jue. 11/1311:37 amSNA - DSM
Nonstop3h 22mAllegiant Air
dom. 11/169:00 amDSM - SNA
Nonstop3h 47mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/14$160

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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

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Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasDes Moines

LAS - DSM

LASDSM

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mié. 10/15

9:31 am-2:27 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

Des Moines

mié. 10/22

2:37 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$144

San FranciscoDes Moines

SFO - DSM

SFODSM

San Francisco

mié. 10/15

6:34 am-1:52 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Des Moines

mié. 10/22

2:37 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$149

OntarioDes Moines

ONT - DSM

ONTDSM

Ontario

lun. 11/3

6:53 am-1:47 pm

1 stop4h 54m

Des Moines

jue. 11/13

2:32 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop11h 18m

$153

Las VegasDes Moines

LAS - DSM

LASDSM

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mié. 11/5

11:59 pm-10:30 am

1 stop8h 31m

Des Moines

mié. 11/12

5:45 am-8:57 am

1 stop5h 12m

$167

Las VegasDes Moines

LAS - DSM

LASDSM

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

vie. 10/10

5:41 pm-10:37 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

Des Moines

lun. 10/13

2:39 pm-8:02 am

1 stop19h 23m

$178

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

mié. 11/5

2:13 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop21h 34m

Des Moines

lun. 11/10

2:32 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$184

OntarioDes Moines

ONT - DSM

ONTDSM

Ontario

jue. 10/9

6:53 am-1:52 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Des Moines

lun. 10/13

2:39 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop11h 11m

$184

OntarioDes Moines

ONT - DSM

ONTDSM

Ontario

dom. 11/2

5:53 am-12:47 pm

1 stop4h 54m

Des Moines

jue. 11/13

2:32 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop11h 18m

$184

Las VegasDes Moines

LAS - DSM

LASDSM

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mié. 11/5

1:25 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Des Moines

mié. 11/12

12:05 pm-1:20 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$187

OntarioDes Moines

ONT - DSM

ONTDSM

Ontario

lun. 11/3

6:53 am-1:47 pm

1 stop4h 54m

Des Moines

vie. 11/14

2:34 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop11h 16m

$189

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from California to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 septiembre 17, 2025.

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.

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  • 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 2 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 5h 18m. Fly via Frontier, United Airlines, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. California and Des Moines are separated by a distance of 1545 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 $84 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $99 and Allegiant Air from $118 one-way.

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

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

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $118. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Des Moines) can be booked for $227 on average, our data indicates $275 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from California to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 septiembre 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$75Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$122Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$233Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$237Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$305Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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