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$720+ Cheap flights from Long Beach to Des Moines (LGB - DSM)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGB — DSM
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Thu 1/22
Thu 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Long Beach to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Long Beach to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Long Beach to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 23, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/237:00 amLGB - DSM
2 stops7h 41mDelta
Mon 1/56:24 amDSM - LGB
2 stops17h 21mDelta
Deal found 12/22$720
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/237:00 amLGB - DSM
2 stops7h 41mDelta
Sat 1/312:08 pmDSM - LGB
2 stops26h 08mDelta
Deal found 12/22$823
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/237:00 amLGB - DSM
2 stops7h 41mDelta
Sun 1/42:18 pmDSM - LGB
2 stops33h 27mDelta
Deal found 12/22$835
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/237:00 amLGB - DSM
2 stops7h 41mDelta
Fri 1/211:23 amDSM - LGB
2 stops26h 53mDelta
Deal found 12/22$847
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/237:00 amLGB - DSM
2 stops7h 41mDelta
Thu 1/15:55 pmDSM - LGB
2 stops29h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/22$865
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:00 amLGB - DSM
2 stops11h 45mDelta
Mon 1/56:24 amDSM - LGB
2 stops17h 21mDelta
Deal found 12/22$890
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/267:00 amLGB - DSM
2 stops7h 41mDelta
Fri 1/212:08 pmDSM - LGB
2 stops11h 37mDelta
Deal found 12/22$911
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:00 amLGB - DSM
2 stops11h 45mDelta
Sat 1/36:59 amDSM - LGB
2 stops31h 17mDelta
Deal found 12/22$993
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:00 amLGB - DSM
2 stops11h 45mDelta
Sun 1/42:18 pmDSM - LGB
2 stops33h 27mDelta
Deal found 12/22$1,005
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:00 amLGB - DSM
2 stops11h 45mDelta
Fri 1/22:18 pmDSM - LGB
2 stops23h 58mDelta
Deal found 12/22$1,017
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:00 amLGB - DSM
2 stops11h 45mDelta
Thu 1/15:55 pmDSM - LGB
2 stops29h 50mDelta
Deal found 12/22$1,035
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/221:15 pmLGB - DSM
2 stops28h 47mDelta
Mon 1/510:59 amDSM - LGB
2 stops27h 04mDelta
Deal found 12/22$1,038

Find flight deals from Long Beach to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Long Beach (LGB) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,759
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$450
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From Long Beach Municipal to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($4 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Long Beach 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 December 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Long Beach to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Long BeachDes Moines

LGB - DSM

LGBDSM

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 2/10

7:00 am-10:29 pm

2 stops13h 29m

Des Moines

Fri 2/13

6:19 am-4:00 pm

2 stops11h 41m

$1,759

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Deals found on 12/21

Compare providers for flights from Long Beach to Des Moines

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Long Beach to Des Moines in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Long Beach-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Long Beach-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Long Beach-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Long Beach-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Long Beach-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Long Beach to Des Moines

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Long Beach to Des Moines

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Long Beach to Des Moines (average of $82). Flying from Long Beach to Des Moines in July is currently the most expensive (average of $229). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Des Moines. Reviews last updated December 23, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest from Long Beach to Des Moines by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Long Beach to Des Moines?

    There are many flights that can get you from Long Beach to Des Moines in 13h 29m. Fly via Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between Long Beach and Des Moines is about 1435 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Long Beach to Des Moines round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Long Beach to Des Moines is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $319 on this airline.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Long Beach 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 Long Beach to Des Moines?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Long Beach to Des Moines (average of $82). Flying from Long Beach to Des Moines in July is currently the most expensive (average of $229). 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 airline flying from Long Beach to Des Moines

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Long Beach 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 December 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$319Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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