What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines?

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $443.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines?

Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Los Angeles to Des Moines on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest layover option from Los Angeles to Des Moines?

Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 50m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines?

Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 43m.

How popular is this Los Angeles to Des Moines flight route?

Flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines have been viewed 2 times in the past calendar month.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines?

There are many flights that can get you from Los Angeles to Des Moines in 4h 55m. Fly via Southwest or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Los Angeles and Des Moines is about 1443 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 flying from Los Angeles to Des Moines round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Los Angeles to Des Moines is Allegiant Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $128 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Delta, starting at $149 and $256 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to Des Moines for 67% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines? While on average our users pay $391, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $223. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Des Moines), is priced around $168.

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

Consider American Airlines, United Airlines or Delta when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Los Angeles to Des Moines.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 Los Angeles-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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.

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Des Moines?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Los Angeles to Des Moines flights typically cost between $322 and $491 in December. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $135 on Frontier (Dec 5-Dec 8).

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Round-trip from	$135 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$68 (Kiwi.com)
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Average price	$402
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 29, 2025.

Fri 12/56:40 amLAX - DSM

1 stop10h 23mFrontier

Mon 12/87:58 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop6h 31mFrontier

Deal found 10/26

$135

Thu 12/48:51 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop20h 12mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/108:00 amDSM - LAX

1 stop28h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$168

Fri 12/195:59 pmLAX - DSM

2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/232:35 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop19h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$192

Fri 11/146:10 amLAX - DSM

1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/162:17 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop21h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$197

Sat 12/61:07 pmLAX - DSM

2 stops30h 29mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/87:58 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop6h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$198

Thu 11/136:44 amLAX - DSM

1 stop5h 12mFrontier

Mon 11/172:32 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop11h 53mFrontier

Deal found 10/29

$206

Fri 12/56:40 amLAX - DSM

1 stop10h 23mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/74:21 pmDSM - LAX

2 stops29h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$209

Wed 11/122:48 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop21h 08mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/162:17 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop21h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$222

Best flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Los Angeles to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 29, 2025.

Wed 11/265:30 amLAX - DSM

1 stop4h 55mSouthwest

Wed 12/34:15 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop6h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 10/27

$295

Thu 12/412:25 amLAX - DSM

1 stop8h 04mUnited Airlines

Mon 12/89:00 amDSM - LAX

1 stop6h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$321

Mon 12/226:34 amLAX - DSM

1 stop11h 10mFrontier

Mon 12/298:29 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop6h 01mFrontier

Deal found 10/27

$352

Tue 11/251:30 amLAX - DSM

1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines

Wed 12/35:35 amDSM - LAX

1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$369

Sat 12/65:10 amLAX - DSM

1 stop5h 20mSouthwest

Mon 12/86:15 amDSM - LAX

1 stop8h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 10/26

$295

Thu 1/14:10 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop5h 48mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/88:00 amDSM - LAX

1 stop9h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$332

Tue 11/258:00 amLAX - DSM

1 stop8h 10mSouthwest

Wed 11/266:35 amDSM - LAX

1 stop10h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 10/27

$345

Tue 11/1112:25 amLAX - DSM

1 stop8h 17mUnited Airlines

Sat 11/155:14 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop5h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$373

Thu 1/155:00 amLAX - DSM

1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/156:48 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop7h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$375

Sat 11/15:05 amLAX - DSM

1 stop5h 05mSouthwest

Sat 11/13:50 pmDSM - LAX

2 stops9h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 10/27

$378

Last-minute flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines
Discover last-minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Des Moines. Data last updated October 29, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 11/76:44 amLAX - DSM

1 stop5h 03mFrontier

Mon 11/102:32 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop24h 46mFrontier

Deal found 10/27

$241

Sat 11/811:40 amLAX - DSM

1 stop24h 07mFrontier

Mon 11/102:32 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop7h 55mFrontier

Deal found 10/28

$274

Wed 11/122:48 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop21h 08mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/162:17 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop21h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$222

Thu 11/136:44 amLAX - DSM

1 stop5h 12mFrontier

Mon 11/172:32 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop11h 53mFrontier

Deal found 10/29

$206

Fri 11/146:10 amLAX - DSM

1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/162:17 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop21h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$197

Thu 11/272:58 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop26h 03mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/112:16 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop9h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$250

One-way flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines
Search for one-way flight options from Los Angeles to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 29, 2025.

Thu 12/118:51 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop20h 12mFrontier

Deal found 10/28

$68

Fri 12/263:30 pmLAX - DSM

2 stops26h 14mFrontier

Deal found 10/26

$80

Sun 12/2810:03 pmLAX - DSM

2 stops19h 41mFrontier

Deal found 10/28

$94

Sun 12/78:51 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop20h 12mFrontier

Deal found 10/28

$107

Wed 11/52:48 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop21h 08mFrontier

Deal found 10/28

$109

Thu 12/259:58 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop11h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$112

Thu 11/272:58 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop26h 03mFrontier

Deal found 10/29

$113

Thu 12/253:58 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop25h 46mFrontier

Deal found 10/28

$118

Fri 11/286:44 amLAX - DSM

1 stop10h 17mFrontier

Deal found 10/29

$119

Mon 12/293:30 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop22h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$122

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LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Wed 11/26

5:30 am-12:25 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Des Moines

Wed 12/3

4:15 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$295

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Sat 12/6

5:10 am-12:30 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Des Moines

Mon 12/8

6:15 am-12:25 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$295

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Thu 12/4

12:25 am-10:29 am

1 stop8h 04m

Des Moines

Mon 12/8

9:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$321

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Thu 1/1

4:10 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Des Moines

Thu 1/8

8:00 am-3:31 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$332

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Tue 11/25

8:00 am-6:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Des Moines

Wed 11/26

6:35 am-2:50 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$345

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Mon 12/22

6:34 am-7:44 pm

1 stop11h 10m

Des Moines

Mon 12/29

8:29 pm-12:30 am

1 stop6h 01m

$352

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Tue 11/25

1:30 am-10:40 am

1 stop7h 10m

Des Moines

Wed 12/3

5:35 am-11:27 am

1 stop7h 52m

$369

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Tue 11/11

12:25 am-10:42 am

1 stop8h 17m

Des Moines

Sat 11/15

5:14 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$373

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Thu 1/15

5:00 am-12:52 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Des Moines

Thu 1/15

6:48 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$375

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Sat 11/1

5:05 am-12:10 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Des Moines

Sat 11/1

3:50 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$378

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Los Angeles to Des Moines in October.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Mytrip	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDeal	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicket	Price Accuracy-	Trust 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 Los Angeles-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 Los Angeles-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines?

The price you pay for your flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 77 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines (average of $82). Flying from Los Angeles 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.

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

It’s typically best to fly out from Los Angeles to Des Moines in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 21% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Des Moines?

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Des Moines?

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,241 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

8.0

Very good

4,241 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,241 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Delta

7.9

Good

7,992 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,241 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,999 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,241 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,032 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,241 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Frontier

5.8

Fair

3,124 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,241 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

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How popular is this Los Angeles to Des Moines flight route?
Flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines have been viewed 2 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines?
There are many flights that can get you from Los Angeles to Des Moines in 4h 55m. Fly via Southwest or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Los Angeles and Des Moines is about 1443 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 flying from Los Angeles to Des Moines round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Los Angeles to Des Moines is Allegiant Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $128 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Delta, starting at $149 and $256 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to Des Moines for 67% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines? While on average our users pay $391, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $223. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Des Moines), is priced around $168.
Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Des Moines?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines (average of $82). Flying from Los Angeles 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 6 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Des Moines

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Allegiant Air	Cheapest$128	Average$229	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time88%
Frontier	Cheapest$149	Average$236	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$256	Average$352	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$265	Average$428	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$286	Average$404	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$305	Average$467	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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$68+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines (LAX - DSM)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Des Moines are usually found in January or September, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Monday

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines

How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines?

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

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Des Moines?

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Des Moines?

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Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines?

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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