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.

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 Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $247 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Southwest, starting at $295 and $300 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to Des Moines for 36% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $105. Users have also found prices from $148 and $153 on Delta and Southwest, respectively.

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 $71, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $71. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Des Moines), is priced around $255.

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

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

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

Leaving on a Sunday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 104% on the overall cost on flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines.

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

To save up to 58% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 26 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Los Angeles to Des Moines from $239 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $422 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

July is one of the best times of the year to fly to Des Moines from Los Angeles. Prices for July average $389 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $149. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a July flight can save you 31% on your journey compared to booking in December

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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?

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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.

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Average price	$407
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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 April 29, 2025.

Mon 5/56:15 amLAX - DSM

1 stop10h 15mFrontier

Wed 5/77:30 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop7h 00mFrontier

Deal found 4/27

$217

Wed 6/1810:18 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop22h 22mMultiple Airlines

Sun 6/226:30 amDSM - LAX

1 stop29h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$255

Sun 7/1312:47 amLAX - DSM

1 stop7h 29mDelta

Fri 7/185:23 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop8h 13mDelta

Deal found 4/28

$295

Wed 5/2812:45 pmLAX - DSM

2 stops7h 20mSouthwest

Wed 6/43:40 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop6h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 4/28

$300

Thu 7/243:07 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines

Tue 7/295:00 amDSM - LAX

1 stop8h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$314

Wed 4/3012:40 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop7h 12mUnited Airlines

Tue 5/1311:30 amDSM - LAX

1 stop5h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$363

Mon 7/147:45 amLAX - DSM

2 stops27h 46mAllegiant Air

Fri 7/189:30 amDSM - LAX

2 stops29h 47mAllegiant Air

Deal found 4/28

$422

Thu 5/18:10 amLAX - DSM

2 stops13h 44mAlaska Airlines

Tue 5/65:30 amDSM - LAX

2 stops11h 38mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$483

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 April 29, 2025.

Mon 5/196:15 amLAX - DSM

1 stop10h 15mFrontier

Wed 5/217:30 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop7h 00mFrontier

Deal found 4/28

$247

Wed 6/1810:18 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop22h 22mMultiple Airlines

Sun 6/226:30 amDSM - LAX

1 stop29h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$255

Sun 7/1312:47 amLAX - DSM

1 stop7h 29mDelta

Fri 7/185:23 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop8h 13mDelta

Deal found 4/28

$295

Wed 5/2812:45 pmLAX - DSM

2 stops7h 20mSouthwest

Wed 6/43:40 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop6h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 4/28

$300

Thu 7/243:07 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines

Tue 7/295:00 amDSM - LAX

1 stop8h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$314

Thu 6/52:01 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop6h 44mUnited Airlines

Mon 6/93:01 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop7h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$375

Mon 7/147:45 amLAX - DSM

2 stops27h 46mAllegiant Air

Fri 7/189:30 amDSM - LAX

2 stops29h 47mAllegiant Air

Deal found 4/28

$422

Sat 5/108:10 amLAX - DSM

2 stops13h 29mAlaska Airlines

Mon 5/124:04 pmDSM - LAX

2 stops18h 27mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$536

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Wed 4/3012:40 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop7h 12mUnited Airlines

Tue 5/1311:30 amDSM - LAX

1 stop5h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$363

Thu 5/18:10 amLAX - DSM

2 stops13h 44mAlaska Airlines

Tue 5/65:30 amDSM - LAX

2 stops11h 38mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$483

Sun 5/412:59 amLAX - DSM

1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines

Wed 5/145:32 amDSM - LAX

1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$393

Sun 5/47:00 amLAX - DSM

1 stop8h 51mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/55:45 amDSM - LAX

1 stop5h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$418

Sun 5/412:45 amLAX - DSM

1 stop8h 34mDelta

Mon 5/56:25 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop8h 27mDelta

Deal found 4/28

$423

Mon 5/56:15 amLAX - DSM

1 stop10h 15mFrontier

Wed 5/77:30 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop7h 00mFrontier

Deal found 4/27

$217

Tue 5/68:30 amLAX - DSM

1 stop5h 30mSouthwest

Thu 5/87:00 amDSM - LAX

1 stop6h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 4/27

$409

Thu 5/86:00 amLAX - DSM

1 stop14h 41mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/117:00 amDSM - LAX

2 stops25h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/27

$302

Fri 5/911:20 amLAX - DSM

2 stops10h 20mAlaska Airlines

Mon 5/122:20 pmDSM - LAX

2 stops20h 11mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$566

Wed 5/146:05 amLAX - DSM

1 stop7h 21mAmerican Airlines

Tue 5/206:13 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop8h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$331

Thu 5/1510:10 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop21h 17mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/188:00 amDSM - LAX

2 stops15h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$264

Wed 5/281:17 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop5h 49mDelta

Wed 6/410:17 amDSM - LAX

1 stop8h 22mDelta

Deal found 4/28

$295

One-way flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines
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Wed 5/216:15 amLAX - DSM

1 stop10h 15mFrontier

Deal found 4/28

$105

Fri 5/166:00 amLAX - DSM

1 stop13h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$106

Fri 9/1911:30 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop7h 52mDelta

Deal found 4/28

$148

Wed 5/2812:45 pmLAX - DSM

2 stops7h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 4/28

$153

Wed 6/412:30 amLAX - DSM

1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$168

Sun 10/2611:58 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop8h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/27

$188

Fri 7/257:00 amLAX - DSM

2 stops11h 54mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$329

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LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

6:15 am-6:30 pm

1 stop10h 15m

Des Moines

Wed 5/7

7:30 pm-12:30 am

1 stop7h 00m

$217

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Wed 6/18

10:18 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop22h 22m

Des Moines

Sun 6/22

6:30 am-10:22 am

1 stop29h 52m

$255

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Sun 7/13

12:47 am-10:16 am

1 stop7h 29m

Des Moines

Fri 7/18

5:52 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$295

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Wed 5/28

12:45 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops7h 20m

Des Moines

Wed 6/4

3:40 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$300

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Wed 6/4

12:30 am-10:20 am

1 stop7h 50m

Des Moines

Mon 6/9

5:20 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$308

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Thu 7/24

3:07 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Des Moines

Tue 7/29

5:00 am-11:01 am

1 stop8h 01m

$314

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Mon 7/14

7:45 am-1:31 pm

2 stops27h 46m

Des Moines

Fri 7/18

9:30 am-1:17 pm

2 stops29h 47m

$422

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Fri 5/2

6:46 am-11:54 pm

2 stops15h 08m

Des Moines

Sat 5/10

2:20 pm-8:31 am

2 stops20h 11m

$483

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Wed 5/21

6:15 am-6:30 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$105

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX - DSM

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Fri 5/16

6:00 am-9:27 pm

1 stop13h 27m

$106

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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 April.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
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 Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicket	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*3 stars

*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.

Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines

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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?

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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Los Angeles to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 57% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, 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 Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

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.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

To help decide which airline to fly from Los Angeles to Des Moines, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,961 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,961 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,961 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,295 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,961 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,929 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,961 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,696 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,961 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Allegiant Air

7.3

Good

734 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,961 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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.
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 Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $247 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Southwest, starting at $295 and $300 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to Des Moines for 36% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Des Moines one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $105. Users have also found prices from $148 and $153 on Delta and Southwest, respectively.
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 $71, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $71. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Des Moines), is priced around $255.
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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Los Angeles to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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
Frontier	Cheapest$108	Average$210	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Allegiant Air	Cheapest$128	Average$224	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time88%
United Airlines	Cheapest$289	Average$485	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$294	Average$371	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$300	Average$432	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$306	Average$440	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

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