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$95+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines (LAX - DSM)

LAX — DSM
Dec 6 — Dec 131
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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines

Thu 12/37:41 pm -
1 stop22h 47m
Sun 12/611:40 am -
1 stop21h 25m
Deal found 11/5$212
Thu 12/37:41 pm -
1 stop22h 47m
Mon 12/79:18 pm -
1 stop20h 07m
Deal found 11/4$220
Fri 12/47:00 am -
1 stop11h 28m
Mon 12/79:18 pm -
1 stop20h 07m
Deal found 11/5$226
Tue 12/81:37 pm -
Nonstop3h 33m
Mon 12/147:40 pm -
Nonstop4h 03m
Deal found 11/2$227
Fri 12/47:00 am -
1 stop11h 28m
Sun 12/611:40 am -
1 stop26h 28m
Deal found 11/5$233
Wed 12/164:16 pm -
1 stop25h 15m
Thu 12/248:26 pm -
1 stop21h 38m
Deal found 11/2$236
Wed 11/254:50 pm -
1 stop24h 43m
Mon 11/309:39 pm -
1 stop24h 42m
Deal found 11/3$238
Thu 12/37:41 pm -
1 stop22h 47m
Tue 12/83:40 pm -
1 stop18h 47m
Deal found 11/4$242
Fri 12/256:00 am -
1 stop9h 16m
Sat 1/96:18 am -
1 stop10h 10m
Deal found 11/1$247
Thu 12/312:25 am -
1 stop8h 12m
Fri 12/45:15 pm -
1 stop7h 43m
Deal found 11/4$252
Thu 12/176:00 am -
1 stop11h 31m
Thu 12/248:26 pm -
1 stop21h 38m
Deal found 11/2$253

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to Des Moines

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$207
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$95
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$401

Good round-trip deal

$425 or less

Good one-way deal

$389 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Des Moines flight deals.
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From Los Angeles to Des Moines
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines.

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Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX Los Angeles - DSM Des Moines

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Tue 12/29

10:55 pm-7:55 am

1 stop7h 00m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$124

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX Los Angeles - DSM Des Moines

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Mon 1/11

10:59 pm-9:59 am

1 stop9h 00m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$124

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX Los Angeles - DSM Des Moines

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Wed 12/30

6:00 am-6:03 pm

1 stop10h 03m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$124

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX Los Angeles - DSM Des Moines

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Mon 3/1

11:59 pm-10:09 am

1 stop8h 10m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$124

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX Los Angeles - DSM Des Moines

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Tue 3/2

11:59 pm-10:09 am

1 stop8h 10m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$124

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX Los Angeles - DSM Des Moines

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Sun 12/13

11:59 pm-10:21 am

1 stop8h 22m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$124

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX Los Angeles - DSM Des Moines

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Thu 12/17

10:40 am-10:05 pm

2 stops9h 25m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX Los Angeles - DSM Des Moines

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Sat 12/19

4:59 pm-7:31 pm

1 stop24h 32m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$154

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX Los Angeles - DSM Des Moines

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Mon 1/25

7:00 am-4:11 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$179

Los AngelesDes Moines

LAX Los Angeles - DSM Des Moines

LAXDSM

Los Angeles

Fri 12/11

2:21 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Des Moines

Sun 12/13

5:15 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$247

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Compare providers for flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines

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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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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 46 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines (average of $363). Flying from Los Angeles to Des Moines in December is currently the most expensive (average of $516). 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?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines as you normally would.

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 $360 and $489 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $207 on Multiple Airlines (Jan 14-Jan 17).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

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

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Related info for your journey

  • What airports do I use to fly from Los Angeles to Des Moines?

    Booking a flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM) is your only option if you wish to fly from Los Angeles to Des Moines. On a typical day, there is 1 flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines, all of which are around 3h 30m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 7 airlines when you book a flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines.

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

  • 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 50m. Fly via United Airlines, Southwest, or Delta 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 $125 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and JetBlue, starting at $198 and $224 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to Des Moines for 69% 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 Allegiant Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $63. Users have also found prices from $144 and $152 on Frontier 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 $500, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $203. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Des Moines), is priced around $220.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines (average of $363). Flying from Los Angeles to Des Moines in December is currently the most expensive (average of $516). 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 7 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Des Moines

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$125Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
SouthwestCheapest$198Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$224Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$231Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$262Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$271Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$305Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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