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$88+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Huntington Beach, CA

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.
DSM — LAX
Oct 30 — Nov 61
Thu 10/30
Thu 11/6
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$186
(Frontier)

One-way from

$88
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

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May

Average price

$359
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Huntington Beach
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Huntington Beach. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 30, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Sun 11/92:32 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop11h 53mFrontier
Fri 11/146:44 amLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 05mFrontier
Deal found 9/29$186
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Mon 10/272:39 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop7h 43mFrontier
Mon 11/36:44 amLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 03mFrontier
Deal found 9/29$188
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Wed 10/152:37 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop11h 48mFrontier
Thu 10/166:44 amLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 08mFrontier
Deal found 9/30$189
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Fri 11/72:32 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop11h 53mFrontier
Mon 11/106:44 amLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 03mFrontier
Deal found 9/30$196
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Wed 10/228:00 amDSM - LAX
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/47:48 pmLAX - DSM
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/29$201
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Mon 10/62:25 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop7h 43mFrontier
Wed 10/156:45 amLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 07mFrontier
Deal found 9/30$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Fri 12/58:15 pmDSM - LAX
2 stops20h 38mFrontier
Mon 12/86:31 amLAX - DSM
1 stop10h 37mFrontier
Deal found 9/29$204
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Wed 10/82:37 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop11h 48mFrontier
Thu 10/96:44 amLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 08mFrontier
Deal found 9/30$205
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Fri 10/312:32 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop11h 53mFrontier
Wed 11/57:23 pmLAX - DSM
2 stops16h 24mFrontier
Deal found 9/28$213
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Fri 10/312:32 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop7h 55mFrontier
Sat 11/14:42 pmLAX - DSM
2 stops20h 05mFrontier
Deal found 9/30$214
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Thu 11/132:32 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop11h 53mFrontier
Sun 11/166:44 amLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 03mFrontier
Deal found 9/30$216
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Wed 10/222:37 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop11h 48mFrontier
Tue 11/47:48 pmLAX - DSM
2 stops39h 59mFrontier
Deal found 9/29$217

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Huntington Beach 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 September 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Huntington Beach that are best for you.

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Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Fri 11/7

2:32 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/10

6:44 am-1:47 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$219

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Wed 10/29

7:25 am-2:00 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/5

2:15 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$273

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Wed 10/22

6:00 am-9:30 am

1 stop5h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/3

12:25 am-10:30 am

1 stop8h 05m

$275

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Tue 10/28

11:26 am-5:09 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/4

8:30 am-4:07 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$275

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Wed 11/12

6:32 pm-12:46 am

1 stop8h 14m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/19

11:40 pm-10:20 am

1 stop8h 40m

$295

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Sat 11/1

12:30 pm-5:49 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Los Angeles

Sat 11/8

11:50 am-9:03 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$295

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Fri 11/14

5:14 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/18

7:00 am-5:25 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$304

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Wed 1/21

8:35 am-2:40 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/25

5:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$314

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

6:05 am-2:03 pm

1 stop9h 58m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/4

5:30 am-4:52 pm

1 stop9h 22m

$314

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Fri 10/31

2:32 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$88

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Huntington Beach?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Huntington Beach. Price data was last updated on September 26, 2025.

Booking 69 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Des Moines to Huntington Beach. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Huntington Beach (average of $246). Flying from Des Moines to Huntington Beach in March is currently the most expensive (average of $324). 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 DSM to HU9?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Huntington Beach. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 30, 2025.

When flying from Des Moines to Huntington Beach, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Huntington Beach?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Huntington Beach. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Huntington Beach flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Huntington Beach

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Huntington Beach. 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 Huntington Beach. Reviews last updated September 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Des Moines to Huntington Beach 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
4,245 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
4,245 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,931 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,155 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Huntington Beach?

    Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Des Moines to Huntington Beach. 6 airlines have flights from Des Moines to Huntington Beach on a regular basis. Booking flights from Des Moines to Huntington Beach should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Huntington Beach per day.

  • How popular is this Des Moines to Huntington Beach flight route?

    Within the past month, 2 users have taken a look at flights from Des Moines to Huntington Beach.

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

    Airlines like Frontier, Southwest, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines to Huntington Beach in about 5h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 05m. The distance between Des Moines and Huntington Beach is about 1443 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Huntington Beach?

    While on average a flight from Des Moines to Huntington Beach is generally $943, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $130. When looking at the most popular route, (Des Moines - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $201 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Huntington Beach (average of $246). Flying from Des Moines to Huntington Beach in March is currently the most expensive (average of $324). 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 Des Moines to Huntington Beach

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Huntington Beach. 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 September 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$108Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$130Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$222Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$252Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$294Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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