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$91+ 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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LAX
jul. 1 — jul. 81
mar. 7/1
mar. 7/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Huntington Beach

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Huntington Beach flight deals. Data was last updated junio 26, 2025.

Round-trip from

$170
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$91
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$380
From Des Moines to Huntington Beach
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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 junio 26, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/73:44 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop6h 32mMultiple Airlines
jue. 8/146:45 amLAX - DSM
1 stop14h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/25$170
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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.
vie. 9/52:25 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop7h 43mFrontier
dom. 9/76:35 amLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 05mFrontier
Deal found 6/26$194
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/73:20 pmDSM - LAX
Nonstop4h 25mAmerican Airlines
mié. 10/159:05 amLAX - DSM
Nonstop3h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/23$217
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/1211:25 amDSM - LAX
1 stop7h 01mUnited Airlines
sáb. 8/164:13 pmLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/26$266
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/286:15 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
mié. 12/310:05 amLAX - DSM
2 stops7h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 6/25$290
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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.
lun. 6/305:43 amDSM - LAX
1 stop8h 16mDelta
vie. 7/41:15 pmLAX - DSM
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Deal found 6/26$295

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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 Moines

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Huntington Beach

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Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

jue. 8/7

3:44 pm-8:16 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Los Angeles

jue. 8/14

6:45 am-11:02 pm

1 stop14h 17m

$170

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

jue. 8/28

7:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop6h 35m

Los Angeles

mar. 9/2

6:15 am-2:40 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$237

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

vie. 7/11

7:33 pm-12:27 am

1 stop6h 54m

Los Angeles

lun. 7/14

10:55 am-6:48 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$276

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

vie. 8/1

6:09 pm-12:40 am

1 stop8h 31m

Los Angeles

lun. 8/4

9:37 am-8:35 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$285

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

lun. 6/30

2:20 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Los Angeles

vie. 7/4

1:15 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$295

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

jue. 8/14

5:12 am-11:44 am

1 stop8h 32m

Los Angeles

mié. 8/20

12:45 am-9:01 am

1 stop6h 16m

$457

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

mié. 7/16

8:00 am-3:23 pm

1 stop9h 23m

Los Angeles

sáb. 7/19

12:08 am-10:32 am

1 stop8h 24m

$468

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

lun. 8/4

1:25 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$91

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

mar. 8/5

3:59 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$119

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

vie. 7/4

8:38 pm-12:29 am

1 stop5h 51m

$138

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

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

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 June 20, 2025.

Booking 90 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 $327). 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 junio 26, 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. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 junio 26, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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
4,276 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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
7,963 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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
8,838 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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

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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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Huntington Beach one-way?

    $102 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $119 and $147, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from Des Moines to Huntington Beach is generally $1,373, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $310. When looking at the most popular route, (Des Moines - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $172 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 $327). 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 junio 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$107Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$108Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$255Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$294Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$332Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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