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$80+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Huntington Beach, CA

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DSM — LAX
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Huntington Beach

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Round-trip from

$150
(Priceline)

One-way from

$80
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$336
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 August 14, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Fri 11/72:32 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop7h 55mFrontier
Sun 11/96:44 amLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 03mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$150
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Fri 10/32:25 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop7h 43mFrontier
Wed 10/86:45 amLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 07mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$165
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/72:25 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop12h 02mFrontier
Thu 9/116:35 amLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 05mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$169
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/28:44 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop5h 41mFrontier
Sat 11/83:46 pmLAX - DSM
1 stop26h 13mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$172
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Fri 11/142:32 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop7h 55mFrontier
Sun 11/166:44 amLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 03mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$177
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/83:30 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop6h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/101:37 pmLAX - DSM
1 stop22h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$184
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/182:25 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop12h 02mFrontier
Thu 9/256:35 amLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 05mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$188
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/72:25 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop12h 02mFrontier
Thu 9/188:14 pmLAX - DSM
2 stops15h 26mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$189
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Mon 9/82:25 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop12h 02mFrontier
Wed 9/103:38 pmLAX - DSM
2 stops20h 02mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$191
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 10/32:25 pmDSM - LAX
2 stops19h 06mFrontier
Mon 10/66:35 amLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 05mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$192
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 FlightHub 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 8/14$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Mon 9/83:30 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop6h 22mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/188:14 pmLAX - DSM
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$201

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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 August 14, 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 Moines

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Price

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Fri 11/7

2:32 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 11/9

6:44 am-1:47 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$150

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Fri 10/3

2:25 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/6

6:35 am-1:40 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$150

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Fri 10/3

2:25 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/8

6:45 am-1:52 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$165

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Sun 9/7

2:25 pm-12:27 am

1 stop12h 02m

Los Angeles

Thu 9/11

6:35 am-1:40 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$169

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Sun 11/2

8:44 pm-12:25 am

1 stop5h 41m

Los Angeles

Sat 11/8

3:46 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop26h 13m

$172

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Fri 11/14

2:32 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 11/16

6:44 am-1:47 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$177

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Mon 9/8

3:30 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/10

1:37 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop22h 03m

$184

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Thu 9/18

2:25 pm-12:27 am

1 stop12h 02m

Los Angeles

Thu 9/25

6:35 am-1:40 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$188

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Sun 9/7

2:25 pm-12:27 am

1 stop12h 02m

Los Angeles

Thu 9/18

8:14 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops15h 26m

$189

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Mon 11/10

2:32 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$80

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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 August 8, 2025.

Booking 89 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 $326). 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 August 14, 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. Saturday 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 Des Moines to Huntington Beach?

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 August 14, 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
4,244 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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
4,244 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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
7,980 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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
8,916 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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
4,244 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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
3,217 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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.

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

    While on average a flight from Des Moines to Huntington Beach is generally $633, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $282. 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?

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  • 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 $326). 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$108Average$193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$108Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$243Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$286Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$332Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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