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$72+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Huntington Beach, CA

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DSM — LAX
Jan 29 — Feb 51
Thu 1/29
Thu 2/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Huntington Beach
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:55 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop7h 41mDelta
Sun 1/411:55 pmLAX - DSM
1 stop8h 24mDelta
Deal found 12/29$466
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:00 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop7h 31mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/410:03 pmLAX - DSM
1 stop11h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/28$492
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3112:05 pmDSM - LAX
2 stops7h 50mSouthwest
Sun 1/44:25 pmLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/28$511
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:35 amDSM - LAX
2 stops9h 25mSouthwest
Wed 12/317:35 amLAX - DSM
1 stop12h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 12/28$517
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:35 amDSM - LAX
2 stops9h 25mSouthwest
Sat 1/39:15 pmLAX - DSM
2 stops11h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/28$524
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Mon 12/296:35 amDSM - LAX
2 stops9h 25mSouthwest
Sun 1/44:25 pmLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/27$541
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:55 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop7h 41mDelta
Wed 1/712:20 pmLAX - DSM
1 stop8h 09mDelta
Deal found 12/28$546
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Mon 12/296:35 amDSM - LAX
2 stops9h 25mSouthwest
Mon 1/55:10 amLAX - DSM
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/27$547
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3112:05 pmDSM - LAX
2 stops7h 50mSouthwest
Sat 1/39:15 pmLAX - DSM
2 stops11h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/28$548
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:55 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop7h 41mDelta
Fri 1/910:25 pmLAX - DSM
1 stop9h 11mDelta
Deal found 12/28$576

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Huntington Beach

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Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$163
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$72
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$433
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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 MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Fri 2/13

7:17 pm-12:30 am

1 stop7h 13m

Los Angeles

Fri 2/20

6:00 am-6:19 pm

1 stop10h 19m

$163

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Mon 2/9

8:30 am-8:22 am

1 stop25h 52m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/16

6:01 am-6:32 pm

1 stop10h 31m

$220

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

7:17 pm-12:30 am

1 stop7h 13m

Los Angeles

Thu 2/26

6:20 am-6:42 pm

1 stop10h 22m

$220

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Fri 2/20

7:17 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops22h 28m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/23

6:01 am-6:32 pm

1 stop10h 31m

$267

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Tue 3/17

3:12 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop4h 08m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/14

12:50 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$275

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Wed 2/18

8:00 am-3:35 pm

1 stop9h 35m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/24

1:09 pm-8:07 pm

1 stop4h 58m

$290

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Wed 6/3

1:45 pm-5:13 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Los Angeles

Tue 6/9

11:00 am-8:32 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$295

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Tue 3/17

3:28 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop7h 44m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/14

7:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$295

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Wed 2/18

12:05 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops9h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/24

5:40 am-2:40 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$300

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Sat 3/28

5:20 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/29

11:40 pm-9:46 am

1 stop8h 06m

$314

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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 December 26, 2025.

Booking 80 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Huntington Beach (average of $101). Flying from Des Moines to Huntington Beach in December is currently the most expensive (average of $248). 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 December 30, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Des Moines to Huntington Beach in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Des Moines to Huntington Beach

Explore weekly flight availability from Des Moines to Huntington Beach. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 30, 2025.

The most flights from DSM to HU9 are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 December 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
4,251 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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
4,251 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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
7.9
Good
8,014 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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
9,121 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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
11,072 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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
5.7
Fair
3,065 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Huntington Beach. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 1 outbound flight 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 and American Airlines fly from Des Moines to Huntington Beach in about 4h 08m. 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 airlines to fly from Des Moines to Huntington Beach one-way?

    $60 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Allegiant Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Delta, with prices starting from $73 and $110, 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 $395, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $124. When looking at the most popular route, (Des Moines - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $178 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Huntington Beach (average of $101). Flying from Des Moines to Huntington Beach in December is currently the most expensive (average of $248). 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 December 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$108Average$173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$149Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$213Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$222Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$239Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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