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$182+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Long Beach (DSM - LGB)

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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LGB
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Long Beach

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Long Beach (LGB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$296
(Southwest)

One-way from

$182
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$491
From Des Moines to Long Beach Municipal
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Long Beach
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Long Beach. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/2612:15 pmDSM - LGB
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Tue 9/96:50 amLGB - DSM
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 7/28$296
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Tue 9/162:49 pmDSM - LGB
2 stops23h 26mDelta
Tue 9/237:01 amLGB - DSM
2 stops12h 00mDelta
Deal found 7/28$386

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesLong Beach

DSM - LGB

DSMLGB

Des Moines

Tue 8/26

12:15 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 9/9

6:50 am-3:50 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$296

Des MoinesLong Beach

DSM - LGB

DSMLGB

Des Moines

Tue 9/16

2:49 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops23h 26m

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 9/23

7:01 am-9:01 pm

2 stops12h 00m

$386

Des MoinesLong Beach

DSM - LGB

DSMLGB

Des Moines

Tue 8/12

8:25 am-12:20 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$182

Des MoinesLong Beach

DSM - LGB

DSMLGB

Des Moines

Thu 8/7

2:39 pm-9:38 pm

2 stops8h 59m

$308

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Deals found on 7/29

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Long Beach (average of $306). Flying from Des Moines to Long Beach in June is currently the most expensive (average of $386). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Long Beach?

Reviews of airlines servicing Long Beach

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Long 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 Long Beach. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest and Delta from Des Moines to Long Beach have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Long Beach round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Long Beach round-trip from $296. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Delta. Southwest is 33% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Long Beach (average of $306). Flying from Des Moines to Long Beach in June is currently the most expensive (average of $386). 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 airline flying from Des Moines to Long Beach

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Des Moines to Long 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$341Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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