How long is the flight from Des Moines to Long Beach?

Southwest and Delta can get you from Des Moines to Long Beach in just under 5h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 58m. The distance from Des Moines to Long Beach is about 1435 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Des Moines to Long Beach round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Long Beach round-trip from $332. Southwest is 23% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Long Beach ranges from 0.0 - 3.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.0 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Long Beach when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Long Beach, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Long Beach?

Leaving on a Friday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 43% on the overall cost on flights from Des Moines to Long Beach.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Long Beach?

To save on the cost of your flight from Des Moines to Long Beach, book at least 18 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 56% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $374 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $422.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Long Beach?

Flights from Des Moines to Long Beach lean towards being more expensive in March. Prices are generally better when you fly from Des Moines to Long Beach in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at $149.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to LGB?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Des Moines to Long Beach is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 27% on airfare.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Long 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 Long Beach.

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

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Sat 11/112:55 pmDSM - LGB

1 stop5h 05mSouthwest

Wed 11/57:30 amLGB - DSM

1 stop6h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 9/14

$267

Sat 11/83:30 pmDSM - LGB

2 stops8h 03mDelta

Fri 11/147:00 amLGB - DSM

2 stops12h 04mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$497

Sat 9/2012:32 pmDSM - LGB

2 stops11h 04mDelta

Mon 9/227:01 amLGB - DSM

2 stops8h 12mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$777

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Sat 11/112:55 pmDSM - LGB

1 stop5h 05mSouthwest

Wed 11/57:30 amLGB - DSM

1 stop6h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 9/14

$267

Sat 11/83:30 pmDSM - LGB

2 stops8h 03mDelta

Fri 11/147:00 amLGB - DSM

2 stops12h 04mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$497

Sat 9/2012:32 pmDSM - LGB

2 stops11h 04mDelta

Mon 9/227:01 amLGB - DSM

2 stops8h 12mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$777

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Sat 9/2012:32 pmDSM - LGB

2 stops11h 04mDelta

Mon 9/227:01 amLGB - DSM

2 stops8h 12mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$777

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Sat 11/112:55 pmDSM - LGB

1 stop5h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 9/13

$148

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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.

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8.0

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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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Very good

4,245 reviews

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8.0

Very good

4,245 reviews

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8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

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How long is the flight from Des Moines to Long Beach?
Southwest and Delta can get you from Des Moines to Long Beach in just under 5h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 58m. The distance from Des Moines to Long Beach is about 1435 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Des Moines to Long Beach round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Long Beach round-trip from $332. Southwest is 23% 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?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Long Beach flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Long 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 Long Beach.
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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