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$200+ 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 7/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LGB
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$267
(Delta)

One-way from

$200
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$556
From Des Moines to Long Beach Municipal
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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 June 12, 2025.

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Sat 9/612:35 pmDSM - LGB
2 stops11h 08mDelta
Tue 9/97:01 amLGB - DSM
2 stops11h 58mDelta
Deal found 6/10$267

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Des MoinesLong Beach

DSM - LGB

DSMLGB

Des Moines

Sat 9/6

12:35 pm-9:43 pm

2 stops11h 08m

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 9/9

7:01 am-8:59 pm

2 stops11h 58m

$267

Des MoinesLong Beach

DSM - LGB

DSMLGB

Des Moines

Thu 7/31

1:35 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$200

Des MoinesLong Beach

DSM - LGB

DSMLGB

Des Moines

Tue 7/22

5:30 am-4:26 pm

2 stops12h 56m

$244

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Deals found on 6/12

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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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $387). 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.

Rainfall in Long Beach by month

Plan your trip to Long Beach by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Long Beach by month

Plan your trip to Long Beach by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 June 12, 2025.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

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
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

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
7,946 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

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  • 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 $267. Delta is 39% 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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  • 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $387). 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 June 12, 2025.
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SouthwestCheapest$332Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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