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$188+ 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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LGB
May 30 — Jun 61
Sat 5/30
Sat 6/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Long Beach

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 April 30, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 7/286:25 am
DSM
-
LGB
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Tue 8/46:55 am
LGB
-
DSM
1 stop5h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 4/26$357
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 6/21:04 pm
DSM
-
LGB
2 stops10h 39m
Delta
Mon 6/87:00 am
LGB
-
DSM
2 stops7h 54m
Delta
Deal found 4/29$362
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Tue 5/126:55 am
DSM
-
LGB
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Sat 5/161:20 pm
LGB
-
DSM
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 4/27$375
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 6/21:04 pm
DSM
-
LGB
2 stops10h 39m
Delta
Tue 6/97:00 am
LGB
-
DSM
2 stops7h 54m
Delta
Deal found 4/29$378
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/136:55 am
DSM
-
LGB
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Sat 5/169:35 am
LGB
-
DSM
1 stop9h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 4/29$398
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 6/612:29 pm
DSM
-
LGB
2 stops11h 14m
Delta
Mon 6/87:00 am
LGB
-
DSM
2 stops7h 54m
Delta
Deal found 4/29$399
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 6/612:29 pm
DSM
-
LGB
2 stops11h 14m
Delta
Tue 6/97:00 am
LGB
-
DSM
2 stops7h 54m
Delta
Deal found 4/29$415
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 6/1012:10 pm
DSM
-
LGB
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Wed 6/1712:35 pm
LGB
-
DSM
2 stops7h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 4/26$416
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 6/21:04 pm
DSM
-
LGB
2 stops10h 39m
Delta
Wed 6/107:00 am
LGB
-
DSM
2 stops25h 14m
Delta
Deal found 4/29$422

Find 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 April 30, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$357
(Southwest)

One-way from

$188
(Southwest)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$455
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One-way flight from Des Moines to Long Beach Municipal
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($75 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Long 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 April 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Long Beach that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesLong Beach

DSM - LGB

DSMLGB

Des Moines

Tue 7/28

6:25 am-9:35 am

1 stop5h 10m

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 8/4

6:55 am-1:55 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$357

Des MoinesLong Beach

DSM - LGB

DSMLGB

Des Moines

Wed 5/13

6:55 am-10:35 am

1 stop5h 40m

Long Beach Municipal

Sat 5/16

9:35 am-8:55 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$398
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesLong Beach

DSM - LGB

DSMLGB

Des Moines

Wed 6/10

12:10 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Long Beach Municipal

Wed 6/17

2:55 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$422

Des MoinesLong Beach

DSM - LGB

DSMLGB

Des Moines

Tue 7/28

6:25 am-9:35 am

1 stop5h 10m

Long Beach Municipal

Sun 8/2

9:55 am-11:45 pm

2 stops11h 50m

$459

Des MoinesLong Beach

DSM - LGB

DSMLGB

Des Moines

Fri 5/15

12:25 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 5/19

6:50 am-2:05 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$483

Des MoinesLong Beach

DSM - LGB

DSMLGB

Des Moines

Wed 6/3

10:26 am-9:43 pm

2 stops13h 17m

Long Beach Municipal

Mon 6/8

7:00 am-9:44 am

2 stops24h 44m

$492

Des MoinesLong Beach

DSM - LGB

DSMLGB

Des Moines

Sun 5/10

6:40 am-10:05 am

1 stop5h 25m

Long Beach Municipal

Thu 5/14

12:05 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$539

Des MoinesLong Beach

DSM - LGB

DSMLGB

Des Moines

Fri 5/29

1:04 pm-9:43 pm

2 stops10h 39m

Long Beach Municipal

Sat 5/30

7:05 am-8:36 pm

2 stops11h 31m

$806

Des MoinesLong Beach

DSM - LGB

DSMLGB

Des Moines

Mon 7/27

2:45 pm-9:32 pm

2 stops8h 47m

Long Beach Municipal

Sun 8/2

7:00 am-4:52 pm

2 stops7h 52m

$937
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesLong Beach

DSM - LGB

DSMLGB

Des Moines

Wed 5/13

6:55 am-10:35 am

1 stop5h 40m

$188

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Long Beach

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Long Beach in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Long Beach flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Long Beach flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Long Beach flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Long Beach flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Long Beach flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Long Beach

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Long Beach

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Long Beach (average of $217). Flying from Des Moines to Long Beach in May is currently the most expensive (average of $609). 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 April 30, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest 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
4,314 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,314 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,314 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Southwest can get you from Des Moines to Long Beach in just under 5h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Des Moines to Long Beach is about 1435 mi.

  • 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 $313. 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Long Beach (average of $217). Flying from Des Moines to Long Beach in May is currently the most expensive (average of $609). 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 April 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$313Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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