$81+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles (DSM - LAX)
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 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LAX
Oct 11 — Oct 181
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Los Angeles
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 September 11, 2025.
Round-trip from | $149 (Priceline) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $81 (Trip.com) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $367 |
Good round-trip deal | $355 or less |
Good one-way deal | $137 or less |
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Los AngelesExplore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/102:32 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop7h 55mFrontier
Thu 11/136:44 amLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 03mFrontier
Deal found 9/10![Frontier logo]()
$149
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/132:32 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop11h 53mFrontier
Sun 11/166:44 amLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 03mFrontier
Deal found 9/10![Frontier logo]()
$159
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/72:32 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop24h 46mFrontier
Mon 11/106:44 amLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 03mFrontier
Deal found 9/10![Frontier logo]()
$171
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/217:25 amDSM - LAX
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Sat 10/255:05 amLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 9/11![Southwest logo]()
$185
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/92:32 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop11h 53mFrontier
Fri 11/146:44 amLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 05mFrontier
Deal found 9/10![Frontier logo]()
$186
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/72:32 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop11h 53mFrontier
Sun 11/96:44 amLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 03mFrontier
Deal found 9/10![Frontier logo]()
$193
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/132:39 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop11h 46mFrontier
Thu 10/166:44 amLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 08mFrontier
Deal found 9/10![Frontier logo]()
$196
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Sat 11/112:55 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Sat 11/85:10 amLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9![Southwest logo]()
$197
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/82:37 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop11h 48mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/159:22 amLAX - DSM
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$201
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/222:37 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop11h 48mFrontier
Sun 10/266:44 amLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 08mFrontier
Deal found 9/11![Frontier logo]()
$205
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/222:37 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop11h 48mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/249:33 amLAX - DSM
1 stop11h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$210
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Los Angeles
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Des MoinesLos Angeles
DSM - LAX
DSMLAX
Des Moines
Tue 10/21
7:25 am-12:05 pm
1 stop6h 40m
Los Angeles
Sat 10/25
5:05 am-12:10 pm
1 stop5h 05m
$185
Des MoinesLos Angeles
DSM - LAX
DSMLAX
Des Moines
Thu 10/2
2:25 pm-12:27 am
1 stop12h 02m
Los Angeles
Sun 10/5
6:35 am-1:40 pm
1 stop5h 05m
$243
Des MoinesLos Angeles
DSM - LAX
DSMLAX
Des Moines
Sat 10/4
12:55 pm-9:05 pm
1 stop10h 10m
Los Angeles
Sat 10/11
5:35 am-3:05 pm
1 stop7h 30m
$245
Des MoinesLos Angeles
DSM - LAX
DSMLAX
Des Moines
Tue 11/4
4:15 pm-8:40 pm
1 stop6h 25m
Los Angeles
Fri 11/7
7:25 am-3:30 pm
1 stop6h 05m
$253
Des MoinesLos Angeles
DSM - LAX
DSMLAX
Des Moines
Sat 10/11
6:20 am-11:50 am
1 stop7h 30m
Los Angeles
Tue 10/14
8:40 am-8:55 pm
1 stop10h 15m
$268
Des MoinesLos Angeles
DSM - LAX
DSMLAX
Des Moines
Sat 10/25
3:09 pm-4:59 pm
Nonstop3h 50m
Los Angeles
Sat 11/8
9:05 am-2:46 pm
Nonstop3h 41m
$275
Des MoinesLos Angeles
DSM - LAX
DSMLAX
Des Moines
Mon 10/27
2:39 pm-12:25 am
1 stop11h 46m
Los Angeles
Mon 11/3
6:44 am-1:47 pm
1 stop5h 03m
$275
Des MoinesLos Angeles
DSM - LAX
DSMLAX
Des Moines
Wed 11/5
1:05 pm-6:15 pm
1 stop7h 10m
Los Angeles
Sat 11/8
12:25 am-10:30 am
1 stop8h 05m
$295
Des MoinesLos Angeles
DSM - LAX
DSMLAX
Des Moines
Sat 10/25
11:06 am-3:00 pm
1 stop5h 54m
Los Angeles
Sat 11/1
5:30 am-4:52 pm
1 stop9h 22m
$295
Des MoinesLos Angeles
DSM - LAX
DSMLAX
Des Moines
Fri 11/14
1:05 pm-6:15 pm
1 stop7h 10m
Los Angeles
Sat 11/15
12:25 am-10:30 am
1 stop8h 05m
$295
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Los Angeles
How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Los Angeles?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.
Booking 69 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Des Moines to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 LAX?
Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Des Moines to Los Angeles in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 77% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Los Angeles?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on September 7, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Des Moines to Los Angeles by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$127 | Average$176 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time88% | |
| Cheapest$150 | Average$246 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$256 | Average$411 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$286 | Average$381 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$291 | Average$405 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$334 | Average$421 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |