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$71+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles (DSM - LAX)

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DSM — LAX
feb. 25 — mar. 41
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
lun. 2/237:17 pm
DSM
-
LAX
1 stop7h 13m
Frontier
jue. 2/266:20 am
LAX
-
DSM
1 stop10h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$148
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
lun. 3/27:17 pm
DSM
-
LAX
1 stop27h 58m
Frontier
lun. 3/96:15 am
LAX
-
DSM
1 stop11h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 1/23$182
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
jue. 2/267:27 pm
DSM
-
LAX
2 stops39h 24m
Frontier
jue. 3/56:20 am
LAX
-
DSM
1 stop10h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
lun. 3/27:17 pm
DSM
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LAX
1 stop27h 58m
Multiple Airlines
lun. 3/910:15 pm
LAX
-
DSM
2 stops39h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$193
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
lun. 3/98:21 pm
DSM
-
LAX
1 stop16h 28m
Frontier
lun. 3/166:15 am
LAX
-
DSM
1 stop11h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 1/24$202
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/27:17 pm
DSM
-
LAX
1 stop7h 13m
Frontier
mar. 3/108:57 pm
LAX
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DSM
1 stop20h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 1/24$206
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
mié. 3/188:21 pm
DSM
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LAX
2 stops21h 36m
Frontier
mié. 3/256:15 am
LAX
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DSM
1 stop11h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 1/24$208

Find 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 enero 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$148
(Frontier)

One-way from

$71
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$313

Good round-trip deal

$394 or less

Good one-way deal

$270 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-Los Angeles flight deals.
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From Des Moines to Los Angeles
One-way flight from Des Moines to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Los Angeles.
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Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

sáb. 2/21

6:15 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Los Angeles

sáb. 2/28

10:00 am-7:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$246

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

mié. 3/4

2:59 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Los Angeles

sáb. 3/7

4:13 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$260

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

sáb. 4/25

5:30 am-9:21 am

1 stop5h 51m

Los Angeles

mié. 4/29

11:59 pm-10:37 am

1 stop8h 38m

$265

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

mié. 2/25

3:24 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop9h 35m

Los Angeles

sáb. 2/28

12:25 am-10:53 am

1 stop8h 28m

$286

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

jue. 3/26

8:00 am-3:35 pm

1 stop9h 35m

Los Angeles

mar. 3/31

4:10 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$287

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

sáb. 4/25

6:40 am-12:10 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Los Angeles

mié. 4/29

2:05 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$312

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

mar. 4/7

6:55 am-10:30 am

1 stop5h 35m

Los Angeles

sáb. 4/11

10:30 am-8:55 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$317

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

mié. 4/22

5:45 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Los Angeles

dom. 4/26

11:59 pm-10:18 am

1 stop8h 19m

$322

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

mar. 2/3

5:09 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Los Angeles

mar. 2/10

8:50 am-4:28 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$335

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

vie. 3/6

7:27 pm-12:24 am

1 stop6h 57m

Los Angeles

vie. 3/13

9:00 am-2:32 pm

Nonstop3h 32m

$345

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles

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 Los Angeles in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Los Angeles 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-Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles

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Cheapflights Insights

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 January 23, 2026.

Booking 80 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Los Angeles (average of $105). Flying from Des Moines to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $228). 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 enero 26, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Des Moines to Los Angeles in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 52% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 enero 26, 2026.
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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
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.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Des Moines to Los Angeles?

    You will need to book a flight from Des Moines to Los Angeles if you want to fly from Des Moines to Los Angeles. At least 6 different airlines have flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles (LAX) on a regular basis. There is 1 flight to Los Angeles from the Des Moines airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from DSM to LAX to be around 3h 57m.

  • How popular is this Des Moines to Los Angeles flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Los Angeles?

    There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to Los Angeles in 6h 35m. Fly via Southwest or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Des Moines and Los Angeles is about 1443 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Los Angeles round-trip?

    According to our current data, Allegiant Air ($127), Frontier ($149), and Delta ($236) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Los Angeles. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Los Angeles for 65% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Los Angeles one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $60 on Allegiant Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $73 and Delta from $110 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles?

    On average you can expect to pay $421 for a flight from Des Moines to Los Angeles. The cheapest flight overall is $157 while the most popular route, (Des Moines - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $193.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Los Angeles (average of $105). Flying from Des Moines to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $228). 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 6 airlines flying from Des Moines to Los Angeles

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles. 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 enero 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$127Average$149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$149Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$279Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$294Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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