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

This flight path from Des Moines to Los Angeles was viewed by 18 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

According to our current data, Frontier ($247), American Airlines ($291), and Delta ($295) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Los Angeles. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Los Angeles for 35% 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 $91 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $148 and United Airlines from $177 one-way.

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

On average you can expect to pay $783 for a flight from Des Moines to Los Angeles. The cheapest flight overall is $350 while the most popular route, (Des Moines - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $185.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Los Angeles?

Consider American Airlines, Delta or Frontier when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Des Moines to Los Angeles.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Los Angeles?

Wednesday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Los Angeles.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Los Angeles?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 44 days in advance, which can save you up to 268% on flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 44 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $202. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $698.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Los Angeles?

August can be a great time to fly to Los Angeles from Des Moines with a flight ticket averaging about $384. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of August for as cheap as $134. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >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 Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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.

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.

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One-way from	$88 (Mytrip)
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Average price	$371
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Wed 5/287:30 amDSM - LAX

1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 6/411:33 amLAX - DSM

1 stop22h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$171

Wed 4/307:27 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop7h 04mFrontier

Wed 5/76:15 amLAX - DSM

1 stop10h 15mFrontier

Deal found 4/29

$178

Sun 5/254:04 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/311:30 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$291

Sat 6/147:00 amDSM - LAX

1 stop7h 20mDelta

Fri 6/2012:20 amLAX - DSM

1 stop7h 18mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$295

Thu 11/66:15 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop6h 45mSouthwest

Sun 11/95:10 amLAX - DSM

1 stop8h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 4/30

$300

Thu 10/98:00 amDSM - LAX

1 stop9h 34mUnited Airlines

Fri 10/171:18 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop6h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$370

Wed 4/305:05 amDSM - LAX

2 stops12h 03mAlaska Airlines

Wed 5/76:46 amLAX - DSM

2 stops14h 53mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$453

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Wed 5/287:30 amDSM - LAX

1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 6/411:33 amLAX - DSM

1 stop22h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$171

Fri 5/167:20 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop16h 32mFrontier

Mon 5/196:15 amLAX - DSM

1 stop10h 15mFrontier

Deal found 4/30

$247

Sun 5/254:04 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/311:30 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$291

Sat 6/145:40 amDSM - LAX

1 stop8h 19mDelta

Sat 6/2112:15 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop8h 48mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$295

Thu 8/211:55 pmDSM - LAX

2 stops8h 25mSouthwest

Mon 8/255:15 amLAX - DSM

1 stop5h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 4/30

$319

Thu 10/98:00 amDSM - LAX

1 stop9h 34mUnited Airlines

Fri 10/171:18 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop6h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$370

Sat 5/102:20 pmDSM - LAX

2 stops20h 11mAlaska Airlines

Tue 5/136:46 amLAX - DSM

2 stops12h 52mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$453

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Wed 4/307:27 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop7h 04mFrontier

Wed 5/76:15 amLAX - DSM

1 stop10h 15mFrontier

Deal found 4/29

$178

Wed 4/305:05 amDSM - LAX

2 stops12h 03mAlaska Airlines

Wed 5/78:10 amLAX - DSM

2 stops13h 29mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$453

Wed 5/78:07 amDSM - LAX

1 stop9h 27mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/101:00 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$438

Fri 5/97:20 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop7h 10mFrontier

Mon 5/126:15 amLAX - DSM

1 stop10h 15mFrontier

Deal found 4/30

$198

Sat 5/1012:00 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop10h 32mDelta

Tue 5/1312:05 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop8h 25mDelta

Deal found 4/29

$363

Sat 5/102:20 pmDSM - LAX

2 stops20h 11mAlaska Airlines

Tue 5/136:46 amLAX - DSM

2 stops12h 52mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$453

Sat 5/106:00 amDSM - LAX

2 stops8h 50mSouthwest

Tue 5/135:25 amLAX - DSM

1 stop7h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 4/29

$454

Sun 5/254:04 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/311:30 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$291

Tue 5/276:25 amDSM - LAX

1 stop7h 20mUnited Airlines

Tue 6/35:05 amLAX - DSM

1 stop5h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$297

Tue 5/273:40 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop6h 35mSouthwest

Tue 6/310:30 amLAX - DSM

2 stops7h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 4/29

$360

Wed 5/287:30 amDSM - LAX

1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 6/411:33 amLAX - DSM

1 stop22h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$171

Wed 5/286:30 amDSM - LAX

1 stop10h 12mDelta

Sun 6/110:35 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop9h 02mDelta

Deal found 4/29

$295

One-way flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles
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Wed 6/117:30 amDSM - LAX

1 stop8h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$88

Wed 5/77:30 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop7h 00mFrontier

Deal found 4/29

$91

Wed 5/281:07 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop6h 23mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$148

Tue 5/68:07 amDSM - LAX

1 stop9h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$177

Tue 7/226:25 amDSM - LAX

2 stops9h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 4/29

$185

Tue 7/15:00 amDSM - LAX

2 stops8h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$195

Mon 5/122:20 pmDSM - LAX

2 stops20h 11mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$304

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DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Wed 5/28

7:30 am-9:35 am

1 stop28h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 6/4

11:33 am-11:49 am

1 stop22h 16m

$171

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Fri 5/16

7:20 pm-9:52 am

1 stop16h 32m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/19

6:15 am-6:30 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$247

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Sun 5/25

4:04 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop7h 48m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/31

1:30 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$291

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Sat 6/14

7:00 am-1:04 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Los Angeles

Fri 6/20

12:20 am-9:38 am

1 stop7h 18m

$295

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Thu 8/21

1:55 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops8h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/25

5:15 am-1:00 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$319

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Thu 10/9

8:00 am-3:34 pm

1 stop9h 34m

Los Angeles

Fri 10/17

1:18 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$370

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Sat 5/10

2:20 pm-8:31 am

2 stops20h 11m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/13

6:46 am-9:38 pm

2 stops12h 52m

$453

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Wed 5/28

7:30 am-2:06 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$96

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Mon 5/5

7:20 pm-11:08 am

1 stop17h 48m

$120

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Tue 7/1

6:05 am-12:25 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$144

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles

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 May.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Mytrip	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapfaremart	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*1 star
FareScan	Price Accuracy-	Trust 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 Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >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 Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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.

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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?

Booking 43 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 $327). 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?

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 80% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Los Angeles?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings 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.

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,972 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,972 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,972 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,294 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,972 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,972 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,696 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,972 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,972 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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How popular is this Des Moines to Los Angeles flight route?
This flight path from Des Moines to Los Angeles was viewed by 18 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Los Angeles round-trip?
According to our current data, Frontier ($247), American Airlines ($291), and Delta ($295) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Los Angeles. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Los Angeles for 35% 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 $91 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $148 and United Airlines from $177 one-way.
What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles?
On average you can expect to pay $783 for a flight from Des Moines to Los Angeles. The cheapest flight overall is $350 while the most popular route, (Des Moines - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $185.
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, 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 $327). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$118	Average$226	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Allegiant Air	Cheapest$128	Average$182	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time88%
United Airlines	Cheapest$276	Average$471	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$276	Average$403	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$294	Average$423	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$334	Average$423	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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