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$120+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Los Angeles (LAX)

DSM — LAX
Dec 14 — Dec 211
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Los Angeles

Sat 12/196:42 pm -
1 stop7h 55m
Thu 12/248:46 am -
1 stop5h 30m
Deal found 11/10$257
Mon 12/149:18 pm -
1 stop23h 32m
Thu 12/178:58 am -
1 stop10h 25m
Deal found 11/12$264
Fri 12/115:15 pm -
1 stop7h 43m
Mon 12/1412:45 pm -
1 stop5h 48m
Deal found 11/11$267
Mon 12/146:30 pm -
1 stop5h 35m
Mon 1/1110:00 am -
2 stops8h 40m
Deal found 11/11$272
Sat 12/121:23 pm -
1 stop6h 06m
Sat 12/192:28 pm -
1 stop7h 31m
Deal found 11/12$277
Mon 12/141:23 pm -
1 stop6h 06m
Sat 12/192:28 pm -
1 stop7h 31m
Deal found 11/11$281
Sat 12/1211:27 am -
1 stop7h 42m
Sun 1/105:00 am -
1 stop5h 40m
Deal found 11/12$287
Mon 12/149:18 pm -
1 stop23h 32m
Fri 12/188:58 am -
1 stop9h 47m
Deal found 11/12$291
Thu 12/108:39 pm -
1 stop5h 20m
Thu 12/176:00 am -
1 stop11h 31m
Deal found 11/12$299
Sun 12/68:45 pm -
1 stop16h 05m
Wed 12/94:16 pm -
1 stop25h 26m
Deal found 11/12$300
Wed 12/97:40 pm -
Nonstop4h 03m
Wed 12/161:37 pm -
Nonstop3h 33m
Deal found 11/11$301
Thu 12/108:39 pm -
1 stop5h 20m
Sun 12/136:00 am -
1 stop11h 42m
Deal found 11/12$302

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$240
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$120
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$449

Good round-trip deal

$263 or less

Good one-way deal

$291 or less
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From Iowa to Los Angeles
One-way flight from Iowa to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Iowa to Los Angeles.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Iowa to Los Angeles.

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Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM Des Moines - LAX Los Angeles

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Thu 12/17

5:30 am-11:44 am

1 stop8h 14m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$139
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM Des Moines - LAX Los Angeles

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Fri 1/15

1:42 pm-5:31 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$178

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM Des Moines - LAX Los Angeles

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Tue 1/5

1:35 pm-7:41 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$189

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM Des Moines - LAX Los Angeles

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Tue 12/8

7:00 am-2:15 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$228

Cedar RapidsLos Angeles

CID Cedar Rapids - LAX Los Angeles

CIDLAX

Cedar Rapids

Fri 2/12

12:25 pm-7:39 am

1 stop21h 14m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$233

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM Des Moines - LAX Los Angeles

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Sat 11/21

5:55 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$233

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM Des Moines - LAX Los Angeles

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Wed 12/2

7:00 am-12:25 pm

2 stops7h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$243

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM Des Moines - LAX Los Angeles

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Wed 11/18

7:00 am-12:25 pm

2 stops7h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$243

Cedar RapidsLos Angeles

CID Cedar Rapids - LAX Los Angeles

CIDLAX

Cedar Rapids

Fri 11/27

8:28 pm-7:20 am

1 stop12h 52m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$252

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM Des Moines - LAX Los Angeles

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Fri 1/8

9:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/11

12:40 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$257

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Los Angeles

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from Iowa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to Los Angeles

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to Los Angeles?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Los Angeles (average of $346). Flying from Iowa to Los Angeles in November is currently the most expensive (average of $509). 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 IA to LAX?

It’s typically best to fly out from Iowa to Los Angeles in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 62% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Iowa to Los Angeles?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Iowa to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $421 and $659 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $240 on Multiple Airlines (Jan 3-Jan 8).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Iowa to Los Angeles?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Iowa to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 79 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from Iowa?

    Most people fly into Los Angeles (LAX) if they book a flight to Los Angeles from Iowa. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Los Angeles’s city center.

  • How popular is this Iowa to Los Angeles flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Los Angeles?

    United Airlines, Southwest, and Delta can get you from Iowa to Los Angeles in just under 6h. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 57m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1443 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Iowa to Los Angeles are Allegiant Air ($63), Frontier ($79), and American Airlines ($115).

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Los Angeles?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Iowa to Los Angeles?

    The cheapest flight price from Iowa to Los Angeles is $113. On average you can expect to pay $364. The most popular route, (Omaha Eppley Airfield - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $264.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa 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 Iowa to Los Angeles?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Los Angeles (average of $346). Flying from Iowa to Los Angeles in November is currently the most expensive (average of $509). 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 Iowa to Los Angeles

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$128Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$131Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$229Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$254Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$266Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$274Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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