Orange County

Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Orange County

DSM — SNA
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$432
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-Los Angeles flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Des Moines-Los Angeles flights.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($31 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 October 2026

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Orange County?

Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Des Moines to Orange County. 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 Orange County?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Orange County (average of $185). Flying from Des Moines to Orange County in March is currently the most expensive (average of $528). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Orange County

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,United Airlines, andAllegiant Air from Des Moines to Orange County. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Orange County?

    Most people fly from Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight from Des Moines to Orange County. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

  • How popular is this Des Moines to Orange County flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Orange County one-way?

    $73 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Allegiant Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $130 and $173, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Orange County?

    On average you can expect to pay $264 for a flight from Des Moines to Orange County. The cheapest flight overall is $100 while the most popular route, (Des Moines - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty) is currently priced at $163.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Orange County?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Orange County?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Orange County 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 Orange County?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Orange County (average of $185). Flying from Des Moines to Orange County in March is currently the most expensive (average of $528). 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 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Orange County

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$124Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$292Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$294Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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