$80+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Riverside, CA
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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LAX
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to RiversideExplore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Riverside. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 10, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Riverside. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 10, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Fri 4/171:45 pm
DSM
- LAX
1 stop8h 20m
Southwest
Tue 4/2110:55 am
LAX
- DSM
1 stop5h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 3/9![Southwest logo]()
$159
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Fri 4/247:10 pm
DSM
- LAX
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Tue 5/511:05 am
LAX
- DSM
2 stops8h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/9![Southwest logo]()
$164
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/86:55 am
DSM
- LAX
2 stops8h 05m
Southwest
Fri 4/1710:40 am
LAX
- DSM
2 stops10h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/10![Southwest logo]()
$169
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Tue 4/73:15 pm
DSM
- LAX
2 stops8h 50m
Southwest
Thu 4/98:15 am
LAX
- DSM
1 stop8h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/9![Southwest logo]()
$170
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/85:01 pm
DSM
- LAX
1 stop8h 49m
American Airlines
Fri 4/1711:41 pm
LAX
- DSM
1 stop8h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10![American Airlines logo]()
$179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/76:56 pm
DSM
- LAX
Nonstop3h 57m
American Airlines
Tue 4/1412:50 pm
LAX
- DSM
Nonstop3h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10![American Airlines logo]()
$188
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/23:12 pm
DSM
- LAX
Nonstop4h 08m
American Airlines
Thu 4/166:10 am
LAX
- DSM
1 stop5h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9![American Airlines logo]()
$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/36:15 pm
DSM
- LAX
1 stop6h 44m
American Airlines
Sat 10/106:00 am
LAX
- DSM
1 stop8h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10![American Airlines logo]()
$208
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/96:56 pm
DSM
- LAX
Nonstop3h 57m
American Airlines
Wed 5/1312:50 pm
LAX
- DSM
Nonstop3h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9![American Airlines logo]()
$212
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/75:47 pm
DSM
- LAX
1 stop8h 05m
Delta
Fri 4/106:00 am
LAX
- DSM
1 stop7h 42m
Delta
Deal found 3/9![Delta logo]()
$217
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/136:56 pm
DSM
- LAX
Nonstop3h 57m
American Airlines
Wed 5/271:58 pm
LAX
- DSM
1 stop8h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9![American Airlines logo]()
$222
Best flights from Des Moines to RiversideDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Riverside that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 10, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Riverside that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 10, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Fri 4/241:45 pm
DSM
- LAX
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Tue 5/52:05 pm
LAX
- DSM
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/9![Southwest logo]()
$159
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2110:56 am
DSM
- LAX
1 stop8h 34m
Delta
Thu 5/2812:30 am
LAX
- DSM
1 stop7h 46m
Delta
Deal found 3/5![Delta logo]()
$237
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/97:16 pm
DSM
- LAX
1 stop6h 58m
United Airlines
Mon 4/137:00 am
LAX
- DSM
1 stop7h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/7![United Airlines logo]()
$299
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Tue 5/56:55 am
DSM
- LAX
2 stops8h 05m
Southwest
Tue 5/1910:45 am
LAX
- DSM
2 stops8h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/9![Southwest logo]()
$169
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/52:35 pm
DSM
- LAX
1 stop8h 28m
Delta
Sat 8/812:45 am
LAX
- DSM
1 stop7h 30m
Delta
Deal found 3/6![Delta logo]()
$258
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Fri 4/37:15 pm
DSM
- LAX
2 stops6h 50m
Southwest
Sat 4/45:35 am
LAX
- DSM
1 stop11h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/9![Southwest logo]()
$240
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/213:15 pm
DSM
- LAX
2 stops8h 55m
Southwest
Tue 4/2810:45 am
LAX
- DSM
2 stops8h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/7![Southwest logo]()
$246
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/72:35 pm
DSM
- LAX
1 stop8h 28m
Delta
Thu 7/912:45 am
LAX
- DSM
1 stop7h 30m
Delta
Deal found 3/8![Delta logo]()
$288
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Fri 4/101:45 pm
DSM
- LAX
1 stop8h 20m
Southwest
Thu 5/711:10 am
LAX
- DSM
1 stop5h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/8![Southwest logo]()
$249
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Fri 4/175:25 am
DSM
- LAX
2 stops9h 10m
Southwest
Tue 4/2110:45 am
LAX
- DSM
2 stops8h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/9![Southwest logo]()
$258
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Fri 4/244:20 pm
DSM
- LAX
2 stops8h 55m
Southwest
Mon 5/412:10 pm
LAX
- DSM
2 stops7h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/9![Southwest logo]()
$296
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Fri 5/151:45 pm
DSM
- LAX
2 stops9h 00m
Southwest
Fri 8/217:35 am
LAX
- DSM
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/5![Southwest logo]()
$301
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to RiversideDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Riverside. Data last updated March 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Riverside. Data last updated March 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Wed 4/16:35 pm
DSM
- LAX
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Mon 4/611:05 am
LAX
- DSM
1 stop9h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/9![Southwest logo]()
$234
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/23:12 pm
DSM
- LAX
Nonstop4h 08m
American Airlines
Thu 4/166:10 am
LAX
- DSM
1 stop5h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9![American Airlines logo]()
$199
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Tue 4/73:15 pm
DSM
- LAX
2 stops8h 50m
Southwest
Thu 4/98:15 am
LAX
- DSM
1 stop8h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/9![Southwest logo]()
$170
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/76:56 pm
DSM
- LAX
Nonstop3h 57m
American Airlines
Tue 4/1412:50 pm
LAX
- DSM
Nonstop3h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10![American Airlines logo]()
$188
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/75:47 pm
DSM
- LAX
1 stop8h 05m
Delta
Fri 4/106:00 am
LAX
- DSM
1 stop7h 42m
Delta
Deal found 3/9![Delta logo]()
$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/86:55 am
DSM
- LAX
2 stops8h 05m
Southwest
Fri 4/1710:40 am
LAX
- DSM
2 stops10h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/10![Southwest logo]()
$169
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/85:01 pm
DSM
- LAX
1 stop8h 49m
American Airlines
Fri 4/1711:41 pm
LAX
- DSM
1 stop8h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10![American Airlines logo]()
$179
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Fri 4/171:45 pm
DSM
- LAX
1 stop8h 20m
Southwest
Tue 4/2110:55 am
LAX
- DSM
1 stop5h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 3/9![Southwest logo]()
$159
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Thu 4/237:10 pm
DSM
- LAX
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Thu 4/302:20 pm
LAX
- DSM
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/9![Southwest logo]()
$229
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/247:10 pm
DSM
- LAX
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Fri 5/110:40 am
LAX
- DSM
2 stops10h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/10![Southwest logo]()
$164
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/246:56 pm
DSM
- LAX
Nonstop3h 57m
American Airlines
Fri 5/112:50 pm
LAX
- DSM
Nonstop3h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10![American Airlines logo]()
$228
One-way flights from Des Moines to RiversideSearch for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Riverside. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 10, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Riverside. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 10, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/33:12 pm
DSM
- LAX
Nonstop4h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/7![American Airlines logo]()
$80
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/303:12 pm
DSM
- LAX
Nonstop4h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8![American Airlines logo]()
$81
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Fri 4/32:15 pm
DSM
- LAX
1 stop10h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 3/9![Southwest logo]()
$85
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/69:45 pm
DSM
- LAX
1 stop13h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$89
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Mon 3/302:15 pm
DSM
- LAX
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 3/8![Southwest logo]()
$90
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Mon 5/41:45 pm
DSM
- LAX
2 stops9h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 3/5![Southwest logo]()
$95
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 5/82:20 pm
DSM
- LAX
1 stop11h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6![Frontier logo]()
$101
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Fri 5/810:01 pm
DSM
- LAX
1 stop21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$107
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/56:55 am
DSM
- LAX
1 stop6h 26m
Delta
Deal found 3/9![Delta logo]()
$109
Find flight deals from Des Moines to Riverside
Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Riverside flight deals. Data was last updated March 10, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $159 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $80 (American Airlines) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $373 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Riverside that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 10, 2026.
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Depart
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Cheapest round-trip
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Des MoinesLos Angeles
DSM - LAX
DSMLAX
Des Moines
Fri 4/24
1:45 pm-5:35 pm
1 stop5h 50m
Los Angeles Los Angeles
Tue 5/5
2:05 pm-9:15 pm
1 stop5h 10m
$159
Des MoinesLos Angeles
DSM - LAX
DSMLAX
Des Moines
Tue 5/5
6:55 am-1:00 pm
2 stops8h 05m
Los Angeles Los Angeles
Tue 5/19
10:45 am-9:15 pm
2 stops8h 30m
$169
Des MoinesLos Angeles
DSM - LAX
DSMLAX
Des Moines
Thu 5/21
10:56 am-5:30 pm
1 stop8h 34m
Los Angeles Los Angeles
Thu 5/28
12:30 am-10:16 am
1 stop7h 46m
$237
Des MoinesLos Angeles
DSM - LAX
DSMLAX
Des Moines
Fri 4/3
7:15 pm-12:05 am
2 stops6h 50m
Los Angeles Los Angeles
Sat 4/4
5:35 am-7:15 pm
1 stop11h 40m
$240
Des MoinesLos Angeles
DSM - LAX
DSMLAX
Des Moines
Tue 4/21
3:15 pm-10:10 pm
2 stops8h 55m
Los Angeles Los Angeles
Tue 4/28
10:45 am-9:15 pm
2 stops8h 30m
$246
Des MoinesLos Angeles
DSM - LAX
DSMLAX
Des Moines
Fri 4/10
1:45 pm-8:05 pm
1 stop8h 20m
Los Angeles Los Angeles
Thu 5/7
11:10 am-6:35 pm
1 stop5h 25m
$249
Des MoinesLos Angeles
DSM - LAX
DSMLAX
Des Moines
Wed 8/5
2:35 pm-9:03 pm
1 stop8h 28m
Los Angeles Los Angeles
Sat 8/8
12:45 am-10:15 am
1 stop7h 30m
$258
Des MoinesLos Angeles
DSM - LAX
DSMLAX
Des Moines
Fri 4/17
5:25 am-12:35 pm
2 stops9h 10m
Los Angeles Los Angeles
Tue 4/21
10:45 am-9:15 pm
2 stops8h 30m
$258
Des MoinesLos Angeles
DSM - LAX
DSMLAX
Des Moines
Tue 7/7
2:35 pm-9:03 pm
1 stop8h 28m
Los Angeles Los Angeles
Thu 7/9
12:45 am-10:15 am
1 stop7h 30m
$288
Des MoinesLos Angeles
DSM - LAX
DSMLAX
Des Moines
Fri 4/24
4:20 pm-11:15 pm
2 stops8h 55m
Los Angeles Los Angeles
Mon 5/4
12:10 pm-9:55 pm
2 stops7h 45m
$296
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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Riverside
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Riverside?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Riverside. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.
The price you pay for your flight from Des Moines to Riverside may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 80 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Riverside?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Riverside (average of $95). Flying from Des Moines to Riverside 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 R1V?
Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Riverside. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 10, 2026.
It’s typically best to fly out from Des Moines to Riverside in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 47% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.
Weekly flight availability from Des Moines to Riverside
Explore weekly flight availability from Des Moines to Riverside. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 10, 2026.
The most flights from DSM to R1V are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).
Reviews of airlines servicing Riverside
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riverside. 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 Riverside. Reviews last updated March 10, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Des Moines to Riverside. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
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Top 6 airlines flying from Des Moines to Riverside
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$67 | Average$168 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time88% | |
| Cheapest$130 | Average$319 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$149 | Average$234 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$222 | Average$420 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$275 | Average$404 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$294 | Average$429 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |