$81+ 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 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LAX
oct. 11 — oct. 181
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 septiembre 11, 2025.
Round-trip from | $149 (Priceline) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $81 (Trip.com) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $367 |
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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 septiembre 11, 2025.
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 septiembre 11, 2025.
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/102:32 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop7h 55mFrontier
jue. 11/136:44 amLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 03mFrontier
Deal found 9/10![Frontier logo]()
$149
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/132:32 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop11h 53mFrontier
dom. 11/166:44 amLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 03mFrontier
Deal found 9/10![Frontier logo]()
$159
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/72:32 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop24h 46mFrontier
lun. 11/106:44 amLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 03mFrontier
Deal found 9/10![Frontier logo]()
$171
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
mar. 10/217:25 amDSM - LAX
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
sáb. 10/255:05 amLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 9/11![Southwest logo]()
$185
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/92:32 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop11h 53mFrontier
vie. 11/146:44 amLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 05mFrontier
Deal found 9/10![Frontier logo]()
$186
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/72:32 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop11h 53mFrontier
dom. 11/96:44 amLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 03mFrontier
Deal found 9/10![Frontier logo]()
$193
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 10/132:39 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop11h 46mFrontier
jue. 10/166:44 amLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 08mFrontier
Deal found 9/10![Frontier logo]()
$196
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
sáb. 11/112:55 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
sáb. 11/85:10 amLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9![Southwest logo]()
$197
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/82:37 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop11h 48mMultiple Airlines
mié. 10/159:22 amLAX - DSM
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$201
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
mié. 10/222:37 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop11h 48mFrontier
dom. 10/266:44 amLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 08mFrontier
Deal found 9/11![Frontier logo]()
$205
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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. 10/222:37 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop11h 48mMultiple Airlines
vie. 10/249:33 amLAX - DSM
1 stop11h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$210
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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 septiembre 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Riverside that are best for you.
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Des Moines
Fly to
Riverside
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Des MoinesLos Angeles
DSM - LAX
DSMLAX
Des Moines
mar. 10/21
7:25 am-12:05 pm
1 stop6h 40m
Los Angeles
sáb. 10/25
5:05 am-12:10 pm
1 stop5h 05m
$185
Des MoinesLos Angeles
DSM - LAX
DSMLAX
Des Moines
jue. 10/2
2:25 pm-12:27 am
1 stop12h 02m
Los Angeles
dom. 10/5
6:35 am-1:40 pm
1 stop5h 05m
$243
Des MoinesLos Angeles
DSM - LAX
DSMLAX
Des Moines
sáb. 10/4
12:55 pm-9:05 pm
1 stop10h 10m
Los Angeles
sáb. 10/11
5:35 am-3:05 pm
1 stop7h 30m
$245
Des MoinesLos Angeles
DSM - LAX
DSMLAX
Des Moines
mar. 11/4
4:15 pm-8:40 pm
1 stop6h 25m
Los Angeles
vie. 11/7
7:25 am-3:30 pm
1 stop6h 05m
$253
Des MoinesLos Angeles
DSM - LAX
DSMLAX
Des Moines
sáb. 10/11
6:20 am-11:50 am
1 stop7h 30m
Los Angeles
mar. 10/14
8:40 am-8:55 pm
1 stop10h 15m
$268
Des MoinesLos Angeles
DSM - LAX
DSMLAX
Des Moines
sáb. 10/25
3:09 pm-4:59 pm
Nonstop3h 50m
Los Angeles
sáb. 11/8
9:05 am-2:46 pm
Nonstop3h 41m
$275
Des MoinesLos Angeles
DSM - LAX
DSMLAX
Des Moines
lun. 10/27
2:39 pm-12:25 am
1 stop11h 46m
Los Angeles
lun. 11/3
6:44 am-1:47 pm
1 stop5h 03m
$275
Des MoinesLos Angeles
DSM - LAX
DSMLAX
Des Moines
mié. 11/5
1:05 pm-6:15 pm
1 stop7h 10m
Los Angeles
sáb. 11/8
12:25 am-10:30 am
1 stop8h 05m
$295
Des MoinesLos Angeles
DSM - LAX
DSMLAX
Des Moines
sáb. 10/25
11:06 am-3:00 pm
1 stop5h 54m
Los Angeles
sáb. 11/1
5:30 am-4:52 pm
1 stop9h 22m
$295
Des MoinesLos Angeles
DSM - LAX
DSMLAX
Des Moines
vie. 11/14
1:05 pm-6:15 pm
1 stop7h 10m
Los Angeles
sáb. 11/15
12:25 am-10:30 am
1 stop8h 05m
$295
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Riverside
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 August 29, 2025.
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 69 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Riverside (average of $246). Flying from Des Moines to Riverside in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 septiembre 11, 2025.
When flying from Des Moines to Riverside, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Riverside?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Riverside. Price data was last updated on September 7, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Riverside flight should consider departing on Friday mornings 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.
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 septiembre 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United 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.
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
Crew
8.6
Food
7.0
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentWalter,Aug 2025
OAK - SAN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$108 | Average$207 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$108 | Average$199 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time88% | |
| Cheapest$130 | Average$354 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$222 | Average$434 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$286 | Average$416 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$332 | Average$448 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |