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$60+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to California

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 2/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LAX
dic. 7 — dic. 141
sáb. 12/7
sáb. 12/14
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to California (USCA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated diciembre 2, 2024.

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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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. 12/232:39 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop11h 42mFrontier
lun. 12/306:00 amSFO - DSM
1 stop5h 39mFrontier
Deal found 12/1$149
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/132:50 pmDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 23mAllegiant Air
sáb. 12/289:39 amLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 55mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/1$173
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/232:39 pmDSM - LAS
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
lun. 12/304:42 pmLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$197
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/165:07 pmDSM - PSP
1 stop20h 11mFrontier
dom. 12/296:31 pmPSP - DSM
1 stop17h 08mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$223
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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. 12/232:39 pmDSM - LAS
1 stop10h 55mFrontier
lun. 12/306:15 amLAS - DSM
1 stop5h 24mFrontier
Deal found 12/1$258
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/165:07 pmDSM - ONT
1 stop20h 25mFrontier
jue. 12/1912:59 amONT - DSM
1 stop10h 40mFrontier
Deal found 12/1$258
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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. 12/232:39 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop11h 15mFrontier
lun. 12/306:25 amSAN - DSM
1 stop5h 14mFrontier
Deal found 12/1$264
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
mar. 12/246:30 amDSM - SNA
Nonstop3h 45mAllegiant Air
mar. 12/319:05 amSNA - DSM
Nonstop3h 21mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/2$289
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/92:50 pmDSM - LAX
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
vie. 12/135:30 amLAX - DSM
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$338
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/316:30 amDSM - SNA
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
lun. 1/66:45 amSNA - DSM
1 stop12h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$340
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/92:29 pmDSM - SJC
2 stops19h 17mMultiple Airlines
jue. 12/129:20 pmSJC - DSM
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$343
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/162:50 pmDSM - FAT
1 stop8h 35mAllegiant Air
lun. 12/2310:33 pmFAT - DSM
1 stop12h 04mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/1$345

Find flights from Des Moines to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to California 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 2,650,959 searches. Data last updated diciembre 2, 2024.

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Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM - SNA

DSMSNA

Des Moines

lun. 1/6

2:39 pm-1:18 pm

1 stop24h 39m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

jue. 1/30

9:15 am-2:45 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$123

Des MoinesSanta Ana

DSM - SNA

DSMSNA

Des Moines

dom. 1/12

6:30 am-8:25 am

Nonstop3h 55m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

jue. 1/16

9:15 am-2:45 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$126

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

lun. 12/23

2:39 pm-12:21 am

1 stop11h 42m

San Francisco

lun. 12/30

6:00 am-1:39 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$149

Des MoinesLas Vegas

DSM - LAS

DSMLAS

Des Moines

dom. 12/15

3:46 pm-5:09 pm

Nonstop3h 23m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

vie. 12/20

6:25 am-1:39 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$156

Des MoinesLas Vegas

DSM - LAS

DSMLAS

Des Moines

mié. 1/8

5:39 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mié. 1/15

7:00 am-4:34 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$160

Des MoinesLas Vegas

DSM - LAS

DSMLAS

Des Moines

vie. 2/7

2:41 pm-4:09 pm

Nonstop3h 28m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

dom. 2/9

5:53 pm-10:56 pm

Nonstop3h 03m

$166

Des MoinesLas Vegas

DSM - LAS

DSMLAS

Des Moines

lun. 1/6

2:39 pm-10:59 am

2 stops46h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

vie. 1/17

8:18 pm-9:57 am

2 stops35h 39m

$205

Des MoinesPalm Springs

DSM - PSP

DSMPSP

Des Moines

lun. 12/16

5:07 pm-11:18 am

1 stop20h 11m

Palm Springs

dom. 12/29

6:31 pm-1:39 pm

1 stop17h 08m

$223

Des MoinesSan Jose

DSM - SJC

DSMSJC

Des Moines

lun. 1/27

2:41 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop7h 58m

San Jose

vie. 1/31

11:36 am-10:02 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$235

Des MoinesOntario

DSM - ONT

DSMONT

Des Moines

lun. 12/16

5:07 pm-11:32 am

1 stop20h 25m

Ontario

jue. 12/19

12:59 am-1:39 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$258

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to California

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Des Moines to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to California?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to California (average of $240). Flying from Des Moines to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $322). 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 CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated diciembre 2, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to California as you normally would.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California 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 California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, 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 California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated diciembre 2, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Southwest and United Airlines from Des Moines to California by reading reviews from past customers. 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,513 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,698 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,141 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

WestJet
7.3
Good
2,815 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Related info for your journey

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

    Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Des Moines to California.

  • How popular is this Des Moines to California flight route?

    Within the past month, 19 users have taken a look at flights from Des Moines to California.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Allegiant Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $60. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to California for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to California?

    The most popular route from Des Moines to California is Des Moines - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. You may also consider Des Moines - San Francisco or Des Moines - Los Angeles.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to California 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 California?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to California (average of $240). Flying from Des Moines to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $322). 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 California

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,650,959 searches. Data last updated diciembre 2, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$105Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$112Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$323Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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