Des Moines

$81+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA to Des Moines (DSM)

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 11/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — DSM
Nov 5 — Nov 121
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The best prices from Irvine to Des Moines are usually found in July or June, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Irvine to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Irvine (IR9) to Des Moines (DSM). 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 October 31, 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

July

Round-trip from

$152
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$81
(Kiwi.com)
High demand for flights, 23% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 29% potential price drop
From Irvine to Des Moines
One-way flight from Irvine to Des Moines

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Cheapest flights from Irvine to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 31, 2024.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Wed 11/134:27 pmLAX - DSM
1 stop24h 29mFrontier
Fri 11/152:54 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop18h 35mFrontier
Deal found 10/31$152
This FareScan deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 FareScan is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/55:30 amLAX - DSM
1 stop15h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/83:46 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop20h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/31$196
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 12/316:00 amLAX - DSM
1 stop8h 38mDelta
Sat 1/45:35 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop8h 05mDelta
Deal found 10/31$371
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 12/316:10 amLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Sat 1/46:35 amDSM - LAX
2 stops10h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 10/31$376
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Mon 12/94:14 pmLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/1011:29 amDSM - LAX
1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$402
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 12/21:30 amLAX - DSM
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/61:29 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/31$406
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/98:00 amLAX - DSM
2 stops11h 53mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/1312:29 pmDSM - LAX
2 stops21h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/31$710

Find flights from Irvine to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Irvine to Des Moines 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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

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Thu 11/28

4:29 pm-6:06 pm

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$81

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Sat 11/23

10:55 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop21h 31m

$136

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Tue 12/31

6:00 am-4:38 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$168

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Fri 11/29

7:00 am-4:14 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$208

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Wed 11/20

10:55 am-9:25 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$228

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Tue 4/29

9:30 am-9:40 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$248

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Wed 11/27

12:45 am-2:51 pm

2 stops12h 06m

$356

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Mon 1/20

7:00 am-9:35 am

3 stops24h 35m

$359

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Wed 11/13

4:27 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop24h 29m

Des Moines

Fri 11/15

2:54 pm-7:29 am

1 stop18h 35m

$152

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Los Angeles

Thu 12/5

5:30 am-10:56 pm

1 stop15h 26m

Des Moines

Sun 12/8

3:46 pm-9:54 am

1 stop20h 08m

$196

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Best time to book a flight from Irvine to Des Moines

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Travel insights for flights from Irvine to Des Moines

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Irvine to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on October 25, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Irvine to Des Moines, you should look to book at least 53 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.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Des Moines (average of $311). Flying from Irvine to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 IR9 to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

When flying from Irvine to Des Moines, 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 Irvine to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Irvine to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on October 27, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Irvine to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated October 31, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Frontier, United Airlines and American Airlines from Irvine to Des Moines to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very good
9,420 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.4
Good
9,240 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.3
Good
2,804 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Des Moines from Irvine. Booking flights from Irvine to Des Moines (DSM) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Irvine from 6 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Irvine to Des Moines for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Irvine to Des Moines for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $152, but on average you can expect to pay $364.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Irvine to Des Moines for under $300?

    There are currently 6+ open flights from Irvine to Des Moines within the next 7 days for less than $300.

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

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $81 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $168 and United Airlines from $208 one-way.

  • What does LAX to DSM mean?

    This is defined as Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Des Moines Airport (DSM). Codes like Des Moines Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA), Ontario Airport (ONT), Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR), Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB), Hawthorne Airport (HHR).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Irvine to Des Moines that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Irvine to Des Moines flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Irvine to Des Moines with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Irvine to Des Moines flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Irvine to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Irvine to Des Moines that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Irvine to Des Moines offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Irvine to Des Moines?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Irvine to Des Moines flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Irvine to Des Moines flight deals updated?

    The Irvine to Des Moines flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/31.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Des Moines (average of $311). Flying from Irvine to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 Irvine to Des Moines

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$94Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$118Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$287Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$301Average$604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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