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$158+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Huntington Beach, 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 1/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LAX
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Des Moines to Huntington Beach are usually found in June or August, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Huntington Beach

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Huntington Beach (HU9). 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 December 18, 2024.

Round-trip from

$233
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One-way from

$158
(Mytrip)

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June

Average price

$494
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Huntington Beach
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Huntington Beach. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Mon 12/232:39 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop11h 51mFrontier
Thu 1/28:09 pmLAX - DSM
1 stop15h 30mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$390
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Mon 12/232:29 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop11h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/27:04 pmLAX - DSM
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$459
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/256:55 amDSM - LAX
1 stop6h 05mDelta
Wed 1/15:45 amLAX - DSM
1 stop9h 10mDelta
Deal found 12/17$532
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/255:40 amDSM - LAX
2 stops12h 41mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/112:36 pmLAX - DSM
1 stop6h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$583
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/314:10 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Sun 1/57:20 amLAX - DSM
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$606
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/315:00 amDSM - LAX
1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/412:27 amLAX - DSM
1 stop9h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$726

Find flights from Des Moines to Huntington Beach within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Huntington Beach 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 December 18, 2024.

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Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Mon 1/6

2:39 pm-12:30 am

1 stop11h 51m

Los Angeles

Thu 1/9

8:05 am-10:56 pm

1 stop12h 51m

$233

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Fri 2/21

8:41 pm-12:25 am

1 stop5h 44m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/24

6:30 am-7:41 pm

1 stop11h 11m

$318

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Sun 1/19

8:30 am-7:20 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Los Angeles

Fri 1/24

9:05 am-2:35 pm

1 stop27h 30m

$333

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Tue 1/7

5:15 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/19

7:04 am-4:11 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$341

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Sat 1/25

2:06 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/1

11:59 pm-11:35 am

1 stop9h 36m

$366

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Sat 2/22

12:25 pm-6:09 pm

1 stop7h 44m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/25

6:00 am-5:12 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$376

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Sat 1/25

1:01 pm-7:32 am

2 stops20h 31m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/1

7:55 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops24h 03m

$496

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Fri 1/24

2:41 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop11h 17m

$158

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Tue 1/7

1:49 pm-5:46 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$168

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Tue 1/7

2:15 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$198

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Huntington Beach

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Huntington Beach

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Huntington Beach. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

Booking 43 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Des Moines to Huntington Beach. 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 Huntington Beach?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Huntington Beach (average of $240). Flying from Des Moines to Huntington Beach 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 HU9?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Huntington Beach. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

When flying from Des Moines to Huntington Beach, 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 Huntington Beach?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Huntington Beach. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Huntington Beach flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Huntington Beach by month

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

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

Temperature in Huntington Beach by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Huntington Beach, 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 Huntington Beach

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Huntington Beach. 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 Huntington Beach. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Huntington Beach, such as American Airlines, Southwest and Frontier. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,055 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Huntington Beach. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    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 Huntington Beach. 6 airlines have flights from Des Moines to Huntington Beach on a regular basis. Booking flights from Des Moines to Huntington Beach should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Huntington Beach per day.

  • How popular is this Des Moines to Huntington Beach flight route?

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

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

    $168 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and American Airlines, with prices starting from $198 and $203, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Huntington Beach (average of $240). Flying from Des Moines to Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Huntington Beach. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$116Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$118Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$290Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$306Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$336Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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