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$75+ 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 3/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LAX
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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 Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Huntington Beach

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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$150
(Frontier)

One-way from

$75
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$411
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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 February 20, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/212:45 pmDSM - LAX
Nonstop3h 38mAllegiant Air
Fri 6/66:30 amLAX - DSM
Nonstop3h 21mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/18$142
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 3/178:17 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop6h 08mFrontier
Wed 3/266:30 amLAX - DSM
1 stop10h 47mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$150
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 3/212:56 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop25h 52mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/2611:53 pmLAX - DSM
2 stops17h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$184
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 4/35:06 amDSM - LAX
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/312:59 pmLAX - DSM
1 stop9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$328
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/246:25 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop8h 27mDelta
Tue 4/2910:55 pmLAX - DSM
1 stop9h 46mDelta
Deal found 2/19$335
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 5/163:40 pmDSM - LAX
2 stops8h 15mSouthwest
Wed 5/215:15 amLAX - DSM
2 stops7h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$370
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sat 4/58:00 amDSM - LAX
1 stop9h 31mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/124:14 pmLAX - DSM
1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$413

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 February 20, 2025.

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Price

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Mon 3/17

8:17 pm-12:25 am

1 stop6h 08m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/26

6:30 am-7:17 pm

1 stop10h 47m

$150

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Fri 3/21

2:56 pm-2:48 pm

1 stop25h 52m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/26

11:53 pm-7:17 pm

2 stops17h 24m

$184

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Thu 4/3

5:06 am-9:39 am

1 stop6h 33m

Los Angeles

Thu 4/3

12:59 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$328

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Thu 4/24

6:25 pm-12:52 am

1 stop8h 27m

Los Angeles

Mon 4/28

12:45 am-11:19 am

1 stop8h 34m

$335

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Fri 5/16

3:40 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/21

5:15 am-2:55 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$370

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Sat 4/5

8:00 am-3:31 pm

1 stop9h 31m

Los Angeles

Sat 4/12

4:14 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$413

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Mon 3/17

8:17 pm-12:25 am

1 stop6h 08m

$75

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Sat 3/1

3:04 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$78

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Tue 4/15

8:00 am-3:31 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$164

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Thu 3/20

1:01 pm-7:04 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$168

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Huntington Beach

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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 February 14, 2025.

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Huntington Beach (average of $246). Flying from Des Moines to Huntington Beach in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 February 20, 2025.

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 February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Huntington Beach flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings 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.

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 February 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Huntington Beach, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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?

    $75 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $168 and $198, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Huntington Beach?

    While on average a flight from Des Moines to Huntington Beach is generally $215, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $149. When looking at the most popular route, (Des Moines - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $142 for that flight.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Huntington Beach (average of $246). Flying from Des Moines to Huntington Beach in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$118Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$118Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$306Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$336Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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