How popular is this Des Moines to Los Angeles flight route?

This flight path from Des Moines to Los Angeles was viewed by 18 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Los Angeles round-trip?

According to our current data, Frontier ($252), United Airlines ($331), and Delta ($335) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Los Angeles. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Los Angeles for 35% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Los Angeles one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $124 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $168 and Southwest from $173 one-way.

What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles?

On average you can expect to pay $202 for a flight from Des Moines to Los Angeles. The cheapest flight overall is $67 while the most popular route, (Des Moines - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $263.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Los Angeles?

Consider American Airlines, Delta or Frontier when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Des Moines to Los Angeles.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Los Angeles?

Wednesday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Los Angeles.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Los Angeles?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 44 days in advance, which can save you up to 268% on flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 44 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $255. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $596.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Los Angeles?

June can be a great time to fly to Los Angeles from Des Moines with a flight ticket averaging about $393. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of June for as cheap as $130. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of March.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Los Angeles flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles?

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One-way from	$124 (Trip.com)
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

Mon 4/72:53 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop26h 57mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/96:35 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop26h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/23

$204

Wed 5/77:30 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop7h 00mFrontier

Wed 5/146:15 amLAX - DSM

1 stop10h 15mFrontier

Deal found 3/23

$252

Tue 5/68:07 amDSM - LAX

1 stop9h 27mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/108:50 amLAX - DSM

1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$331

Thu 4/2411:30 amDSM - LAX

1 stop9h 13mDelta

Tue 4/2910:30 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop9h 07mDelta

Deal found 3/23

$335

Sat 8/25:35 amDSM - LAX

1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines

Fri 8/811:59 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/23

$382

Tue 7/16:25 amDSM - LAX

2 stops7h 25mSouthwest

Mon 7/214:05 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop4h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 3/23

$387

Fri 4/182:37 pmDSM - LAX

2 stops10h 47mAlaska Airlines

Tue 4/226:46 amLAX - DSM

2 stops15h 08mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/23

$522

Best flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Los Angeles that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

Mon 4/72:53 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop26h 57mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/96:35 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop26h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/23

$204

Wed 5/77:30 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop7h 00mFrontier

Wed 5/146:15 amLAX - DSM

1 stop10h 15mFrontier

Deal found 3/23

$252

Tue 5/68:07 amDSM - LAX

1 stop9h 27mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/108:50 amLAX - DSM

1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$331

Thu 4/2411:30 amDSM - LAX

1 stop9h 13mDelta

Tue 4/2910:30 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop9h 07mDelta

Deal found 3/23

$335

Tue 5/612:20 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop7h 55mSouthwest

Sat 5/109:20 amLAX - DSM

2 stops10h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 3/24

$392

Fri 6/131:58 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop9h 28mAmerican Airlines

Sat 6/1412:30 amLAX - DSM

1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$467

Fri 4/182:37 pmDSM - LAX

2 stops10h 47mAlaska Airlines

Tue 4/226:46 amLAX - DSM

2 stops15h 08mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/23

$522

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Los Angeles. Data last updated March 25, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 3/272:29 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop9h 30mAmerican Airlines

Thu 3/2712:20 amLAX - DSM

1 stop9h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$821

Sat 3/294:25 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop5h 45mSouthwest

Sat 4/55:25 amLAX - DSM

1 stop6h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 3/24

$629

Sat 3/2912:30 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop9h 24mDelta

Fri 4/410:55 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop9h 42mDelta

Deal found 3/23

$708

Sat 3/298:10 amDSM - LAX

1 stop9h 22mUnited Airlines

Fri 4/47:00 amLAX - DSM

1 stop7h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$733

Sat 3/292:22 pmDSM - LAX

2 stops19h 08mAlaska Airlines

Fri 4/48:31 amLAX - DSM

2 stops13h 13mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$748

Sun 3/303:30 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 4/712:10 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/23

$297

Mon 4/72:53 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop26h 57mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/96:35 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop26h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/23

$204

Fri 4/182:37 pmDSM - LAX

2 stops10h 47mAlaska Airlines

Tue 4/226:46 amLAX - DSM

2 stops15h 08mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/23

$522

Mon 4/218:17 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop6h 08mFrontier

Mon 4/286:15 amLAX - DSM

1 stop10h 22mFrontier

Deal found 3/24

$298

Thu 4/2411:30 amDSM - LAX

1 stop9h 13mDelta

Tue 4/2910:30 pmLAX - DSM

1 stop9h 07mDelta

Deal found 3/23

$335

Thu 4/243:34 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop9h 12mUnited Airlines

Tue 4/298:15 amLAX - DSM

2 stops13h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/23

$426

One-way flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Los Angeles. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

Wed 4/307:27 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop7h 04mFrontier

Deal found 3/23

$124

Thu 6/1212:39 pmDSM - LAX

1 stop6h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$141

Thu 5/111:59 amDSM - LAX

1 stop7h 16mDelta

Deal found 3/23

$168

Wed 4/305:40 amDSM - LAX

2 stops8h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 3/23

$173

Mon 5/194:04 pmDSM - LAX

2 stops17h 30mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$404

Fri 6/66:00 amDSM - LAX

2 stops8h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$838

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Des Moines

Mon 4/7

2:53 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop26h 57m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/9

6:35 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop26h 06m

$204

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Wed 5/7

7:30 pm-12:30 am

1 stop7h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/14

6:15 am-6:30 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$252

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Tue 5/6

8:07 am-3:34 pm

1 stop9h 27m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/10

8:50 am-4:14 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$331

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Thu 4/24

11:30 am-6:43 pm

1 stop9h 13m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/29

10:30 pm-9:37 am

1 stop9h 07m

$335

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Tue 5/6

12:20 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/10

9:20 am-9:30 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$392

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Fri 6/13

1:58 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop9h 28m

Los Angeles

Sat 6/14

12:30 am-9:07 am

1 stop6h 37m

$467

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Fri 4/18

2:37 pm-11:24 pm

2 stops10h 47m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/22

6:46 am-11:54 pm

2 stops15h 08m

$522

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Wed 4/30

7:27 pm-12:31 am

1 stop7h 04m

$124

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Thu 6/12

12:39 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$141

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Thu 5/1

11:59 am-5:15 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$168

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Los Angeles in March.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Mytrip	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapfaremart	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*3 stars
FareScan	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Los Angeles flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Des Moines to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 LAX?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Des Moines to Los Angeles in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 80% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Los Angeles?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles by month

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

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,785 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,785 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,785 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,272 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,785 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,890 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,785 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,605 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,785 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,785 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

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How popular is this Des Moines to Los Angeles flight route?
This flight path from Des Moines to Los Angeles was viewed by 18 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Los Angeles round-trip?
According to our current data, Frontier ($252), United Airlines ($331), and Delta ($335) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Los Angeles. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Los Angeles for 35% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Los Angeles one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $124 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $168 and Southwest from $173 one-way.
What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles?
On average you can expect to pay $202 for a flight from Des Moines to Los Angeles. The cheapest flight overall is $67 while the most popular route, (Des Moines - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $263.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Des Moines to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 Los Angeles

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$118	Average$225	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Allegiant Air	Cheapest$132	Average$184	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time88%
United Airlines	Cheapest$276	Average$476	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$276	Average$406	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$324	Average$520	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$336	Average$428	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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$124+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles (DSM - LAX)

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