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$168+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles (DSM - LAX)

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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LAX
Dec 24 — Dec 311
Tue 12/24
Tue 12/31
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The best prices from Des Moines to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 19, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$219
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$168
(Delta)

Popular in

March

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June

Average price

$494
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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 December 19, 2024.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 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
Fri 1/38:36 pmLAX - DSM
1 stop15h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$506
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/232:39 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop19h 56mFrontier
Thu 1/28:09 pmLAX - DSM
1 stop15h 30mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$529
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.
Wed 12/252:15 pmDSM - LAX
2 stops8h 50mSouthwest
Wed 1/19:20 amLAX - DSM
2 stops7h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$658
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 12/245:00 amDSM - LAX
1 stop8h 53mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/271:25 amLAX - DSM
1 stop8h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$786

Find flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles 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 19, 2024.

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Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Mon 1/6

2:39 pm-7:33 am

2 stops18h 54m

Los Angeles

Thu 1/9

9:11 am-10:56 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$219

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Mon 1/6

2:39 pm-7:33 am

2 stops18h 54m

Los Angeles

Thu 1/9

6:30 am-10:11 am

2 stops25h 41m

$233

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Sat 2/22

3:00 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop8h 11m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/25

10:30 pm-9:49 am

1 stop9h 19m

$341

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Tue 2/18

7:30 am-12:40 pm

2 stops7h 10m

Los Angeles

Fri 2/21

5:40 am-2:40 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$372

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Tue 5/13

8:10 am-3:30 pm

1 stop9h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/21

4:12 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop5h 01m

$402

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Sat 2/1

5:59 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/8

11:36 am-10:08 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$409

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

Tue 3/4

5:34 am-2:44 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$168

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Mon 5/5

6:00 am-12:55 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$208

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Mon 5/5

1:31 pm-11:13 am

3 stops23h 42m

$265

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Los Angeles

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Los Angeles. 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 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Los Angeles (average of $240). Flying from Des Moines to Los Angeles 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 LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 19, 2024.

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 56% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

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

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

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated December 19, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles, such as Delta, Southwest and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,048 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,836 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

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
4,836 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

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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 19 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 ($233), Delta ($341), and Southwest ($372) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Los Angeles. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Los Angeles for 42% 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 $168 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $208 and United Airlines from $299 one-way.

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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles. 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 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$118Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$132Average$187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$290Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$306Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$336Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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