Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines (LAX - DSM)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$224	Frontier 1 stop 15 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines is currently $224
Cheapest one-way flight	$105	Frontier 1 stop 6 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines is currently $105
Cheapest nonstop flights	$321	American Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Wed, Jul 15	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines is currently $321
Last-minute weekend getaway	$379	Southwest 1 stop 10 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Los Angeles to Des Moines is currently $379
Cheapest business class flights	$488	Frontier 1 stop 6 hr Mon, Jul 27 — Wed, Aug 5	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines is currently $488

Fastest flight	3 hr 35 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines takes 3 hr 35 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Des Moines is typically April. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

April Cheapest	Typical prices: $195–385
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $265–530

Popular airlines from Los Angeles to Des Moines

American

Nonstop

from $320

Typical price: $295–445

7 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - DSM Every day

521 weekly connecting flights

LAX - DSM Every day
United

from $305

Typical price: $290–455

519 weekly connecting flights

LAX - DSM Every day
Southwest

from $305

Typical price: $315–510

237 weekly connecting flights

LAX - DSM Every day
Delta

from $332

Typical price: $310–640

232 weekly connecting flights

LAX - DSM Every day
Frontier

from $224

Typical price: $220–620

20 weekly connecting flights

LAX - DSM Every day

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 30 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

Popular airports near Des Moines

Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

Des Moines United States 16 min 4 mi
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

Kansas City United States 2 hr 57 min 168 mi
Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Omaha United States 2 hr 9 min 119 mi
Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)

Cedar Rapids United States 1 hr 52 min 100 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Los Angeles to Des Moines

The cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines are usually in April. Typical ticket prices in April range from $195 to $385.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $224. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $105.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines is $320, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 11.
The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines is $305, flying from May 28 to Jun 6.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines is $305, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 11.
The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines is $332, flying from Jul 25 to Aug 1.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines is $224, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines starts at $224 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $105 and departs on Wed, May 27.

3 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from Los Angeles to Des Moines.

Late spring to summer (May–Aug), when days are warm, is a popular time to visit. It’s typically cold Nov–Mar, with temperatures sometimes dropping below freezing. The Iowa State Fair (Aug) draws thousands of people each year, for live music, thrill rides and agricultural displays.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Los Angeles to Des Moines.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Los Angeles to Des Moines.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 7 nonstop flights and 521 connecting flights per week. American flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .

Other popular airlines flying from Los Angeles to Des Moines are:

United offers 519 connecting flights per week. United flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .
Southwest offers 237 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .
Delta offers 232 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .
Frontier offers 20 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Los Angeles and Des Moines.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $224. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $105.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines is $320, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 11.
The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines is $305, flying from May 28 to Jun 6.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines is $305, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 11.
The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines is $332, flying from Jul 25 to Aug 1.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines is $224, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.

American flies direct from Los Angeles to Des Moines.

There are 7 American direct flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Des Moines at price $379 is offered by Southwest from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

American flies direct from Los Angeles to Des Moines.

There are 7 American direct flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Des Moines start at $321 from Thu, Jul 9 to Wed, Jul 15 with American.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Des Moines start at $488 from Mon, Jul 27 to Wed, Aug 5 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Des Moines start at $224 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3.

To book business class trips from Los Angeles to Des Moines, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Los Angeles and Des Moines starts at $379 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Southwest.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Des Moines at price $379 is offered by Southwest from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Des Moines, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.