$139 Cheap United flights Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Apply the "Price (lowest to highest)" filter on Expedia to look for cheap United Airlines round-trip flights from $262 from DSM to LAX. Affordable one-way fares from $139 are also available.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Search for affordable United Airlines flights from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) one to three months before your day of departure. Travelers who book domestic flights 34 to 86 days in advance can save 25% compared to those who book just 6 to 12 days ahead. Regardless of fare class and journey, the ideal day to book a domestic flight is usually Sunday and the most expensive day is typically Monday. Passengers who book on a Sunday can save 6% on average compared to those who book their travel on a Monday.**Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC's global airline sales database.

Find United Airlines's earliest flights from DSM to LAX by checking our "Early Morning" and "Morning" filters. Not only will you arrive sooner, early departures also have a 20% less chance of being canceled.**Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.

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