Popular airlines from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Los Angeles Intl. (LAX)
American AirlinesAmerican Airlines
DeltaDelta
UnitedUnited
Southwest AirlinesSouthwest Airlines
Frontier AirlinesFrontier Airlines
Alaska AirlinesAlaska Airlines
Today's featured flight deals from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Los Angeles Intl. (LAX)
- Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles (LAX).American Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Fri, Nov 14 at 6:59pm from Des Moines, arriving at 9:00pm in Los Angeles.Returning on Mon, Nov 17 at 11:59pm from Los Angeles, arriving on Tue, Nov 18 at 10:40am in Des Moines.Select American Airlines flight departing on Fri, Nov 14 at 6:59pm from Des Moines, returning on Mon, Nov 17 at 11:59pm from Los Angeles priced at $32330% less than typical$323
- Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles (LAX).American Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Tue, Nov 11 at 2:57pm from Des Moines, arriving at 4:58pm in Los Angeles.Returning on Sat, Nov 15 at 9:05am from Los Angeles, arriving at 2:46pm in Des Moines.Select American Airlines flight departing on Tue, Nov 11 at 2:57pm from Des Moines, returning on Sat, Nov 15 at 9:05am from Los Angeles priced at $27530% less than typical$275
- Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles (LAX).American Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Wed, Oct 15 at 3:10pm from Des Moines, arriving at 5:00pm in Los Angeles.Returning on Mon, Oct 20 at 9:05am from Los Angeles, arriving at 2:35pm in Des Moines.Select American Airlines flight departing on Wed, Oct 15 at 3:10pm from Des Moines, returning on Mon, Oct 20 at 9:05am from Los Angeles priced at $37320% less than typical$373
Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles (DSM-LAX)
Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $121 for one-way flights and $203 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Find the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles (LAX)
September is typically the cheapest month to fly
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Travel information
Travel information
Origin airport | Des Moines Intl. |
Destination airport | Los Angeles Intl. |
Airlines serving | Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United |
Roundtrip price | $203 |
Distance | 1444 mi |
Average flight time | 3 hours 44 mins |
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Des Moines to Los Angeles Flights
The cheapest times to fly from Des Moines to Los Angeles
On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles are during the month of October. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.
The best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Los Angeles
Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.
How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Des Moines to Los Angeles
Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Des Moines to Los Angeles in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $121 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.
Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Des Moines to Los Angeles flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.
You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Des Moines to Los Angeles airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.
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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.
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