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Des Moines International Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Des Moines International Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $114 and round-trip from $253. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      DSM 7:30 PM
      4h 12m
      Nonstop
      LAX 9:42 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Fri, Oct 30 | American Airlines
      LAX 2:02 PM
      3h 31m
      Nonstop
      DSM 7:33 PM
      Los Angeles - Des Moines | Thu, Nov 5 | American Airlines
      $282 $608
      54% off
      54% off
      $608 $282
    • DSM 7:30 PM
      4h 12m
      Nonstop
      LAX 9:42 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Mon, Oct 26 | American Airlines
      LAX 1:19 PM
      3h 36m
      Nonstop
      DSM 6:55 PM
      Los Angeles - Des Moines | Mon, Nov 2 | American Airlines
      $317 $608
      48% off
      48% off
      $608 $317
    • DSM 7:30 PM
      4h 12m
      Nonstop
      LAX 9:42 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Sun, Nov 1 | American Airlines
      LAX 2:02 PM
      3h 31m
      Nonstop
      DSM 7:33 PM
      Los Angeles - Des Moines | Tue, Nov 3 | American Airlines
      $408 $608
      33% off
      33% off
      $608 $408
    • DSM 7:40 PM
      4h 3m
      Nonstop
      LAX 9:43 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Sun, Dec 6 | American Airlines
      LAX 1:37 PM
      3h 33m
      Nonstop
      DSM 7:10 PM
      Los Angeles - Des Moines | Sat, Dec 12 | American Airlines
      $409
      33% off
      $608 $409
    • DSM 7:51 PM
      6h 4m
      1 stop
      LAX 11:55 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Fri, Oct 30 | Delta Air Lines
      LAX 12:25 PM
      6h 20m
      1 stop
      DSM 8:45 PM
      Los Angeles - Des Moines | Fri, Nov 6 |
      $253
      57% off
      $608 $253
    • DSM 12:25 PM
      9h 27m
      1 stop
      LAX 7:52 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Mon, Oct 26 | Delta Air Lines
      LAX 5:50 AM
      7h 26m
      1 stop
      DSM 3:16 PM
      Los Angeles - Des Moines | Mon, Nov 2 | Delta Air Lines
      $352
      42% off
      $608 $352
    • DSM 7:40 PM
      4h 16m
      Nonstop
      LAX 9:56 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Mon, Nov 23 | American Airlines
      LAX 4:49 PM
      4h 47m
      1 stop
      DSM 11:36 PM
      Los Angeles - Des Moines | Sun, Nov 29 | American Airlines
      $383
      37% off
      $608 $383
    • DSM 11:23 AM
      9h 2m
      1 stop
      LAX 6:25 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Fri, Oct 30 | United Airlines
      LAX 8:50 AM
      5h 17m
      1 stop
      DSM 4:07 PM
      Los Angeles - Des Moines | Fri, Nov 6 | United Airlines
      $395
      35% off
      $608 $395
    • DSM 7:30 PM
      4h 12m
      Nonstop
      LAX 9:42 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Sat, Oct 24 | American Airlines
      LAX 10:52 PM
      8h 4m
      1 stop
      DSM 8:56 AM
      Los Angeles - Des Moines | Wed, Oct 28 | American Airlines
      $399
      34% off
      $608 $399
    • DSM 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      LAX 2:00 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
      LAX 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      DSM 4:00 PM
      Los Angeles - Des Moines | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      DSM 7:40 PM
      4h 3m
      Nonstop
      LAX 9:43 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Tue, Dec 8 | American Airlines
      $114 $240
      53% off
      53% off
      $240 $114
    • Cheapest
      DSM 7:40 PM
      4h 3m
      Nonstop
      LAX 9:43 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Wed, Dec 9 | American Airlines
      $114 $240
      53% off
      53% off
      $240 $114
    • Cheapest
      DSM 7:40 PM
      4h 3m
      Nonstop
      LAX 9:43 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Thu, Dec 10 | American Airlines
      $114 $240
      53% off
      53% off
      $240 $114
    • DSM 11:01 AM
      7h 48m
      1 stop
      LAX 4:49 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Thu, Dec 10 | Delta Air Lines
      $121
      50% off
      $240 $121
    • DSM 6:41 AM
      8h 28m
      1 stop
      LAX 1:09 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Tue, Dec 8 | Delta Air Lines
      $121
      50% off
      $240 $121
    • DSM 11:01 AM
      7h 48m
      1 stop
      LAX 4:49 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Wed, Dec 9 | Delta Air Lines
      $121
      50% off
      $240 $121
    • DSM 8:39 PM
      5h 20m
      1 stop
      LAX 11:59 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Thu, Dec 10 | Frontier Airlines
      $122
      49% off
      $240 $122
    • DSM 8:30 PM
      5h 53m
      1 stop
      LAX 12:23 AM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Fri, Oct 30 | Frontier Airlines
      $162
      33% off
      $240 $162
    • DSM 7:40 PM
      4h 3m
      Nonstop
      LAX 9:43 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Sat, Dec 12 | American Airlines
      $164
      32% off
      $240 $164
    • DSM 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      LAX 2:00 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DSM 7:40 PM
      4h 3m
      Nonstop
      LAX 9:43 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Tue, Dec 8 | American Airlines
      $114 $240
      53% off
      53% off
      $240 $114
    • DSM 7:40 PM
      4h 3m
      Nonstop
      LAX 9:43 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Wed, Dec 9 | American Airlines
      $114 $240
      53% off
      53% off
      $240 $114
    • DSM 7:40 PM
      4h 3m
      Nonstop
      LAX 9:43 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Thu, Dec 10 | American Airlines
      $114 $240
      53% off
      53% off
      $240 $114
    • DSM 7:40 PM
      4h 3m
      Nonstop
      LAX 9:43 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Sat, Dec 12 | American Airlines
      $164
      32% off
      $240 $164
    • DSM 7:30 PM
      4h 12m
      Nonstop
      LAX 9:42 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Thu, Oct 29 | American Airlines
      $344
      43% off
      $605 $344
    • DSM 7:30 PM
      4h 12m
      Nonstop
      LAX 9:42 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Wed, Oct 28 | American Airlines
      $385
      36% off
      $605 $385
    • DSM 7:40 PM
      4h 3m
      Nonstop
      LAX 9:43 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Mon, Dec 14 | American Airlines
      $423
      30% off
      $605 $423
    • DSM 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      LAX 2:00 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DSM 7:40 PM
      4h 3m
      Nonstop
      LAX 9:43 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Wed, Dec 9 | American Airlines
      $114 $605
      81% off
      81% off
      $605 $114
    • DSM 7:40 PM
      4h 3m
      Nonstop
      LAX 9:43 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Tue, Dec 8 | American Airlines
      $114 $605
      81% off
      81% off
      $605 $114
    • DSM 7:40 PM
      4h 3m
      Nonstop
      LAX 9:43 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Sat, Dec 12 | American Airlines
      $164 $605
      73% off
      73% off
      $605 $164
    • DSM 7:30 PM
      4h 12m
      Nonstop
      LAX 9:42 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Thu, Oct 29 | American Airlines
      $344
      43% off
      $605 $344
    • DSM 7:30 PM
      4h 12m
      Nonstop
      LAX 9:42 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Wed, Oct 28 | American Airlines
      $385
      36% off
      $605 $385
    • DSM 7:40 PM
      4h 3m
      Nonstop
      LAX 9:43 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Mon, Dec 14 | American Airlines
      $423
      30% off
      $605 $423
    • DSM 8:39 PM
      5h 20m
      1 stop
      LAX 11:59 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Thu, Dec 10 | Frontier Airlines
      $122
      80% off
      $605 $122
    • DSM 8:30 PM
      5h 53m
      1 stop
      LAX 12:23 AM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Fri, Oct 30 | Frontier Airlines
      $162
      73% off
      $605 $162
    • DSM 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      LAX 2:00 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DSM 7:30 PM
      4h 12m
      Nonstop
      LAX 9:42 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Thu, Oct 29 | American Airlines
      $344 $550
      37% off
      37% off
      $550 $344
    • DSM 7:30 PM
      4h 12m
      Nonstop
      LAX 9:42 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Wed, Oct 28 | American Airlines
      $385 $550
      30% off
      30% off
      $550 $385
    • DSM 8:30 PM
      5h 53m
      1 stop
      LAX 12:23 AM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Fri, Oct 30 | Frontier Airlines
      $162 $550
      71% off
      71% off
      $550 $162
    • DSM 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      LAX 2:00 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • DSM 7:40 PM
      4h 3m
      Nonstop
      LAX 9:43 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Tue, Dec 8 | American Airlines
      $114 $240
      53% off
      53% off
      $240 $114
    • DSM 7:40 PM
      4h 3m
      Nonstop
      LAX 9:43 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Wed, Dec 9 | American Airlines
      $114 $240
      53% off
      53% off
      $240 $114
    • DSM 7:40 PM
      4h 3m
      Nonstop
      LAX 9:43 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Thu, Dec 10 | American Airlines
      $114 $240
      53% off
      53% off
      $240 $114
    • DSM 7:40 PM
      4h 3m
      Nonstop
      LAX 9:43 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Sat, Dec 12 | American Airlines
      $164
      32% off
      $240 $164
    • DSM 7:40 PM
      4h 3m
      Nonstop
      LAX 9:43 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Mon, Dec 14 | American Airlines
      $423
      30% off
      $605 $423
    • DSM 7:30 PM
      4h 12m
      Nonstop
      LAX 9:42 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Thu, Oct 29 | American Airlines
      $344
      43% off
      $605 $344
    • DSM 7:30 PM
      4h 12m
      Nonstop
      LAX 9:42 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Wed, Oct 28 | American Airlines
      $385
      36% off
      $605 $385
    • DSM 8:39 PM
      5h 20m
      1 stop
      LAX 11:59 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Thu, Dec 10 | Frontier Airlines
      $122
      49% off
      $240 $122
    • DSM 8:30 PM
      5h 53m
      1 stop
      LAX 12:23 AM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Fri, Oct 30 | Frontier Airlines
      $162
      33% off
      $240 $162
    • DSM 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      LAX 2:00 PM
      Des Moines - Los Angeles | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Des Moines to Los Angeles are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Des Moines International Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Des Moines International Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport is American Airlines (from $114) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

American Airlines
From $114
Delta Air Lines
From $121
Frontier Airlines
From $122
Allegiant Air
From $173
United Airlines
From $211
Hahn Air
From $228

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What is the flight schedule from Des Moines International Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. F91677

    Des Moines International Airport

    8:30 PM

    DSM

    2h 6m

    Nonstop

    9:36 PM

    DEN

    S - - - T - -
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  2. F94339

    Denver International Airport

    10:55 PM

    DEN

    2h 28m

    Nonstop

    12:23 AM

    LAX

    S M T W T F S

  3. DL4913

    Des Moines International Airport

    7:51 PM

    DSM

    1h 16m

    Nonstop

    9:07 PM

    MSP

    S M T W T - S
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  4. DL2103

    Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport

    9:59 PM

    MSP

    3h 56m

    Nonstop

    11:55 PM

    LAX

    S M T W T - S

  5. DL5490

    Des Moines International Airport

    3:46 PM

    DSM

    1h 14m

    Nonstop

    5:00 PM

    MSP

    S M T W T F S
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  6. DL1649

    Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport

    6:45 PM

    MSP

    3h 55m

    Nonstop

    8:40 PM

    LAX

    S M T W T F S

  7. DL5278

    Des Moines International Airport

    12:33 PM

    DSM

    1h 49m

    Nonstop

    3:22 PM

    DTW

    - - - - - F -
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  8. DL883

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    4:00 PM

    DTW

    4h 49m

    Nonstop

    5:49 PM

    LAX

    S M T W T F S

  9. DL4998

    Des Moines International Airport

    10:57 AM

    DSM

    1h 13m

    Nonstop

    12:10 PM

    MSP

    S M T W T F S
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  10. DL2974

    Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport

    2:56 PM

    MSP

    3h 53m

    Nonstop

    4:49 PM

    LAX

    S M T W T F S

  11. DL2086

    Des Moines International Airport

    6:30 PM

    DSM

    2h 12m

    Nonstop

    9:42 PM

    ATL

    S M T W T - S
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  12. DL575

    Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    10:59 PM

    ATL

    4h 44m

    Nonstop

    12:43 AM

    LAX

    S M T W T F S

  13. DL5402

    Des Moines International Airport

    7:00 AM

    DSM

    1h 15m

    Nonstop

    8:15 AM

    MSP

    S M T W T F S
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  14. DL733

    Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport

    11:00 AM

    MSP

    3h 55m

    Nonstop

    12:55 PM

    LAX

    S M T W T F S

  15. F91677

    Des Moines International Airport

    8:30 PM

    DSM

    2h 6m

    Nonstop

    9:36 PM

    DEN

    S - - - T - -
    Search

  16. F92341

    Denver International Airport

    2:22 PM

    DEN

    2h 33m

    Nonstop

    3:55 PM

    LAX

    S M T W T F S
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About Des Moines International Airport and Los Angeles Intl. Airport

Learn about Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 2,327.55 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price $114
Cheapest return ticket price $253

FAQs for Des Moines International Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines International Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport?

    Des Moines International Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport takes about 3 hours 23 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 1 daily flights from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX).
  • The earliest flight from Des Moines International Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport departs at 19:30, and the last departs at 19:30, with about 1 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $415 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) at 08:00 and arrives in Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) at 15:30.
  • The latest flight departs from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) at 20:43 and arrives in Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) at 22:16.
    • The distance from Los Angeles International Airport to downtown is about 19 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Ontario International Airport to downtown is about 59 km. It takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) is Hawthorne Municipal Airport. The distance is around 7 km.
  • American Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 210 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Des Moines International Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport currently start from $114, and round-trip fares start from $253. The current lowest fare is a American Airlines flight departing on Tue, Dec 8; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. American Airlines operate direct flights from Des Moines International Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours 21 minutes, and around 7 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Des Moines International Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport is $317. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Des Moines International Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport operates around 7 weekly flights, mainly by American Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Des Moines International Airport and Los Angeles Intl. Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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