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This Weekend's Flight Deals from Los Angeles to Des Moines

This weekend's flight prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Fri, Oct 24 - Sun, Oct 26
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
DSM
Des Moines Intl.
$381 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$381
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 24 from Los Angeles Intl. to Des Moines Intl., returning Sun, Oct 26, priced at $381 found 2 days ago
Fri, Oct 24 - Sun, Oct 26
ONT
Los Angeles - Ontario Intl.
DSM
Des Moines Intl.
$381 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$381
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 24 from Los Angeles - Ontario Intl. to Des Moines Intl., returning Sun, Oct 26, priced at $381 found 2 days ago
Fri, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 28
LGB
Long Beach Municipal
DSM
Des Moines Intl.
$398 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$398
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 24 from Long Beach Municipal to Des Moines Intl., returning Tue, Oct 28, priced at $398 found 3 days ago
Fri, Oct 24 - Sun, Oct 26
BUR
Hollywood Burbank
DSM
Des Moines Intl.
$809 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$809
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 24 from Hollywood Burbank to Des Moines Intl., returning Sun, Oct 26, priced at $809 found 4 days ago

Airfares from $65 One Way, $120 Round Trip from Los Angeles to Des Moines

Prices starting at $120 for return flights and $65 for one-way flights to Des Moines were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Wed, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 17
SNA
Orange County
DSM
Des Moines
$120 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$120
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 5 from Orange County to Des Moines, returning Mon, Nov 17, priced at $120 found 4 days ago
Wed, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 3
LAX
Los Angeles
DSM
Des Moines
$120 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$120
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 29 from Los Angeles to Des Moines, returning Mon, Nov 3, priced at $120 found 5 days ago
Thu, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 3
ONT
Ontario
DSM
Des Moines
$223 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$223
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 30 from Ontario to Des Moines, returning Mon, Nov 3, priced at $223 found 15 hours ago
Tue, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 15
SNA
Orange County
DSM
Des Moines
$261 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$261
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Nov 11 from Orange County to Des Moines, returning Sat, Nov 15, priced at $261 found 4 days ago
Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31
LAX
Los Angeles
DSM
Des Moines
$275 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$275
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Mar 24 from Los Angeles to Des Moines, returning Tue, Mar 31, priced at $275 found 4 days ago

Des Moines economy flight packages

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Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines
2.5-star property

Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - Des Moines

7.8/10 Good! (905 reviews)

Dec 2 - Dec 4

2 night stay

Los Angeles (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)

Delta • Non-stop • Coach

Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles (LAX)

United • Non-stop • Coach
Price was $451, price is now $425 per person
$425
per person
found 6 hours ago
Staff was very friendly and accommodating. We had no issues at all.

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2025

AmericInn by Wyndham Grundy Center
2.5-star property

AmericInn by Wyndham Grundy Center

8/10 Very Good! (217 reviews)

Dec 1 - Dec 4

3 night stay

Los Angeles (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $738, price is now $701 per person
$701
per person
found 6 hours ago
Appreciates the convenience of this property.

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2025

Hotel Grinnell, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3.5-star property

Hotel Grinnell, an Ascend Collection Hotel

9.4/10 Exceptional! (376 reviews)

Dec 2 - Dec 4

2 night stay

Los Angeles (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)

Delta • Non-stop • Coach

Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles (LAX)

United • Non-stop • Coach
Price was $615, price is now $540 per person
$540
per person
found 6 hours ago
A beautiful, clean, wonderfully kept hotel with a fun concept that drew us in. My family stayed here on our way across the country, and it was a delight. We didn't take advantage of the bikes, but that's a nice touch. A great restaurant/bar with real quality breakfast in the morning. I loved having hardwood floor in the hotel room (instead of crappy gross carpet), the bathroom was beautifully tiled with a rain shower, the bed was comfortable and clean. Also, because of the current times - with Covid, being a family of Asians with masks on, and having an unvaccinated kid who's too young to get it yet, it felt pretty safe - because of the amount of space, cleanliness, not a ton of people, and the young, hip employees were welcoming. It was a little more expensive than we usually pay for a hotel (and more hip of a place than we usually go for), but after some crap hotel experiences in other places, it was well worth it.

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2021

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More About Flying To Des Moines from Los Angeles

Route Information for Flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines

Origin Airport IATA Code
QLA
Destination Airport IATA Code
DSM
Distance
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Weather in Des Moines

Des Moines's weather is characteristic of hot and humid summers and cold and snowy winters. If traveling during the warmer months, it's a good idea to pack light, cool clothing. During the colder months, be prepared with overcoats and warm clothing.

Attractions in Des Moines

This city has a variety of historical sites, parks, landmarks and other attractions. Some of the most popular places to visit in Des Moines are the Capitol Building and the Iowa State Fairgrounds, which opens every August. Orbitz.com can help you plan your trip by finding you cheap flights to Des Moines.

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines?
Allegiant Air flies directly from Los Angeles to Des Moines, so all you need to do is sit back and relax until you reach Des Moines Intl. Airport.
What is the shortest flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines?
The quickest flight time from Los Angeles to Des Moines is around 3 hours and 50 minutes. Order your favorite wine from the drink cart, perfect your travel itinerary or read a few magazines — you'll have plenty of time on this medium-haul trip.
What airlines fly from Los Angeles to Des Moines most frequently?
Allegiant Air is the most frequent flyer along this route. This quality airline operates 8 flights from Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.) to Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) each month.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Consider flying out early in the week to save on your airfare. Orbitz data from 2021 shows that Monday is the cheapest day to depart, followed by Tuesday. Saturday showed the highest average ticket prices likely because many travelers prefer to start their vacation on a weekend.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
We won't keep you guessing, according to Orbitz data from 2021, the cheapest month to fly is February. Perfect for those who need a weekend getaway, or just a break from it all in the shortest month of the year. Be aware that the most expensive time to fly is during the height of summer in July, and in the holiday month of December.*According to flight demand on Orbitz.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

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