$63 Cheap flight deals from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles (QLA)

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

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.

Sat, Apr 27 - Mon, Apr 29
DSM
Des Moines Intl.
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
$368 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$368
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Apr 27 from Des Moines Intl. to Los Angeles Intl., returning Mon, Apr 29, priced at $368 found 1 day ago
Sat, Apr 27 - Thu, May 2
DSM
Des Moines Intl.
SNA
John Wayne
$631 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$631
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Apr 27 from Des Moines Intl. to John Wayne, returning Thu, May 2, priced at $631 found 1 day ago
Sat, Apr 27 - Mon, Apr 29
DSM
Des Moines Intl.
ONT
Los Angeles - Ontario Intl.
$631 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$631
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Apr 27 from Des Moines Intl. to Los Angeles - Ontario Intl., returning Mon, Apr 29, priced at $631 found 2 days ago

Airfares from $63 One Way, $128 Round Trip from Des Moines to Los Angeles

Prices starting at $128 for return flights and $63 for one-way flights to Los Angeles were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sat, May 4 - Wed, May 22
DSM
Des Moines
ONT
Ontario
$128 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$128
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 4 from Des Moines to Ontario, returning Wed, May 22, priced at $128 found 4 days ago
Fri, May 3 - Sat, May 11
DSM
Des Moines
ONT
Ontario
$138 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$138
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 3 from Des Moines to Ontario, returning Sat, May 11, priced at $138 found 5 days ago
Mon, Apr 29 - Fri, May 3
DSM
Des Moines
SNA
Orange County
$151 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$151
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Apr 29 from Des Moines to Orange County, returning Fri, May 3, priced at $151 found 6 days ago
Wed, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 14
DSM
Des Moines
LAX
Los Angeles
$180 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$180
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 11 from Des Moines to Los Angeles, returning Sat, Sep 14, priced at $180 found 20 hours ago
Fri, May 31 - Tue, Jun 4
DSM
Des Moines
LAX
Los Angeles
$294 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$294
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Fri, May 31 from Des Moines to Los Angeles, returning Tue, Jun 4, priced at $294 found 18 hours ago

More About Flying To Los Angeles from Des Moines

Route Information for Flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles

Origin Airport IATA Code
DSM
Destination Airport IATA Code
QLA
Distance
Direct Flight Airlines
Earliest Flight Arrival
Latest Flight Arrival

Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles

Cheap Flights from Des Moines

Locating cheap flights from Des Moines is easy with the assistance of Orbitz.com. Des Moines International Airport (DSM) offers a wide range of affordable flights from top airline providers. This airport offers flights with United Airlines, Delta Airlines, Allegiant Airlines, US Airways and more. Des Moines International is located in Des Moines, IA at 5800 Fleur Drive and is approximately three miles from the downtown area of the city.

Airport Parking Information

DSM provides a variety of airport parking choices to its passengers. These choices include short-term, long-term and economy parking. Short-term rates start at $1per half-hour, with a $24-per-day maximum. Long-term rates start at $2 per hour, with a $12-per-day maximum. Economy rates at DSM start at $2 per hour, with a $5-per-day maximum.

DSM Transportation Information

Passenger transportation options include shuttle buses, car rentals, limousines, taxis and public transit. Bus transportation is offered by Greyhound, Jefferson Bus Lines and Trailways Bus System. Other options can be found through Alamo Car Rental, Budget Rent A Car, Capitol Cab Company and C & C Limousine Services, among others.

Restaurants at Des Moines International Airport

Travelers can choose from a variety of restaurants at DSM, many of which can be found at the Landside Food Court. This dining area is open from 4:30 am to 7:30 pm daily, and is home to a Pizza Hut Express and an American Grill restaurant, among others. Let Orbitz.com help you book cheap flights from Des Moines and learn about your airport options.

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles is a popular destination for travel. Orbitz.com can help you find cheap flights to Los Angeles. The site features a search engine that looks at a variety of major airlines to locate low cost airfares. The Los Angeles International Airport sits 15 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles on World Way. Many airlines service the Los Angeles Airport, including US Airways, Southwest, Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines, Delta and Continental. Orbitz.com can help travelers book the best deals.

Transportation from the Los Angeles International Airport

Travelers have a variety of options for ground transportation from the airport. The LAX shuttle offers transport to most major hotels in the area for a small charge. Public buses and light rail systems charge a flat fee depending on the destination. Rental cars can be obtained through Orbitz.com at discount prices, and taxis offer metered services throughout the city.

Weather in Los Angeles

Los Angeles boasts very mild climate year-round. Winter temperatures rarely go below 50°F. Summers average temperatures stay around 85°F.

Los Angeles Attractions

Los Angeles offers its visitors a wide variety of things to do. The Getty Center museum displays famous pieces by Van Gogh, Monet and Cezanne and features a botanical garden with flowers from the region. The Walt Disney concert hall provides symphonies and musical concerts throughout the year. The concert hall also houses a theater for dramatic productions. The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles features a dinosaur hall with three t-rex specimens and other dinosaur exhibits. Orbitz.com can help travelers locate the top sales on area attractions and cheap flights to Los Angeles, which is great for the budget traveler.

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles?
Choose your ideal travel dates, because there is. You can get from Des Moines to Los Angeles in one easy trip with Allegiant Air.
What is the shortest flight from Des Moines to Los Angeles?
The shortest flight from Des Moines to Los Angeles is around 4 hours and 20 minutes. Order a refreshment from the cabin crew, get stuck into your travel journal or read a few magazines — you’ll have the time on this medium-haul trip.
What airlines fly from Des Moines to Los Angeles most frequently?
Allegiant Air is the most frequent airline servicing the Des Moines to Los Angeles route. You can select from 8 flights per month with this carrier.
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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