Cheap flights from LAX to DSM (Los Angeles Intl. to Des Moines Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from LAX to DSM starting at $126 One Way, $246 Round Trip

Prices starting at $246 for return flights and $126 for one-way flights to Des Moines Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Hotel Ideas near Des Moines Intl.

Airport Hotels near Des Moines Intl.

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2 out of 5
1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
$74 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$83 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,812 reviews)
"Things were generally clean but room showed some aging. Toilet flushing wasn't the greatest but we made it work. Sink handle seemed like it could use some lubrication. Hotel generally ok."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

3 out of 5
1920 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
$68 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
$76 total
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Lots of parking"

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

3 out of 5
1810 Army Post Road Des Moines IA
$68 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$76 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7/10 Good! (238 reviews)
"Toilet paper in bathroom was used, shower was still dirty. Coffee maker and ice bucket in the bathroom?"

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Des Moines

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

3 out of 5
7225 Vista Dr West Des Moines IA
$97 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$108 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"The staff were very polite and helpful. The rooms were clean and well maintained."

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA
$130 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Jul 3 to Jul 4
$146 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,196 reviews)
"Very nice downtown hotel! Front desk was great as was the rest of the staff. We very much enjoyed our stay!"

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2 out of 5
1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
$74 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$83 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,812 reviews)
"Things were generally clean but room showed some aging. Toilet flushing wasn't the greatest but we made it work. Sink handle seemed like it could use some lubrication. Hotel generally ok."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Des Moines Hotels With Airport Transportation

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2 out of 5
1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
$74 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$83 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,812 reviews)
"Things were generally clean but room showed some aging. Toilet flushing wasn't the greatest but we made it work. Sink handle seemed like it could use some lubrication. Hotel generally ok."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

2.5 out of 5
5231 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA
$71 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
$80 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Close and convenient to the airport"

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

2.5 out of 5
5001 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA
$118 nightly
The price is $132 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$132 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Major water leak in the ceiling bathroom. Called the front desk. They said they’d be up, after 15 minutes later I went down to see what the deal was. They said it’s been hectic and moved us to another room. No apology, nothing."

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Des Moines Hotels

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

2 out of 5
7655 Office Plaza Dr N West Des Moines IA
$58 nightly
The price is $65 total per night from Jun 22 to Jun 23
$65 total
Jun 22 - Jun 23
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (913 reviews)
"Staff was kind an friendly Cons other guests are rude an disrespectful I have so many door dings on my vehicle now but not property's fault they cant control their customers some people just dont have respect nor manners But property's other then that was quiet an relaxing"

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Cozy Rest Motel

Cozy Rest Motel

2 out of 5
2316 Southeast 14th Street Des Moines IA
$68 nightly
The price is $77 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$77 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (658 reviews)
"Quick trip to Des Moines for a fancy dinner and a trip to the zoo. Clean, modern room and a very helpful front desk. Spent more on dinner than the room. 14th Street is busy, and you may need to do turnaround off a side street, but you can get to just about anything you need from there without much ..."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026

Cozy Rest Motel
Quality Inn West Des Moines - Clive

Quality Inn West Des Moines - Clive

2 out of 5
1258 8th St West Des Moines IA
$60 nightly
The price is $67 total per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
$67 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (85 reviews)
"advertised a continental breakfast----no eggs--waffle Iron didn't work 1st day----I feel like I need a refund-----3days no eggs 2 floor wasn't clean in my room"

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026

Quality Inn West Des Moines - Clive
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Des Moines

Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge

3 out of 5
11431 Forest Ave Clive IA
$113 nightly
The price is $127 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$127 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Clive. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,234 reviews)
"It was quite dated. But the staff was nice and it was in a good location"

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026

Wildwood Lodge
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

3 out of 5
5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA
$76 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Jun 22 to Jun 23
$85 total
Jun 22 - Jun 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Urbandale. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a water park. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
5.8/10 (879 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, waterpark, game room, cribs

Travelers say...
"Family friendly, could be a little cleaner. Also could be updated. Breakfast wasn’t very good. Water park was fun for the kids. Nice that the restaurant and bar are open till 3am. Staff was nice, and accommodating."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2.5 out of 5
6221 Willow Creek Ave Des Moines IA
$91 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$102 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,175 reviews)

Families like: Game room, cribs, rollaway beds, games and toys

Travelers say...
"The man taken care of the breakfast area and etc. was key in helping our stay turn out well. This man deserves a raise."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

LAX to DSM Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
LAX Address & GPS
Address:
One World Way
Los Angeles CA, 90045-5803
United States
IATA Code:
LAX
Longitude:
-118.408279
Latitude:
33.943399
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles
DSM Address & GPS
Address:
5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201
Des Moines IA, 50321-2854
United States
IATA Code:
DSM
Longitude:
-93.648087
Latitude:
41.532434
Time Zone:
America/Chicago

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from LAX to DSM?
Flying from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Des Moines Intl. Airport means you'll need to change planes. But hey — it's not all bad. American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines offer flights with just a single stopover.
What is the shortest flight from LAX to DSM?
Jetting from LAX to Des Moines Intl. Airport will take a minimum of 5 hours and 37 minutes. Enjoy a tipple and read a few magazines — now's your chance to just relax.
How many hours flight from LAX to Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM)?
The flight from LAX to DSM will take an average of 5 hours and 44 minutes. A few TV shows, a gripping novel and a bit of shut-eye will make the time fly by.
What airlines have the most flights from LAX to DSM?
There are no airlines operating direct flights between LAX and DSM. Plan ahead and book a multi or single-stop plane ticket.

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