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 $131 One Way, $169 Round Trip

Prices starting at $169 for return flights and $131 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
$73 nightly
The price is $82 total per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
$82 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,579 reviews)
"Great vacation"

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

2.5 out of 5
5001 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA
$114 nightly
The price is $127 total per night from Sep 25 to Sep 26
$127 total
Sep 25 - Sep 26
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! (1,002 reviews)
"The layout of the hotel was weird, the elevator was a long hallway around a corner from the lobby..otherwise nice"

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2025

Hampton Inn 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
$70 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
$79 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
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. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Convenient for traveling from DSM airport. Really liked that they start their free breakfast at 4:30 a.m. With early flights, alot of people miss the breakfast when it starts at later."

Reviewed on Aug 31, 2025

Quality Inn & Suites 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

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
$144 nightly
The price is $161 total per night from Sep 25 to Sep 26
$161 total
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,020 reviews)
"Really enjoyed our stay! We made reservations at the speak easy, cool private bar area but, the waitresses weren’t overly friendly. Enjoyed it was in walking distance of a lot of things we did. Loved the key card to access elevator for security purpose. The coffe shop in the hotel was good as well! ..."

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2025

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

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

2.5 out of 5
7225 Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA
$84 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
$94 total
Sep 28 - Sep 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Its was a nice clean facility, the staff was SUPER nice. They kept my bags for me at the front desk while I went to work and they had hot breakfast in the morning."

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
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
$73 nightly
The price is $82 total per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
$82 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,579 reviews)
"Great vacation"

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

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
$73 nightly
The price is $82 total per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
$82 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,579 reviews)
"Great vacation"

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

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
$70 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
$79 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
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. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Convenient for traveling from DSM airport. Really liked that they start their free breakfast at 4:30 a.m. With early flights, alot of people miss the breakfast when it starts at later."

Reviewed on Aug 31, 2025

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
$114 nightly
The price is $127 total per night from Sep 25 to Sep 26
$127 total
Sep 25 - Sep 26
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! (1,002 reviews)
"The layout of the hotel was weird, the elevator was a long hallway around a corner from the lobby..otherwise nice"

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2025

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
$55 nightly
The price is $62 total per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
$62 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (583 reviews)
"Good value for the price"

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Cozy Rest Motel

Cozy Rest Motel

2 out of 5
2316 Southeast 14th Street, Des Moines, IA
$72 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Sep 19 to Sep 20
$81 total
Sep 19 - Sep 20
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (640 reviews)
"They are currently remodeling the outside of the motel. The room was as nice or nicer than hotels twice the price."

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2025

Cozy Rest Motel
Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines

Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines

2 out of 5
1258 8th St, West Des Moines, IA
$59 nightly
The price is $66 total per night from Sep 18 to Sep 19
$66 total
Sep 18 - Sep 19
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. ...
5.6/10 (1,002 reviews)
Thank you
"Has a wonderful stay. Love the up-grade that are in progress."

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines
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
$109 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Sep 18 to Sep 19
$122 total
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Clive. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,197 reviews)
"Was only here one night. Clean. Comfortable. Great staff."

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

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
$74 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Sep 24 to Sep 25
$83 total
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Urbandale. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
5.6/10 (596 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"The main waterpark feature was closed. Had we known this, we may have booked elsewhere as we have a 5 year old child who loves the water features here. This is the second time in the last 12 months that we have stayed here and had problems with Pirates Cove water features being accessible to guests. ..."

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2025

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
$84 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
$94 total
Sep 28 - Sep 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,077 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"Great hotel to crash for the night"

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025

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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