£165 Cheap Flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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Cheap Flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £165 for one-way flights and £265 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Delta
Tue, 15 Jul - Tue, 22 Jul
DSM
Des Moines
LAX
Los Angeles
£265 Return, found 18 hours ago
£265
Return
found 18 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, 15 Jul from Des Moines to Los Angeles, returning Tue, 22 Jul, priced at £265 found 18 hours ago
Delta
Thu, 10 Jul - Tue, 22 Jul
DSM
Des Moines
LAX
Los Angeles
£286 Return, found 18 hours ago
£286
Return
found 18 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, 10 Jul from Des Moines to Los Angeles, returning Tue, 22 Jul, priced at £286 found 18 hours ago
American Airlines
Sun, 13 Jul - Sun, 20 Jul
DSM
Des Moines
LAX
Los Angeles
£308 Return, found 18 hours ago
£308
Return
found 18 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, 13 Jul from Des Moines to Los Angeles, returning Sun, 20 Jul, priced at £308 found 18 hours ago
American Airlines
Sun, 13 Jul - Sun, 20 Jul
DSM
Des Moines
LAX
Los Angeles
£318 Return, found 18 hours ago
£318
Return
found 18 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, 13 Jul from Des Moines to Los Angeles, returning Sun, 20 Jul, priced at £318 found 18 hours ago
Delta
Sat, 12 Jul - Tue, 22 Jul
DSM
Des Moines
LAX
Los Angeles
£322 Return, found 18 hours ago
£322
Return
found 18 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, 12 Jul from Des Moines to Los Angeles, returning Tue, 22 Jul, priced at £322 found 18 hours ago
United
Sat, 12 Jul - Wed, 23 Jul
DSM
Des Moines
LAX
Los Angeles
£323 Return, found 18 hours ago
£323
Return
found 18 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, 12 Jul from Des Moines to Los Angeles, returning Wed, 23 Jul, priced at £323 found 18 hours ago
American Airlines
Sun, 13 Jul - Sun, 20 Jul
DSM
Des Moines
LAX
Los Angeles
£332 Return, found 18 hours ago
£332
Return
found 18 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, 13 Jul from Des Moines to Los Angeles, returning Sun, 20 Jul, priced at £332 found 18 hours ago
American Airlines
Sun, 13 Jul - Sun, 20 Jul
DSM
Des Moines
LAX
Los Angeles
£338 Return, found 18 hours ago
£338
Return
found 18 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, 13 Jul from Des Moines to Los Angeles, returning Sun, 20 Jul, priced at £338 found 18 hours ago
American Airlines
Sun, 13 Jul - Sun, 20 Jul
DSM
Des Moines
LAX
Los Angeles
£339 Return, found 18 hours ago
£339
Return
found 18 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, 13 Jul from Des Moines to Los Angeles, returning Sun, 20 Jul, priced at £339 found 18 hours ago
Delta
Sat, 12 Jul - Sun, 20 Jul
DSM
Des Moines
LAX
Los Angeles
£343 Return, found 18 hours ago
£343
Return
found 18 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, 12 Jul from Des Moines to Los Angeles, returning Sun, 20 Jul, priced at £343 found 18 hours ago
American Airlines
Sun, 13 Jul - Sun, 20 Jul
DSM
Des Moines
LAX
Los Angeles
£348 Return, found 18 hours ago
£348
Return
found 18 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, 13 Jul from Des Moines to Los Angeles, returning Sun, 20 Jul, priced at £348 found 18 hours ago
American Airlines
Sun, 13 Jul - Sun, 20 Jul
DSM
Des Moines
LAX
Los Angeles
£353 Return, found 18 hours ago
£353
Return
found 18 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, 13 Jul from Des Moines to Los Angeles, returning Sun, 20 Jul, priced at £353 found 18 hours ago
American Airlines
Sun, 13 Jul - Sun, 20 Jul
DSM
Des Moines
LAX
Los Angeles
£364 Return, found 18 hours ago
£364
Return
found 18 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, 13 Jul from Des Moines to Los Angeles, returning Sun, 20 Jul, priced at £364 found 18 hours ago
American Airlines
Sun, 13 Jul - Sun, 20 Jul
DSM
Des Moines
LAX
Los Angeles
£367 Return, found 18 hours ago
£367
Return
found 18 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, 13 Jul from Des Moines to Los Angeles, returning Sun, 20 Jul, priced at £367 found 18 hours ago
Delta
Tue, 15 Jul - Fri, 18 Jul
DSM
Des Moines
LAX
Los Angeles
£369 Return, found 18 hours ago
£369
Return
found 18 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, 15 Jul from Des Moines to Los Angeles, returning Fri, 18 Jul, priced at £369 found 18 hours ago
American Airlines
Sun, 13 Jul - Sun, 20 Jul
DSM
Des Moines
LAX
Los Angeles
£372 Return, found 18 hours ago
£372
Return
found 18 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, 13 Jul from Des Moines to Los Angeles, returning Sun, 20 Jul, priced at £372 found 18 hours ago
American Airlines
Sun, 13 Jul - Sun, 20 Jul
DSM
Des Moines
LAX
Los Angeles
£376 Return, found 18 hours ago
£376
Return
found 18 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, 13 Jul from Des Moines to Los Angeles, returning Sun, 20 Jul, priced at £376 found 18 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Mon, 17 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov
DSM
Des Moines
LAX
Los Angeles
£803 Return, found 4 days ago
£803
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, 17 Nov from Des Moines to Los Angeles, returning Sat, 22 Nov, priced at £803 found 4 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles (LAX)

March is typically the cheapest month to fly

From £117 - £410 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flight from Des Moines to Los Angeles route information
Origin airport
Des Moines Intl.
Destination airport
Los Angeles Intl.
Airlines serving
American Airlines, Delta, United
Return price
£264
Distance
2310 km
Average flight time
9 hours 23 mins

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Grab a great deal on your flight from Des Moines Intl. (DSM) to Los Angeles Intl. (LAX)

The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from Des Moines Intl. to Los Angeles Intl. start at just £265 and range up to £803.  

To find an even better deal, try  

  • being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper
  • looking for other airports near Des Moines and Los Angeles
  • booking your flight during July, the cheapest month on this route
  • varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper 

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We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from Des Moines Intl. to Los Angeles Intl. for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you.  

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from DSM to LAX?
If you're travelling from Des Moines Intl. Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX), round-trip flights start from £265. This figure is based on fares advertised within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, so don't wait around. Book now and save yourself both money and time. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
Every air carrier has its own terms and conditions. If you do decide to cancel, follow the instructions on our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from DSM to LAX that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Des Moines Intl. Airport to LAX?
The flight distance between Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) and LAX is 2,300 kilometres. Pack yourself a drink, some snacks and a laptop filled with movies. Keep yourself occupied and the hours will zip by.
Which airlines fly direct from Des Moines Intl. Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
There are no direct flights, so you'll need to make at least one stop between Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) and LAX. Make the most of the layover time to stretch your legs and enjoy some personal space.
Are Des Moines Intl. Airport to LAX flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Booking your trip from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to LAX at the last minute could be your ticket to an awesome deal. However, you might miss out on a flight altogether! If you'd prefer not to take the risk, book well ahead of your departure date. In fact, Expedia has some of the best bargains as far ahead as 12 months in advance. If your preferred air carrier hasn't released tickets yet, check back frequently as deals are updated all the time on Expedia.

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