Des Moines to Los Angeles flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Des Moines to Los Angeles is €84 with Allegiant Air (checked on 6 Nov 2026).
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Last seen for 1 traveller on 6 Nov 2026. Check today's price.
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One-way fare
- 3 Dec€119
- 4 Dec€154
- 6 Dec€124
- 7 Dec€113
- 10 Dec€111
- 11 Dec€111
- 13 Dec€124
- 14 Dec€84
- 17 Dec€118
- 18 Dec€203
- 20 Dec€166
- 21 Dec€120
- 22 Dec€202
- 23 Dec€144
- 24 Dec€124
- 29 Dec€187
- 30 Dec€168
- 31 Dec€134
- Lowest observed
- €84, departing 14 Dec 2026 (Last checked: 6 Nov 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 64Check live prices for this route
- Non-stop, one way
- €411, departing 21 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 6 Nov 2026)
- Airlines seen
- American Airlines, Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
- Fastest observed flight time
- 4h 10m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Des Moines to Los Angeles. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 2,309 km
- Fastest observed flight time
- 4h 10m
- Airlines seen
- American Airlines, Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
- Alternative airports
- BUR, SNA, VNY
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Des Moines International Airport (DSM) → Des Moines, city gazetteer reference point (41.5868, -93.6250): ≈ 6 km.
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Los Angeles, city gazetteer reference point (34.0522, -118.2437): ≈ 19 km.
- Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR) → Los Angeles, city gazetteer reference point (34.0522, -118.2437): ≈ 20 km.
- John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) → Los Angeles, city gazetteer reference point (34.0522, -118.2437): ≈ 54 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest month from Des Moines to Los Angeles: December 2026, from €84 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €108 | 6 |
| December 2026 | €84 | 18 |
| January 2027 | €91 | 18 |
| February 2027 | €84 | 17 |
| March 2027 | €143 | 5 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Des Moines to Los Angeles: Monday, from €84 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €84 | 15 |
| Tuesday | €165 | 5 |
| Wednesday | €144 | 4 |
| Thursday | €106 | 14 |
| Friday | €94 | 12 |
| Sunday | €91 | 13 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Des Moines to Los Angeles by days until departure (31 to 60 days): €84 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 8 to 30 days | €108 | 8 |
| 31 to 60 days | €84 | 19 |
| 61 days or more | €84 | 35 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Des Moines to Los Angeles: Allegiant Air, from €84 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Air | €84Dec 14, 2026 | 50 |
| Frontier Airlines | €111Dec 10, 2026 | 13 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Des Moines to Los Angeles?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €84, found on 6 Nov 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Los Angeles?
Cheapest month from Des Moines to Los Angeles: December 2026, from €84 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with American Airlines.
Which airlines fly from Des Moines to Los Angeles?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: American Airlines, Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines.
How long does the flight from Des Moines to Los Angeles take?
Across the 63 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 21h 04m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How much is a non-stop flight from Des Moines to Los Angeles?
Cheapest non-stop one-way fare: €411, departing 21 Nov 2026 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which day of the week is cheapest from Des Moines to Los Angeles?
Cheapest day of the week from Des Moines to Los Angeles: Monday, from €84 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from Des Moines to Los Angeles?
Cheapest airline from Des Moines to Los Angeles: Allegiant Air, from €84 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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