Des Moines to Los Angeles: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 8 times. The typical return was £342 per person and the lowest £253, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | £253 |
| Typical (median) | £342 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 8 |
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Trips we picked on this route
A week away · from Des MoinesLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Los Angeles
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- Nonstop on American Eagle, 3h 55m, $119 below the typical fare
- Typical highs of 67–76°F, with clear skies the first three days
- Free cancellation at all three hotels, from $65 a night
£955 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £505 + hotel £450, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle · nonstop · 3h 55m
The catch: The $597 hotel is an economy room with a shared bathroom, and resort fees and a checked bag are not in the total.
Worth it if you want a nonstop week of city, food and beach on a basic room; skip it if you need a private bathroom at this total.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £271 | G4 + F9 | with a stop | 29h 33m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £253 | American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle | nonstop | 3h 55m | Google Flights |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £424 | F9 | with a stop | 24h 56m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £331 | Frontier | with a stop | 6h 4m | Google Flights |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £265 | G4 + F9 | with a stop | 17h 53m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £416 | F9 + G4 | with a stop | 6h 4m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £436 | F9 + G4 | with a stop | 20h 15m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £353 | G4 + F9 | with a stop | 16h 38m | Kiwi.com |
About Los Angeles
Los Angeles stretches from the Pacific beaches to the Hollywood Hills, with studio tours, taco trucks, Disneyland and a museum collection to rival any city.
Los Angeles from every city: when to go, where to stay, what to do
Questions about Des Moines to Los Angeles
What does a return from Des Moines to Los Angeles usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was £342 per person, taxes and fees included, across 8 checks; the lowest was £253.
When is the best time to fly from Des Moines to Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is at its best in March, April, May, September, October and November. Avoid June: June Gloom marine layer keeps the beaches grey
Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Los Angeles?
No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Los Angeles.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.