Los Angeles from Des Moines, 14 – 21 Nov: £955 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- 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
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.
Worth it if a basic room suits you: $1,267 for two, all in, with the nonstop flights at $670 plus 7 nights at The Olympic Suites LA at $597, taxes and fees included. You leave Saturday, Nov 14 and come back Saturday, Nov 21, 2026, flying nonstop from Des Moines on American, operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are not in that total.
The total, before you go
£955 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £505 |
| The Olympic Suites LA, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £450 |
| The total, before you go | £955 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£90 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on American, £121 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£253 per person, return
£505 for two, taxes and fees included · American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle · nonstop · 3h 55m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 8:05 PM – Sat, Nov 14, 10:00 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle | £253 | nonstop | 3h 55m |
| American | £260 | 1 stop | 6h 6m |
| American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle | £260 | 1 stop | 6h 59m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 19:27 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $335 per person, the nonstop fare is $119 below the typical fare on this route, which is $454, a 26% gap, and it's the lowest fare we've seen in 30 days. That puts the whole week at $1,267 for two, all in, with the flights at $670 and the hotel at $597; resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are extra. Mid-November is a good stretch for the city: typical highs run 67–76°F with lows near 50°F, the first three days look clear, and the rainy season doesn't start until January. Seven nights gives you room for a Disneyland day in Anaheim, a studio tour in Burbank and a slow beach day without rushing any of it. We found these prices at the time shown, and they can change before you pay.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city-and-beach week with a food streak: taco stands, a market hall, big museums and a theme park day, with the Pacific within reach. It suits a couple or two friends who like to plan one big thing a day and wander the rest. The pace is yours to set, and seven nights means you can mix full days with slow ones and still fit in the beach.
Weather in Los Angeles, 14 – 21 Nov
Typical highs 67–76°F, lows near 50°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 Nov | 76 °F | 57 °F | Clear |
| Sun 15 Nov | 71 °F | 53 °F | Clear |
| Mon 16 Nov | 69 °F | 50 °F | Clear |
| Tue 17 Nov | 70 °F | 49 °F | Overcast |
| Wed 18 Nov | 67 °F | 49 °F | Overcast |
| Thu 19 Nov | 68 °F | 49 °F | Overcast |
| Fri 20 Nov | 71 °F | 46 °F | Overcast |
| Sat 21 Nov | 76 °F | 49 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Los Angeles
The Olympic Suites LA in Koreatown is the best-value pick and the one in our total: $597 for the 7 nights, $85 a night, 7.7 from 151 reviews, free cancellation, but the room is an Economy Triple Room with Shared Bathroom. Los Angeles Premium City Suites - Free Secured Parking is the top-rated pick, 9 from 1,445 reviews, at $1,671 for the stay or $239 a night for a Studio City Suite; it sits in Hollywood, handy for the Walk of Fame and studio tours. Cozy LA Retreat Near USC Steps to Koreatown & Downtown in South Los Angeles is the budget pick at $457, $65 a night, 7.3 from 222 reviews, with a private bathroom. Downtown LA is close for the Arts District and Grand Central Market. All three are room only with free cancellation.
The Olympic Suites LA
£450 for 7 nights, two guests · £64 a night
See roomsLos Angeles Premium City Suites - Free Secured Parking
£1,260 for 7 nights, two guests · £180 a night
See roomsCozy LA Retreat Near USC Steps to Koreatown & Downtown
£344 for 7 nights, two guests · £49 a night
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Where in Los Angeles
- Santa Monica: Beach, pier and walkable streets without a car for a day or two.
- West Hollywood / Beverly Hills: Design hotels, Sunset Strip nightlife and Rodeo Drive.
- Hollywood: Walk of Fame, studio tours and mid-range hotels.
- Downtown LA: Arts District, Broad museum and Grand Central Market.
- Anaheim: Base for Disneyland Resort.
What to do in Los Angeles
- Spend a full day at Disneyland in Anaheim
- Take the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Burbank
- Hike to the Griffith Observatory for the Hollywood sign view
- Visit the Getty Center
- Ride a bike from Santa Monica Pier to Venice Beach
- Eat at Grand Central Market, then the taco stands of Boyle Heights
Also worth it
- Spend a day at Disneyland in Anaheim
Tours and tickets in Los Angeles
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Des Moines | Des Moines International (DSM) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Los Angeles | Los Angeles International (LAX), Hollywood Burbank (BUR), John Wayne Orange County (SNA) |
| Flight time | 3h 55m nonstop |
| Distance | 1,435 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
What 7 nights in Los Angeles costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £505 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (The Olympic Suites LA) | £450 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | £1,372 |
| Total for two | £2,327 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Des Moines to Los Angeles
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £253 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £253 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £342 |
| Price checks | 8 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Los Angeles.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed, and you pay in US dollars.
- Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
- The outbound nonstop leaves DSM at 8:05 PM and lands at LAX at 10:00 PM, 3h 55m in the air.
- The $1,267 total covers flights and the hotel for two; resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are extra.
- All three hotels offer free cancellation and are room only, so breakfast isn't included.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if a basic room works for you. The nonstop fare is $335 per person, $119 below the typical fare on this route, and the lowest we've seen in 30 days. The catch is that the hotel in the total has a shared bathroom.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,267 for two, all in: $670 for the round-trip flights and $597 for 7 nights at The Olympic Suites LA, taxes and fees included. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are not in that number.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Des Moines to Los Angeles, and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like in mid-November?
Typical highs run 67–76°F with lows near 50°F. The first three days look clear and the rest lean overcast. LA's rainy season comes in January and February, so these dates come before it.
Is 7 nights enough?
It's enough for a Disneyland day, the Warner Bros. Studio Tour, the Getty Center, Griffith Observatory and a bike ride from Santa Monica Pier to Venice Beach, with a few slow days left over.
When does the flight get in?
The nonstop leaves Des Moines at 8:05 PM on Saturday, Nov 14 and lands at LAX at 10:00 PM local time, so plan on a late check-in that first night.
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