Des Moines to Los Angeles: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 8 times. The typical round trip was $454 per person and the lowest $335, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | $335 |
| Typical (median) | $454 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 8 |
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Trips we picked on this route
$454 $335 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included You save $119 (26%)
the typical fare on this route
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | Nov 14–21, 2026 | $360 | G4 + F9 | with a stop | 29h 33m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Nov 14–21, 2026 | $335 | American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle | nonstop | 3h 55m | Google Flights |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $562 | F9 | with a stop | 24h 56m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $439 | Frontier | with a stop | 6h 4m | Google Flights |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Nov 14–21, 2026 | $351 | G4 + F9 | with a stop | 17h 53m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $552 | F9 + G4 | with a stop | 6h 4m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $579 | F9 + G4 | with a stop | 20h 15m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Nov 14–21, 2026 | $468 | G4 + F9 | with a stop | 16h 38m | Kiwi.com |
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Questions about Des Moines to Los Angeles
What does a round trip from Des Moines to Los Angeles usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was $454 per person, taxes and fees included, across 8 checks; the lowest was $335.
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, a government photo ID is enough for US citizens.