Cheap flights from California to Des Moines (DSM) from $50
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LAX — DSM
May 21 — May 281
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How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Des Moines?
To save up to 149% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 39 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from California to Des Moines from $293 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $754 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.
What is the cheapest month to fly from California to Des Moines?
Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in November. For low rates, July can be a great choice for travel to Des Moines. Flights to Des Moines from California in July are about $453 on average during July, but can be found for as low as $153.
When is the cheapest time to fly from California to Des Moines (CA - DSM)?
When flying from California to Des Moines, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
Cheap Frontier flights from California to Des Moines
Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Frontier for the route between California and Des Moines. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Frontier flights we've come across from California to Des Moines. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Sat 5/251:20 pmLAS - DSM
1 stop5h 28mFrontier
Wed 5/294:15 pmDSM - LAS
1 stop26h 58mFrontier
Deal found 5/16$116
Tue 6/111:52 amLAS - DSM
1 stop4h 27mFrontier
Mon 6/179:16 pmDSM - LAS
1 stop24h 12mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$124
Tue 6/412:59 amSFO - DSM
1 stop5h 20mFrontier
Wed 6/129:19 amDSM - SFO
1 stop16h 50mFrontier
Deal found 5/16$154
Tue 6/42:39 pmSAN - DSM
1 stop15h 40mFrontier
Thu 6/62:24 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop18h 37mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$157
Fri 5/3110:11 amSAN - DSM
1 stop8h 23mFrontier
Sat 6/19:48 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop11h 16mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$159
Fri 8/26:00 amLAS - DSM
1 stop6h 44mFrontier
Sun 8/42:28 pmDSM - LAS
1 stop26h 37mFrontier
Deal found 5/16$160
Thu 6/63:02 pmSAN - DSM
1 stop21h 22mFrontier
Thu 6/132:24 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop24h 33mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$167
Sat 6/296:00 amLAS - DSM
1 stop12h 19mFrontier
Sun 6/302:24 pmDSM - LAS
1 stop11h 30mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$168
Tue 6/412:59 amSFO - DSM
1 stop5h 20mFrontier
Wed 6/129:19 amDSM - SFO
1 stop23h 28mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$169
Cheap Allegiant Air flights from California to Des Moines
Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Allegiant Air for the route between California and Des Moines. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Allegiant Air flights we've found at this time heading from California to Des Moines. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Fri 6/72:43 pmLAX - DSM
Nonstop3h 22mAllegiant Air
Mon 6/108:55 pmDSM - LAX
Nonstop3h 42mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$132
Mon 7/292:34 pmLAX - DSM
Nonstop3h 19mAllegiant Air
Fri 8/28:43 pmDSM - LAX
Nonstop3h 33mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$139
Fri 5/315:31 pmSAN - DSM
Nonstop3h 28mAllegiant Air
Mon 6/32:56 pmDSM - SAN
Nonstop3h 45mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/16$141
Mon 6/32:51 pmLAX - DSM
Nonstop3h 18mAllegiant Air
Fri 6/148:55 pmDSM - LAX
Nonstop3h 42mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$146
Fri 5/315:31 pmSAN - DSM
Nonstop3h 28mAllegiant Air
Mon 6/32:56 pmDSM - SAN
Nonstop3h 45mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$149
Fri 5/317:00 amLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 56mAllegiant Air
Sun 6/22:06 pmDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 20mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$155
Thu 5/304:16 pmLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 56mAllegiant Air
Sun 6/22:06 pmDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 20mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$172
Thu 6/69:51 amSNA - DSM
Nonstop3h 18mAllegiant Air
Sun 6/97:30 amDSM - SNA
Nonstop3h 31mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$181
Fri 7/52:34 pmLAX - DSM
Nonstop3h 19mAllegiant Air
Mon 7/88:43 pmDSM - LAX
Nonstop3h 33mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$185
Cheap California to Des Moines flights in May & June 2024
Find cheap flight options from California to Des Moines specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Prices were last updated on May 16, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Des Moines in 2024 at this time. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sat 5/251:20 pmLAS - DSM
1 stop5h 28mFrontier
Wed 5/294:15 pmDSM - LAS
1 stop26h 58mFrontier
Deal found 5/16$116
Tue 6/111:52 amLAS - DSM
1 stop4h 27mFrontier
Mon 6/179:16 pmDSM - LAS
1 stop24h 12mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$124
Fri 5/315:31 pmSAN - DSM
Nonstop3h 28mAllegiant Air
Mon 6/32:56 pmDSM - SAN
Nonstop3h 45mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/16$141
Fri 5/315:31 pmSAN - DSM
Nonstop3h 28mAllegiant Air
Mon 6/32:56 pmDSM - SAN
Nonstop3h 45mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$149
Fri 6/147:00 amLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/159:21 pmDSM - LAS
1 stop5h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$151
Tue 6/412:59 amSFO - DSM
1 stop5h 20mFrontier
Wed 6/129:19 amDSM - SFO
1 stop16h 50mFrontier
Deal found 5/16$154
Fri 5/311:12 pmLAS - DSM
1 stop5h 22mFrontier
Mon 6/39:42 pmDSM - LAS
1 stop12h 12mFrontier
Deal found 5/14$154
Fri 5/317:00 amLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 56mAllegiant Air
Sun 6/22:06 pmDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 20mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$155
Tue 6/42:39 pmSAN - DSM
1 stop15h 40mFrontier
Thu 6/62:24 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop18h 37mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$157
California to Des Moines 2024 flight deals
Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between California and Des Moines in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Des Moines in 2024 at this time. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sat 5/251:20 pmLAS - DSM
1 stop5h 28mFrontier
Wed 5/294:15 pmDSM - LAS
1 stop26h 58mFrontier
Deal found 5/16$116
Tue 6/111:52 amLAS - DSM
1 stop4h 27mFrontier
Mon 6/179:16 pmDSM - LAS
1 stop24h 12mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$124
Fri 5/315:31 pmSAN - DSM
Nonstop3h 28mAllegiant Air
Mon 6/32:56 pmDSM - SAN
Nonstop3h 45mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/16$141
Fri 8/26:00 amLAS - DSM
1 stop6h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/43:58 pmDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$145
Fri 5/315:31 pmSAN - DSM
Nonstop3h 28mAllegiant Air
Mon 6/32:56 pmDSM - SAN
Nonstop3h 45mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$149
Fri 6/147:00 amLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/159:21 pmDSM - LAS
1 stop5h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$151
Tue 6/412:59 amSFO - DSM
1 stop5h 20mFrontier
Wed 6/129:19 amDSM - SFO
1 stop16h 50mFrontier
Deal found 5/16$154
Fri 5/311:12 pmLAS - DSM
1 stop5h 22mFrontier
Mon 6/39:42 pmDSM - LAS
1 stop12h 12mFrontier
Deal found 5/14$154
Fri 5/317:00 amLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 56mAllegiant Air
Sun 6/22:06 pmDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 20mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$155
Non-stop flights to Des Moines from California
Discover non-stop flight options from California to Des Moines. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
To help reduce your travel time, choose from one of these non-stop flights from California to Des Moines. Those looking to potentially save on 1 or 2-stop flights from California to Des Moines should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Fri 5/315:31 pmSAN - DSM
Nonstop3h 28mAllegiant Air
Mon 6/32:56 pmDSM - SAN
Nonstop3h 45mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/16$141
Fri 5/315:31 pmSAN - DSM
Nonstop3h 28mAllegiant Air
Mon 6/32:56 pmDSM - SAN
Nonstop3h 45mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$149
Fri 5/317:00 amLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 56mAllegiant Air
Sun 6/22:06 pmDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 20mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$155
Thu 5/304:16 pmLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 56mAllegiant Air
Sun 6/22:06 pmDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 20mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$172
Mon 7/297:00 amLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 59mAllegiant Air
Sun 8/43:58 pmDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 05mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$179
Thu 6/69:51 amSNA - DSM
Nonstop3h 18mAllegiant Air
Sun 6/97:30 amDSM - SNA
Nonstop3h 31mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$181
Fri 6/147:00 amLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 55mAllegiant Air
Sun 6/163:59 pmDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 11mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$187
Mon 6/175:11 pmSAN - DSM
Nonstop3h 25mAllegiant Air
Fri 6/212:44 pmDSM - SAN
Nonstop3h 37mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/16$193
Mon 6/175:11 pmSAN - DSM
Nonstop3h 25mAllegiant Air
Mon 6/242:44 pmDSM - SAN
Nonstop3h 37mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/14$201
California to Des Moines flights leaving soon
Find last-minute flight options from California to Des Moines for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from California to Des Moines departing last-minute. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Sat 5/251:20 pmLAS - DSM
1 stop5h 28mFrontier
Wed 5/294:15 pmDSM - LAS
1 stop26h 58mFrontier
Deal found 5/16$116
Tue 5/2112:59 amSFO - DSM
1 stop12h 16mFrontier
Wed 5/294:15 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop17h 35mFrontier
Deal found 5/14$208
Fri 5/2412:59 amSFO - DSM
1 stop17h 49mFrontier
Sat 6/19:48 pmDSM - SFO
1 stop12h 22mFrontier
Deal found 5/14$252
Thu 5/2310:09 amSNA - DSM
Nonstop3h 18mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/279:42 pmDSM - SNA
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$285
Sat 5/2510:11 amSAN - DSM
1 stop8h 37mFrontier
Mon 5/279:42 pmDSM - SAN
1 stop11h 32mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$306
Fri 5/247:18 amRNO - DSM
1 stop12h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/264:17 pmDSM - RNO
1 stop16h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$312
Tue 5/212:25 pmONT - DSM
1 stop22h 50mFrontier
Mon 5/279:42 pmDSM - ONT
1 stop28h 17mFrontier
Deal found 5/16$330
Tue 5/212:25 pmONT - DSM
1 stop22h 50mFrontier
Fri 5/249:34 pmDSM - ONT
1 stop28h 25mFrontier
Deal found 5/16$338
Tue 5/2112:13 amLAS - DSM
1 stop8h 37mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/285:48 pmDSM - LAS
1 stop5h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$342
One-way flights to Des Moines from California
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Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from California to Des Moines. Those needing a return flight from California to Des Moines can use the search form above.
Tue 6/111:52 amLAS - DSM
1 stop4h 27mFrontier
Deal found 5/14$50
Wed 5/298:27 amLAS - DSM
1 stop4h 48mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$55
Wed 5/225:01 amLAS - DSM
1 stop8h 14mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$56
Wed 8/2810:15 amSAN - DSM
1 stop8h 00mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$70
Tue 6/412:59 amONT - DSM
1 stop5h 20mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$70
Mon 6/32:51 pmLAX - DSM
Nonstop3h 18mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$72
Tue 8/138:17 pmLAS - DSM
1 stop21h 58mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$75
Wed 5/298:04 amSAN - DSM
1 stop5h 11mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$75
Tue 6/118:58 pmSNA - DSM
1 stop9h 21mFrontier
Deal found 5/14$76
Find flights from California to Des Moines within your budget
Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
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Las Vegas Harry Reid IntlDes Moines
LAS - DSM
LASDSM
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Tue 6/11
1 stop4h 27m
Des Moines
Mon 6/17
1 stop24h 12m
$124
Los AngelesDes Moines
LAX - DSM
LAXDSM
Los Angeles
Fri 6/7
Nonstop3h 22m
Des Moines
Mon 6/10
Nonstop3h 42m
$132
Los AngelesDes Moines
LAX - DSM
LAXDSM
Los Angeles
Mon 7/29
Nonstop3h 19m
Des Moines
Fri 8/2
Nonstop3h 33m
$139
Las Vegas Harry Reid IntlDes Moines
LAS - DSM
LASDSM
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Fri 8/2
1 stop6h 44m
Des Moines
Sun 8/4
Nonstop3h 05m
$145
Las Vegas Harry Reid IntlDes Moines
LAS - DSM
LASDSM
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Fri 6/14
Nonstop2h 55m
Des Moines
Sat 6/15
1 stop5h 05m
$151
San FranciscoDes Moines
SFO - DSM
SFODSM
San Francisco
Tue 6/4
1 stop5h 20m
Des Moines
Wed 6/12
1 stop16h 50m
$154
Las Vegas Harry Reid IntlDes Moines
LAS - DSM
LASDSM
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Mon 7/22
1 stop7h 33m
Des Moines
Thu 8/8
1 stop7h 56m
$273
Los AngelesDes Moines
LAX - DSM
LAXDSM
Los Angeles
Thu 9/19
1 stop6h 23m
Des Moines
Sat 9/21
1 stop7h 56m
$285
Los AngelesDes Moines
LAX - DSM
LAXDSM
Los Angeles
Tue 6/11
1 stop5h 27m
Des Moines
Tue 6/11
1 stop7h 18m
$310
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Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Des Moines. Reviews last updated May 16, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Frontier, Allegiant Air and Delta from California to Des Moines by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
6,040 reviews
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.3
Reviews
1 / 10
My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time
Southwest
6,040 reviews
Southwest
6,040 reviews
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.3
Reviews
1 / 10
My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time
9,157 reviews
Southwest
6,040 reviews
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.3
Reviews
1 / 10
My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time
10,673 reviews
Southwest
6,040 reviews
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.3
Reviews
1 / 10
My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time
2,919 reviews
Southwest
6,040 reviews
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.3
Reviews
1 / 10
My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time
10,924 reviews
Southwest
6,040 reviews
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.3
Reviews
1 / 10
My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time
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