Des Moines to Los Angeles (DSM → LAX). We are tracking 5 fares on this route.
Cheapest tracked fare $102 · typical price $209 · you save about $107 (51%)
Cheapest fares we're tracking
Airline
Departs
Stops
Price
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2026-10-01
1 stop
$102
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2026-11-09
1 stop
$102
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2026-10-05
1 stop
$102
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2026-09-28
1 stop
$107
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2026-12-03
1 stop
$113
Could you save more?
The airport you were going to fly from is often not the cheapest one. Compare every airport in a region against each other, or check whether a multi-day stopover beats the direct fare.
How cheap can flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles get?
The cheapest fare we have tracked on this route is $102, compared with a typical $209 for a trip of this distance.
Is it cheaper to fly to Los Angeles from a different airport?
Often, yes. Fares out of secondary airports are frequently cheaper than the obvious hub, but they are the ones most likely to be missing from a normal search. Our reverse search compares every airport in a region against each other so the cheaper departure point is not hidden.
Could a stopover make Des Moines to Los Angeles cheaper?
Sometimes. On thin long-haul routes a two-leg trip with a multi-day stopover can beat the direct fare, and occasionally a direct fare is not sold at all. Our detour search prices those routings against the direct flight.