How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Des Moines?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to Des Moines.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Des Moines?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to Des Moines?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Des Moines with an airline and back to California with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to Des Moines?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Des Moines from California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from California to Des Moines

Fri, Jan 8 - Sun, Jan 10

11:44 am - 9:01 pmLAX Los Angeles-DSM Des Moines

7h 17m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10:07 pm - 7:19 amDSM Des Moines-LAX Los Angeles

11h 12m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$179Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jan 8 - Sun, Jan 10

11:44 am - 9:01 pmLAX Los Angeles-DSM Des Moines

7h 17m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10:07 pm - 7:19 amDSM Des Moines-LAX Los Angeles

11h 12m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$180Multiple Airlines

Fri, Feb 5 - Sun, Feb 7

1:47 pm - 7:19 pmLAX Los Angeles-DSM Des Moines

3h 32mnonstop

7:49 pm - 9:59 pmDSM Des Moines-LAX Los Angeles

4h 10mnonstop

$227American Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Fri, Dec 4

1:40 pm - 7:10 pmLAX Los Angeles-DSM Des Moines

3h 30mnonstop

7:40 pm - 9:43 pmDSM Des Moines-LAX Los Angeles

4h 03mnonstop

$227American Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16

6:02 am - 7:35 pmSFO San Francisco-DSM Des Moines

11h 33m1 stop Denver Intl

8:30 pm - 11:17 amDSM Des Moines-SFO San Francisco

16h 47m1 stop Denver Intl

$235Frontier

Thu, Dec 10 - Sun, Dec 13

12:33 pm - 7:42 pmSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DSM Des Moines

5h 09m1 stop Denver Intl

8:39 pm - 11:48 amDSM Des Moines-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

17h 09m1 stop Denver Intl

$239Frontier

Thu, Jan 7 - Tue, Jan 12

7:50 am - 5:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-DSM Des Moines

7h 55m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

3:00 pm - 10:05 pmDSM Des Moines-LAX Los Angeles

9h 05m1 stop Chicago Midway

$247Southwest

Fri, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 6

1:45 pm - 8:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-DSM Des Moines

5h 05m1 stop Denver Intl

7:15 pm - 10:45 pmDSM Des Moines-LAX Los Angeles

5h 30m1 stop Denver Intl

$247Southwest

Fri, Jan 22 - Sun, Jan 24

10:59 pm - 9:59 amLAX Los Angeles-DSM Des Moines

9h 00m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:30 am - 11:54 amDSM Des Moines-LAX Los Angeles

8h 24m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$247Delta

Fri, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 6

6:00 am - 4:11 pmLAX Los Angeles-DSM Des Moines

8h 11m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:41 am - 11:00 amDSM Des Moines-LAX Los Angeles

6h 19m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$247Delta

Recent last minute flight deals from California to Des Moines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

4:50 pm - 10:07 pmSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DSM Des Moines

3h 17mnonstop

1:42 pm - 3:20 pmDSM Des Moines-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

3h 38mnonstop

$267Allegiant Air

Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 9

7:14 pm - 7:34 pmSFO San Francisco-DSM Des Moines

22h 20m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

8:04 pm - 6:19 pmDSM Des Moines-SFO San Francisco

24h 15m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$332Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

8:33 pm - 12:34 pmSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-DSM Des Moines

14h 01m1 stop Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

1:42 pm - 3:20 pmDSM Des Moines-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

3h 38mnonstop

$334Allegiant Air

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

11:06 am - 7:34 pmSFO San Francisco-DSM Des Moines

6h 28m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

8:04 pm - 8:19 amDSM Des Moines-SFO San Francisco

14h 15m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$338Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

4:53 pm - 7:35 pmSAN San Diego-DSM Des Moines

24h 42m1 stop Denver Intl

8:30 pm - 3:58 pmDSM Des Moines-SAN San Diego

21h 28m1 stop Denver Intl

$398Frontier

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 4

12:25 pm - 8:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-DSM Des Moines

6h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

7:00 am - 1:25 pmDSM Des Moines-LAX Los Angeles

8h 25m1 stop Denver Intl

$455Southwest

Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 3

12:15 pm - 10:33 pmLAX Los Angeles-DSM Des Moines

8h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 2:33 pmDSM Des Moines-LAX Los Angeles

10h 33m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$455Delta

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 4

12:25 pm - 8:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-DSM Des Moines

6h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

7:00 am - 12:45 pmDSM Des Moines-LAX Los Angeles

7h 45m2 stops Denver Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$460Southwest

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 2

5:50 am - 3:16 pmLAX Los Angeles-DSM Des Moines

7h 26m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 2:33 pmDSM Des Moines-LAX Los Angeles

10h 33m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$494Delta

Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 3

1:19 pm - 6:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-DSM Des Moines

3h 36mnonstop

8:05 pm - 10:00 pmDSM Des Moines-LAX Los Angeles

3h 55mnonstop

$545American Airlines

Useful Info

Low season	January
High season	July
Cheapest flight	$94

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.

Flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Des Moines?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to Des Moines.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Des Moines?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to Des Moines?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Des Moines with an airline and back to California with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to Des Moines?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Des Moines from California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.