DSM - LGB

$314 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Long Beach

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Long Beach departing on 4/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Des Moines to Long Beach, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Des Moines to Long Beach, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$314
Overall average: $433
Southwest
Sat 4/4Sat 4/11
DSM - LGB • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$396
Delta
Mon 5/18
DSM - LGB • 2 stops
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Southwest
Cheapest • from $314 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and Long Beach. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Phoenix (PHX)
Cheapest • Avg $346 (round-trip)
Phoenix (PHX)
Shortest trip • 5h 05m (one-way)
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September
Cheapest • 45% price drop
October
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Long Beach (DSM-LGB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Long Beach that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Long Beach

Sat, Apr 4 - Sat, Apr 11
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 12:25 pm
DSM
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LGB
7h 40m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:50 am - 1:30 pm
LGB
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DSM
4h 40m
1 stop
$314Southwest
Sat, Apr 4 - Sat, Apr 11
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 10:00 am
DSM
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LGB
5h 15m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:20 pm - 8:55 pm
LGB
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DSM
5h 35m
1 stop
$340Southwest
Tue, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 18
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 12:40 pm
DSM
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LGB
9h 10m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:10 am - 5:45 pm
LGB
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DSM
7h 35m
1 stop
$367Southwest
Tue, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 18
Southwest Logo
6:40 am - 1:55 pm
DSM
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LGB
9h 15m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
8:10 am - 5:45 pm
LGB
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DSM
7h 35m
1 stop
$372Southwest
Sat, Apr 4 - Sat, Apr 11
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 12:25 pm
DSM
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LGB
7h 40m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
10:20 am - 8:55 pm
LGB
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DSM
8h 35m
2 stops
$376Southwest
Fri, Mar 6 - Tue, Mar 10
Southwest Logo
5:35 am - 1:30 pm
DSM
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LGB
9h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:00 am - 2:55 pm
LGB
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DSM
4h 55m
1 stop
$387Southwest
Fri, Mar 6 - Tue, Mar 10
Southwest Logo
5:35 am - 1:30 pm
DSM
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LGB
9h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:30 am - 8:50 pm
LGB
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DSM
7h 20m
2 stops
$393Southwest
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
Southwest Logo
5:35 am - 1:30 pm
DSM
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LGB
9h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:50 am - 1:40 pm
LGB
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DSM
4h 50m
1 stop
$398Southwest
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
Southwest Logo
5:35 am - 1:30 pm
DSM
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LGB
9h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
10:40 am - 10:20 pm
LGB
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DSM
9h 40m
2 stops
$423Southwest
Wed, May 20 - Sat, May 23
Southwest Logo
12:00 pm - 3:35 pm
DSM
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LGB
5h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:35 am - 8:55 pm
LGB
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DSM
9h 20m
1 stop
$425Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Long Beach flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Long Beach to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Long Beach?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Long Beach, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines to Long Beach is September, where tickets cost $217 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $490 and $449 respectively.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$314
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Long Beach

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Long Beach based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Long Beach

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Long Beach?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Long Beach was $396 for a one-way ticket and $314 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Long Beach?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Des Moines to Long Beach?

    On your way to Long Beach, you’ll fly out from Des Moines. You’ll be landing at Long Beach Municipal.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Long Beach?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Long Beach?

    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 Des Moines to Long Beach.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Long Beach from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Long Beach?

    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 Long Beach with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and LGB can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Long Beach from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Des Moines to Long Beach

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Long Beach. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Long Beach? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4298 reviews
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
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The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

2.0 MediocreDarcey, Feb 2026
SAN - SJC
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The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Everything you need to know for your flight from Des Moines to Long Beach

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Des Moines (DSM)
Long Beach (LGB)