DSM - LGB

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Cheapest round-trip
$251
Typical prices: $295-$392
Southwest
Sat 8/22Sat 8/29
DSM - LGB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$206
Southwest
Wed 8/5
DSM - LGB • 1 stop
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Southwest
Cheapest • from $251 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 7.9 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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Cheapest • Avg $346 (round-trip)
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Shortest trip • 5h 05m (one-way)
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September
Cheapest • 22% price drop
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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, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29
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4:50 pm - 8:55 pm
DSM
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LGB
6h 05m
1 stop
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6:55 am - 7:25 pm
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DSM
10h 30m
1 stop
$251Southwest
Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29
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7:20 am - 12:05 pm
DSM
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LGB
6h 45m
2 stops
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6:55 am - 7:25 pm
LGB
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DSM
10h 30m
1 stop
$256Southwest
Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29
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7:20 am - 12:05 pm
DSM
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LGB
6h 45m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
10:15 am - 8:45 pm
LGB
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DSM
8h 30m
2 stops
$267Southwest
Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22
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4:50 pm - 8:55 pm
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LGB
6h 05m
1 stop
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1:00 pm - 8:45 pm
LGB
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DSM
5h 45m
1 stop
$305Southwest
Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22
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4:50 pm - 8:55 pm
DSM
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LGB
6h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
10:15 am - 8:45 pm
LGB
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DSM
8h 30m
2 stops
$310Southwest
Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22
Southwest Logo
12:10 pm - 7:55 pm
DSM
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LGB
9h 45m
2 stops
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10:30 am - 8:45 pm
LGB
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DSM
8h 15m
2 stops
$315Southwest
Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 14
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4:50 pm - 8:55 pm
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LGB
6h 05m
1 stop
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7:00 am - 1:45 pm
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DSM
4h 45m
1 stop
$368Southwest
Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 14
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7:20 am - 12:05 pm
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LGB
6h 45m
2 stops
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7:00 am - 1:45 pm
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DSM
4h 45m
1 stop
$373Southwest
Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 14
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12:10 pm - 7:55 pm
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LGB
9h 45m
2 stops
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11:40 am - 9:15 pm
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DSM
7h 35m
2 stops
$410Southwest
Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 24
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2:25 pm - 6:20 pm
DSM
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LGB
5h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:25 pm - 9:15 pm
LGB
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DSM
5h 50m
1 stop
$423Southwest
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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 $339 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $613 and $485 respectively.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$206
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% 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.
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Long Beach

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Long Beach was $206 for a one-way ticket and $251 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.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4249 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
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The flight was late. The crew was rude. There was no food. Cramped and uncomfortable. Nothing about this flight was good.

2.0 MediocreIrene, Jun 2026
DEN - SFO
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The flight was late. The crew was rude. There was no food. Cramped and uncomfortable. Nothing about this flight was good.

It was just okay, no frills, basic transportation with no luxury. No screens on the seats, no water or drinks on a short flight. Full flight but at least it was on time.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Forget beverage, they didn't even have water for half the passangers?

Nice and easy. You can't go wrong with the value and quality or Southwest.

I loved that the flight was not as full, so we were able to have seats available between us. I just wish wipes are available as we board so that we can clean our areas, as the window area was quite dirty in my case, on both legs of this trip, and it was hard getting the flight attendant's attention for this. She also seemed a bit stingy with the free drinks. I asked for two cups of drinks; she brought one and then waited until I fell asleep and brought the other. Not sure why...

Internet only worked half the trip Drink was flat Staff was great

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Des Moines (DSM)
Long Beach (LGB)