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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Des Moines to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 7:10 pm and lands at 11:16 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:16 pm and lands at 1:22 am.

The flight takes about 4h 06m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Los Angeles takes 4h 06m, covering 1,443 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles range from $320 to $456, with an average of $388 over the past 12 months. Anything below $320 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the $388 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $353 round-trip via Lambert-St Louis (STL), compared to $376 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 175 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Des Moines to Los Angeles flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Des Moines to Los Angeles route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Des Moines to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $116, which is 55% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $48 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar

Flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

One-stop flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 64% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $334 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $433, a difference of $99.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Des Moines and Los Angeles.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 49m, compared with 5h 51m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 6h 22m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Des Moines (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Des Moines to Los Angeles flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

We recommend arriving at least 2h before your scheduled departure time, especially if you need to park your vehicle at the airport and go through the security checks in time. This will also allow you some time to grab a bite to eat and shop around for items of interest you might want to carry with you.

Pets must be in a carrier inside the passenger terminal, while assistance animals should be on a leash. The pet relief areas are located outside the terminal by the parking lot north of the Skywalk. The area is well fenced and has a fake fire hydrant for your dogs.

There are many transfer options available to you from the airport to the city center, and they include taking the bus, a taxi, or the metro, among many other options. The most convenient and cheap option is to take the bus or metro from LAX to downtown LA. If you prefer to take a taxi, you can book one online after comparing your options.

There are nursing rooms within the terminals at Los Angeles International Airport where nursing mothers can nurse and pump in privacy. Some locations include terminal 1 near gate 13, terminal 2 between gates 21B and 23A, terminal 4 by the Sunglass Hut, and terminal 6 by gate 64B. You can check the airport map for their specific locations to find other nursing suites.