LGB - DSM

$126 Find Cheap Flights from Long Beach to Des Moines

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Long Beach to Des Moines departing on 3/25. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$344
Southwest
Tue 5/26Tue 6/2
LGB - DSM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$126
Southwest
Wed 3/25
LGB - DSM • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from Long Beach to Des Moines (LGB-DSM)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Long Beach to Des Moines 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Long Beach to Des Moines

Tue, May 26 - Tue, Jun 2
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1:50 pm - 9:15 pm
LGB
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DSM
5h 25m
1 stop
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6:55 am - 10:35 am
DSM
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LGB
5h 40m
1 stop
$344Southwest
Tue, May 26 - Tue, Jun 2
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11:10 am - 10:10 pm
LGB
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DSM
9h 00m
1 stop
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6:55 am - 1:40 pm
DSM
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LGB
8h 45m
2 stops
$349Southwest
Sat, Feb 21 - Wed, Feb 25
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8:50 am - 5:35 pm
LGB
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DSM
6h 45m
1 stop
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8:35 am - 2:55 pm
DSM
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LGB
8h 20m
1 stop
$353Southwest
Sat, Feb 21 - Wed, Feb 25
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7:55 am - 7:15 pm
LGB
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DSM
9h 20m
2 stops
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12:05 pm - 4:45 pm
DSM
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LGB
6h 40m
1 stop
$358Southwest
Sat, Feb 21 - Wed, Feb 25
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7:55 am - 7:15 pm
LGB
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DSM
9h 20m
2 stops
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12:05 pm - 7:35 pm
DSM
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LGB
9h 30m
2 stops
$363Southwest
Tue, May 26 - Tue, Jun 2
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10:45 am - 9:15 pm
LGB
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DSM
8h 30m
2 stops
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5:30 am - 1:40 pm
DSM
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LGB
10h 10m
2 stops
$378Southwest
Fri, Apr 17 - Tue, Apr 21
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12:25 pm - 11:05 pm
LGB
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DSM
8h 40m
2 stops
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6:55 am - 1:40 pm
DSM
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LGB
8h 45m
2 stops
$380Southwest
Fri, May 8 - Mon, May 11
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12:05 pm - 11:05 pm
LGB
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DSM
9h 00m
1 stop
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6:50 am - 2:00 pm
DSM
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LGB
9h 10m
2 stops
$391Southwest
Fri, Apr 10 - Mon, Apr 13
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2:55 pm - 9:55 pm
LGB
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DSM
5h 00m
1 stop
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12:25 pm - 3:35 pm
DSM
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LGB
5h 10m
1 stop
$398Southwest
Fri, Apr 10 - Mon, Apr 13
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12:00 pm - 9:55 pm
LGB
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DSM
7h 55m
2 stops
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12:25 pm - 3:35 pm
DSM
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LGB
5h 10m
1 stop
$404Southwest
Booking Insights

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

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

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Long Beach to Des Moines?

Percentage of 1-stop round-trip flights from Long Beach to Des Moines chosen by KAYAK users via each layover airport in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Denver (DEN) is the top choice – 64% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Long Beach to Des Moines picked an itinerary connecting there.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Long Beach to Des Moines?

Average round-trip price for 1-stop flights from Long Beach to Des Moines clicked by KAYAK users in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $462.

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Long Beach to Des Moines?

Shortest average total travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Long Beach to Des Moines via different layover airports, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

Consider flying via Denver (DEN) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 5h 09m.

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Long Beach to Des Moines?

Average layover duration at different layover airports for 1-stop one-way flights from Long Beach to Des Moines, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

If you prefer a quick connection, Denver (DEN) often has the shortest layovers from Long Beach to Des Moines, with an average of 1h 26m.

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Cheapest flight$126
Flight from Long Beach to Des Moines

When to book flights from Long Beach to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Long Beach to Des Moines based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Long Beach to Des Moines

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Long Beach to Des Moines was $126 for a one-way ticket and $344 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

    Long Beach and Des Moines are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Long Beach from Long Beach Municipal and will be arriving at Des Moines.

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

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

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Long Beach 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 Long Beach 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 Long Beach with another airline. Booking your flights between Long Beach and DSM 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 Long Beach 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 Long Beach 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 Long Beach to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Long Beach to Des Moines. 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 Long Beach to Des Moines? 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 4280 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
Airline reviews

The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

8.0 ExcellentJoseph, Jan 2026
LGB - PHX
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The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

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

We got exit row seats both flights. Everything was running on time

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.

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

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

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.

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

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

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Long Beach (LGB)
Des Moines (DSM)