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

• Earliest: departs at 1:10 pm and lands at 4:43 pm
• Latest: departs at 3:07 pm and lands at 6:40 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 33m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines takes 3h 33m, 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 Los Angeles to Des Moines range from $346 to $499, with an average of $402 over the past 12 months. Anything below $346 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the $402 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $294 round-trip via Lambert-St Louis (STL), compared to $390 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 and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 variants.

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

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

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Des Moines are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $115, which is 59% below the typical average for this route.

Des Moines Airport (DSM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $82 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Payless
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis

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

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 65% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 35% on flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $372 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $566, a difference of $194.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 34m, compared with 5h 51m via Lambert-St Louis (STL) and 6h 35m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Des Moines are UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, Science Center of Iowa and Hy Vee Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Des Moines on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Des Moines 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.

Some airlines servicing flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines provide inflight entertainment such as entertainment systems on seat backs or streaming movies and tv shows through onboard WiFi to your personal device. The flight details in your KAYAK.com results should show you this information under the plane type.

If you are traveling with your pet or service animal, there are relief areas for your four-legged companion at both airports. At LAX, there are two outdoor areas by baggage claims at Terminals 5 and 7 and many inside, including Terminal 1 by Gate 13, Terminal 2 by Gate 21A, and Terminal 6 by Gate 62. At DSM, the pet relief area is just north of the Skywalk, by the parking garage outside the terminal.

From DSM, you can take a short walk out to Fleur Drive and catch DART Bus #8 to downtown for about $1.75 per person. Just outside the baggage claim exit, there is also a taxi stand and a pick-up point for ride-share services, such as Lyft and Uber.

Many major car rental companies have a counter at DSM airport. You can find their counters in the baggage claim area, and many are open from as early as 7 am to as late as around midnight. Please note that, for most of these companies, you must be at least 21 years old to rent a car.