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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.

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.

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

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $236 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $377 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 Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 60% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 8% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the Los Angeles to Des Moines route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $355 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $478, a difference of $123. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 11:58 am and lands at 3:32 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:02 pm and lands at 5:36 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 34m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 11% above the route average of $388. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Des Moines takes 3h 34m, 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.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Des Moines are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $132, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 35m, compared with 5h 51m via Lambert-St Louis (STL) and 6h 23m via Denver Intl (DEN).

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.

Des Moines Airport (DSM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $33 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Payless
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines range from $333 to $480, with an average of $388 over the past 12 months. Anything below $333 counts as a good deal.

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