Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles

Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles

Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles
Looking for cheap flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Des Moines to Los Angeles vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 11,500–12,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles for specific travel dates.
2026-11-11
DSM - LAX
Economy | Non stop
From 11,500 Pts + $5.6
AA
2026-12-01
DSM - LAX
Economy | 1 Stop
From 11,500 Pts + $5.6
AA
2026-11-07
DSM - LAX
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
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2026-11-09
DSM - LAX
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
AS
2026-11-10
DSM - LAX
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
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2026-11-11
DSM - LAX
Economy | Non stop | 5 left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
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Des Moines to Los Angeles flight facts
Distance
1,444 mi
2,324 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 3h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−2h
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
Airports in Des Moines
DSM · Des Moines Intl
Airports in Los Angeles
LAX · Los Angeles Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Des Moines - Burbank · Burbank is 18 mi from Los Angeles
Flights Des Moines - Santa Ana · Santa Ana is 36 mi from Los Angeles
Flights Cedar Rapids - Los Angeles · Cedar Rapids is 104 mi from Des Moines
Flights Des Moines - San Diego · San Diego is 109 mi from Los Angeles
Flights Omaha - Los Angeles · Omaha is 117 mi from Des Moines
Flights Kansas City - Los Angeles · Kansas City is 164 mi from Des Moines
Premium cabin flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
DSM - LAX
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
DSM - LAX
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
DSM - LAX
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
UA
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
DSM - LAX
First | Non stop
From 32,500 Pts + $5.6
AA
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
DSM - LAX
First | Non stop
From 32,500 Pts + $5.6
AA
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
DSM - LAX
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
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Selected hotels for your next stay
Dream Hollywood
Hollywood (United States)
Dream Hollywood
From 15,000 Pts or $267
Hotel Figueroa
Los Angeles (United States)
Hotel Figueroa
From 15,000 Pts or $189
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
Newport Beach (United States)
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
From 15,000 Pts or $249
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Des Moines to Los Angeles depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Cheapest Flights to Los AngelesAward flights to California
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles.
Des Moines and Los Angeles are about 1,444 miles (2,324 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,444-mile straight-line distance takes about 3h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
Departures from Des Moines: Des Moines Intl (DSM). Arrivals in Los Angeles: Los Angeles Intl (LAX).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Los Angeles, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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