Flights from Des Moines Airport DSM to Los Angeles Airport LAX
Flying to Los Angeles International is very easy as there are 6 airliners who offer flights from Des Moines International including Solairus Aviation, LATAM Airlines, Korean Air, ITA Airways, Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico. The official airport code for Des Moines International is DSM and for Los Angeles International it is LAX.
The cost of the flights varies significantly so we can’t provide you an estimate. Prices can be 50% cheaper if you book more than a month in advance. If you know the dates you wish to travel then book you flights as soon as you can. The earlier you book your lights the cheaper they will be. You can get saving of up to 50% of you book 2 or 3 months in advance! We advise all our viewers to book well in advance. This way you will get the low priced tickets available.
The time zone at Los Angeles International is different from Des Moines International, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.
Travellers planning to fly from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) can pre-book short or long term car parking at Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
If you chose to rent a car at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.
Below are some options if you require transport to Des Moines International Airport (DSM):
- Private Transfers to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
- Buses to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
- Taxis to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
- Train Services to/near Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
Ensure your arrival at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:
- Car rental at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- Private transfers at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- Buses from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- Taxis from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- Train services at or near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
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The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from Des Moines International (DSM) to Los Angeles International (LAX) and the relevant airlines that fly.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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Solairus Aviation | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:00 | 13:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
LATAM Airlines | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 07:50 | 07:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Korean Air | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 07:50 | 07:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
ITA Airways | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 07:50 | 07:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Delta Air Lines | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 07:50 | 07:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Aeromexico | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 07:50 | 07:50 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Most people choose to fly with Solairus Aviation. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers TWY7 with times between 13:00 and 13:00.
If you would like to find out more information on availably, flight times or if you would like to book your flight, you can visit Solairus Aviation direct at www.google.com/search?q=Solairus Aviation.
The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

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Monday | 07:50
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Wednesday | 13:00
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Instead of flying from Des Moines International you could consider a few airports that are close by. Please see that table below of alternative routes.

Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
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Cedar Rapids to Los Angeles | 0 | 3 Hours 44 Minutes | |
Omaha to Los Angeles | 0 | 3 Hours 19 Minutes |
Before you start your journey remember to check you have all your documents; in particular, your passport and flight tickets. You will be surprised at the amount of people of forget these!
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