Flights from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Des Moines International Airport Airport (DSM)
Flight from Los Angeles International to Des Moines International are only operated by one airliner – American Eagle. The official airport code for Los Angeles International is LAX and for Des Moines International it is DSM.
The cost of ticket prices to Des Moines International United States can vary quite considerably if you travel at certain times of the week especially at weekends. 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! Flight to Des Moines International will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.
On arriving at Des Moines International please note the time difference, the time zone at Des Moines International is 6.0 GMT compared to 8.0 GMT at Los Angeles International.
If you are planning a trip to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) from Los Angeles International Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
If you chose to rent a car at Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.
We suggest pre-booking your transport to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The following options are available:
- Private Transfers to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- Buses to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- Taxis to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- Train Services to/near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Ensure your arrival at Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:
- Car rental at Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
- Private transfers at Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
- Buses from Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
- Taxis from Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
- Train services at or near Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
Find hotels close to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) many hotels offer airport transfers directly from the airport to your hotel.
To see all airliners that offer flights between Los Angeles International and Des Moines International please see the table below.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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American Eagle | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 09:05 | 09:05 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
The most direct flights are offered by American Eagle but they only offer 1 flight per week. This flight departs 09:05 and goes by the flight number AA6409
Would you like to book your flight? Bookings can be made direct with American Eagle on their website www.google.com/search?q=American Eagle.
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 | 09:05
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Tuesday | 09:05
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Wednesday | 09:05
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Thursday | 09:05
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Friday | 09:05
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Saturday | 09:05
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Sunday | 09:05
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If the airlines stated don’t offer flights that suite your travel times, you could look at alternative options. Below we have summarised flights from alternative departures airports and flights that are not direct.

Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
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San Diego to Des Moines | 0 | 3 Hours 30 Minutes | |
Santa Ana John Wayne to Des Moines | 0 | 3 Hours 31 Minutes |
A useful tip to save money to exchange money before you go, or go to a bureau de change outside of the airport when you arrive. The exchange rate within the airport are not very good so try to avoid changing money their if you can.
Don't forget to book a hire car!
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