Direct flights from Des Moines to Los Angeles

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Des Moines

United States

DSM

Des Moines International Airport

Los Angeles

United States

LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Route: Nonstop service available
Distance: 1,444 miles
Marketing airlines: 1 airline
Aircraft: 2 aircraft types
Dates: Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 17, 2027

Observed award fares

A sample of one-way prices for one traveler from Roame’s fare cache. Points, fees, and seats describe the same observation. Availability can change; confirm with the loyalty program before transferring points.

Lowest price in this limited sample: 9,500 points + $5.00 for DSM → LAX, Economy, on 2026-11-17, booked with American Airlines. This is an observed fare, not a guaranteed price or the lowest price across all dates and programs.

Departure window: 2026-10-23 – 2026-11-21.

DSM → LAXEconomy
AA6285
9,500 points+ $5.00
Departure
2026-11-17
Seats seen
3
Book with
American Airlines
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-21 10:02
DSM → LAXEconomy
AA6230
12,500 points+ $5.00
Departure
2026-10-27
Seats seen
3
Book with
American Airlines
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-21 15:44
DSM → LAXEconomy
AA6230
12,500 points+ $5.00
Departure
2026-10-30
Seats seen
3
Book with
American Airlines
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-21 23:57
DSM → LAXEconomy
AA6230
12,500 points+ $25.00
Departure
2026-10-30
Seats seen
9
Book with
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-21 20:23
DSM → LAXEconomy
AA6285
12,500 points+ $25.00
Departure
2026-11-02
Seats seen
9
Book with
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-22 00:43
DSM → LAXEconomy
AA6285
12,500 points+ $25.00
Departure
2026-11-11
Seats seen
4
Book with
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-22 02:47
DSM → LAXEconomy
AA6252
12,500 points+ $25.00
Departure
2026-11-21
Seats seen
9
Book with
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-23 01:00
DSM → LAXEconomy
AA6285
13,000 points+ $5.00
Departure
2026-11-11
Seats seen
3
Book with
American Airlines
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-21 23:12
DSM → LAXEconomy
AA6285
15,500 points+ $5.00
Departure
2026-11-05
Seats seen
3
Book with
American Airlines
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-21 11:27
DSM → LAXEconomy
AA6230
16,000 points+ $5.00
Departure
2026-10-27
Seats seen
3
Book with
American Airlines
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-22 18:49
DSM → LAXFirst
AA6285
25,000 points+ $25.00
Departure
2026-11-02
Seats seen
5
Book with
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-22 00:43
DSM → LAXFirst
AA6252
25,000 points+ $25.00
Departure
2026-11-21
Seats seen
2
Book with
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-23 01:00

Des Moines to Los Angeles route overview

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) serves Des Moines; Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) serves Los Angeles.

The airports are 1,444 miles apart by great-circle distance.

Roame's current schedule feed shows nonstop service from DSM to LAX.

Marketing airlines listed in the current schedule, including codeshare sellers, are American Airlines (AA). This list does not identify the operating airline for each flight; check the flight details before booking.

Published schedule dates span Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 17, 2027.

Marketing airlines on the Des Moines to Los Angeles route

These are marketing airlines, including codeshare sellers. This list does not identify the operating airline for each flight; check the flight details before booking.

Airline alliance affiliations represented: Oneworld

Aircraft flying from DSM to LAX

Frequently asked questions

Which airports serve the Des Moines to Los Angeles route?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is the origin airport and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the destination airport.

How far is Los Angeles from Des Moines?

DSM and LAX are approximately 1,444 miles apart by great-circle distance.

Are there direct flights from DSM to LAX?

Yes. Roame's current schedule feed shows nonstop service from DSM to LAX.

Which airlines market flights from DSM to LAX?

Which aircraft fly from DSM to LAX?

Aircraft listed in the current schedule include Canadair Regional Jet 700 | Regional Jet 550 (CR7) and Embraer 175 (short wing) (E75).