Direct flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines

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Los Angeles

United States

LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Des Moines

United States

DSM

Des Moines International Airport

Route: Nonstop service available
Distance: 1,444 miles
Marketing airlines: 1 airline
Aircraft: 2 aircraft types
Dates: Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 11, 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: 10,500 points + $5.00 for LAX → DSM, Economy, on 2026-11-11, 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.

LAX → DSMEconomy
AA6285
10,500 points+ $5.00
Departure
2026-11-11
Seats seen
3
Book with
American Airlines
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-22 18:34
LAX → DSMEconomy
AA6230
12,500 points+ $5.00
Departure
2026-10-31
Seats seen
3
Book with
American Airlines
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-22 14:00
LAX → DSMEconomy
AA6285
12,500 points+ $25.00
Departure
2026-11-03
Seats seen
9
Book with
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-22 19:32
LAX → DSMEconomy
AA6285
12,500 points+ $5.00
Departure
2026-11-03
Seats seen
3
Book with
American Airlines
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-21 22:45
LAX → DSMEconomy
AA6285
12,500 points+ $25.00
Departure
2026-11-06
Seats seen
9
Book with
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-21 17:28
LAX → DSMEconomy
AA6285
15,500 points+ $5.00
Departure
2026-11-09
Seats seen
3
Book with
American Airlines
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-22 16:45
LAX → DSMEconomy
AA6252
23,000 points+ $5.00
Departure
2026-11-21
Seats seen
3
Book with
American Airlines
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-22 07:59
LAX → DSMFirst
AA6285
25,000 points+ $25.00
Departure
2026-11-03
Seats seen
3
Book with
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-22 19:32
LAX → DSMFirst
AA6285
25,000 points+ $25.00
Departure
2026-11-06
Seats seen
2
Book with
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-21 17:28
LAX → DSMFirst
AA6285
26,500 points+ $5.00
Departure
2026-11-09
Seats seen
3
Book with
American Airlines
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-22 16:45
LAX → DSMFirst
AA6230
30,000 points+ $5.00
Departure
2026-10-31
Seats seen
3
Book with
American Airlines
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-22 14:00
LAX → DSMFirst
AA6285
30,000 points+ $5.00
Departure
2026-11-03
Seats seen
3
Book with
American Airlines
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-21 22:45

Los Angeles to Des Moines route overview

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

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

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

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 11, 2027.

Marketing airlines on the Los Angeles to Des Moines 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 LAX to DSM

Frequently asked questions

Which airports serve the Los Angeles to Des Moines route?

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

How far is Des Moines from Los Angeles?

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

Are there direct flights from LAX to DSM?

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

Which airlines market flights from LAX to DSM?

Which aircraft fly from LAX to DSM?

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