Question 1

What are the most popular routes to and from Des Moines?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Des Moines and Las Vegas, Nashville, Phoenix, Istanbul, Austin, Santa Ana, Orlando, Guadalajara, Tampa, Houston, Sarasota, Shanghai, Winnipeg, Montreal, Kathmandu, Punta Gorda, Malé, Boston, Monrovia, Mexico City.

Question 2

What are the most popular routes to and from Los Angeles?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Los Angeles and London, Vancouver, Calgary, New York, San Francisco, Mexico City, Edmonton, San Jose, Toronto, Las Vegas, Guadalajara, Seattle, Manchester, Paris, Barcelona, Dallas, Cancún, Tokyo, Washington, D.C., Houston.

Question 3

What airports are near Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Des Moines is Des Moines International. It is also served by Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Southeast Iowa Regional, Kirksville Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Mason City Municipal, Waterloo Regional, Sioux Gateway.

Question 4

What airports are near Los Angeles?

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The main airport in Los Angeles is Los Angeles International. It is also served by Tijuana International, San Diego International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Santa Barbara Municipal, Long Beach, McClellan–Palomar, Santa Maria Public.

Question 5

Which airlines fly between Des Moines and Los Angeles?

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Currently, you can fly between Des Moines and Los Angeles with United Airlines, Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, BREEZE.

Question 6

When’s the best time to travel between Des Moines and Los Angeles?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Des Moines and Los Angeles, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 7

What flights operate between Des Moines and Los Angeles?

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Traveling between Des Moines and Los Angeles, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 8

How many airports are there near Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Des Moines. The main one is Des Moines International and other nearby airports include Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Southeast Iowa Regional, Kirksville Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Mason City Municipal, Waterloo Regional, Sioux Gateway

Question 9

How many airports are there near Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Los Angeles. The main one is Los Angeles International and other nearby airports include Tijuana International, San Diego International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Santa Barbara Municipal, Long Beach, McClellan–Palomar, Santa Maria Public.

Question 10

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Des Moines and Los Angeles depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Des Moines, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 11

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Des Moines and Los Angeles arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Los Angeles, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 12

What time do flights between Des Moines and Los Angeles depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Des Moines, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 13

What time do flights between Des Moines and Los Angeles arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Los Angeles, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£132
Cheapest round-trip	£230
Average round-trip	£385
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Most popular airline	United Airlines

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Metro K Line + A/E Line	45-60 min	$1.75; single fare; TAP card required	every 8–12 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
FlyAway Bus to Union Station	35-60 min	$9.75; one-way fare	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	direct to downtown
Taxi	30-75 min	$50 – $80; metered; varies by traffic and destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Uber/Lyft)	30-75 min	$35 – $70; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	flexible pickup
Private Transfer	30-75 min	$80 – $150; pre-booked; fixed rate	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Metrolink/Amtrak from Burbank Airport-South	20-35 min	$7 – $10; varies by destination	hourly (traffic dependent)	direct to Union Station
Metro B Line from North Hollywood	40-55 min	$1.75; requires shuttle to Metro station	every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)	budget to Hollywood
Taxi / Ride-hailing	25-60 min	$40 – $70; varies by traffic and destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door service

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
United Airlines	UAL	UA	No
Allegiant Air	AAY	G4	No
Frontier Airlines	FFT	F9	No
JetBlue Airways	JBU	B6	No
BREEZE		MX	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	19°C	9°C
February	19°C	9°C
March	20°C	10°C
April	22°C	12°C
May	23°C	14°C
June	26°C	16°C
July	28°C	18°C
August	29°C	19°C
September	29°C	19°C
October	26°C	16°C
November	22°C	12°C
December	18°C	9°C

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