Cheap flights from Des Moines, IA to Los Angeles, CA

Flights starting at $98. Choose between American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, or United Airlines to find the best price.

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Book your trip to arrive at Los Angeles International, Los Angeles, CA - Maravilla, Los Angeles, CA Bus Station, Los Angeles - Westwood Amtrak, or Los Angeles, CA - Downtown LA. The most popular airlines for this route are American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, Allegiant Air, and Frontier Airlines. Des Moines and Los Angeles have 218 direct flights per week.

Check-in for a flight from Des Moines to Los Angeles

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
American AirlinesAALAANoNo
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNoOpens 24 days before flight
Closes 1 hours before flight
United AirlinesUALUAYesNo
Allegiant AirAAYG4NoOpens 24 days before flight
Closes 1 hours before flight
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9NoOpens 24 days before flight
Closes 1 hours before flight
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