Des MoinesLos AngelesDirect FlightsDSM–LAX
Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) to Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport).
Flight time from DSM to LAX is estimated at about 3h 34m, based on the 1,444-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 1-2/day across 2 captured airlines, with United Airlines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 18:47 to 19:32 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Captured freq. | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~3h 34m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,444 mi | 1-2/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for DSM to LAX
Our current provider sample includes 1-2/day from DSM to LAX across 2 captured airlines.
- First departure
- 18:47
- Last departure
- 19:32
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Captured departures/day
- 5
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1/day | Embraer E-Jet | 18:4719:0019:1019:17 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
LAX to DSM flights — 1/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for DSM to LAX, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 8 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from great-circle distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average. Provider coverage can miss operators on some routes, so confirm live timetables before booking.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from DSM to LAX?
The DSM to LAX flight time is estimated at about 3h 34m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is DSM from LAX?
DSM to LAX is about 1,444 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from DSM to LAX?
Our current provider sample for DSM to LAX includes United Airlines, American Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from DSM to LAX?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for DSM to LAX include Bombardier CRJ, Embraer E-Jet.