Los AngelesDes MoinesDirect FlightsLAX–DSM
Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) to Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport).
Flight time from LAX to DSM is estimated at about 3h 34m, based on the 1,444-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 1/day across 1 captured airline, with United Airlines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 12:39 to 13:25 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/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for LAX to DSM
Our current provider sample includes 1/day from LAX to DSM across 1 captured airline.
- First departure
- 12:39
- Last departure
- 13:25
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Captured departures/day
- 4
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1/day | Embraer E-Jet | 12:3912:5513:0213:25 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
DSM to LAX flights — 1-2/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for LAX to DSM, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 6 scheduled departures across 6 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 LAX to DSM?
The LAX to DSM flight time is estimated at about 3h 34m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is LAX from DSM?
LAX to DSM is about 1,444 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from LAX to DSM?
Our current provider sample for LAX to DSM includes United Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from LAX to DSM?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for LAX to DSM include Embraer E-Jet.