Cheap Flights from Los Angeles, CA (LAX) to Des Moines, IA (DSM)

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Local currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
12%Trains in Des Moines, IA are 12% cheaper than in Los Angeles, CA.
Los Angeles, CA$2.00
Des Moines, IA$1.75
MealMid-priced restaurant
30%A meal in Des Moines, IA is 30% cheaper than a meal in Los Angeles, CA.
Los Angeles, CA$25.00
Des Moines, IA$17.00
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
40%A taxi fare in Des Moines, IA is 40% cheaper than in Los Angeles, CA.
Los Angeles, CA$3.10
Des Moines, IA$2.00
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
10%Coffee in Des Moines, IA is 10% cheaper than in Los Angeles, CA.
Los Angeles, CA$5.74
Des Moines, IA$5.30
Distance: 1436 miles
Los Angeles, CA airports
Los Angeles Intl Airport (LAX)How far from city center: 12 miles
Des Moines, IA airports
Des Moines (DSM)How far from city center: 5 miles

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Los Angeles, CA to Des Moines, IA

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to United States. At eDreams have you covered!
For flights from Los Angeles, CA to Des Moines, IA, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Des Moines, IA is $68. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Des Moines, IA more expensive than Los Angeles, CA to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in Des Moines, IA costs an average of 2.00 USD , 35% cheaper than Los Angeles, CA, with a fare of 3.10 USD,
while train tickets cost 12% less at Des Moines, IA: $ 1.75 USD versus $ 2.00 USD at Los Angeles, CA.
Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 17.00 USD euros in Des Moines, IA, 32% less than the 25.00 USD euros in Los Angeles, CA.
The price of the coffee is around 8% cheaper in Des Moines, IA, with an average of 5.30 USD, while in Los Angeles, CA the coffee costs 5.74 USD.
When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Los Angeles, CA to Des Moines, IA?
The most popular months to book a trip from Los Angeles, CA to Des Moines, IA are July, October and June, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Des Moines, IA?
The best time of the year to visit Des Moines, IA depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, July is the best month to fly to Des Moines, IA from Los Angeles, CA in terms of searches from our customers, followed by January and November. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds April, December and February are the months with fewer searches for Los Angeles, CA - Des Moines, IA.
How is the weather in Des Moines, IA compared to Los Angeles, CA?
While in Los Angeles, CA the temperatures can reach an average of 36.22 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 3 mm ,Des Moines, IA's temperatures can go up to 33.39 ºC during the hot season, with 9 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -20.94 ºC in Des Moines, IA, compared to the 1.09 ºC average degrees reported in Los Angeles, CA. During the winter period, Los Angeles, CA can register 12 mm precipitation, while Des Moines, IA have an average of 3 mm rain level.

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