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Direct flights from Los Angeles to Des Moines

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LAX - DSM route map All flights from LAX to DSM non-stop. There are direct flights from Los Angeles International (LAX), California, USA to Des Moines International (DSM), Iowa, USA with American Airlines. 7 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route. Departure times range from 10:57 to 15:07 depending on the schedule period. The flight distance is 1452 miles (2336 km). Flight time ranges from 3 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours and 40 minutes.

LAX
Los Angeles
USALos Angeles , USA
DSM
Des Moines
USADes Moines , USA
LAX
Los Angeles
USALos Angeles , USA
Des Moines
USADes Moines , USA
DSM
Flight time 3h 30min to 3h 40min
Updated Nov 9, 2026
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Departure times vary between 10:57 and 15:07
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Weekday-labels: HAS FLIGHTS UPCOMING NO FLIGHTS
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Flight schedule from Los Angeles to Des Moines with American Airlines

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for American Airlines. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-11-09

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Los Angeles to Des Moines scheduled departures

Select a date to see every published non-stop departure between LAX and DSM.

Saturday
Sat
Dec 05
1 flights(1)
Sunday
Sun
Dec 06
1 flights(1)
Monday
Mon
Dec 07
1 flights(1)
Tuesday
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Dec 08
1 flights(1)
Wednesday
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Dec 09
1 flights(1)
Thursday
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Dec 10
1 flights(1)
Friday
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Dec 11
1 flights(1)
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LAX-DSM flight route
Route map from Los Angeles, LAX to Des Moines, DSM. The distance is 1452 miles or 2336 km.
Los Angeles - Des Moines direct flight map
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LAX - DSM route facts

  • Distance
    1452 miles (2336 km)
  • Flight time
    3 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours and 40 minutes
  • Airline
    American Airlines American Airlines
  • Airline alliances
    oneworld
  • Cabins
    Economy First
  • Hub airports
    LAX
  • Aircraft
    Embraer 175 and Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 and Challenger 870

Route FAQ

American Airlines operates non-stop flights from LAX to DSM with 7 weekly departures (Nov 16 – Nov 22, 2026).

Scheduled flight time from LAX to DSM ranges from 3 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours and 40 minutes. The route covers 1452 miles (2336 km).

7 weekly departures (Nov 16 – Nov 22, 2026) are currently scheduled on this route, with published departure times ranging from 10:57 to 15:07 depending on the schedule period.

Economy and First are currently scheduled on non-stop flights for this route.
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