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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles, CA to Des Moines, IA - Compare and Book on Opodo

Cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles, CA to Des Moines, IA

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of May. Take advantage of this per
week: 18 May - 24 May
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Currency and price comparison

MealMid-priced restaurant
25%A meal in Des Moines, IA is 25% cheaper than a meal in Los Angeles, CA.
Los Angeles, CA$34.63
Des Moines, IA$27.70
TrainLocal, one-way ticket
14%Trains in Des Moines, IA are 14% cheaper than in Los Angeles, CA.
Los Angeles, CA$2.77
Des Moines, IA$2.42
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
55%A taxi fare in Des Moines, IA is 55% cheaper than in Los Angeles, CA.
Los Angeles, CA$4.29
Des Moines, IA$2.77
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
1%Coffee in Des Moines, IA is 1% cheaper than in Los Angeles, CA.
Los Angeles, CA$8.26
Des Moines, IA$8.16
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 0.72 USD
1 USD = 1.39 AUD
Last checked on Sun, 3/05
Distance: 2311 kms
Los Angeles, CA airports
Los Angeles Intl Airport (LAX)How far from city centre: 20 kms
Des Moines, IA airports

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

How long does the flight take to go from Los Angeles, CA to Des Moines, IA?
The total flight time between Los Angeles, CA and Des Moines, IA is of around 8 h and 7 m on average, considering an average distance of 2,310.74 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
On average, how much is the price of a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Des Moines, IA?
When you fly from Los Angeles, CA to Des Moines, IA the average price is $354. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Los Angeles, CA to Des Moines, IA at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Los Angeles, CA to Des Moines, IA. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
Is Des Moines, IA expensive to visit compared to Los Angeles, CA?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Des Moines, IA costs an average of $2.78, 36% cheaper than Los Angeles, CA, with a fare of $4.31,
while train tickets costs 13% less in Des Moines, IA: $2.43 against $2.78 in Los Angeles, CA.
If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from $27.82 in Des Moines, IA, 20% less than the $34.77 in Los Angeles, CA.
The price of the coffee is around 1% cheaper in Des Moines, IA, with an average of $8.19, while in Los Angeles, CA the coffee costs $8.29.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Los Angeles, CA to Des Moines, IA?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions United States may apply when travelling from Los Angeles, CA. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Des Moines, IA compared to Los Angeles, CA?
While in Los Angeles, CA temperatures can reach an average of 23º ºC in summer, Des Moines, IA's temperatures can rise to 23º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, weather data show around -4º ºC in Des Moines, IA, compared to the 15º ºC average in Los Angeles, CA.

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