Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
An economy award from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles (LAX) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. One airline flies nonstop from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles (LAX): American Airlines. The two airports are 1,445 miles (2,325 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 13 ways to fly it with one stop, through Denver, Las Vegas and Phoenix and more.
How many miles DSM to LAX costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 11,000 | $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 12,500 | $25.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 14,500 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 18,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 20,700 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from DSM to LAX
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book DSM to LAX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
DSM to LAX with one stop
13 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more the whole way
+2 - Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines the whole way
+3 - Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more the whole way+2
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines and American Airlines the whole way+2
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Austin (AUS)Allegiant Air, then American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 2 more+1
- Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
DSM to LAX: common questions
How many miles does DSM to LAX cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (11,000), Alaska Atmos Rewards (12,500) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (14,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DSM to LAX?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles (LAX).
How far is Des Moines from Los Angeles by plane?
Des Moines (DSM) and Los Angeles (LAX) are 1,445 miles (2,325 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DSM to LAX award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Des Moines and Los Angeles?
The most direct connections are through Denver (DEN), Las Vegas (LAS), Phoenix (PHX), Salt Lake City (SLC) and Minneapolis (MSP). On 12 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Frontier Airlines through Denver.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.