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Route overview: Des Moines to Los Angeles (LAX) flight deals

Des Moines → Los Angeles

Nov 13, 2026 · choose your return date

DSM → LAX1 adulteconomyOne way and round trips

30 flight options · 3 airlines

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One-way flights and round trips by duration. Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.

November 2026

Nov 13, 2026 · One wayFrontier AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$110.00 Nov 13, 2026 · One wayAmerican AirlinesNonstop$190.00 Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026 · 1 nightFrontier AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$200.00 Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026 · 1 nightSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$335.00 Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nightsFrontier AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$200.00 Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$335.00 Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 16, 2026 · 3 nightsFrontier AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$200.00 Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 16, 2026 · 3 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$350.00 Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 17, 2026 · 4 nightsFrontier AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$200.00 Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 17, 2026 · 4 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$350.00 Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 18, 2026 · 5 nightsFrontier AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$200.00 Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 18, 2026 · 5 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$350.00 Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 19, 2026 · 6 nightsFrontier AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$200.00 Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 19, 2026 · 6 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$350.00 Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026 · 7 nightsFrontier AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$200.00 Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026 · 7 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$350.00 Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026 · 8 nightsFrontier AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$230.00 Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026 · 8 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$385.25 Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026 · 9 nightsFrontier AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$230.00 Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026 · 9 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$385.25 Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 23, 2026 · 10 nightsFrontier AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$230.00 Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 23, 2026 · 10 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$402.50 Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 24, 2026 · 11 nightsFrontier AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$230.00 Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 24, 2026 · 11 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$402.50 Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 25, 2026 · 12 nightsFrontier AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$230.00 Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 25, 2026 · 12 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$402.50 Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026 · 13 nightsFrontier AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$230.00 Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026 · 13 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$402.50 Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026 · 14 nightsFrontier AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$230.00 Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026 · 14 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$402.50

Flights for your trip

  1. Fri, Nov 13 · One way

    Frontier Airlines
    8:26 pmDSM
    5h 55m
    DEN · 1h 14m
    12:21 am+1LAX

    One-way total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  2. Fri, Nov 13 · One way

    American Airlines
    8:05 pmDSM
    3h 55m
    Nonstop
    10:00 pmLAX

    One-way total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  3. Fri, Nov 13 – Sat, Nov 14

    Frontier Airlines
    8:26 pmDSM
    5h 55m
    DEN · 1h 14m
    12:21 am+1LAX
    Frontier Airlines
    11:27 amLAX
    6h 4m
    DEN · 1h 51m
    7:31 pmDSM

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  4. Fri, Nov 13 – Sat, Nov 14

    Southwest Airlines
    12:05 pmDSM
    6h 35m
    LAS · 2h 5m
    4:40 pmLAX
    Southwest Airlines
    6:40 amLAX
    5h 35m
    DEN · 1h 25m
    2:15 pmDSM

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  5. Fri, Nov 13 – Sun, Nov 15

    Frontier Airlines
    8:26 pmDSM
    5h 55m
    DEN · 1h 14m
    12:21 am+1LAX
    Frontier Airlines
    11:27 amLAX
    6h 4m
    DEN · 1h 51m
    7:31 pmDSM

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  6. Fri, Nov 13 – Sun, Nov 15

    Southwest Airlines
    12:05 pmDSM
    6h 35m
    LAS · 2h 5m
    4:40 pmLAX
    Southwest Airlines
    6:40 amLAX
    5h 35m
    DEN · 1h 25m
    2:15 pmDSM

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  7. Fri, Nov 13 – Mon, Nov 16

    Frontier Airlines
    8:26 pmDSM
    5h 55m
    DEN · 1h 14m
    12:21 am+1LAX
    Frontier Airlines
    11:27 amLAX
    6h 4m
    DEN · 1h 51m
    7:31 pmDSM

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  8. Fri, Nov 13 – Mon, Nov 16

    American Airlines
    8:05 pmDSM
    3h 55m
    Nonstop
    10:00 pmLAX
    American Airlines
    2:02 pmLAX
    3h 31m
    Nonstop
    7:33 pmDSM

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  9. Fri, Nov 13 – Tue, Nov 17

    Frontier Airlines
    8:26 pmDSM
    5h 55m
    DEN · 1h 14m
    12:21 am+1LAX
    Frontier Airlines
    11:27 amLAX
    6h 4m
    DEN · 1h 51m
    7:31 pmDSM

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  10. Fri, Nov 13 – Tue, Nov 17

    American Airlines
    8:05 pmDSM
    3h 55m
    Nonstop
    10:00 pmLAX
    American Airlines
    1:37 pmLAX
    3h 33m
    Nonstop
    7:10 pmDSM

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  11. Fri, Nov 13 – Thu, Nov 19

    Frontier Airlines
    8:26 pmDSM
    5h 55m
    DEN · 1h 14m
    12:21 am+1LAX
    Frontier Airlines
    11:27 amLAX
    6h 4m
    DEN · 1h 51m
    7:31 pmDSM

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  12. Fri, Nov 13 – Thu, Nov 19

    American Airlines
    8:05 pmDSM
    3h 55m
    Nonstop
    10:00 pmLAX
    American Airlines
    2:02 pmLAX
    3h 31m
    Nonstop
    7:33 pmDSM

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  13. Fri, Nov 13 – Fri, Nov 20

    Frontier Airlines
    8:26 pmDSM
    5h 55m
    DEN · 1h 14m
    12:21 am+1LAX
    Frontier Airlines
    11:27 amLAX
    6h 4m
    DEN · 1h 51m
    7:31 pmDSM

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  14. Fri, Nov 13 – Fri, Nov 20

    American Airlines
    8:05 pmDSM
    3h 55m
    Nonstop
    10:00 pmLAX
    American Airlines
    2:02 pmLAX
    3h 31m
    Nonstop
    7:33 pmDSM

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  15. Fri, Nov 13 – Sat, Nov 21

    Frontier Airlines
    8:26 pmDSM
    5h 55m
    DEN · 1h 14m
    12:21 am+1LAX
    Frontier Airlines
    11:27 amLAX
    6h 4m
    DEN · 1h 51m
    7:31 pmDSM

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  16. Fri, Nov 13 – Sat, Nov 21

    Southwest Airlines
    12:05 pmDSM
    6h 35m
    LAS · 2h 5m
    4:40 pmLAX
    Southwest Airlines
    6:40 amLAX
    5h 35m
    DEN · 1h 25m
    2:15 pmDSM

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  17. Fri, Nov 13 – Mon, Nov 23

    Frontier Airlines
    8:26 pmDSM
    5h 55m
    DEN · 1h 14m
    12:21 am+1LAX
    Frontier Airlines
    11:27 amLAX
    6h 4m
    DEN · 1h 51m
    7:31 pmDSM

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  18. Fri, Nov 13 – Mon, Nov 23

    American Airlines
    8:05 pmDSM
    3h 55m
    Nonstop
    10:00 pmLAX
    American Airlines
    2:02 pmLAX
    3h 31m
    Nonstop
    7:33 pmDSM

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  19. Fri, Nov 13 – Tue, Nov 24

    Frontier Airlines
    8:26 pmDSM
    5h 55m
    DEN · 1h 14m
    12:21 am+1LAX
    Frontier Airlines
    11:27 amLAX
    6h 4m
    DEN · 1h 51m
    7:31 pmDSM

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  20. Fri, Nov 13 – Tue, Nov 24

    American Airlines
    8:05 pmDSM
    3h 55m
    Nonstop
    10:00 pmLAX
    American Airlines
    1:37 pmLAX
    3h 33m
    Nonstop
    7:10 pmDSM

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  21. Fri, Nov 13 – Wed, Nov 25

    Frontier Airlines
    8:26 pmDSM
    5h 55m
    DEN · 1h 14m
    12:21 am+1LAX
    Frontier Airlines
    11:27 amLAX
    6h 4m
    DEN · 1h 51m
    7:31 pmDSM

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  22. Fri, Nov 13 – Wed, Nov 25

    American Airlines
    8:05 pmDSM
    3h 55m
    Nonstop
    10:00 pmLAX
    American Airlines
    2:02 pmLAX
    3h 31m
    Nonstop
    7:33 pmDSM

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  23. Fri, Nov 13 – Fri, Nov 27

    Frontier Airlines
    8:26 pmDSM
    5h 55m
    DEN · 1h 14m
    12:21 am+1LAX
    Frontier Airlines
    11:27 amLAX
    6h 4m
    DEN · 1h 51m
    7:31 pmDSM

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  24. Fri, Nov 13 – Fri, Nov 27

    American Airlines
    8:05 pmDSM
    3h 55m
    Nonstop
    10:00 pmLAX
    American Airlines
    2:02 pmLAX
    3h 31m
    Nonstop
    7:33 pmDSM

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.

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Exact travel datesAirlineFlightsTotal pricePrice issued (UTC)
2026-11-13 · one wayAmerican AirlinesAA6285Axel-exclusive $190.002026-10-29T01:08:43Z
2026-11-13 · one wayFrontier AirlinesF91677 + F94339Axel-exclusive $110.002026-10-29T01:08:43Z
2026-11-13 → 2026-11-14Frontier AirlinesF91677 + F94339 / F94346 + F91678Axel-exclusive $200.002026-10-29T01:08:43Z
2026-11-13 → 2026-11-14Southwest AirlinesWN457 + WN1137 / WN1970 + WN1765Axel-exclusive $335.002026-10-29T01:08:43Z
2026-11-13 → 2026-11-15Frontier AirlinesF91677 + F94339 / F94346 + F91678Axel-exclusive $200.002026-10-29T01:08:43Z
2026-11-13 → 2026-11-15Southwest AirlinesWN457 + WN1137 / WN1970 + WN1765Axel-exclusive $335.002026-10-29T01:08:43Z
2026-11-13 → 2026-11-16American AirlinesAA6285 / AA6285Axel-exclusive $350.002026-10-29T01:08:43Z
2026-11-13 → 2026-11-16Frontier AirlinesF91677 + F94339 / F94346 + F91678Axel-exclusive $200.002026-10-29T01:08:43Z
2026-11-13 → 2026-11-17American AirlinesAA6285 / AA6283Axel-exclusive $350.002026-10-29T01:08:43Z
2026-11-13 → 2026-11-17Frontier AirlinesF91677 + F94339 / F94346 + F91678Axel-exclusive $200.002026-10-29T01:08:43Z
2026-11-13 → 2026-11-18American AirlinesAA6285 / AA6285Axel-exclusive $350.002026-10-29T01:08:43Z
2026-11-13 → 2026-11-18Frontier AirlinesF91677 + F94339 / F94346 + F91678Axel-exclusive $200.002026-10-29T01:08:43Z
2026-11-13 → 2026-11-19American AirlinesAA6285 / AA6285Axel-exclusive $350.002026-10-29T01:08:43Z
2026-11-13 → 2026-11-19Frontier AirlinesF91677 + F94339 / F94346 + F91678Axel-exclusive $200.002026-10-29T01:08:43Z
2026-11-13 → 2026-11-20American AirlinesAA6285 / AA6285Axel-exclusive $350.002026-10-29T01:08:43Z
2026-11-13 → 2026-11-20Frontier AirlinesF91677 + F94339 / F94346 + F91678Axel-exclusive $200.002026-10-29T01:08:43Z
2026-11-13 → 2026-11-21Frontier AirlinesF91677 + F94339 / F94346 + F91678Axel-exclusive $230.002026-10-29T01:08:43Z
2026-11-13 → 2026-11-21Southwest AirlinesWN457 + WN1137 / WN1970 + WN1765Axel-exclusive $385.252026-10-29T01:08:43Z
2026-11-13 → 2026-11-22Frontier AirlinesF91677 + F94339 / F94346 + F91678Axel-exclusive $230.002026-10-29T01:08:43Z
2026-11-13 → 2026-11-22Southwest AirlinesWN457 + WN1137 / WN1970 + WN1765Axel-exclusive $385.252026-10-29T01:08:43Z
2026-11-13 → 2026-11-23American AirlinesAA6285 / AA6285Axel-exclusive $402.502026-10-29T01:08:43Z
2026-11-13 → 2026-11-23Frontier AirlinesF91677 + F94339 / F94346 + F91678Axel-exclusive $230.002026-10-29T01:08:43Z
2026-11-13 → 2026-11-24American AirlinesAA6285 / AA6283Axel-exclusive $402.502026-10-29T01:08:43Z
2026-11-13 → 2026-11-24Frontier AirlinesF91677 + F94339 / F94346 + F91678Axel-exclusive $230.002026-10-29T01:08:43Z
2026-11-13 → 2026-11-25American AirlinesAA6285 / AA6285Axel-exclusive $402.502026-10-29T01:08:43Z
2026-11-13 → 2026-11-25Frontier AirlinesF91677 + F94339 / F94346 + F91678Axel-exclusive $230.002026-10-29T01:08:43Z
2026-11-13 → 2026-11-26American AirlinesAA6285 / AA6285Axel-exclusive $402.502026-10-29T01:08:43Z
2026-11-13 → 2026-11-26Frontier AirlinesF91677 + F94339 / F94346 + F91678Axel-exclusive $230.002026-10-29T01:08:43Z
2026-11-13 → 2026-11-27American AirlinesAA6285 / AA6285Axel-exclusive $402.502026-10-29T01:08:43Z
2026-11-13 → 2026-11-27Frontier AirlinesF91677 + F94339 / F94346 + F91678Axel-exclusive $230.002026-10-29T01:08:43Z

Route overview: Des Moines to Los Angeles (LAX) flight deals

2026-11-13 · one way · Axel-exclusive $110.00

  • Frontier Airlines F91677 / F94339: DSM 2026-11-13 20:26:00 → LAX 2026-11-14 00:21:00; 1 stop(s) via DEN; 355 minutes. Local airport times.
    • F91677: DSM 2026-11-13 20:26:00 → DEN 2026-11-13 21:34:00; layover at DEN: 74 minutes.
    • F94339: DEN 2026-11-13 22:48:00 → LAX 2026-11-14 00:21:00.

2026-11-13 · one way · Axel-exclusive $190.00

  • American Airlines AA6285: DSM 2026-11-13 20:05:00 → LAX 2026-11-13 22:00:00; nonstop; 235 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-11-13 → 2026-11-14 · Axel-exclusive $200.00

  • Frontier Airlines F91677 / F94339: DSM 2026-11-13 20:26:00 → LAX 2026-11-14 00:21:00; 1 stop(s) via DEN; 355 minutes. Local airport times.
    • F91677: DSM 2026-11-13 20:26:00 → DEN 2026-11-13 21:34:00; layover at DEN: 74 minutes.
    • F94339: DEN 2026-11-13 22:48:00 → LAX 2026-11-14 00:21:00.
  • Frontier Airlines F94346 / F91678: LAX 2026-11-14 11:27:00 → DSM 2026-11-14 19:31:00; 1 stop(s) via DEN; 364 minutes. Local airport times.
    • F94346: LAX 2026-11-14 11:27:00 → DEN 2026-11-14 14:56:00; layover at DEN: 111 minutes.
    • F91678: DEN 2026-11-14 16:47:00 → DSM 2026-11-14 19:31:00.

2026-11-13 → 2026-11-14 · Axel-exclusive $335.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN457 / WN1137: DSM 2026-11-13 12:05:00 → LAX 2026-11-13 16:40:00; 1 stop(s) via LAS; 395 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN457: DSM 2026-11-13 12:05:00 → LAS 2026-11-13 13:20:00; layover at LAS: 125 minutes.
    • WN1137: LAS 2026-11-13 15:25:00 → LAX 2026-11-13 16:40:00.
  • Southwest Airlines WN1970 / WN1765: LAX 2026-11-14 06:40:00 → DSM 2026-11-14 14:15:00; 1 stop(s) via DEN; 335 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN1970: LAX 2026-11-14 06:40:00 → DEN 2026-11-14 10:05:00; layover at DEN: 85 minutes.
    • WN1765: DEN 2026-11-14 11:30:00 → DSM 2026-11-14 14:15:00.

2026-11-13 → 2026-11-15 · Axel-exclusive $200.00

  • Frontier Airlines F91677 / F94339: DSM 2026-11-13 20:26:00 → LAX 2026-11-14 00:21:00; 1 stop(s) via DEN; 355 minutes. Local airport times.
    • F91677: DSM 2026-11-13 20:26:00 → DEN 2026-11-13 21:34:00; layover at DEN: 74 minutes.
    • F94339: DEN 2026-11-13 22:48:00 → LAX 2026-11-14 00:21:00.
  • Frontier Airlines F94346 / F91678: LAX 2026-11-15 11:27:00 → DSM 2026-11-15 19:31:00; 1 stop(s) via DEN; 364 minutes. Local airport times.
    • F94346: LAX 2026-11-15 11:27:00 → DEN 2026-11-15 14:56:00; layover at DEN: 111 minutes.
    • F91678: DEN 2026-11-15 16:47:00 → DSM 2026-11-15 19:31:00.

2026-11-13 → 2026-11-15 · Axel-exclusive $335.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN457 / WN1137: DSM 2026-11-13 12:05:00 → LAX 2026-11-13 16:40:00; 1 stop(s) via LAS; 395 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN457: DSM 2026-11-13 12:05:00 → LAS 2026-11-13 13:20:00; layover at LAS: 125 minutes.
    • WN1137: LAS 2026-11-13 15:25:00 → LAX 2026-11-13 16:40:00.
  • Southwest Airlines WN1970 / WN1765: LAX 2026-11-15 06:40:00 → DSM 2026-11-15 14:15:00; 1 stop(s) via DEN; 335 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN1970: LAX 2026-11-15 06:40:00 → DEN 2026-11-15 10:05:00; layover at DEN: 85 minutes.
    • WN1765: DEN 2026-11-15 11:30:00 → DSM 2026-11-15 14:15:00.

2026-11-13 → 2026-11-16 · Axel-exclusive $200.00

  • Frontier Airlines F91677 / F94339: DSM 2026-11-13 20:26:00 → LAX 2026-11-14 00:21:00; 1 stop(s) via DEN; 355 minutes. Local airport times.
    • F91677: DSM 2026-11-13 20:26:00 → DEN 2026-11-13 21:34:00; layover at DEN: 74 minutes.
    • F94339: DEN 2026-11-13 22:48:00 → LAX 2026-11-14 00:21:00.
  • Frontier Airlines F94346 / F91678: LAX 2026-11-16 11:27:00 → DSM 2026-11-16 19:31:00; 1 stop(s) via DEN; 364 minutes. Local airport times.
    • F94346: LAX 2026-11-16 11:27:00 → DEN 2026-11-16 14:56:00; layover at DEN: 111 minutes.
    • F91678: DEN 2026-11-16 16:47:00 → DSM 2026-11-16 19:31:00.

2026-11-13 → 2026-11-16 · Axel-exclusive $350.00

  • American Airlines AA6285: DSM 2026-11-13 20:05:00 → LAX 2026-11-13 22:00:00; nonstop; 235 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA6285: LAX 2026-11-16 14:02:00 → DSM 2026-11-16 19:33:00; nonstop; 211 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-11-13 → 2026-11-17 · Axel-exclusive $200.00

  • Frontier Airlines F91677 / F94339: DSM 2026-11-13 20:26:00 → LAX 2026-11-14 00:21:00; 1 stop(s) via DEN; 355 minutes. Local airport times.
    • F91677: DSM 2026-11-13 20:26:00 → DEN 2026-11-13 21:34:00; layover at DEN: 74 minutes.
    • F94339: DEN 2026-11-13 22:48:00 → LAX 2026-11-14 00:21:00.
  • Frontier Airlines F94346 / F91678: LAX 2026-11-17 11:27:00 → DSM 2026-11-17 19:31:00; 1 stop(s) via DEN; 364 minutes. Local airport times.
    • F94346: LAX 2026-11-17 11:27:00 → DEN 2026-11-17 14:56:00; layover at DEN: 111 minutes.
    • F91678: DEN 2026-11-17 16:47:00 → DSM 2026-11-17 19:31:00.

2026-11-13 → 2026-11-17 · Axel-exclusive $350.00

  • American Airlines AA6285: DSM 2026-11-13 20:05:00 → LAX 2026-11-13 22:00:00; nonstop; 235 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA6283: LAX 2026-11-17 13:37:00 → DSM 2026-11-17 19:10:00; nonstop; 213 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-11-13 → 2026-11-19 · Axel-exclusive $200.00

  • Frontier Airlines F91677 / F94339: DSM 2026-11-13 20:26:00 → LAX 2026-11-14 00:21:00; 1 stop(s) via DEN; 355 minutes. Local airport times.
    • F91677: DSM 2026-11-13 20:26:00 → DEN 2026-11-13 21:34:00; layover at DEN: 74 minutes.
    • F94339: DEN 2026-11-13 22:48:00 → LAX 2026-11-14 00:21:00.
  • Frontier Airlines F94346 / F91678: LAX 2026-11-19 11:27:00 → DSM 2026-11-19 19:31:00; 1 stop(s) via DEN; 364 minutes. Local airport times.
    • F94346: LAX 2026-11-19 11:27:00 → DEN 2026-11-19 14:56:00; layover at DEN: 111 minutes.
    • F91678: DEN 2026-11-19 16:47:00 → DSM 2026-11-19 19:31:00.

2026-11-13 → 2026-11-19 · Axel-exclusive $350.00

  • American Airlines AA6285: DSM 2026-11-13 20:05:00 → LAX 2026-11-13 22:00:00; nonstop; 235 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA6285: LAX 2026-11-19 14:02:00 → DSM 2026-11-19 19:33:00; nonstop; 211 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-11-13 → 2026-11-20 · Axel-exclusive $200.00

  • Frontier Airlines F91677 / F94339: DSM 2026-11-13 20:26:00 → LAX 2026-11-14 00:21:00; 1 stop(s) via DEN; 355 minutes. Local airport times.
    • F91677: DSM 2026-11-13 20:26:00 → DEN 2026-11-13 21:34:00; layover at DEN: 74 minutes.
    • F94339: DEN 2026-11-13 22:48:00 → LAX 2026-11-14 00:21:00.
  • Frontier Airlines F94346 / F91678: LAX 2026-11-20 11:27:00 → DSM 2026-11-20 19:31:00; 1 stop(s) via DEN; 364 minutes. Local airport times.
    • F94346: LAX 2026-11-20 11:27:00 → DEN 2026-11-20 14:56:00; layover at DEN: 111 minutes.
    • F91678: DEN 2026-11-20 16:47:00 → DSM 2026-11-20 19:31:00.

2026-11-13 → 2026-11-20 · Axel-exclusive $350.00

  • American Airlines AA6285: DSM 2026-11-13 20:05:00 → LAX 2026-11-13 22:00:00; nonstop; 235 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA6285: LAX 2026-11-20 14:02:00 → DSM 2026-11-20 19:33:00; nonstop; 211 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-11-13 → 2026-11-21 · Axel-exclusive $230.00

  • Frontier Airlines F91677 / F94339: DSM 2026-11-13 20:26:00 → LAX 2026-11-14 00:21:00; 1 stop(s) via DEN; 355 minutes. Local airport times.
    • F91677: DSM 2026-11-13 20:26:00 → DEN 2026-11-13 21:34:00; layover at DEN: 74 minutes.
    • F94339: DEN 2026-11-13 22:48:00 → LAX 2026-11-14 00:21:00.
  • Frontier Airlines F94346 / F91678: LAX 2026-11-21 11:27:00 → DSM 2026-11-21 19:31:00; 1 stop(s) via DEN; 364 minutes. Local airport times.
    • F94346: LAX 2026-11-21 11:27:00 → DEN 2026-11-21 14:56:00; layover at DEN: 111 minutes.
    • F91678: DEN 2026-11-21 16:47:00 → DSM 2026-11-21 19:31:00.

2026-11-13 → 2026-11-21 · Axel-exclusive $385.25

  • Southwest Airlines WN457 / WN1137: DSM 2026-11-13 12:05:00 → LAX 2026-11-13 16:40:00; 1 stop(s) via LAS; 395 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN457: DSM 2026-11-13 12:05:00 → LAS 2026-11-13 13:20:00; layover at LAS: 125 minutes.
    • WN1137: LAS 2026-11-13 15:25:00 → LAX 2026-11-13 16:40:00.
  • Southwest Airlines WN1970 / WN1765: LAX 2026-11-21 06:40:00 → DSM 2026-11-21 14:15:00; 1 stop(s) via DEN; 335 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN1970: LAX 2026-11-21 06:40:00 → DEN 2026-11-21 10:05:00; layover at DEN: 85 minutes.
    • WN1765: DEN 2026-11-21 11:30:00 → DSM 2026-11-21 14:15:00.

2026-11-13 → 2026-11-23 · Axel-exclusive $230.00

  • Frontier Airlines F91677 / F94339: DSM 2026-11-13 20:26:00 → LAX 2026-11-14 00:21:00; 1 stop(s) via DEN; 355 minutes. Local airport times.
    • F91677: DSM 2026-11-13 20:26:00 → DEN 2026-11-13 21:34:00; layover at DEN: 74 minutes.
    • F94339: DEN 2026-11-13 22:48:00 → LAX 2026-11-14 00:21:00.
  • Frontier Airlines F94346 / F91678: LAX 2026-11-23 11:27:00 → DSM 2026-11-23 19:31:00; 1 stop(s) via DEN; 364 minutes. Local airport times.
    • F94346: LAX 2026-11-23 11:27:00 → DEN 2026-11-23 14:56:00; layover at DEN: 111 minutes.
    • F91678: DEN 2026-11-23 16:47:00 → DSM 2026-11-23 19:31:00.

2026-11-13 → 2026-11-23 · Axel-exclusive $402.50

  • American Airlines AA6285: DSM 2026-11-13 20:05:00 → LAX 2026-11-13 22:00:00; nonstop; 235 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA6285: LAX 2026-11-23 14:02:00 → DSM 2026-11-23 19:33:00; nonstop; 211 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-11-13 → 2026-11-24 · Axel-exclusive $230.00

  • Frontier Airlines F91677 / F94339: DSM 2026-11-13 20:26:00 → LAX 2026-11-14 00:21:00; 1 stop(s) via DEN; 355 minutes. Local airport times.
    • F91677: DSM 2026-11-13 20:26:00 → DEN 2026-11-13 21:34:00; layover at DEN: 74 minutes.
    • F94339: DEN 2026-11-13 22:48:00 → LAX 2026-11-14 00:21:00.
  • Frontier Airlines F94346 / F91678: LAX 2026-11-24 11:27:00 → DSM 2026-11-24 19:31:00; 1 stop(s) via DEN; 364 minutes. Local airport times.
    • F94346: LAX 2026-11-24 11:27:00 → DEN 2026-11-24 14:56:00; layover at DEN: 111 minutes.
    • F91678: DEN 2026-11-24 16:47:00 → DSM 2026-11-24 19:31:00.

2026-11-13 → 2026-11-24 · Axel-exclusive $402.50

  • American Airlines AA6285: DSM 2026-11-13 20:05:00 → LAX 2026-11-13 22:00:00; nonstop; 235 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA6283: LAX 2026-11-24 13:37:00 → DSM 2026-11-24 19:10:00; nonstop; 213 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-11-13 → 2026-11-25 · Axel-exclusive $230.00

  • Frontier Airlines F91677 / F94339: DSM 2026-11-13 20:26:00 → LAX 2026-11-14 00:21:00; 1 stop(s) via DEN; 355 minutes. Local airport times.
    • F91677: DSM 2026-11-13 20:26:00 → DEN 2026-11-13 21:34:00; layover at DEN: 74 minutes.
    • F94339: DEN 2026-11-13 22:48:00 → LAX 2026-11-14 00:21:00.
  • Frontier Airlines F94346 / F91678: LAX 2026-11-25 11:27:00 → DSM 2026-11-25 19:31:00; 1 stop(s) via DEN; 364 minutes. Local airport times.
    • F94346: LAX 2026-11-25 11:27:00 → DEN 2026-11-25 14:56:00; layover at DEN: 111 minutes.
    • F91678: DEN 2026-11-25 16:47:00 → DSM 2026-11-25 19:31:00.

2026-11-13 → 2026-11-25 · Axel-exclusive $402.50

  • American Airlines AA6285: DSM 2026-11-13 20:05:00 → LAX 2026-11-13 22:00:00; nonstop; 235 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA6285: LAX 2026-11-25 14:02:00 → DSM 2026-11-25 19:33:00; nonstop; 211 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-11-13 → 2026-11-27 · Axel-exclusive $230.00

  • Frontier Airlines F91677 / F94339: DSM 2026-11-13 20:26:00 → LAX 2026-11-14 00:21:00; 1 stop(s) via DEN; 355 minutes. Local airport times.
    • F91677: DSM 2026-11-13 20:26:00 → DEN 2026-11-13 21:34:00; layover at DEN: 74 minutes.
    • F94339: DEN 2026-11-13 22:48:00 → LAX 2026-11-14 00:21:00.
  • Frontier Airlines F94346 / F91678: LAX 2026-11-27 11:27:00 → DSM 2026-11-27 19:31:00; 1 stop(s) via DEN; 364 minutes. Local airport times.
    • F94346: LAX 2026-11-27 11:27:00 → DEN 2026-11-27 14:56:00; layover at DEN: 111 minutes.
    • F91678: DEN 2026-11-27 16:47:00 → DSM 2026-11-27 19:31:00.

2026-11-13 → 2026-11-27 · Axel-exclusive $402.50

  • American Airlines AA6285: DSM 2026-11-13 20:05:00 → LAX 2026-11-13 22:00:00; nonstop; 235 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA6285: LAX 2026-11-27 14:02:00 → DSM 2026-11-27 19:33:00; nonstop; 211 minutes. Local airport times.

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