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Flights from Des Moines to Long Beach

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Long Beach. The fastest way is one stop via Las Vegas or Denver, about 4h 40m door to door (59 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 40m
DSMLGBDEN

Des Moines to Long Beach at a glance

Fastest journey4h 40mVia Las Vegas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Las Vegas or Denver

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Long Beach

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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DSM Las Vegas (LAS) LGB
Leg 1: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Tue12:30 DSM13:25 LAS0h 50m connection14:15 LAS15:10 LGBSouthwest Airlines
13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 40m
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DSM Denver (DEN) LGB
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Sun07:00 DSM07:39 DEN1h 06m connection08:45 DEN09:56 LGBSouthwest Airlines
27 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 56m
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DSM Chicago (MDW) LGB
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Sat12:00 DSM12:59 MDW1h 01m connection14:00 MDW15:54 LGBSouthwest Airlines
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 54m
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DSM Phoenix (PHX) LGB
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Mon05:30 DSM06:18 PHX2h 12m connection08:30 PHX09:36 LGBAmerican Airlines + Southwest Airlines
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 06m
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DSM Austin (AUS) LGB
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Sun08:00 DSM09:59 AUS4h 01m connection14:00 AUS14:44 LGBAllegiant Air + Southwest Airlines
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 8h 44m
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DSM Houston (HOU) LGB
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~7h 56m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,320 km1,441 miles
Journey time
4h 40mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hLong Beach vs Des Moines
Currency in Long Beach
USD
Airports
DSM → LGB

Flights from Des Moines to Long Beach: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Long Beach?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Las Vegas, Denver and Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Long Beach?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 40m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,320 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Long Beach?
The best connecting points are Las Vegas (LAS), Denver (DEN), Chicago (MDW) and Phoenix (PHX). Allegiant Air flies both legs via Las Vegas, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Long Beach?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Long Beach: Long Beach International Airport (LGB).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Long Beach?
Long Beach is 2 hours behind Des Moines.

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