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Flights from Long Beach to Des Moines
There are no direct flights from Long Beach to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Las Vegas, about 4h 26m door to door (50 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 26m
Long Beach to Des Moines at a glance
Fastest journey4h 26mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Las Vegas
Best ways to fly from Long Beach to Des Moines
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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LGB Denver (DEN) DSM
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Fri07:15 LGB10:15 DEN1h 00m connection11:15 DEN13:41 DSMSouthwest Airlines
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LGB Las Vegas (LAS) DSM
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines
Sat11:00 LGB11:54 LAS1h 06m connection13:00 LAS17:41 DSMSouthwest Airlines
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LGB Phoenix (PHX) DSM
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Sun15:15 LGB16:22 PHX2h 53m connection19:15 PHX23:49 DSMSouthwest Airlines + American Airlines
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LGB Chicago (MDW) DSM
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Tue11:30 LGB17:03 MDW3h 27m connection20:30 MDW21:24 DSMSouthwest Airlines
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 26mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +2hDes Moines vs Long Beach
- Currency in Des Moines
- USD
- Airports
- LGB → DSM
Flights from Long Beach to Des Moines: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Long Beach to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Las Vegas and Phoenix. 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 Long Beach to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,320 km.
Where do you change planes between Long Beach and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Las Vegas (LAS), Phoenix (PHX) and Chicago (MDW). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Long Beach and Des Moines?
Long Beach: Long Beach International Airport (LGB). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Long Beach and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Long Beach.
