Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
SkyWest Airlines flies nonstop from Des Moines International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,447-mile flight takes about 3h 53m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,447 mi · 2,329 km
- Flight time
- 3h 53m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 74%
Airlines flying DSM to LAX
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 7 | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 16,950 | 3h 53m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DSM to LAX flight schedule
1 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:48pm and the last at 6:48pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 4971American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:48pm | 8:42pm | 31 | 73% |
Is DSM to LAX on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 72% of 334 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 3pm were the most punctual (73%), those around 6pm the least (71%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (78%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 334 | 72% | 35 min | 0.3% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2pm to 3pm | 12 | 75% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 170 | 73% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 149 | 71% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | 27 | 1,561 | |
| November 2025 | 32 | 1,608 | |
| December 2025 | 31 | 1,670 | |
| January 2026 | 31 | 1,732 | |
| February 2026 | 28 | 1,542 | |
| March 2026 | 31 | 1,806 | |
| April 2026 | 30 | 1,590 | |
| May 2026 | 32 | 1,803 | |
| June 2026 | 30 | 1,735 | |
| July 2026 | 31 | 1,903 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.