Los Angeles (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
SkyWest Airlines flies nonstop from Los Angeles International Airport to Des Moines International Airport, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,447-mile flight takes about 3h 27m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,447 mi · 2,329 km
- Flight time
- 3h 27m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 76%
Airlines flying LAX to DSM
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 7 | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 17,218 | 3h 27m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
LAX to DSM flight schedule
1 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 12:37pm and the last at 12:37pm. 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 | 12:37pm | 6:17pm | 31 | 74% |
Is LAX to DSM on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 85% of 331 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9am were the most punctual (95%), those around 12pm the least (75%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (35%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 331 | 85% | 9 min | 0% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 9am | 42 | 85% | |
| 9am to 10am | 139 | 95% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 149 | 75% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | 26 | 1,455 | |
| November 2025 | 31 | 1,562 | |
| December 2025 | 31 | 1,531 | |
| January 2026 | 30 | 1,556 | |
| February 2026 | 28 | 1,493 | |
| March 2026 | 32 | 2,023 | |
| April 2026 | 29 | 1,679 | |
| May 2026 | 31 | 1,913 | |
| June 2026 | 29 | 1,992 | |
| July 2026 | 32 | 2,094 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.