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Flight deals from Des Moines to Burbank

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Des Moines Airport to Burbank Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $219. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Burbank.$198 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug, returning Fri, 7 Aug.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Des Moines on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Burbank.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Burbank on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $198, select.
Burbank.$219 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Jul, returning Mon, 13 Jul.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Des Moines on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Burbank.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Burbank on Mon, 13 Jul, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $219, select.
Burbank.$240 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul, returning Fri, 7 Aug.Return flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Des Moines on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Burbank.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Burbank on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $240, select.
Burbank.$541 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Sat, 14 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Des Moines on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Burbank.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Burbank on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $541, select.
Burbank.$625 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Dec, returning Fri, 25 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in Burbank.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Burbank on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $625, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Burbank

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Des Moines to Burbank flights are currently cheapest in August.
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Direct flights from Des Moines to Burbank

Des Moines to Burbank: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Des Moines to Burbank below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Burbank.

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Hawthorne

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Long Beach Municipal

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Ontario International

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Des Moines to Burbank: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$198
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time3 hrs, 41 mins
Most popular airlineAllegiant Air
Average flights per week3

Finding cheap flights from Des Moines to Burbank: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Des Moines to Burbank is $198. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 41 minutes is the average flight time from Des Moines to Burbank.
Allegiant Air flies direct from Des Moines to Burbank.
As of June 2026, there are 3 flights per week flying from Des Moines to Burbank.
The cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Burbank is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Des Moines Airport to Burbank Airport on Monday, 3 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 41 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Burbank but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Burbank is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Allegiant Air offers the cheapest flight tickets to Burbank.

Flying from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Burbank Airport (BUR): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Des Moines Airport to Burbank Airport is 3 hours 40 minutes.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your DSM to BUR flight.

  • You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • Allegiant Air offers direct flights from Des Moines Airport to Burbank Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Burbank — and maybe even more of the United States if time allows.

  • The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Allegiant Air.

  • If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Des Moines Airport to Burbank Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DSM and BUR:

    • Denver International Airport

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport

    • Harry Reid International Airport

Handy information about Des Moines Airport (DSM)

  • DSM is located at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.

  • Of the flights that depart from Des Moines Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.

  • Central Des Moines to Des Moines Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.

  • Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.

  • Need a handy hotel near DSM? If you've booked an early flight from Des Moines Airport to Burbank Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Burbank Airport (BUR)

Getting from Burbank Airport (BUR) to central Burbank

  • BUR is located at 2627 Hollywood Way.

  • From Burbank Airport, Burbank is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.

  • It'll take around 20 minutes to get there by public transport.

When to fly to Burbank Airport (BUR)

  • It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Des Moines Airport to Burbank Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Burbank. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.

  • Book your flight from Des Moines Airport to Burbank Airport for August if you want to go to Burbank during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DSM to BUR in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.

Explore more of the United States

  • Los Angeles is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Burbank. Around 16 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl.

  • Around 193 kilometres south-east of Burbank, San Diego is another essential stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.

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