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$33+ Cheap flights from New Jersey to Des Moines (DSM)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — DSM
Jul 10 — Jul 171
Fri 7/10
Fri 7/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Jersey to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from New Jersey to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Jersey to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 10, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/167:43 pm
PHL
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DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 7/194:57 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/7$74
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/97:48 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 7/124:57 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/8$75
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/97:48 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Allegiant Air
Thu 7/163:37 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/8$77
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/27:43 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 7/54:57 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/5$82
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/106:10 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Sun 9/131:58 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 22m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/7$85
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/258:03 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/285:02 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/6$92
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/97:47 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Allegiant Air
Thu 8/201:55 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 22m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/8$94
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/117:43 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/145:02 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/5$108
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/59:03 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 7/124:57 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/5$123
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/188:03 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/215:02 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/8$124
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1011:55 am
EWR
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 55m
Allegiant Air
Mon 7/277:35 am
DSM
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 30m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/5$138
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1011:55 am
EWR
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 55m
Allegiant Air
Mon 7/137:35 am
DSM
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 30m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/5$140

Find flight deals from New Jersey to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Jersey to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated June 10, 2026.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$74
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$33
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$452

Good round-trip deal

$145 or less

Good one-way deal

$117 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Jersey to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Jersey to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Sat 7/4

6:00 am-10:17 am

1 stop5h 17m

Des Moines

Sat 7/11

6:50 pm-12:53 am

1 stop5h 03m

$324

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Wed 7/29

6:10 am-9:45 am

1 stop4h 35m

Des Moines

Sat 8/1

5:32 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$325

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Fri 7/17

6:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop4h 45m

Des Moines

Mon 7/20

6:37 pm-12:58 am

1 stop5h 21m

$329

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Thu 9/10

6:00 am-9:19 am

1 stop4h 19m

Des Moines

Fri 10/2

6:45 pm-1:10 am

1 stop5h 25m

$329

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Wed 6/24

6:00 am-10:43 am

1 stop5h 43m

Des Moines

Wed 7/1

6:03 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$354

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Fri 7/10

6:00 am-10:45 am

1 stop5h 45m

Des Moines

Mon 7/13

6:37 pm-12:58 am

1 stop5h 21m

$354

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Thu 6/25

1:29 pm-5:54 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Des Moines

Wed 7/1

6:03 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$354
Quickest round-trip

New YorkDes Moines

LGA - DSM

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Wed 8/19

5:00 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Des Moines

Sat 8/22

10:10 am-1:56 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

$365

New YorkDes Moines

LGA - DSM

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/18

6:55 am-1:55 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Des Moines

Wed 8/26

2:40 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$385

New YorkDes Moines

LGA - DSM

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Wed 7/15

6:00 am-10:45 am

1 stop5h 45m

Des Moines

Sat 7/18

10:25 am-2:11 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

$385

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Jersey to Des Moines

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NJ to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from New Jersey to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 10, 2026.

When flying from New Jersey to Des Moines, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from New Jersey?

    Most people fly into Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight to Des Moines from New Jersey. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from New Jersey to Des Moines?

    There are many flights that can get you from New Jersey to Des Moines in 4h 35m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance from New Jersey to Des Moines is about 969 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Jersey to Des Moines one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Allegiant Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $61. Users have also found prices from $172 and $188 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Jersey to Des Moines?

    While some choose either New York John F Kennedy Intl - Des Moines or Philadelphia - Des Moines, New York LaGuardia - Des Moines is the most popular route from New Jersey to Des Moines.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Jersey to Des Moines?

    On average you can expect to pay $180 for a flight from New Jersey to Des Moines. The cheapest flight overall is $66 while the most popular route, (New York LaGuardia - Des Moines) is currently priced at $318.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Jersey to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Jersey to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Jersey to Des Moines?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Jersey to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Jersey to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Jersey to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 4 airlines flying from New Jersey to Des Moines

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from New Jersey to Des Moines. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$90Average$127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$278Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$304Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$305Average$682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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