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Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to Des Moines (DSM) from $195

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Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 13, 2024.

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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines?

Users have found that leaving on a Tuesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 85% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 59 days in advance to save up to 149% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 59 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $357, or $357 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines?

September is one of the best times of the year to fly to Des Moines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Prices for September average $367 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $83. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of August. Opting for a September flight can save you 22% on your journey compared to booking in August

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

It’s typically best to fly out from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,214,720 searches. Prices were last updated on June 13, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from New York to Des Moines in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sat 7/1311:29 amJFK - DSM
1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/207:00 amDSM - JFK
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/13$377
Wed 7/107:59 amJFK - DSM
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/167:00 amDSM - JFK
1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$379
Fri 7/127:59 amJFK - DSM
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/193:48 pmDSM - JFK
1 stop4h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$384
Wed 7/177:59 amJFK - DSM
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/225:48 amDSM - JFK
1 stop15h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/13$407
Tue 7/27:45 amJFK - DSM
1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/67:00 amDSM - JFK
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$415
Wed 7/37:45 amJFK - DSM
1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/55:45 amDSM - JFK
1 stop9h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$416
Mon 7/292:55 pmJFK - DSM
1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/36:00 amDSM - JFK
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$417
Tue 7/166:55 amJFK - DSM
1 stop5h 17mDelta
Mon 7/225:24 pmDSM - JFK
1 stop5h 08mDelta
Deal found 6/11$426
Wed 7/317:59 amJFK - DSM
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/107:06 amDSM - JFK
1 stop5h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$427

John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between John F Kennedy Intl and Des Moines in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,214,720 searches. Data last updated June 13, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from New York to Des Moines in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sat 10/199:29 amJFK - DSM
1 stop6h 04mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/216:18 amDSM - JFK
1 stop14h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/13$354
Wed 11/137:59 amJFK - DSM
1 stop5h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/172:09 pmDSM - JFK
1 stop4h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$356
Sat 7/1311:29 amJFK - DSM
1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/207:00 amDSM - JFK
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/13$377
Wed 7/107:59 amJFK - DSM
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/167:00 amDSM - JFK
1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$379
Thu 9/122:50 pmJFK - DSM
1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/166:03 amDSM - JFK
1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$382
Thu 8/157:55 amJFK - DSM
1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/187:02 amDSM - JFK
1 stop4h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/13$384
Wed 11/207:59 amJFK - DSM
1 stop5h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/242:09 pmDSM - JFK
1 stop4h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$396
Tue 7/27:45 amJFK - DSM
1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/67:00 amDSM - JFK
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$415
Wed 7/37:45 amJFK - DSM
1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/55:45 amDSM - JFK
1 stop9h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$416

John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,214,720 searches. Data last updated June 13, 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from New York to Des Moines should consider booking one of these fares. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Thu 6/207:58 amJFK - DSM
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/26:03 amDSM - JFK
1 stop12h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$432
Thu 6/207:58 amJFK - DSM
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/29:54 amDSM - JFK
2 stops10h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$536
Thu 6/202:50 pmJFK - DSM
1 stop7h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/236:54 amDSM - JFK
1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$635
Thu 6/2012:10 pmJFK - DSM
2 stops12h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/29:54 amDSM - JFK
2 stops10h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$646
Sun 6/236:55 amJFK - DSM
1 stop5h 18mDelta
Tue 6/256:32 amDSM - JFK
1 stop4h 37mDelta
Deal found 6/11$846
Tue 6/183:40 pmJFK - DSM
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/226:54 amDSM - JFK
1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/13$1,054
Tue 6/186:00 amJFK - DSM
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Sat 6/224:00 pmDSM - JFK
1 stop6h 56mDelta
Deal found 6/12$2,582
Tue 6/182:42 pmJFK - DSM
2 stops7h 05mDelta
Sat 6/224:00 pmDSM - JFK
1 stop6h 56mDelta
Deal found 6/13$2,815
Tue 6/188:59 amJFK - DSM
2 stops9h 32mDelta
Sat 6/224:00 pmDSM - JFK
1 stop6h 56mDelta
Deal found 6/12$2,889

One-way flights to Des Moines from John F Kennedy Intl

Search for one-way flight options from John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,214,720 searches. Data last updated June 13, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from New York to Des Moines. Those seeking round-trip flights from New York to Des Moines should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Tue 9/178:29 amJFK - DSM
1 stop12h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$195
Tue 9/246:59 amJFK - DSM
1 stop14h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$196
Wed 9/48:20 amJFK - DSM
2 stops13h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$223
Sun 11/245:45 pmJFK - DSM
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$232
Mon 7/17:45 amJFK - DSM
1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$239
Tue 11/268:59 amJFK - DSM
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$244
Thu 8/111:30 amJFK - DSM
2 stops12h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$255
Wed 9/43:54 pmJFK - DSM
1 stop20h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$260
Thu 6/273:40 pmJFK - DSM
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$265

Find flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 3,214,720 searches. Data last updated June 13, 2024.

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JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/10

1 stop8h 14m

Des Moines

Sun 8/11

1 stop6h 16m

$356

New York John F Kennedy IntlDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/13

1 stop7h 13m

Des Moines

Sat 7/20

1 stop5h 10m

$377

New York John F Kennedy IntlDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/10

1 stop8h 18m

Des Moines

Tue 7/16

1 stop5h 29m

$379

New York John F Kennedy IntlDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/15

1 stop7h 26m

Des Moines

Sun 8/18

1 stop4h 57m

$384

New York John F Kennedy IntlDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/2

1 stop8h 34m

Des Moines

Sat 7/6

1 stop5h 10m

$415

New York John F Kennedy IntlDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/16

1 stop5h 17m

Des Moines

Mon 7/22

1 stop5h 08m

$426

New York John F Kennedy IntlDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 7/11

1 stop5h 21m

Des Moines

Mon 7/15

1 stop5h 08m

$466

New York John F Kennedy IntlDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/1

2 stops12h 59m

Des Moines

Sun 8/4

2 stops17h 40m

$499

New York John F Kennedy IntlDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 7/5

1 stop4h 50m

Des Moines

Mon 7/8

1 stop5h 08m

$506

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What is the cheapest day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Temperature and rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

DSM

Temperature

23 - 77 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Des Moines. Reviews last updated June 13, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to Des Moines, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

WestJet
7.5
Good
2,824 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,276 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Des Moines from New York John F Kennedy Intl. Booking flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines (DSM) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl from 2 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $356, but on average you can expect to pay $430.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines for under $500?

    There are currently 9+ open flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines within the next 7 days for less than $500.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($356), and Delta ($426) offers the cheapest pricing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines. Users have found that American Airlines is 28% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What does JFK to DSM mean?

    New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is JFK and Des Moines Airport is DSM. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

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    Many airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines?

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  • How recently were the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines flight deals updated?

    The New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/13.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines (average of $323). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $436). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines

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American AirlinesCheapest$354Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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