How long is the flight from Des Moines to Albany, New York?

There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to Albany, New York in 4h 52m. Fly via United Airlines, American Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance from Des Moines to Albany, New York is about 1017 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Albany, New York round-trip?

American Airlines, at $182, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Albany, New York.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. American Airlines is currently priced 63% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Albany, New York ranges from 2.2 - 3.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.7 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Albany, New York when rainfall is around 2.2 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Albany, New York, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Albany, New York?

The most popular airlines flying from Des Moines to Albany, New York are Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Albany, New York as you normally would.

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Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Albany that include hotel bookings?

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

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Tue 12/305:21 pmDSM - ALB

1 stop5h 02mDelta

Sat 1/312:36 pmALB - DSM

1 stop6h 12mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$487

Tue 12/303:14 pmDSM - ALB

2 stops7h 27mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/36:00 amALB - DSM

1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$518

Tue 12/303:45 pmDSM - ALB

2 stops21h 18mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/34:14 pmALB - DSM

3 stops30h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,129

Best flights from Des Moines to Albany
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Albany that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 17, 2025.

Wed 2/183:24 pmDSM - ALB

1 stop4h 52mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/204:50 pmALB - DSM

1 stop5h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$344

Thu 2/55:01 pmDSM - ALB

1 stop5h 54mAmerican Airlines

Mon 2/97:02 amALB - DSM

1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$351

Thu 2/55:20 amDSM - ALB

2 stops9h 55mSouthwest

Mon 2/912:00 pmALB - DSM

2 stops10h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$361

Sat 2/148:00 amDSM - ALB

1 stop5h 05mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/184:50 pmALB - DSM

1 stop5h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$361

Last-minute flights from Des Moines to Albany
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Albany. Data last updated December 17, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 12/305:21 pmDSM - ALB

1 stop5h 02mDelta

Sat 1/312:36 pmALB - DSM

1 stop6h 12mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$487

Tue 12/303:14 pmDSM - ALB

2 stops7h 27mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/36:00 amALB - DSM

1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$518

Tue 12/303:45 pmDSM - ALB

2 stops21h 18mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/34:14 pmALB - DSM

3 stops30h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,129

Thu 1/16:52 pmDSM - ALB

1 stop5h 03mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/55:19 pmALB - DSM

1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$384

Thu 1/18:00 amDSM - ALB

1 stop5h 31mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/55:45 amALB - DSM

2 stops9h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$429

Fri 1/306:00 amDSM - ALB

1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines

Fri 2/65:00 amALB - DSM

1 stop8h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$407

Fri 1/303:35 pmDSM - ALB

1 stop4h 47mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/65:45 amALB - DSM

2 stops9h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$512

Sat 1/313:35 pmDSM - ALB

2 stops7h 06mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/76:00 amALB - DSM

2 stops11h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$427

One-way flights from Des Moines to Albany
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Albany. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 17, 2025.

Wed 1/76:14 pmDSM - ALB

2 stops16h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$149

Wed 1/75:16 pmDSM - ALB

1 stop5h 39mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$169

Wed 1/146:10 amDSM - ALB

2 stops9h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 12/15

$174

Thu 12/258:00 amDSM - ALB

1 stop5h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$181

Wed 12/312:07 pmDSM - ALB

1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$182

Thu 4/237:25 amDSM - ALB

1 stop4h 54mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$204

Thu 1/13:14 pmDSM - ALB

1 stop4h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$221

Mon 12/295:21 pmDSM - ALB

1 stop5h 02mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$244

Thu 4/238:00 amDSM - ALB

2 stops9h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$249

Tue 12/303:14 pmDSM - ALB

2 stops7h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$289

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$344 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$149 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$639

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesAlbany

DSM - ALB

DSMALB

Des Moines

Wed 2/18

3:24 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop4h 52m

Albany Intl

Fri 2/20

4:50 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$344

Des MoinesAlbany

DSM - ALB

DSMALB

Des Moines

Thu 2/5

5:01 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Albany Intl

Mon 2/9

7:02 am-11:12 am

1 stop5h 10m

$351

Des MoinesAlbany

DSM - ALB

DSMALB

Des Moines

Thu 2/5

5:20 am-4:15 pm

2 stops9h 55m

Albany Intl

Mon 2/9

12:00 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$361

Des MoinesAlbany

DSM - ALB

DSMALB

Des Moines

Sat 2/14

8:00 am-2:05 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Albany Intl

Wed 2/18

4:50 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$361

Des MoinesAlbany

DSM - ALB

DSMALB

Des Moines

Wed 1/7

6:14 pm-11:21 am

2 stops16h 07m

$149

Des MoinesAlbany

DSM - ALB

DSMALB

Des Moines

Wed 1/7

5:16 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$169

Des MoinesAlbany

DSM - ALB

DSMALB

Des Moines

Wed 1/14

6:24 am-11:49 am

1 stop4h 25m

$169

Des MoinesAlbany

DSM - ALB

DSMALB

Des Moines

Wed 1/14

6:10 am-4:15 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$174

Des MoinesAlbany

DSM - ALB

DSMALB

Des Moines

Thu 1/1

6:52 pm-12:55 am

1 stop5h 03m

$182

Des MoinesAlbany

DSM - ALB

DSMALB

Des Moines

Thu 12/25

3:14 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops7h 27m

$186

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Deals found on 12/15

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Albany, New York flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Albany, New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Albany, New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Albany, New York flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Albany, New York flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Albany, New York?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Albany, New York (average of $280). Flying from Des Moines to Albany, New York in November is currently the most expensive (average of $745). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Albany

See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Des Moines to Albany have to say. 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

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,092 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,049 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Des Moines to Albany, New York?
There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to Albany, New York in 4h 52m. Fly via United Airlines, American Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance from Des Moines to Albany, New York is about 1017 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Albany, New York round-trip?
American Airlines, at $182, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Albany, New York.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. American Airlines is currently priced 63% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Albany that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Albany flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Albany?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Albany.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Albany?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Albany by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Albany, New York?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Albany, New York (average of $280). Flying from Des Moines to Albany, New York in November is currently the most expensive (average of $745). 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 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Albany

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$182	Average$451	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$284	Average$396	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$316	Average$416	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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