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 56m. Fly via Delta 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?

Delta, at $335, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Albany, New York. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. Delta is currently priced 45% 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 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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$350

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$351

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$393

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1 stop14h 07m

Deal found 10/28

$397

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$325

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$350

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$672

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$345

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$350

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$393

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$295

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$295 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$178 (Delta)
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$558

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DSM Des Moines - ALB Albany Intl

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Des Moines

Tue 12/22

6:11 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop4h 17m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$178

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DSM Des Moines - ALB Albany Intl

DSMALB

Des Moines

Tue 12/22

5:10 am-1:25 pm

2 stops7h 15m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$234

Des MoinesAlbany

DSM Des Moines - ALB Albany Intl

DSMALB

Des Moines

Tue 12/15

6:09 am-12:05 pm

1 stop4h 56m

Albany Intl

Mon 12/28

5:30 am-9:55 am

1 stop5h 25m

$325

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DSM Des Moines - ALB Albany Intl

DSMALB

Des Moines

Wed 11/25

5:29 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/2

5:50 am-9:50 am

1 stop5h 00m

$345

Des MoinesAlbany

DSM Des Moines - ALB Albany Intl

DSMALB

Des Moines

Wed 11/25

5:40 pm-1:05 am

1 stop6h 25m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/2

12:50 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$350

Des MoinesAlbany

DSM Des Moines - ALB Albany Intl

DSMALB

Des Moines

Thu 11/19

6:00 am-5:15 pm

2 stops10h 15m

Albany Intl

Wed 11/25

12:25 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops11h 10m

$517

Des MoinesAlbany

DSM Des Moines - ALB Albany Intl

DSMALB

Des Moines

Wed 11/25

8:00 am-7:03 pm

2 stops10h 03m

Albany Intl

Wed 12/2

5:45 am-2:14 pm

2 stops9h 29m

$546

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DSM Des Moines - ALB Albany Intl

DSMALB

Des Moines

Thu 11/12

5:29 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Albany Intl

Mon 11/16

5:50 am-9:44 am

1 stop4h 54m

$557

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DSM Des Moines - ALB Albany Intl

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Des Moines

Wed 11/25

5:40 pm-1:05 am

1 stop6h 25m

Albany Intl

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4:30 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$584

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DSM Des Moines - ALB Albany Intl

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Des Moines

Tue 11/10

1:27 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop9h 03m

Albany Intl

Wed 11/11

4:55 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$667

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Albany, New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Albany, New York (average of $336). Flying from Des Moines to Albany, New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $876). 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 and United 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

7.8

Good

8,694 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Delta

7.8

Good

8,694 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,694 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

United Airlines

7.3

Good

10,453 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,694 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

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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 56m. Fly via Delta 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?
Delta, at $335, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Albany, New York. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. Delta is currently priced 45% 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Albany, New York (average of $336). Flying from Des Moines to Albany, New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $876). 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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Delta	Cheapest$335	Average$662	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$347	Average$596	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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