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$1,007+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Auckland (AKL)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — AKL
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Fri 8/22
Fri 8/29
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Auckland (AKL). 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 August 17, 2025.

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$1,007
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July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,688
From Des Moines to Auckland Intl
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Auckland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Auckland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 17, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Tue 9/308:00 amDSM - AKL
3 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/77:40 pmAKL - DSM
1 stop20h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$1,631
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/302:58 pmDSM - AKL
1 stop20h 32mAir New Zealand
Tue 10/77:40 pmAKL - DSM
1 stop20h 48mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/16$1,907
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/302:58 pmDSM - AKL
1 stop20h 32mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/77:40 pmAKL - DSM
1 stop20h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/16$1,973

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Auckland that are best for you.

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Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Tue 1/13

6:20 am-8:35 am

2 stops31h 15m

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/18

2:35 pm-10:23 am

2 stops38h 48m

$1,007

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Wed 1/14

6:20 am-8:35 am

2 stops31h 15m

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/18

2:35 pm-10:23 am

2 stops38h 48m

$1,007

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Wed 1/14

10:15 am-8:35 am

2 stops27h 20m

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/17

2:35 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops26h 53m

$1,007

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Wed 1/14

6:20 am-8:35 am

2 stops31h 15m

Auckland Intl

Thu 1/22

2:35 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops26h 53m

$1,007

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Tue 1/13

10:15 am-8:35 am

2 stops27h 20m

Auckland Intl

Fri 1/16

2:35 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops26h 53m

$1,007

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Tue 1/13

6:20 am-8:35 am

2 stops31h 15m

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/19

2:35 pm-10:23 am

2 stops38h 48m

$1,007

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Wed 1/14

6:20 am-8:35 am

2 stops31h 15m

Auckland Intl

Wed 1/21

2:35 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops26h 53m

$1,007

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Tue 1/13

6:20 am-8:35 am

2 stops31h 15m

Auckland Intl

Wed 1/21

2:35 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops26h 53m

$1,007

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Wed 1/14

10:15 am-8:35 am

2 stops27h 20m

Auckland Intl

Tue 1/20

2:35 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops26h 53m

$1,007

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Tue 1/13

10:15 am-8:35 am

2 stops27h 20m

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/17

2:35 pm-10:23 am

2 stops38h 48m

$1,007

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Auckland

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

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Auckland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 17, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Des Moines to Auckland in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Auckland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Auckland. 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 Auckland. Reviews last updated August 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Des Moines to Auckland. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
504 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
504 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
504 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,919 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
504 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
504 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Auckland round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Auckland, with prices starting at $793. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Air New Zealand, with the lowest prices starting at $999 and $1,611, respectively. Users have found that United Airlines is 46% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Auckland 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 Auckland?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Auckland (average of $1,021). Flying from Des Moines to Auckland in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,511). 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 Auckland

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Auckland. 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 August 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$793Average$1,391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$999Average$1,298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,611Average$1,700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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