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$483+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Auckland (AKL)

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 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — AKL
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Fri 3/13
Fri 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Auckland

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 February 11, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/146:10 am
DSM
-
AKL
2 stops31h 40m
Delta
Mon 4/201:00 pm
AKL
-
DSM
2 stops37h 54m
Delta
Deal found 2/10$791
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/173:08 pm
DSM
-
AKL
1 stop23h 47m
American Airlines
Tue 3/177:35 am
AKL
-
DSM
2 stops24h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10$792
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/105:51 pm
DSM
-
AKL
1 stop20h 19m
American Airlines
Tue 2/243:50 pm
AKL
-
DSM
2 stops22h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10$796
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/911:17 am
DSM
-
AKL
1 stop26h 53m
American Airlines
Mon 3/1612:20 pm
AKL
-
DSM
1 stop29h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9$798
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/104:25 pm
DSM
-
AKL
2 stops45h 25m
Delta
Sat 4/251:00 pm
AKL
-
DSM
2 stops19h 41m
Delta
Deal found 2/10$807
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 2/103:04 pm
DSM
-
AKL
2 stops23h 06m
United Airlines
Mon 2/233:50 pm
AKL
-
DSM
2 stops41h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$808
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/93:26 pm
DSM
-
AKL
1 stop22h 44m
American Airlines
Tue 3/247:35 am
AKL
-
DSM
2 stops24h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9$941
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/128:20 am
DSM
-
AKL
1 stop28h 10m
Air New Zealand
Sat 4/187:50 pm
AKL
-
DSM
1 stop19h 53m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/10$974

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Auckland

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 February 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$791
(Delta)

One-way from

$483
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,251
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Auckland 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 February 11, 2026.
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

Sat 4/11

6:55 am-6:50 am

2 stops30h 55m

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/20

1:00 pm-9:54 am

2 stops37h 54m

$791

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Tue 4/14

6:10 am-6:50 am

2 stops31h 40m

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/20

1:00 pm-9:54 am

2 stops37h 54m

$791

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Mon 4/13

6:30 pm-6:50 am

2 stops43h 20m

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/27

1:00 pm-9:08 pm

2 stops25h 08m

$791

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Fri 4/10

10:51 am-6:50 am

2 stops50h 59m

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/20

1:00 pm-9:54 am

2 stops37h 54m

$807

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Mon 3/9

3:26 pm-8:10 am

1 stop22h 44m

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/24

7:35 am-2:32 pm

2 stops24h 57m

$942

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Mon 3/9

10:04 am-8:10 am

2 stops28h 06m

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/16

12:20 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops29h 20m

$946

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Mon 3/9

6:55 am-7:35 am

2 stops30h 40m

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/16

1:35 pm-9:10 pm

3 stops25h 35m

$1,109

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Wed 3/4

12:25 pm-8:35 am

2 stops25h 10m

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/9

1:00 pm-9:10 pm

3 stops25h 10m

$1,263

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Wed 3/4

1:32 pm-9:10 am

2 stops24h 38m

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/9

1:50 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops43h 25m

$1,327

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Mon 3/9

5:35 am-7:35 am

2 stops32h 00m

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/24

1:35 pm-9:10 pm

3 stops25h 35m

$1,404

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Auckland

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Auckland in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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-Auckland flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Auckland flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Auckland flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Auckland 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-Auckland flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 February 11, 2026.
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
582 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
582 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
582 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,281 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
582 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,271 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
582 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Auckland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Auckland?

    Delta can get you from Des Moines to Auckland in just under 30h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Des Moines and Auckland are separated by a distance of 7909 mi.

  • 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 $1,051, respectively. Users have found that United Airlines is 45% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

  • 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.

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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 February 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$793Average$1,389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$999Average$1,011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,051Average$1,673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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