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$1,113+ 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 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — AKL
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,678
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$1,113
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,389
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($269 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 April 29, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/88:00 amDSM - AKL
1 stop28h 30mAir New Zealand
Wed 5/217:40 pmAKL - DSM
1 stop20h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/29$1,717
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 6/1211:16 amDSM - AKL
2 stops25h 44mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/198:15 pmAKL - DSM
2 stops31h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,755
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/83:20 pmDSM - AKL
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/217:30 amAKL - DSM
2 stops32h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,896
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/127:21 pmDSM - AKL
2 stops29h 39mQantas Airways
Thu 6/196:00 amAKL - DSM
2 stops25h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/28$2,321
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/303:15 pmDSM - AKL
2 stops49h 00mEmirates
Tue 1/209:05 pmAKL - DSM
2 stops44h 25mEmirates
Deal found 4/28$28,853

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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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Auckland that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Auckland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Thu 6/12

6:00 am-6:00 am

2 stops31h 00m

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/19

1:50 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops51h 04m

$1,678

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Fri 6/13

3:01 pm-5:30 am

1 stop21h 29m

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/20

7:40 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop35h 35m

$2,001

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Thu 6/12

7:21 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops29h 39m

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/19

6:00 am-2:20 pm

2 stops25h 20m

$2,321

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Thu 6/12

5:20 pm-2:10 pm

3 stops27h 50m

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/19

6:00 am-2:20 pm

2 stops25h 20m

$2,325

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Thu 6/12

11:16 am-6:00 am

2 stops25h 44m

$1,113

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Thu 6/12

3:01 pm-5:30 am

1 stop21h 29m

$1,491

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Deals found on 4/28

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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-Auckland flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Auckland flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Auckland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Auckland from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Auckland

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 April 29, 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.

Rainfall in Auckland by month

Plan your trip to Auckland by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Auckland ranges from 2.8 - 5.1 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Auckland when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in Auckland by month

Plan your trip to Auckland by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Auckland, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 April 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Auckland, such as Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and United Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

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.

  • 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 $1,678. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $2,001 and $2,321, respectively.

  • 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.

  • 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$884Average$1,273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,092Average$1,343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,150Average$1,700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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