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Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Auckland (AKL) from $1,242

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 6/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DSM — AKL
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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 May 3, 2024.

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Average price

$1,868

Round-trip from

$1,099
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Auckland?

Sunday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 129%.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Auckland?

March can be a great time to fly to Auckland from Des Moines with a flight ticket averaging about $2,006. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of March for as cheap as $631. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of February.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Auckland (DSM - AKL)?

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 47% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Cheap Air New Zealand flights from Des Moines to Auckland

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air New Zealand for the route between Des Moines and Auckland. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 3, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Air New Zealand flights we've found from Des Moines to Auckland. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Mon 6/106:05 amDSM - AKL
1 stop30h 25mAir New Zealand
Tue 8/67:40 pmAKL - DSM
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/2$1,242
Sun 6/96:05 amDSM - AKL
1 stop30h 25mAir New Zealand
Tue 8/67:40 pmAKL - DSM
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/2$1,304
Thu 6/132:54 pmDSM - AKL
1 stop21h 36mAir New Zealand
Wed 8/77:40 pmAKL - DSM
1 stop19h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/2$1,455
Mon 6/106:05 amDSM - AKL
1 stop30h 25mAir New Zealand
Wed 8/77:40 pmAKL - DSM
1 stop19h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/2$1,464
Fri 6/76:05 amDSM - AKL
1 stop30h 25mAir New Zealand
Wed 8/77:40 pmAKL - DSM
1 stop19h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/2$1,514
Tue 6/112:54 pmDSM - AKL
1 stop21h 36mAir New Zealand
Tue 8/67:40 pmAKL - DSM
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/2$1,608
Fri 6/76:05 amDSM - AKL
1 stop30h 25mAir New Zealand
Fri 8/97:40 pmAKL - DSM
1 stop19h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/2$1,944
Tue 6/112:54 pmDSM - AKL
1 stop21h 36mAir New Zealand
Wed 8/77:40 pmAKL - DSM
1 stop19h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/2$1,968
Mon 6/102:54 pmDSM - AKL
1 stop21h 36mAir New Zealand
Mon 8/57:40 pmAKL - DSM
1 stop19h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/2$2,111

Cheap United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Auckland

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Des Moines and Auckland. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 3, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced United Airlines flights we've found at this time heading from Des Moines to Auckland. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Mon 6/102:54 pmDSM - AKL
2 stops22h 06mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/83:55 pmAKL - DSM
2 stops24h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,309
Mon 6/106:05 amDSM - AKL
1 stop30h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/78:15 pmAKL - DSM
2 stops31h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,319
Wed 6/126:41 pmDSM - AKL
2 stops43h 29mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/87:40 pmAKL - DSM
1 stop19h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,330
Fri 6/78:00 amDSM - AKL
2 stops29h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/68:15 pmAKL - DSM
2 stops30h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,359
Mon 6/106:05 amDSM - AKL
1 stop30h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/97:40 pmAKL - DSM
2 stops21h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,369
Wed 6/126:41 pmDSM - AKL
2 stops43h 29mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/98:15 pmAKL - DSM
2 stops20h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,380
Fri 6/78:00 amDSM - AKL
2 stops29h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/48:15 pmAKL - DSM
2 stops31h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,409
Fri 6/76:05 amDSM - AKL
1 stop30h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/37:40 pmAKL - DSM
1 stop19h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,869
Tue 6/112:54 pmDSM - AKL
1 stop21h 36mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/87:40 pmAKL - DSM
1 stop19h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/2$3,405

Cheap Des Moines to Auckland flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Auckland specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Prices were last updated on May 3, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Des Moines to Auckland in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 5/72:56 pmDSM - AKL
1 stop21h 34mAir New Zealand
Thu 5/97:40 pmAKL - DSM
1 stop19h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/3$2,193
Tue 5/72:56 pmDSM - AKL
2 stops23h 14mAir New Zealand
Thu 5/97:40 pmAKL - DSM
1 stop19h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/3$2,211
Tue 5/75:48 pmDSM - AKL
2 stops27h 12mQantas Airways
Thu 5/98:00 pmAKL - DSM
2 stops44h 02mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/3$2,318
Tue 5/71:40 pmDSM - AKL
2 stops24h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/91:50 pmAKL - DSM
3 stops26h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$16,943

Des Moines to Auckland 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Auckland in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 3, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Des Moines to Auckland in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sat 12/2811:52 amDSM - AKL
1 stop26h 33mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/151:20 pmAKL - DSM
1 stop22h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,376
Sat 12/282:17 pmDSM - AKL
2 stops24h 08mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/153:50 pmAKL - DSM
2 stops26h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,379
Sat 12/285:49 amDSM - AKL
2 stops32h 06mDelta
Wed 1/152:50 pmAKL - DSM
3 stops25h 41mDelta
Deal found 5/3$1,615
Wed 11/202:14 pmDSM - AKL
2 stops23h 41mDelta
Sun 11/242:50 pmAKL - DSM
2 stops26h 34mDelta
Deal found 5/2$1,629
Wed 11/206:00 amDSM - AKL
1 stop28h 55mAir New Zealand
Sun 11/247:45 pmAKL - DSM
1 stop37h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/2$1,810
Wed 11/202:09 pmDSM - AKL
2 stops24h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/241:20 pmAKL - DSM
1 stop21h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,948
Tue 5/72:56 pmDSM - AKL
1 stop21h 34mAir New Zealand
Thu 5/97:40 pmAKL - DSM
1 stop19h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/3$2,193
Tue 5/72:56 pmDSM - AKL
2 stops23h 14mAir New Zealand
Thu 5/97:40 pmAKL - DSM
1 stop19h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/3$2,211
Tue 5/75:48 pmDSM - AKL
2 stops27h 12mQantas Airways
Thu 5/98:00 pmAKL - DSM
2 stops44h 02mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/3$2,318

Find flights from Des Moines to Auckland within your budget

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 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 3, 2024.

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$1,242 - $2,314

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Des MoinesAuckland Intl

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Mon 6/10

1 stop30h 25m

Auckland Intl

Tue 8/6

1 stop19h 50m

$1,242

Des MoinesAuckland Intl

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Sun 6/9

1 stop30h 25m

Auckland Intl

Tue 8/6

1 stop19h 50m

$1,304

Des MoinesAuckland Intl

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Mon 6/10

2 stops22h 06m

Auckland Intl

Thu 8/8

2 stops24h 51m

$1,309

Des MoinesAuckland Intl

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Mon 6/10

1 stop30h 25m

Auckland Intl

Wed 8/7

2 stops31h 09m

$1,319

Des MoinesAuckland Intl

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Wed 6/12

2 stops43h 29m

Auckland Intl

Thu 8/8

1 stop19h 55m

$1,330

Des MoinesAuckland Intl

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Thu 6/13

1 stop21h 36m

Auckland Intl

Wed 8/7

1 stop19h 55m

$1,455

Des MoinesAuckland Intl

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Mon 6/10

3 stops27h 51m

Auckland Intl

Tue 8/6

3 stops39h 12m

$2,068

Des MoinesAuckland Intl

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Sun 6/9

2 stops35h 26m

Auckland Intl

Mon 8/5

3 stops34h 17m

$2,193

Des MoinesAuckland Intl

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Sun 6/9

2 stops30h 11m

Auckland Intl

Sat 8/3

2 stops32h 47m

$2,314

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Auckland?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Auckland. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Auckland flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Auckland by month

Plan your trip from Des Moines to Auckland by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Des Moines to Auckland is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $1,615. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Auckland (average of $1,099). Flying from Des Moines to Auckland in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,697). 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.

January

$1,099

February

$1,115

March

$1,154

April

$1,413

May

$1,347

June

$1,494

July

$1,697

August

$1,352

September

$1,464

October

$1,195

November

$1,154

December

$1,181

Temperature and rainfall in Auckland by month

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

AKL

Temperature

51.8 - 68 °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 May 3, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Auckland, such as Air New Zealand 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
8.3
Very good
640 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
640 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
640 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
983 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
640 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,134 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
640 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,755 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
640 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Auckland for under $1,300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Auckland for under $1,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air New Zealand for just $1,242, but on average you can expect to pay $1,615.

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

    Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Auckland, with prices starting at $1,242. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,309 and $2,193, respectively. Users have found that Air New Zealand is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Auckland?

    Before booking your flight from Des Moines to Auckland check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Delta or Air New Zealand.

  • What does DSM to AKL mean?

    DSM and AKL are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. DSM to AKL refers to a flight route from Des Moines Airport to Auckland Intl Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Auckland that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Des Moines to Auckland flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Des Moines to Auckland with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Des Moines to Auckland flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

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    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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Auckland that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Auckland offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to Auckland?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to Auckland flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Des Moines to Auckland flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Auckland flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/3.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Auckland

Discover the top 4 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 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 3, 2024.
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United AirlinesCheapest$918Average$1,707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,121Average$1,181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,829Average$2,288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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