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$652+ 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 8/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — AKL
Aug 17 — Aug 241
Mon 8/17
Mon 8/24
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 July 18, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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.
Sun 11/111:30 am
DSM
-
AKL
1 stop26h 55m
American Airlines
Wed 11/186:50 am
AKL
-
DSM
2 stops28h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/15$1,040
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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.
Sat 10/2410:59 am
DSM
-
AKL
2 stops26h 16m
Delta
Sun 11/82:35 pm
AKL
-
DSM
2 stops26h 59m
Delta
Deal found 7/14$1,045
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/186:22 pm
DSM
-
AKL
2 stops48h 53m
Qantas Airways
Tue 8/256:00 am
AKL
-
DSM
2 stops28h 52m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/15$1,082
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/247:42 pm
DSM
-
AKL
1 stop18h 43m
Qantas Airways
Sun 11/81:20 pm
AKL
-
DSM
1 stop20h 39m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/16$1,118
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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.
Fri 8/286:22 pm
DSM
-
AKL
2 stops29h 28m
Qantas Airways
Fri 9/48:20 am
AKL
-
DSM
2 stops26h 32m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/13$1,128
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 9/107:40 pm
DSM
-
AKL
2 stops28h 10m
Qantas Airways
Thu 9/176:00 am
AKL
-
DSM
2 stops29h 58m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/14$1,130
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/307:35 pm
DSM
-
AKL
2 stops28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/68:20 am
AKL
-
DSM
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/16$1,131
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
Mon 8/316:22 pm
DSM
-
AKL
2 stops29h 28m
Qantas Airways
Mon 9/76:00 am
AKL
-
DSM
2 stops28h 48m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/17$1,132
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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.
Fri 8/282:39 pm
DSM
-
AKL
3 stops30h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/48:20 am
AKL
-
DSM
2 stops26h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/14$1,133

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 July 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,040
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$652
(Qantas Airways)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,218
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($104 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($107 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Auckland that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Sat 10/24

10:59 am-7:15 am

2 stops26h 16m

Auckland Intl

Sun 11/8

2:35 pm-10:34 pm

2 stops26h 59m

$1,045

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Mon 8/31

6:22 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops29h 28m

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/7

6:00 am-5:48 pm

2 stops28h 48m

$1,132

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Sun 11/1

5:26 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops29h 29m

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/18

6:50 am-10:53 pm

3 stops35h 03m

$1,135

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Mon 8/31

2:39 pm-2:05 pm

3 stops30h 26m

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/7

6:00 am-5:48 pm

2 stops28h 48m

$1,137

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Tue 8/18

2:39 pm-2:05 pm

3 stops30h 26m

Auckland Intl

Tue 8/25

1:25 pm-9:56 am

3 stops37h 31m

$1,139

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Sat 10/24

6:00 am-5:30 am

1 stop29h 30m

Auckland Intl

Sun 11/8

3:50 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops24h 45m

$1,344

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Thu 8/27

5:21 pm-2:10 pm

3 stops27h 49m

Auckland Intl

Thu 9/3

1:25 pm-9:01 am

3 stops36h 36m

$1,670

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Sun 8/30

5:21 pm-2:05 pm

3 stops27h 44m

Auckland Intl

Sun 9/6

8:20 am-6:55 pm

2 stops27h 35m

$1,706
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Sat 8/29

4:13 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops28h 52m

$652

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Mon 8/24

4:13 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops27h 02m

$655

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Deals found on 7/15

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice 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 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.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Auckland

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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 July 18, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways, andAmerican 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
654 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
654 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
654 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,062 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
654 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,828 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
654 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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 and Qantas Airways can get you from Des Moines to Auckland in just under 26h 16m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 12m. Des Moines and Auckland are separated by a distance of 7909 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Auckland, with prices starting at $791. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $983 and $1,129, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 53% 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 July 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$791Average$1,516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air New ZealandCheapest$983Average$1,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,129Average$2,347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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