American's Main Cabin Extra offers 34”-35” seat pitch for added comfort.
American Airlines' Premium Economy features 18.5” seats with 8” recline.
$58+ Cheap flights to Des Moines
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 9/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DSM
Oct 11 — Oct 181
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals
Find cheap flights to Des Moines with Cheapflights
1. Tell us where you want to go
Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”2. Select your favorite providers
We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.3. Compare prices and book
Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.Flights to Des Moines in 2025
Find the latest flights to Des Moines in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on September 11, 2025.
Popular in | December |
|---|---|
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $274 |
Round-trip from | $90 |
One-way from | $58 |
Good round-trip deal | $90 or less |
Good one-way deal | $61 or less |
Find flight deals to Des Moines
Cheapest flights to Des MoinesExplore the most affordable flight options available to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.
Fri 9/1912:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop2h 45mAllegiant Air
Mon 9/228:25 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/11$90
Fri 11/712:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop3h 00mAllegiant Air
Mon 11/108:40 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 25mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/10$96
Fri 10/1012:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop2h 55mAllegiant Air
Mon 10/138:30 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 35mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/10$97
Fri 10/1712:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop2h 55mAllegiant Air
Mon 10/208:30 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 35mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/11$108
Fri 9/2612:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop2h 45mAllegiant Air
Mon 9/298:25 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/10$127
Fri 10/3112:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/31:43 pmDSM - EWR
1 stop6h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$160
Fri 9/1912:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/215:49 pmDSM - EWR
1 stop24h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$161
Tue 9/234:20 pmEWR - DSM
1 stop18h 04mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/298:25 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$172
Thu 10/26:05 pmEWR - DSM
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/68:30 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$175
Tue 11/46:15 amLGA - DSM
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Tue 11/44:15 pmDSM - LGA
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 9/11$178
Fri 11/2110:55 amEWR - DSM
Nonstop3h 00mAllegiant Air
Wed 11/268:40 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 25mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/11$180
Thu 9/252:00 pmEWR - DSM
1 stop19h 54mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/298:25 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$182
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Locate flights to Des Moines that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Des Moines that are best for you.
Fly from
New York
Route
Depart
Return
Price
NewarkDes Moines
EWR - DSM
EWRDSM
Newark
Tue 9/23
4:20 pm-9:24 am
1 stop18h 04m
Des Moines
Fri 9/26
8:25 am-12:05 pm
Nonstop2h 40m
$202
NewarkDes Moines
EWR - DSM
EWRDSM
Newark
Wed 9/24
10:05 am-1:01 pm
3 stops27h 56m
Des Moines
Mon 9/29
8:25 am-12:05 pm
Nonstop2h 40m
$222
NewarkDes Moines
EWR - DSM
EWRDSM
Newark
Fri 10/10
12:55 pm-2:50 pm
Nonstop2h 55m
Des Moines
Mon 10/13
5:51 pm-9:00 am
2 stops14h 09m
$223
NewarkDes Moines
EWR - DSM
EWRDSM
Newark
Fri 11/21
10:55 am-12:55 pm
Nonstop3h 00m
Des Moines
Thu 11/27
7:30 am-8:08 pm
1 stop11h 38m
$231
NewarkDes Moines
EWR - DSM
EWRDSM
Newark
Fri 9/26
12:55 pm-2:40 pm
Nonstop2h 45m
Des Moines
Thu 10/2
6:30 am-11:29 pm
3 stops15h 59m
$245
NewarkDes Moines
EWR - DSM
EWRDSM
Newark
Mon 11/24
10:55 am-12:55 pm
Nonstop3h 00m
Des Moines
Mon 12/1
5:44 pm-3:29 pm
1 stop20h 45m
$255
NewarkDes Moines
EWR - DSM
EWRDSM
Newark
Mon 9/29
12:55 pm-2:40 pm
Nonstop2h 45m
Des Moines
Wed 10/1
3:17 pm-9:05 am
1 stop16h 48m
$255
New YorkDes Moines
LGA - DSM
LGADSM
New York LaGuardia
Thu 10/16
6:10 am-11:00 am
1 stop5h 50m
Des Moines
Tue 10/21
4:45 pm-11:10 pm
1 stop5h 25m
$258
New YorkDes Moines
JFK - DSM
JFKDSM
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 10/15
1:00 pm-1:52 pm
1 stop25h 52m
Des Moines
Wed 10/22
2:37 pm-5:30 am
2 stops13h 53m
$261
NewarkDes Moines
EWR - DSM
EWRDSM
Newark
Tue 9/23
8:00 pm-9:24 am
1 stop14h 24m
Des Moines
Thu 10/2
10:41 am-11:46 pm
1 stop12h 05m
$262
Showing 1-10 of 60 results
The best insider tips for flights to Des Moines
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Des Moines trip
Airlines
![American Airlines]()
American Airlines
![Alaska Airlines]()
Alaska Airlines
Alaska's Saver Fare allows a carry-on, but no seat selection in advance.
Alaska Airlines offers 32” legroom in Main Cabin, ideal for short flights.
![Frontier]()
Frontier
Frontier's UpFront Plus guarantees an empty middle seat for comfort.
Frontier's Premium Seats offer 35” seat separation in exit rows.
![Delta]()
Delta
Delta's Comfort Plus offers extra legroom and complimentary drinks.
Delta offers free Wi-Fi on most domestic flights for SkyMiles members.
![United Airlines]()
United Airlines
United's Basic Economy allows a personal item, no carry-on bags.
United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom seats towards the front.
![Allegiant Air]()
Allegiant Air
Allegiant's base fare includes only a personal item, no carry-on.
Allegiant offers bundles for bags, seat assignments, and priority boarding.
Our travel experts
Best time to book a flight to Des Moines
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight to Des Moines
When is the best time to book a flight to Des Moines?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.
The price you pay for your flight to Des Moines may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 46 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
How long is the flight to Des Moines?
On average, a flight from New York to Des Moines takes 4 hours 35 minutes. Flights to Des Moines from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Des Moines?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on September 7, 2025.
Users looking for the lowest fares to Des Moines should consider flying on Thursday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.
What are the most popular airlines that fly to Des Moines?
The most popular airlines flying from New York to Des Moines are Delta, American Airlines and Allegiant Air.
What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Des Moines?
The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Des Moines are Allegiant Air, Delta and American Airlines.
Rainfall in Des Moines by month
Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.
Temperature in Des Moines by month
Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).
Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, American Airlines, and Allegiant Air to the United States have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food
7.3
Boarding
8.2
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.9
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL
Food
7.3
Boarding
8.2
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.9
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL
Food
7.3
Boarding
8.2
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.9
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL
Food
7.3
Boarding
8.2
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.9
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL
FAQs about flying to Des Moines
Best Time to Fly to Des Moines, IA
If you are seeking a cultural vacation, then there is really no bad time to go to Des Moines. For outdoor activities, summer is the best time to visit (between June and September), although there are snow-based activities available as well. A trip in June may balance lower prices with outdoor festivals and good conditions for hiking and boating.
Getting around Des Moines, IA
Renting a car provides great flexibility (but beware of icy conditions during the winter). The city is known to be quite cycle-friendly as well, and the bus network will let you take your bikes on board, making it possible to access most parts of town without a rental car. Taxis are always available to book, but don’t rely on being able to hail them.
Des Moines, IA airport overview
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is a relatively small airport in Iowa. It is conveniently located just 3 miles (5km) from central Des Moines, and generally handles less than two million passengers per year.
In 2010, Des Moines International Airport’s terminal got a great revamp, which included new carpeting in the terminal and a number of other facility upgrades. The airport has a great array of shopping facilities, ranging from small-change vending machines to larger and more expensive options.
Passengers can book flights to Des Moines International Airport from destinations across the United States, including Chicago, Denver and Las Vegas. A number of airlines operate flights to Des Moines International Airport, particularly low-cost options such as ExpressJet Airlines and AirTran Airways.
Passengers who prefer smaller airports will enjoy Des Moines International Airport – as it has facilities of equal quality to those of larger airports, but not the crowds of people and the long queues generally associated with busier airports.
Traveling to a place near Des Moines?
Book flights to Des Moines if you plan to visit one of these locationsJohnston
Altoona
Boone
Ames
West Des Moines
Ankeny