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Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
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Fri 12/510:55 amEWR - DSM
Nonstop3h 00mAllegiant Air
Mon 12/86:35 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 30mAllegiant Air
Deal found 11/3$92
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Fri 11/2110:55 amEWR - DSM
Nonstop3h 00mAllegiant Air
Mon 11/246:40 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 25mAllegiant Air
Deal found 11/2$103
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/1412:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop3h 00mAllegiant Air
Mon 11/246:40 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 25mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/31$124
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/1412:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/178:00 amDSM - EWR
2 stops12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$173
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1712:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop3h 00mAllegiant Air
Mon 11/246:40 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 25mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/31$175
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Fri 11/2110:55 amEWR - DSM
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/248:00 amDSM - EWR
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$195
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Tue 11/186:45 pmEWR - DSM
2 stops38h 44mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/246:40 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/31$200
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/1412:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop3h 00mAllegiant Air
Wed 11/268:40 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 25mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/31$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/54:30 pmLGA - DSM
1 stop18h 18mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/87:58 pmDSM - LGA
2 stops22h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/155:00 amEWR - DSM
2 stops34h 01mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/246:40 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/31$221
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/196:30 amLGA - DSM
1 stop11h 01mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/209:19 amDSM - LGA
1 stop9h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$261
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/36:46 pmLGA - DSM
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/72:56 pmDSM - LGA
1 stop7h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$265

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 November 3, 2025.

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September

Average price

$348

Round-trip from

$92

One-way from

$54

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$90 or less

Good one-way deal

$109 or less
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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 November 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Des Moines that are best for you.

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NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Fri 12/5

10:55 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Des Moines

Mon 12/8

6:35 am-10:05 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$92

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Fri 11/21

10:55 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Des Moines

Mon 11/24

6:40 am-10:05 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$103

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Fri 11/14

12:55 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Des Moines

Mon 11/24

6:40 am-10:05 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$124

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Fri 11/21

10:55 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Des Moines

Mon 11/24

8:00 am-12:10 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$195

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Mon 11/17

12:55 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Des Moines

Thu 11/20

9:19 am-12:31 am

1 stop14h 12m

$245

New YorkDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/24

7:30 am-10:45 pm

1 stop16h 15m

Des Moines

Wed 12/3

1:25 pm-12:59 am

2 stops34h 34m

$294

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Sat 11/15

5:00 am-2:01 pm

2 stops34h 01m

Des Moines

Wed 11/26

8:40 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$296

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Wed 11/19

5:14 am-4:31 pm

1 stop12h 17m

Des Moines

Thu 11/20

9:19 am-11:59 pm

2 stops13h 40m

$298

New YorkDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/24

5:29 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Des Moines

Wed 12/3

12:57 pm-7:17 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$303

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Tue 12/2

6:00 am-1:31 pm

1 stop8h 31m

Des Moines

Tue 12/9

2:16 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$305

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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 to Des Moines in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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: Out of all of the providers offering Des Moines flight deals, Cheapflights users have found eDreams to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights and eDreams. This is based on searches made for Des Moines flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: eDreams is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Des Moines flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), eDreams has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Des Moines. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

Best time to book a flight to Des Moines

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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 October 31, 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 5 hours 41 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 November 2, 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.

American Airlines
American Airlines
From $118
Delta
Delta
From $74
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $151
Allegiant Air
Allegiant Air
From $46

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).

The best insider tips for flights to Des Moines

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Des Moines trip
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American Airlines

American's Main Cabin Extra offers 34”-35” seat pitch for added comfort.


American Airlines' Premium Economy features 18.5” seats with 8” recline.

Read more about American Airlinesby Marisa Garcia
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.

Read more about Alaska Airlinesby Robert Schrader
Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus guarantees an empty middle seat for comfort.


Frontier's Premium Seats offer 35” seat separation in exit rows.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
Delta

Delta's Comfort Plus offers extra legroom and complimentary drinks.


Delta offers free Wi-Fi on most domestic flights for SkyMiles members.

Read more about Deltaby Harriet Baskas
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.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Allegiant Air

Allegiant's base fare includes only a personal item, no carry-on.


Allegiant offers bundles for bags, seat assignments, and priority boarding.

Read more about Allegiant Airby Matt Meltzer
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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 November 3, 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,036 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
694 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,001 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

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.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines?

    Most people fly into Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight to Des Moines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center. On average, Des Moines has 2 flights from New York per day from 4 airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Des Moines if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Des Moines on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Des Moines?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Frontier is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Des Moines.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Des Moines?

    Des Moines is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Des Moines. One-way flights to Des Moines typically cost $39, while round-trip flights cost around $54.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Des Moines?

    A round-trip flight to Des Moines will typically cost around $110, however they can be found for as little as $53.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Des Moines depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Des Moines, Lambert-St Louis offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 10 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to Blank Park Zoo?

    If being close to Blank Park Zoo is important to you, you’ll want to land at Des Moines Airport.

  • Does Des Moines have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Des Moines can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Des Moines?

    Yes. Des Moines has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport is the closest property to Des Moines (0.0 mi away from Des Moines).

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