Des Moines

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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 July 3, 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$361

Round-trip from

$90

One-way from

$55

Good round-trip deal

$114 or less

Good one-way deal

$79 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($12 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
From New York to Des Moines
One-way flight from New York to Des Moines (DSM)
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Fri 8/2912:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop2h 55mAllegiant Air
Mon 9/18:35 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 30mAllegiant Air
Deal found 7/2$90
Fri 7/1812:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/212:00 pmDSM - EWR
1 stop9h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$150
Fri 8/226:35 amLGA - DSM
2 stops15h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/254:29 pmDSM - LGA
2 stops15h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$220
Fri 8/17:56 pmSWF - DSM
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/49:39 amDSM - SWF
1 stop8h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$244
Wed 8/612:59 pmLGA - DSM
Nonstop3h 00mDelta
Sat 8/91:55 pmDSM - LGA
Nonstop2h 45mDelta
Deal found 6/30$285
Thu 10/167:48 pmLGA - DSM
1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/217:06 amDSM - LGA
Nonstop2h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$301
Thu 8/2110:50 pmLGA - DSM
1 stop19h 45mFrontier
Sun 8/243:23 pmDSM - LGA
1 stop29h 42mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$303
Sat 8/236:00 amJFK - DSM
1 stop5h 38mDelta
Sat 8/302:12 pmDSM - JFK
1 stop5h 52mDelta
Deal found 7/2$305
Mon 8/46:55 pmLGA - DSM
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Wed 8/64:35 pmDSM - LGA
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$311
Mon 8/42:30 pmJFK - DSM
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/68:17 amDSM - JFK
1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$317
Thu 7/3111:13 amSWF - DSM
2 stops12h 25mAllegiant Air
Mon 8/49:39 amDSM - SWF
1 stop8h 27mAllegiant Air
Deal found 7/2$322
Fri 8/222:59 pmJFK - DSM
1 stop6h 42mAllegiant Air
Mon 8/255:25 pmDSM - JFK
2 stops16h 11mAllegiant Air
Deal found 7/1$363

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NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Fri 8/29

12:55 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Des Moines

Mon 9/1

8:35 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$90

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Fri 7/18

12:55 pm-2:45 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Des Moines

Mon 7/21

2:00 pm-12:12 am

1 stop9h 12m

$150

New YorkDes Moines

LGA - DSM

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Fri 8/22

6:35 am-8:41 pm

2 stops15h 06m

Des Moines

Mon 8/25

4:29 pm-9:00 am

2 stops15h 31m

$220

New WindsorDes Moines

SWF - DSM

SWFDSM

New Windsor Stewart

Fri 8/1

7:56 pm-5:16 pm

2 stops22h 20m

Des Moines

Mon 8/4

9:39 am-7:06 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$244

New YorkDes Moines

LGA - DSM

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Wed 8/6

12:59 pm-2:59 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Des Moines

Sat 8/9

1:55 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$285

New YorkDes Moines

LGA - DSM

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Thu 8/21

10:50 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Des Moines

Sun 8/24

3:23 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop29h 42m

$303

New YorkDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/23

6:00 am-10:38 am

1 stop5h 38m

Des Moines

Sat 8/30

2:12 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$305

New YorkDes Moines

LGA - DSM

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Mon 8/4

6:49 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Des Moines

Wed 8/6

7:59 am-11:45 am

Nonstop2h 46m

$307

New YorkDes Moines

LGA - DSM

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Mon 8/4

6:55 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Des Moines

Wed 8/6

4:35 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$311

New YorkDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/4

2:30 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Des Moines

Wed 8/6

8:17 am-2:30 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$317

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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.

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'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.

Allegiant Air

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


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

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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 June 27, 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 72 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 36 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 June 29, 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 cheapest airlines that fly to Des Moines?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Des Moines are Allegiant Air, American Airlines and Delta.

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 July 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines 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.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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 1 flight 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 $41, while round-trip flights cost around $46.

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

    A round-trip flight to Des Moines will typically cost around $75, however they can be found for as little as $46.

  • 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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