What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines round-trip?

According to our current data, Delta ($305), American Airlines ($330), and Frontier ($480) offers the cheapest pricing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines. Users have found that Delta is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $152 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $155 and Frontier from $255 one-way.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines?

Users have found that leaving on a Wednesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 49% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 47 days in advance to save up to 236% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 47 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $312, or $388 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines?

September is one of the best times of the year to fly to Des Moines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Prices for September average $349 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $92. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a September flight can save you 22% on your journey compared to booking in December

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JFK to DSM?

It’s typically best to fly out from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from New York John F Kennedy Intl?

Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Des Moines from New York John F Kennedy Intl. Booking flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines (DSM) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl from 2 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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Average price	$404

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Tue 8/56:00 amJFK - DSM

1 stop5h 39mDelta

Tue 8/126:30 pmDSM - JFK

1 stop5h 36mDelta

Deal found 7/15

$305

Thu 8/219:00 amJFK - DSM

1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/237:34 amDSM - JFK

2 stops10h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/14

$330

Sun 9/1412:59 pmJFK - DSM

2 stops25h 41mFrontier

Thu 9/182:25 pmDSM - JFK

2 stops20h 37mFrontier

Deal found 7/14

$480

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Tue 8/56:00 amJFK - DSM

1 stop5h 39mDelta

Tue 8/126:30 pmDSM - JFK

1 stop5h 36mDelta

Deal found 7/15

$305

Thu 8/219:00 amJFK - DSM

1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/237:34 amDSM - JFK

2 stops10h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/14

$330

Sun 9/1412:59 pmJFK - DSM

2 stops25h 41mFrontier

Thu 9/182:25 pmDSM - JFK

2 stops20h 37mFrontier

Deal found 7/14

$480

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Tue 7/2211:44 amJFK - DSM

1 stop6h 25mDelta

Fri 7/256:40 pmDSM - JFK

1 stop5h 36mDelta

Deal found 7/15

$697

Wed 7/2310:30 amJFK - DSM

3 stops13h 30mUnited Airlines

Thu 7/248:00 amDSM - JFK

3 stops13h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/14

$1,213

Fri 7/255:00 pmJFK - DSM

1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines

Tue 7/295:00 amDSM - JFK

1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/14

$419

Tue 8/56:00 amJFK - DSM

1 stop5h 39mDelta

Tue 8/126:30 pmDSM - JFK

1 stop5h 36mDelta

Deal found 7/15

$305

Thu 8/219:00 amJFK - DSM

1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/237:34 amDSM - JFK

2 stops10h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/14

$330

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Tue 8/56:00 amJFK - DSM

1 stop5h 39mDelta

Deal found 7/14

$152

Thu 8/79:00 amJFK - DSM

1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/15

$155

Tue 12/3011:33 amJFK - DSM

2 stops21h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/14

$229

Thu 10/166:59 amJFK - DSM

2 stops14h 00mFrontier

Deal found 7/13

$255

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Delta

8.0

Very good

7,957 reviews

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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

8.0

Very good

7,957 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,957 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,957 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Frontier

5.9

Fair

3,256 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,957 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from New York John F Kennedy Intl?
Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Des Moines from New York John F Kennedy Intl. Booking flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines (DSM) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl from 2 different airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines round-trip?
According to our current data, Delta ($305), American Airlines ($330), and Frontier ($480) offers the cheapest pricing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines. Users have found that Delta is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $152 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $155 and Frontier from $255 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines.
Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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.

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