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$127+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Des Moines (DSM)

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 4/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — DSM
Mar 25 — Apr 11
Wed 3/25
Wed 4/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 23, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Sat 5/162:59 pm
JFK
-
DSM
1 stop9h 50m
American Airlines
Tue 5/191:38 pm
DSM
-
JFK
1 stop5h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/22$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Sat 4/119:03 am
JFK
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DSM
1 stop8h 28m
American Airlines
Sat 4/188:56 am
DSM
-
JFK
1 stop10h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/21$293
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Tue 3/313:59 pm
JFK
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DSM
1 stop8h 49m
American Airlines
Tue 4/78:56 am
DSM
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JFK
1 stop10h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/21$298
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 4/162:59 pm
JFK
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DSM
1 stop9h 50m
American Airlines
Fri 4/178:03 pm
DSM
-
JFK
1 stop14h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/19$303
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 5/2012:10 pm
JFK
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DSM
1 stop12h 39m
American Airlines
Tue 6/21:37 pm
DSM
-
JFK
1 stop5h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/20$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 5/168:00 am
JFK
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DSM
1 stop6h 47m
Delta
Tue 5/196:41 pm
DSM
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JFK
1 stop5h 25m
Delta
Deal found 2/20$325
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Tue 3/3112:00 pm
JFK
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DSM
1 stop11h 35m
American Airlines
Mon 4/66:40 am
DSM
-
JFK
1 stop12h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/19$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Thu 4/22:30 pm
JFK
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DSM
1 stop8h 29m
American Airlines
Sun 4/55:00 am
DSM
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JFK
1 stop8h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/21$345
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Mon 3/168:59 am
JFK
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DSM
1 stop15h 41m
American Airlines
Sun 3/221:52 pm
DSM
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JFK
1 stop5h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/19$350

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$293
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$127
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$553
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Customize your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines 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 February 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines that are best for you.

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New YorkDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/16

2:59 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop9h 50m

Des Moines

Tue 5/19

1:38 pm-8:24 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$284

New YorkDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/16

2:59 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop9h 50m

Des Moines

Fri 4/17

8:03 pm-11:30 am

1 stop14h 27m

$303

New YorkDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/16

8:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Des Moines

Tue 5/19

2:33 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$325

New YorkDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/31

12:00 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop11h 35m

Des Moines

Mon 4/6

6:40 am-7:40 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$328

New YorkDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/1

2:59 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop9h 50m

Des Moines

Sun 5/3

2:02 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$345

New YorkDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/28

11:31 am-3:41 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Des Moines

Mon 5/4

6:31 pm-12:48 am

1 stop5h 17m

$361

New YorkDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/26

6:00 am-10:48 am

1 stop5h 48m

Des Moines

Sat 3/28

5:20 pm-12:45 am

1 stop6h 25m

$361

New YorkDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/6

8:29 am-10:20 pm

1 stop14h 51m

Des Moines

Tue 3/10

7:44 pm-11:18 am

1 stop14h 34m

$393

New YorkDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/11

12:59 pm-4:54 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Des Moines

Tue 3/17

4:25 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$415

New YorkDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/28

7:55 am-1:07 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Des Moines

Sun 3/29

7:00 am-1:24 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$440

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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 from John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Des Moines 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 February 23, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,339 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Susie,Jan 2026

CLT - TPA

This flight was delayed 3 or 4 times. We had boarded the plane, sat on plane for a good 30 minutes, then we had to board the aircraft, walk to a different gate, wait and then board another aircraft. We arrived in Tampa 4 hours later than the original booking. I feel there should have been some sort of compensation especially for the advantage members.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,339 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,339 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Susie,Jan 2026

CLT - TPA

This flight was delayed 3 or 4 times. We had boarded the plane, sat on plane for a good 30 minutes, then we had to board the aircraft, walk to a different gate, wait and then board another aircraft. We arrived in Tampa 4 hours later than the original booking. I feel there should have been some sort of compensation especially for the advantage members.

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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 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines?

    A quick flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines can take about 6h 47m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $325. The distance from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines is about 1034 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($357), offers the cheapest pricing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines. Users have found that American Airlines is 29% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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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    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?

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