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$174+ 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 10/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — DSM
May 20 — May 271
Tue 5/20
Tue 5/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 15, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Priceline
3 stars

Round-trip from

$285
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$193
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$633
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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 May 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 7/95:00 pmJFK - DSM
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/165:00 amDSM - JFK
1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$285
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Tue 7/112:29 pmJFK - DSM
1 stop6h 33mDelta
Sun 7/66:07 amDSM - JFK
1 stop4h 42mDelta
Deal found 5/13$378
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/511:21 amJFK - DSM
2 stops12h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/141:15 pmDSM - JFK
2 stops20h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$405
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/1010:30 amJFK - DSM
3 stops11h 52mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/198:00 amDSM - JFK
3 stops13h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/13$980

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New YorkDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/9

5:00 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Des Moines

Wed 7/16

5:00 am-1:28 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$285

New YorkDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/1

12:29 pm-6:02 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Des Moines

Sun 7/6

6:07 am-11:49 am

1 stop4h 42m

$378

New YorkDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 6/5

11:21 am-10:37 pm

2 stops12h 16m

Des Moines

Sat 6/14

1:15 pm-10:31 am

2 stops20h 16m

$405

New YorkDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/10

10:30 am-9:22 pm

3 stops11h 52m

Des Moines

Thu 6/19

8:00 am-10:49 pm

3 stops13h 49m

$980

New YorkDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/18

9:29 am-2:29 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$174

New YorkDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/7

11:33 am-1:32 pm

2 stops26h 59m

$184

New YorkDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 7/24

12:59 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$347

New YorkDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/23

11:37 am-9:38 am

2 stops23h 01m

$359

New YorkDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/3

10:30 am-9:45 pm

3 stops12h 15m

$454

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 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 Priceline the most. Priceline 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines

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 May 15, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to Des Moines, see what other customers have to say about Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,731 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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.

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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, American Airlines ($285), Delta ($459), and United Airlines ($1,065) offers the cheapest pricing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines. Users have found that American Airlines is 43% 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 $193 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $250 and United Airlines from $538 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 $422). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$274Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$344Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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