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$97+ Cheap flights from New Jersey 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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — DSM
Feb 5 — Feb 121
Thu 2/5
Thu 2/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Jersey to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Jersey to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated January 6, 2026.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$193
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$97
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$389

Good round-trip deal

$173 or less

Good one-way deal

$162 or less
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Cheapest flights from New Jersey to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Jersey to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 6, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 2/103:43 pmPHL - DSM
1 stop9h 01mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/118:00 amDSM - PHL
1 stop5h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/6$193
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 5/2211:55 amEWR - DSM
Nonstop3h 05mAllegiant Air
Mon 5/257:35 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 30mAllegiant Air
Deal found 1/6$220
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Thu 2/55:45 amEWR - DSM
1 stop18h 01mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/911:09 amDSM - EWR
2 stops21h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$233
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Mon 2/95:00 pmPHL - DSM
1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/118:00 amDSM - PHL
1 stop5h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/6$234
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 2/107:00 amEWR - DSM
1 stop10h 24mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/116:07 amDSM - EWR
1 stop10h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/6$241
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 6/2611:55 amEWR - DSM
Nonstop2h 55mAllegiant Air
Mon 6/297:35 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 30mAllegiant Air
Deal found 1/4$251
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Sat 2/75:00 amEWR - DSM
1 stop13h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/84:30 pmDSM - EWR
1 stop16h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$253
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Thu 1/295:45 amEWR - DSM
1 stop18h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/14:30 pmDSM - EWR
1 stop16h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 2/47:00 amEWR - DSM
1 stop10h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/77:10 amDSM - EWR
1 stop9h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/6$265
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Thu 2/1912:59 pmLGA - DSM
1 stop11h 13mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/238:38 pmDSM - LGA
2 stops37h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$266
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 2/117:00 amEWR - DSM
1 stop14h 02mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/185:00 amDSM - EWR
1 stop11h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$266
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 2/211:36 amPHL - DSM
1 stop11h 41mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/911:09 amDSM - PHL
2 stops47h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$271

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Jersey 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 January 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Jersey to Des Moines that are best for you.

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New Jersey

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Tue 2/10

3:43 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop9h 01m

Des Moines

Wed 2/11

8:00 am-2:31 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$193

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Mon 2/9

5:00 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Des Moines

Wed 2/11

8:00 am-2:31 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$234

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Mon 2/9

11:53 am-8:02 pm

1 stop9h 09m

Des Moines

Wed 2/11

11:42 am-10:59 pm

1 stop10h 17m

$257

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Sun 2/22

6:10 am-10:17 am

1 stop5h 07m

Des Moines

Sat 2/28

1:02 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$271

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Fri 2/27

5:00 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Des Moines

Sat 3/7

6:49 pm-12:16 am

1 stop4h 27m

$271

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Fri 3/6

8:35 am-1:05 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Des Moines

Mon 3/9

2:02 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$284

New YorkDes Moines

LGA - DSM

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Sat 5/2

9:00 am-11:14 am

Nonstop3h 14m

Des Moines

Wed 5/6

7:28 am-11:08 am

Nonstop2h 40m

$285

New YorkDes Moines

LGA - DSM

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Tue 4/21

5:15 pm-7:28 pm

Nonstop3h 13m

Des Moines

Sat 4/25

10:40 am-2:23 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

$285

New YorkDes Moines

LGA - DSM

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Sat 2/14

9:25 am-11:43 am

Nonstop3h 18m

Des Moines

Wed 2/18

7:35 am-11:14 am

Nonstop2h 39m

$285

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Mon 1/26

7:00 am-4:24 pm

1 stop10h 24m

Des Moines

Mon 2/2

7:10 am-10:59 pm

1 stop14h 49m

$296

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Jersey to Des Moines

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Jersey to Des Moines?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to Des Moines (average of $83). Flying from New Jersey to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $312). 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 time of day to fly from NJ to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from New Jersey to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 6, 2026.

When flying from New Jersey to Des Moines, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

    Most people fly into Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight to Des Moines from New Jersey. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from New Jersey to Des Moines?

    There are many flights that can get you from New Jersey to Des Moines in 5h 07m. Fly via United Airlines, American Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from New Jersey to Des Moines is about 969 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Jersey to Des Moines?

    While some choose either New York John F Kennedy Intl - Des Moines or New York LaGuardia - Des Moines, Newark - Des Moines is the most popular route from New Jersey to Des Moines.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Jersey to Des Moines?

    On average you can expect to pay $356 for a flight from New Jersey to Des Moines. The cheapest flight overall is $87 while the most popular route, (Newark - Des Moines) is currently priced at $251.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Jersey to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Jersey to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Jersey to Des Moines?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Jersey to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Jersey to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Jersey 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 Jersey to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to Des Moines (average of $83). Flying from New Jersey to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $312). 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 4 airlines flying from New Jersey to Des Moines

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from New Jersey 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 January 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$90Average$130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$302Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$304Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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