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$64+ 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 9/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — DSM
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$101
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One-way from

$64
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$351

Good round-trip deal

$90 or less

Good one-way deal

$67 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 September 16, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2110:55 amEWR - DSM
Nonstop3h 00mAllegiant Air
Mon 11/246:40 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 25mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/14$101
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1012:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop2h 55mAllegiant Air
Mon 10/138:30 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 35mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/14$108
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2612:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop2h 45mAllegiant Air
Mon 9/298:25 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/14$114
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2412:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop2h 55mAllegiant Air
Mon 10/278:30 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 35mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/15$128
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2912:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop2h 45mAllegiant Air
Mon 10/68:30 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 35mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/14$132
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1012:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop2h 55mAllegiant Air
Fri 10/178:30 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 35mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/13$151
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/3112:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/31:43 pmDSM - EWR
1 stop6h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$172
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/158:30 pmPHL - DSM
Nonstop2h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/226:00 amDSM - PHL
Nonstop2h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$197
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/237:30 pmPHL - DSM
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Tue 12/306:50 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop4h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 11/88:05 pmPHL - DSM
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/99:03 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop20h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$223
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/137:19 pmPHL - DSM
Nonstop2h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/181:55 pmDSM - PHL
Nonstop2h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/308:08 pmPHL - DSM
1 stop14h 56mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/39:24 amDSM - PHL
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$231

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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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Jersey to Des Moines that are best for you.

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NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Fri 9/26

12:55 pm-2:40 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

Des Moines

Mon 9/29

8:25 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$114

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Mon 9/29

12:55 pm-2:40 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

Des Moines

Mon 10/6

8:30 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$132

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Fri 10/31

12:55 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Des Moines

Mon 11/3

1:43 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$172

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Sat 10/11

9:00 pm-9:51 am

1 stop13h 51m

Des Moines

Fri 10/17

8:30 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$202

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Tue 12/23

7:30 pm-12:05 am

1 stop5h 35m

Des Moines

Tue 12/30

6:50 pm-12:15 am

1 stop4h 25m

$217

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Mon 9/29

12:55 pm-2:40 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

Des Moines

Fri 10/3

8:30 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$220

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Sat 11/8

8:05 pm-10:00 am

1 stop14h 55m

Des Moines

Sun 11/9

9:03 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop20h 27m

$223

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Tue 11/11

6:30 am-10:42 am

1 stop5h 12m

Des Moines

Thu 11/13

6:17 am-11:37 am

1 stop4h 20m

$231

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Wed 10/8

8:19 pm-10:01 am

1 stop14h 42m

Des Moines

Wed 10/15

7:30 am-6:22 am

1 stop21h 52m

$232

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Wed 11/26

7:40 am-11:00 am

1 stop4h 20m

Des Moines

Tue 12/2

6:15 am-3:05 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$236

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Best time to book a flight from New Jersey to Des Moines

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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 $336). Flying from New Jersey 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 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 September 16, 2025.

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 2h 45m. Fly via Allegiant Air, Southwest, or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from New Jersey to Des Moines is about 1013 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Jersey to Des Moines one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Allegiant Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $65. Users have also found prices from $123 and $139 on Delta and Southwest, respectively.

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

    While some choose either New York LaGuardia - Des Moines or Philadelphia - Des Moines, New York John F Kennedy Intl - 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 $88 for a flight from New Jersey to Des Moines. The cheapest flight overall is $55 while the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Des Moines) is currently priced at $300.

  • 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 $336). Flying from New Jersey 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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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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$90Average$126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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