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$46+ 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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — DSM
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
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 July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$89
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$46
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$358

Good round-trip deal

$153 or less

Good one-way deal

$79 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 July 31, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1212:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop2h 45mAllegiant Air
Mon 9/158:25 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 7/31$89
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 10/3010:05 amEWR - DSM
1 stop10h 52mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/38:30 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$171
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/116:30 amLGA - DSM
2 stops11h 29mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/152:22 pmDSM - LGA
2 stops17h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$191
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/2411:05 amPHL - DSM
Nonstop3h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/271:40 pmDSM - PHL
Nonstop2h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$225
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Fri 8/2910:51 amPHL - DSM
1 stop10h 18mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/14:30 pmDSM - PHL
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$227
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/610:56 pmLGA - DSM
1 stop15h 44mFrontier
Mon 9/82:25 pmDSM - LGA
1 stop6h 46mFrontier
Deal found 7/29$235
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Fri 8/226:00 amPHL - DSM
1 stop5h 18mDelta
Sat 8/302:12 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop7h 08mDelta
Deal found 7/29$237
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/226:25 amPHL - DSM
1 stop12h 10mFrontier
Sun 8/313:23 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop12h 31mFrontier
Deal found 7/29$238
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 9/117:30 pmPHL - DSM
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Sat 9/138:35 amDSM - PHL
2 stops11h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 7/29$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Fri 9/126:15 amEWR - DSM
1 stop4h 59mDelta
Tue 9/165:25 pmDSM - EWR
1 stop5h 02mDelta
Deal found 7/31$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/126:30 amPHL - DSM
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/166:50 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop4h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$261
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 9/66:20 amLGA - DSM
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Wed 9/104:35 pmDSM - LGA
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/30$297

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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 July 31, 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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New Jersey

Fly to

Des Moines

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Depart

Return

Price

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Fri 9/12

12:55 pm-2:40 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

Des Moines

Mon 9/15

8:25 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$89

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Thu 10/30

10:05 am-7:57 pm

1 stop10h 52m

Des Moines

Mon 11/3

8:30 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$171

New YorkDes Moines

LGA - DSM

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Thu 9/11

6:30 am-4:59 pm

2 stops11h 29m

Des Moines

Mon 9/15

2:22 pm-9:00 am

2 stops17h 38m

$191

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Wed 9/24

11:05 am-1:05 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Des Moines

Sat 9/27

1:40 pm-5:23 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

$225

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Fri 8/29

10:51 am-8:09 pm

1 stop10h 18m

Des Moines

Mon 9/1

4:30 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops29h 50m

$227

New YorkDes Moines

LGA - DSM

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Sat 9/6

10:56 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop15h 44m

Des Moines

Mon 9/8

2:25 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$235

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Fri 8/22

6:00 am-10:18 am

1 stop5h 18m

Des Moines

Sat 8/30

2:12 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$237

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Fri 9/5

6:45 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Des Moines

Sun 9/7

2:25 pm-12:57 am

1 stop9h 32m

$238

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Thu 9/11

7:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Des Moines

Sat 9/13

8:35 am-8:50 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$257

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Fri 9/12

6:15 am-10:14 am

1 stop4h 59m

Des Moines

Tue 9/16

5:25 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$259

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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 July 31, 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.

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 July 31, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from New Jersey to Des Moines have to say. 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
702 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Jersey to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

  • 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 $46. Users have also found prices from $114 and $117 on Delta and Frontier, respectively.

  • 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 Newark - Des Moines, New York LaGuardia - 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 $151 for a flight from New Jersey to Des Moines. The cheapest flight overall is $69 while the most popular route, (New York LaGuardia - Des Moines) is currently priced at $192.

  • 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$90Average$149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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