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$55+ 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 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — DSM
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$90
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$55
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$396

Good round-trip deal

$120 or less

Good one-way deal

$56 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 June 12, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/412:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop2h 50mAllegiant Air
Mon 7/148:35 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 30mAllegiant Air
Deal found 6/12$90
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/2512:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/286:00 amDSM - EWR
2 stops29h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$155
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 8/96:00 amPHL - DSM
1 stop5h 16mDelta
Tue 8/1210:18 amDSM - PHL
1 stop5h 01mDelta
Deal found 6/9$171
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 9/187:30 pmPHL - DSM
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Sat 9/206:10 amDSM - PHL
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$205
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 8/219:47 amPHL - DSM
1 stop9h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/247:15 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop19h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$211
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Fri 6/206:15 amPHL - DSM
2 stops9h 27mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/236:45 pmDSM - PHL
1 stop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$242
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/210:35 amPHL - DSM
Nonstop2h 54mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/86:01 amDSM - PHL
Nonstop2h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$245
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 7/316:00 amLGA - DSM
2 stops17h 38mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/41:59 pmDSM - LGA
2 stops24h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 7/97:00 amEWR - DSM
1 stop7h 39mDelta
Tue 7/155:30 amDSM - EWR
1 stop5h 41mDelta
Deal found 6/10$259
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 7/1010:55 pmLGA - DSM
1 stop20h 53mFrontier
Mon 7/147:33 pmDSM - LGA
1 stop25h 36mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$270
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 10/111:00 amJFK - DSM
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/47:08 amDSM - JFK
1 stop9h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$275
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/165:15 pmLGA - DSM
Nonstop3h 08mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/237:58 amDSM - LGA
Nonstop2h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$285

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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 June 12, 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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Fri 7/4

12:55 pm-2:45 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Des Moines

Mon 7/14

8:35 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$90

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Fri 7/25

12:55 pm-2:45 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Des Moines

Mon 7/28

6:00 am-12:56 pm

2 stops29h 56m

$155

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Sat 8/9

6:00 am-10:16 am

1 stop5h 16m

Des Moines

Tue 8/12

10:18 am-4:19 pm

1 stop5h 01m

$171

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Thu 9/18

7:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Des Moines

Sat 9/20

6:10 am-1:35 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$205

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Thu 8/21

9:47 am-6:25 pm

1 stop9h 38m

Des Moines

Sun 8/24

7:15 pm-4:03 pm

1 stop19h 48m

$211

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Thu 7/3

12:19 pm-5:49 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Des Moines

Tue 7/15

6:24 am-2:08 pm

2 stops6h 44m

$242

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Wed 7/2

10:35 am-12:29 pm

Nonstop2h 54m

Des Moines

Tue 7/8

6:01 am-9:35 am

Nonstop2h 34m

$245

New YorkDes Moines

LGA - DSM

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Thu 7/31

6:00 am-10:38 pm

2 stops17h 38m

Des Moines

Mon 8/4

1:59 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops24h 36m

$256

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Wed 7/9

7:00 am-1:39 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Des Moines

Tue 7/15

5:30 am-12:11 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$259

New YorkDes Moines

LGA - DSM

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Thu 7/10

10:55 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop20h 53m

Des Moines

Mon 7/14

7:33 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop25h 36m

$270

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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 $411). 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 June 12, 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.

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 June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New Jersey to Des Moines, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
725 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 $55. Users have also found prices from $86 and $102 on Delta and Southwest, 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 Philadelphia - 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 $116 for a flight from New Jersey to Des Moines. The cheapest flight overall is $52 while the most popular route, (New York LaGuardia - Des Moines) is currently priced at $257.

  • 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 $411). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$90Average$155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$253Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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