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$35+ 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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — DSM
Aug 29 — Sep 51
Sat 8/29
Sat 9/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Jersey to Des Moines

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 30, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 9/246:10 pm
PHL
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DSM
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Sun 9/271:58 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 22m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/28$81
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Sun 8/236:07 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Sun 8/301:55 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 22m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/26$82
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Thu 9/176:10 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Sun 9/201:58 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 22m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/26$86
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 10/2212:55 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Sun 10/258:00 am
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 22m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/26$91
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/276:07 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Thu 9/31:58 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 22m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/30$94
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/306:07 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Thu 9/31:58 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 22m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/29$106
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/97:47 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Allegiant Air
Thu 8/201:55 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 22m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/29$116
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/67:47 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Allegiant Air
Thu 8/133:41 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/25$122
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/206:07 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 47m
Allegiant Air
Sun 8/231:55 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 22m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/30$143
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/67:47 pm
PHL
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 8/163:41 pm
DSM
-
PHL
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/30$152
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 8/205:55 am
EWR
-
DSM
2 stops16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 12/147:35 am
DSM
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$282
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/711:55 am
EWR
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 05m
Allegiant Air
Mon 8/107:35 am
DSM
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 30m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/28$300

Find 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 30, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$81
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$35
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$436

Good round-trip deal

$256 or less

Good one-way deal

$176 or less
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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 30, 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Fri 8/28

7:30 am-12:20 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Des Moines

Wed 9/2

8:00 am-1:50 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$329

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Thu 9/10

6:15 am-10:17 am

1 stop5h 02m

Des Moines

Fri 10/2

2:34 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$329

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Sat 10/3

6:00 am-10:46 am

1 stop5h 46m

Des Moines

Tue 10/6

5:35 am-12:15 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$329

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Tue 9/29

6:00 am-10:46 am

1 stop5h 46m

Des Moines

Tue 10/6

6:54 pm-12:58 am

1 stop5h 04m

$329

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Mon 8/24

5:25 am-1:45 pm

1 stop9h 20m

Des Moines

Mon 8/31

5:40 am-5:25 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$334

New YorkDes Moines

LGA - DSM

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/22

5:40 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Des Moines

Tue 9/29

2:40 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$351

New YorkDes Moines

LGA - DSM

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/15

4:10 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Des Moines

Sat 9/26

7:20 am-2:35 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$351

PhiladelphiaDes Moines

PHL - DSM

PHLDSM

Philadelphia

Sat 10/31

11:30 am-5:45 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Des Moines

Fri 11/6

4:25 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$353

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Sat 8/15

6:00 am-9:30 am

1 stop4h 30m

Des Moines

Thu 8/20

6:35 pm-12:58 am

1 stop5h 23m

$354

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Sat 8/15

6:00 am-9:30 am

1 stop4h 30m

Des Moines

Tue 8/18

5:30 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$354

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

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 30, 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New Jersey to Des Moines?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
New Jersey to Des Moines flights typically cost between $176 and $439 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $282 on Multiple Airlines (Aug 20-Dec 14).

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.

  • 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 02m. Fly via Southwest, United Airlines, 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 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 $245 for a flight from New Jersey to Des Moines. The cheapest flight overall is $85 while the most popular route, (New York LaGuardia - Des Moines) is currently priced at $351.

  • 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.

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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 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$90Average$127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$278Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$318Average$688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$338Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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