How long is the flight from New York to Des Moines?

There are many flights that can get you from New York to Des Moines in 3h 18m. Fly via American Airlines, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between New York and Des Moines is about 1028 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Des Moines round-trip?

Allegiant Air, at $90, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to Des Moines.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Delta. Users have found that Allegiant Air is 75% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York 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 $61. Users have also found prices from $148 and $148 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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.

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).

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

Most travelers choose New York LaGuardia - Des Moines, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Des Moines or Newark - Des Moines when deciding on the best route from New York to Des Moines.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New York to Des Moines?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Des Moines are Delta, American Airlines and Allegiant Air. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

Most people fly into Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight to Des Moines from New York. On average, Des Moines has 0 inbound flights from New York per day from 4 airlines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

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

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to Des Moines?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. New York to Des Moines flights typically cost between $283 and $367 in May. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $190 on Allegiant Air (May 29-Jun 12).

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 31, 2025.

Wed 12/3110:12 amLGA - DSM

1 stop5h 40mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/77:43 amDSM - LGA

Nonstop2h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$340

Wed 12/314:15 pmLGA - DSM

1 stop6h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/73:35 pmDSM - LGA

1 stop4h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$350

Wed 12/319:30 amJFK - DSM

1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/22:07 pmDSM - JFK

1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$398

Wed 12/314:15 pmLGA - DSM

1 stop6h 25mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/28:00 amDSM - LGA

1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$398

Wed 12/317:15 amEWR - DSM

1 stop8h 18mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/28:00 amDSM - EWR

1 stop6h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$398

Wed 12/3112:59 pmJFK - DSM

1 stop8h 46mDelta

Thu 1/15:55 pmDSM - JFK

1 stop4h 50mDelta

Deal found 12/29

$418

Tue 12/302:16 pmLGA - DSM

1 stop5h 06mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/12:07 pmDSM - LGA

1 stop7h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$486

Tue 12/305:00 pmEWR - DSM

1 stop7h 58mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/18:00 amDSM - EWR

1 stop5h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$535

Wed 12/311:45 pmLGA - DSM

Nonstop3h 05mDelta

Wed 1/77:34 amDSM - LGA

Nonstop2h 40mDelta

Deal found 12/30

$617

Wed 12/318:10 amJFK - DSM

2 stops11h 11mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/16:41 amDSM - JFK

1 stop14h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$678

Wed 12/319:30 amJFK - DSM

1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/46:30 amDSM - JFK

2 stops7h 53mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$702

Wed 12/3112:09 pmEWR - DSM

1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/26:15 amDSM - EWR

2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$796

Best flights from New York to Des Moines
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New York to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 31, 2025.

Thu 1/291:00 pmEWR - DSM

1 stop10h 46mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/54:30 pmDSM - EWR

1 stop16h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$229

Sun 1/183:30 pmJFK - DSM

1 stop7h 41mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/257:00 amDSM - JFK

1 stop11h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$290

Tue 2/109:15 amLGA - DSM

1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines

Tue 3/102:04 pmDSM - LGA

1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$305

Sat 2/149:25 amLGA - DSM

Nonstop3h 18mDelta

Wed 2/187:35 amDSM - LGA

Nonstop2h 39mDelta

Deal found 12/29

$305

Fri 1/167:33 pmSWF - DSM

1 stop22h 35mAllegiant Air

Sun 1/182:58 pmDSM - SWF

1 stop18h 21mAllegiant Air

Deal found 12/30

$471

Wed 1/214:54 pmLGA - DSM

1 stop30h 52mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/262:08 pmDSM - LGA

2 stops16h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$259

Wed 2/412:30 pmJFK - DSM

1 stop8h 32mAmerican Airlines

Sat 2/77:10 amDSM - JFK

1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$290

Tue 4/75:15 pmLGA - DSM

Nonstop3h 12mDelta

Sat 4/1110:39 amDSM - LGA

Nonstop2h 38mDelta

Deal found 12/29

$305

Wed 1/2810:10 amLGA - DSM

1 stop5h 23mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/48:00 amDSM - LGA

1 stop6h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$305

Sat 2/147:35 amLGA - DSM

1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines

Tue 2/177:45 amDSM - LGA

Nonstop2h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$295

Tue 4/145:15 pmLGA - DSM

Nonstop3h 13mDelta

Sat 4/1810:40 amDSM - LGA

Nonstop2h 43mDelta

Deal found 12/29

$305

Tue 4/142:24 pmEWR - DSM

1 stop8h 03mUnited Airlines

Sat 4/186:59 pmDSM - EWR

1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$305

Wed 1/146:59 pmEWR - DSM

2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/184:30 pmDSM - EWR

1 stop16h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$306

Wed 1/2811:21 amJFK - DSM

1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines

Wed 2/41:16 pmDSM - JFK

1 stop4h 53mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$305

Wed 1/287:45 amEWR - DSM

1 stop7h 48mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/43:35 pmDSM - EWR

1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$305

Sat 2/149:47 amEWR - DSM

1 stop8h 10mDelta

Sat 2/216:19 amDSM - EWR

1 stop4h 50mDelta

Deal found 12/31

$305

Thu 2/2612:59 pmLGA - DSM

1 stop11h 07mMultiple Airlines

Sun 3/17:27 pmDSM - LGA

2 stops24h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$307

Wed 3/257:23 amLGA - DSM

1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines

Wed 4/85:54 amDSM - LGA

1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$305

Tue 2/106:00 amEWR - DSM

1 stop5h 55mUnited Airlines

Tue 3/108:00 amDSM - EWR

1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$305

Sat 2/149:47 amEWR - DSM

1 stop8h 10mDelta

Tue 2/176:19 amDSM - EWR

1 stop4h 50mDelta

Deal found 12/30

$315

Sat 1/108:00 pmEWR - DSM

1 stop27h 09mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/126:30 amDSM - EWR

1 stop29h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$317

Thu 2/128:29 amJFK - DSM

1 stop10h 50mAmerican Airlines

Thu 2/197:44 pmDSM - JFK

1 stop14h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$315

Thu 1/156:00 amLGA - DSM

1 stop17h 46mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/192:08 pmDSM - LGA

2 stops29h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$318

Sat 5/306:00 amEWR - DSM

1 stop8h 25mDelta

Sat 6/62:15 pmDSM - EWR

1 stop7h 46mDelta

Deal found 12/29

$325

Fri 2/1311:04 amSWF - DSM

1 stop23h 21mAllegiant Air

Mon 2/167:20 pmDSM - SWF

1 stop15h 31mAllegiant Air

Deal found 12/29

$512

Sat 2/1412:58 pmEWR - DSM

1 stop4h 59mDelta

Wed 2/186:19 amDSM - EWR

1 stop4h 50mDelta

Deal found 12/29

$325

Thu 2/512:30 pmJFK - DSM

1 stop8h 32mAmerican Airlines

Mon 2/162:02 pmDSM - JFK

1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$326

Wed 1/147:59 amJFK - DSM

1 stop32h 41mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/188:30 amDSM - JFK

1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$336

Sat 5/301:00 pmEWR - DSM

1 stop4h 49mDelta

Tue 6/96:20 amDSM - EWR

1 stop4h 44mDelta

Deal found 12/29

$325

Tue 3/315:15 pmLGA - DSM

1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines

Mon 4/67:45 amDSM - LGA

Nonstop2h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$331

Last-minute flights from New York to Des Moines
Discover last-minute flight deals from New York to Des Moines. Data last updated December 31, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 1/812:59 pmLGA - DSM

1 stop10h 47mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/114:30 pmDSM - LGA

2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$282

Thu 1/812:59 pmLGA - DSM

1 stop10h 47mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/126:30 amDSM - LGA

1 stop10h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$305

Tue 1/1312:59 pmLGA - DSM

2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/168:18 pmDSM - LGA

1 stop19h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$303

Wed 1/146:59 pmEWR - DSM

1 stop28h 47mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/184:30 pmDSM - EWR

1 stop16h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$291

Sun 1/183:30 pmJFK - DSM

1 stop7h 41mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/257:00 amDSM - JFK

1 stop11h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$290

Wed 1/214:54 pmLGA - DSM

1 stop30h 52mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/262:08 pmDSM - LGA

2 stops16h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$259

Thu 1/227:55 amEWR - DSM

1 stop15h 51mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/294:30 pmDSM - EWR

1 stop16h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$242

Wed 1/285:40 pmLGA - DSM

Nonstop3h 18mAmerican Airlines

Wed 2/47:43 amDSM - LGA

Nonstop2h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$285

Wed 1/2811:21 amJFK - DSM

1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines

Wed 2/41:16 pmDSM - JFK

1 stop4h 53mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$305

Wed 1/287:45 amEWR - DSM

1 stop7h 48mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/43:35 pmDSM - EWR

1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$305

Thu 1/291:00 pmEWR - DSM

1 stop10h 46mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/54:30 pmDSM - EWR

1 stop16h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$229

Thu 1/298:00 amLGA - DSM

1 stop15h 46mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/52:58 pmDSM - LGA

1 stop18h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$287

One-way flights from New York to Des Moines
Search for one-way flight options from New York to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 31, 2025.

Wed 3/114:59 pmLGA - DSM

1 stop17h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$89

Wed 2/44:54 pmLGA - DSM

1 stop30h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$97

Sat 3/711:30 amEWR - DSM

1 stop7h 31mFrontier

Deal found 12/30

$99

Wed 1/214:54 pmLGA - DSM

1 stop30h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$100

Thu 1/298:00 amLGA - DSM

1 stop15h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$103

Thu 2/512:59 pmLGA - DSM

1 stop10h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$104

Wed 2/256:20 amLGA - DSM

2 stops37h 22mFrontier

Deal found 12/29

$105

Sat 3/71:11 pmJFK - DSM

1 stop20h 34mFrontier

Deal found 12/30

$106

Sat 3/74:59 pmLGA - DSM

1 stop16h 46mFrontier

Deal found 12/30

$106

Thu 1/2212:59 pmLGA - DSM

1 stop10h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$110

Wed 1/284:54 pmLGA - DSM

1 stop30h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$111

Sun 3/1512:01 pmLGA - DSM

1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$112

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Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$190 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$89 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$442
Good round-trip deal	$280 or less
Good one-way deal	$152 or less

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Depart

Return

Price

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Thu 1/29

1:00 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop10h 46m

Des Moines

Thu 2/5

4:30 pm-10:27 am

1 stop16h 57m

$229

New YorkDes Moines

LGA - DSM

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/21

4:54 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop30h 52m

Des Moines

Mon 1/26

2:08 pm-7:50 am

2 stops16h 42m

$259

New YorkDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/18

3:30 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

7:00 am-7:31 pm

1 stop11h 31m

$290

New YorkDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/4

12:30 pm-8:02 pm

1 stop8h 32m

Des Moines

Sat 2/7

7:10 am-3:00 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$290

New YorkDes Moines

LGA - DSM

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Sat 2/14

7:35 am-11:56 am

1 stop5h 21m

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

7:45 am-11:29 am

Nonstop2h 44m

$295

New YorkDes Moines

LGA - DSM

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/10

9:15 am-2:33 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Des Moines

Tue 3/10

2:04 pm-8:12 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$305

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

$305

New YorkDes Moines

LGA - DSM

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Tue 4/7

5:15 pm-7:27 pm

Nonstop3h 12m

Des Moines

Sat 4/11

10:39 am-2:17 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

$305

New YorkDes Moines

LGA - DSM

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/28

10:10 am-2:33 pm

1 stop5h 23m

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

8:00 am-3:23 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$305

New YorkDes Moines

LGA - DSM

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Tue 4/14

5:15 pm-7:28 pm

Nonstop3h 13m

Des Moines

Sat 4/18

10:40 am-2:23 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

$305

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Compare providers for flights from New York to Des Moines

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New York to Des Moines in December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on New York-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New York-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Des Moines?

Booking 58 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York to Des Moines. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Des Moines (average of $83). Flying from New York to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $269). 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 NYC to DSM?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New York to Des Moines is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 62% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Des Moines?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

See what other customers who have flown with Delta, American Airlines, and Allegiant Air from New York to Des Moines have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,012 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,012 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,012 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,070 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,012 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Allegiant Air

7.2

Good

701 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,012 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from New York?
Most people fly into Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight to Des Moines from New York. On average, Des Moines has 0 inbound flights from New York per day from 4 airlines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.
How long is the flight from New York to Des Moines?
There are many flights that can get you from New York to Des Moines in 3h 18m. Fly via American Airlines, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between New York and Des Moines is about 1028 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Des Moines round-trip?
Allegiant Air, at $90, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to Des Moines.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Delta. Users have found that Allegiant Air is 75% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York 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 $61. Users have also found prices from $148 and $148 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from New York to Des Moines?
Most travelers choose New York LaGuardia - Des Moines, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Des Moines or Newark - Des Moines when deciding on the best route from New York to Des Moines.
Can I find deals for flights from New York to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New York 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 York to Des Moines.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Des Moines?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 York to Des Moines?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Des Moines (average of $83). Flying from New York to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $269). 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 York to Des Moines

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Allegiant Air	Cheapest$90	Average$129	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time88%
American Airlines	Cheapest$255	Average$415	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$258	Average$383	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$304	Average$422	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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