Des Moines

$69+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Des Moines (DSM)

NYC — DSM
Dec 7 — Dec 141
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from New York to Des Moines

Fri 12/411:55 am -
Nonstop3h 05m
Mon 12/77:35 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 11/4$131
Fri 12/2511:55 am -
Nonstop3h 05m
Fri 1/17:35 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 11/3$190
Fri 12/1111:55 am -
Nonstop3h 05m
Mon 12/147:35 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 11/3$197
Mon 12/2811:55 am -
Nonstop3h 05m
Mon 1/47:35 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 11/5$223
Sat 12/2612:55 pm -
Nonstop3h 07m
Fri 1/17:35 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 11/3$252
Wed 12/3012:55 pm -
Nonstop3h 07m
Mon 1/47:35 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 11/5$253
Wed 12/23:15 pm -
1 stop7h 50m
Wed 12/96:00 am -
1 stop5h 30m
Deal found 11/3$417
Tue 12/812:00 pm -
2 stops11h 05m
Wed 12/96:00 am -
2 stops10h 55m
Deal found 11/4$427
Sat 11/217:45 am -
1 stop6h 43m
Thu 11/266:00 am -
1 stop6h 37m
Deal found 11/3$430
Sat 11/217:45 am -
1 stop6h 43m
Fri 11/279:15 am -
1 stop6h 04m
Deal found 11/4$434
Wed 12/307:30 am -
1 stop8h 26m
Tue 1/59:53 am -
1 stop8h 07m
Deal found 11/5$437
Thu 12/33:15 pm -
1 stop7h 50m
Mon 12/73:25 pm -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 11/3$445

Find flight deals from New York to Des Moines

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$131
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$69
(Super.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$448

Good round-trip deal

$546 or less

Good one-way deal

$390 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Des Moines flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for New York (NYC)-Des Moines flights.
From New York (NYC) to Des Moines
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Des Moines
High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to Des Moines.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to Des Moines.

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NewarkDes Moines

EWR Newark - DSM Des Moines

EWRDSM

Newark

Fri 12/11

11:55 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$127

New YorkDes Moines

LGA New York LaGuardia - DSM Des Moines

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Thu 1/21

12:30 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$234

New YorkDes Moines

LGA New York LaGuardia - DSM Des Moines

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Fri 12/11

6:45 am-6:35 pm

2 stops12h 50m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$244

New YorkDes Moines

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - DSM Des Moines

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/15

6:32 am-10:48 am

1 stop5h 16m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$289

New YorkDes Moines

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - DSM Des Moines

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/16

5:29 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$289

New YorkDes Moines

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - DSM Des Moines

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/7

5:29 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$290

New YorkDes Moines

LGA New York LaGuardia - DSM Des Moines

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Tue 11/17

8:30 pm-4:11 pm

3 stops44h 41m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$295

New YorkDes Moines

LGA New York LaGuardia - DSM Des Moines

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Mon 12/7

3:15 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$304

NewarkDes Moines

EWR Newark - DSM Des Moines

EWRDSM

Newark

Sun 12/13

9:00 am-2:14 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$319

NewarkDes Moines

EWR Newark - DSM Des Moines

EWRDSM

Newark

Thu 12/3

1:35 pm-6:06 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$324

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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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Des Moines (average of $454). Flying from New York to Des Moines in October is currently the most expensive (average of $618). 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 at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 41% on airfare.

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 $413 and $527 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $131 on Allegiant Air (Dec 4-Dec 7).

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

Booking 47 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines 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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

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 4h 59m. Fly via Delta, United Airlines, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between New York and Des Moines is about 1013 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 $82, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to Des Moines.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and American Airlines. Users have found that Allegiant Air is 83% 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 $68. Users have also found prices from $188 and $238 on Southwest and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Des Moines (average of $454). Flying from New York to Des Moines in October is currently the most expensive (average of $618). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$82Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$278Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$305Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$380Average$724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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