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$83+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) 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 7/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — DSM
Jul 7 — Jul 141
Tue 7/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Newark to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Newark to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Newark to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 7, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 7/1011:55 am
EWR
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 55m
Allegiant Air
Mon 7/277:35 am
DSM
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 30m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/5$138
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1011:55 am
EWR
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 55m
Allegiant Air
Mon 7/137:35 am
DSM
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 30m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/5$140
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 7/2411:55 am
EWR
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 55m
Allegiant Air
Mon 7/277:35 am
DSM
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 30m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/6$146
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 Cheapflightsfares 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 6/3$161
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1011:55 am
EWR
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 05m
Allegiant Air
Mon 8/177:35 am
DSM
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 30m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/3$174
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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 7/311:55 am
EWR
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 55m
Allegiant Air
Mon 7/137:35 am
DSM
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 30m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/2$175

Find flight deals from Newark to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Newark (EWR) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$138
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$83
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$560

Good round-trip deal

$160 or less

Good one-way deal

$117 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 30% potential increase in price ($176 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Newark 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 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Wed 7/15

3:21 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop8h 08m

Des Moines

Sat 7/18

5:52 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$319

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Wed 9/16

3:20 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Des Moines

Tue 9/22

10:23 am-3:59 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$319

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Thu 9/10

6:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop5h 15m

Des Moines

Fri 10/2

6:45 pm-1:10 am

1 stop5h 25m

$319

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Tue 9/29

12:00 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Des Moines

Wed 10/21

6:20 am-12:05 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$319
Quickest round-trip

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Sat 7/4

6:00 am-10:17 am

1 stop5h 17m

Des Moines

Sat 7/11

6:50 pm-12:53 am

1 stop5h 03m

$324

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Fri 9/18

6:15 am-10:17 am

1 stop5h 02m

Des Moines

Sun 9/20

6:45 pm-1:10 am

1 stop5h 25m

$359

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Wed 7/15

1:00 pm-9:22 pm

2 stops9h 22m

Des Moines

Sat 7/18

6:00 am-12:06 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$414

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Sat 6/20

6:00 am-9:44 am

1 stop4h 44m

Des Moines

Sat 6/27

4:47 pm-12:08 am

1 stop6h 21m

$429

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Thu 8/27

11:15 am-5:28 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Des Moines

Mon 8/31

6:00 am-7:15 pm

2 stops12h 15m

$465
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Fri 7/17

11:55 am-1:50 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$153

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Compare providers for flights from Newark to Des Moines

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Newark to Des Moines in June.
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 Newark Airport-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Newark Airport-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Newark Airport-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Newark Airport-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 Newark Airport-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 Newark to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Newark with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Newark Airport to Des Moines

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Newark Airport to Des Moines?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Des Moines (average of $102). Flying from Newark Airport to Des Moines in March is currently the most expensive (average of $731). 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 EWR to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Newark 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 7, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Newark Airport to Des Moines as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Newark Airport to Des Moines?

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 7, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Newark Airport to Des Moines, such as Delta,United Airlines, andAllegiant Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,396 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
Delta
7.9
Good
8,396 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,396 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,776 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,396 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
706 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,396 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,649 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,396 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Newark 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 Newark?

    If you book a flight to Des Moines from Newark, you will be flying to Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines. There are 0 flights from Newark to Des Moines per day from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Newark Airport to Des Moines?

    Delta can get you from Newark Airport to Des Moines in just under 8h 08m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Newark Airport to Des Moines is about 1013 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Newark Airport to Des Moines round-trip?

    According to our current data, Allegiant Air ($90), Delta ($278), and United Airlines ($305) offers the cheapest pricing from Newark Airport to Des Moines. Allegiant Air is 77% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Newark Airport to Des Moines one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Newark Airport to Des Moines are Allegiant Air ($61), Delta ($152), and American Airlines ($163).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Newark Airport to Des Moines?

    While on average a flight from Newark Airport to Des Moines is generally $175, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $66. When looking at the most popular route, (Newark - Des Moines), you can expect to pay $146 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Newark to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Newark to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Newark to Des Moines?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Newark to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Newark to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Newark 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 Newark Airport to Des Moines?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Des Moines (average of $102). Flying from Newark Airport to Des Moines in March is currently the most expensive (average of $731). 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 Newark to Des Moines

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Newark 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 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$90Average$127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$278Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$305Average$684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$338Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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