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$117+ 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
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 21, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Wed 2/46:59 pm
EWR
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DSM
1 stop28h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/84:30 pm
DSM
-
EWR
1 stop16h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$238
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/181:59 pm
EWR
-
DSM
1 stop9h 20m
American Airlines
Wed 2/256:32 am
DSM
-
EWR
1 stop9h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$263
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Thu 3/511:47 am
EWR
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DSM
1 stop11h 32m
American Airlines
Sat 3/76:00 am
DSM
-
EWR
1 stop15h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 2/199:50 am
EWR
-
DSM
1 stop5h 37m
United Airlines
Mon 2/236:55 pm
DSM
-
EWR
1 stop4h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sun 3/87:30 am
EWR
-
DSM
1 stop6h 53m
United Airlines
Tue 3/318:04 am
DSM
-
EWR
2 stops10h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/21$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 4/246:00 am
EWR
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DSM
1 stop7h 29m
United Airlines
Mon 4/276:59 pm
DSM
-
EWR
1 stop5h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/21$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/1412:58 pm
EWR
-
DSM
1 stop4h 59m
Delta
Wed 2/185:15 pm
DSM
-
EWR
1 stop5h 38m
Delta
Deal found 1/21$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 2/412:42 pm
EWR
-
DSM
1 stop6h 05m
United Airlines
Sat 2/77:50 am
DSM
-
EWR
1 stop5h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sat 6/207:00 am
EWR
-
DSM
1 stop4h 20m
United Airlines
Sat 7/118:00 am
DSM
-
EWR
2 stops9h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Thu 2/127:10 am
EWR
-
DSM
1 stop17h 30m
American Airlines
Sun 2/1510:04 am
DSM
-
EWR
1 stop11h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$319
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/1912:02 pm
EWR
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DSM
1 stop12h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/233:39 pm
DSM
-
EWR
2 stops14h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$325

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 January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$238
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$117
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$429

Good round-trip deal

$173 or less

Good one-way deal

$176 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($100 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 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 January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

Newark

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Thu 2/19

9:50 am-2:27 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

6:55 pm-12:28 am

1 stop4h 33m

$279

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Thu 2/12

6:00 am-11:01 am

1 stop6h 01m

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

5:15 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$279

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Fri 2/20

4:45 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop5h 56m

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

6:55 pm-12:28 am

1 stop4h 33m

$279

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Sat 2/14

6:00 am-10:09 am

1 stop5h 09m

Des Moines

Mon 2/16

5:43 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop4h 23m

$279

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Fri 4/24

6:00 am-12:29 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Des Moines

Mon 4/27

6:59 pm-1:15 am

1 stop5h 16m

$279

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Tue 6/2

6:00 am-10:20 am

1 stop5h 20m

Des Moines

Tue 6/9

6:45 pm-12:41 am

1 stop4h 56m

$279

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Thu 2/12

6:00 am-11:01 am

1 stop6h 01m

Des Moines

Mon 2/16

5:43 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop4h 23m

$299

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Sat 2/14

6:00 am-10:09 am

1 stop5h 09m

Des Moines

Wed 2/18

6:19 am-12:09 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$299

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Fri 2/27

6:00 am-10:17 am

1 stop5h 17m

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

6:19 am-12:09 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$299

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Wed 2/4

12:42 pm-5:47 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Des Moines

Sat 2/7

7:50 am-2:08 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$309

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Newark Airport-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Newark Airport to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Newark to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on January 16, 2026.

Booking 40 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Newark Airport 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 Newark Airport to Des Moines?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Des Moines (average of $83). Flying from Newark Airport to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $314). 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.

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 January 21, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Newark Airport to Des Moines, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,088 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

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
8,088 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,088 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,088 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,174 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,088 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

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.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
705 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,088 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

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.

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?

    United Airlines and Delta can get you from Newark Airport to Des Moines in just under 5h 37m. Your travel time can differ by up to 24m. The distance from Newark Airport to Des Moines is about 1013 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Allegiant Air ($90), Delta ($258), and American Airlines ($302) offers the cheapest pricing from Newark Airport to Des Moines. Allegiant Air is 72% 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), American Airlines ($163), and United Airlines ($172).

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

    While on average a flight from Newark Airport to Des Moines is generally $237, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $162. When looking at the most popular route, (Newark - Des Moines), you can expect to pay $244 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Des Moines (average of $83). Flying from Newark Airport to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $314). 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$90Average$128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$302Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$304Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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