How long is the flight from Des Moines to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Departing from Des Moines to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport will take you 5h 12m. The distance from Des Moines to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is about 1034 mi.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport round-trip from $238. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is American Airlines. Delta is 43% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport ranges from 2.8 - 4.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, 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 33.8 F).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Flights from Des Moines to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are found to be more expensive on Saturday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Find a great deal and save up to 75% by booking at least 53 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Des Moines to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $305.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

The best pricing can be found in the month of September. Prices to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from Des Moines average $317. You can even find prices in September for less than $317, as users have found deals to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from as low as $109. The month of March appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from Des Moines. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 25%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to JFK?

When flying from Des Moines to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 19% versus a flight in the morning.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to New York John F Kennedy Intl?

For a flight from Des Moines to New York John F Kennedy Intl, you will be flying from Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city. Des Moines is the only Des Moines airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl per day. 2 airlines have flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl from Des Moines on a regular basis.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 28, 2025.

Wed 9/2410:14 amDSM - JFK

1 stop23h 12mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/16:59 amJFK - DSM

1 stop15h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/27

$176

Fri 12/54:32 pmDSM - JFK

1 stop24h 52mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/97:24 pmJFK - DSM

1 stop18h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/27

$285

Sat 10/189:19 amDSM - JFK

1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/256:59 amJFK - DSM

1 stop12h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/26

$295

Wed 10/87:00 amDSM - JFK

1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/157:30 amJFK - DSM

1 stop6h 48mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/27

$304

Sat 10/119:00 amDSM - JFK

1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/153:59 pmJFK - DSM

1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/28

$305

Sat 10/117:30 amDSM - JFK

1 stop4h 30mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/187:29 amJFK - DSM

1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/26

$310

Wed 9/2410:14 amDSM - JFK

1 stop23h 12mMultiple Airlines

Fri 9/266:59 amJFK - DSM

1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/27

$312

Wed 10/87:30 amDSM - JFK

1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/156:59 amJFK - DSM

2 stops37h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/28

$320

Mon 9/153:30 pmDSM - JFK

1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 9/171:01 pmJFK - DSM

2 stops33h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/28

$323

Thu 12/48:50 amDSM - JFK

1 stop9h 38mAmerican Airlines

Mon 12/812:22 pmJFK - DSM

1 stop12h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/27

$325

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Wed 9/2410:14 amDSM - JFK

1 stop23h 12mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/16:59 amJFK - DSM

1 stop15h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/27

$176

Sat 10/111:48 pmDSM - JFK

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Deal found 8/26

$304

Fri 12/54:32 pmDSM - JFK

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Deal found 8/27

$285

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Deal found 8/26

$304

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Sat 10/256:59 amJFK - DSM

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Deal found 8/26

$295

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Tue 9/28:17 amDSM - JFK

1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines

Thu 9/411:00 amJFK - DSM

1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/27

$644

Wed 9/35:12 pmDSM - JFK

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Deal found 8/27

$305

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Deal found 8/27

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Thu 9/45:12 pmDSM - JFK

1 stop6h 54mDelta

Tue 9/96:00 amJFK - DSM

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Deal found 8/26

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Thu 9/45:12 pmDSM - JFK

1 stop6h 54mDelta

Sun 9/77:30 amJFK - DSM

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Deal found 8/26

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Thu 9/43:42 pmDSM - JFK

1 stop12h 48mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/86:59 amJFK - DSM

1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/28

$403

Thu 9/47:08 amDSM - JFK

1 stop4h 51mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/911:59 amJFK - DSM

2 stops7h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/26

$689

Fri 9/53:30 pmDSM - JFK

1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/76:59 amJFK - DSM

1 stop16h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/27

$371

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Wed 9/2410:14 amDSM - JFK

1 stop23h 12mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/26

$131

Sun 9/215:49 pmDSM - JFK

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Deal found 8/26

$136

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Deal found 8/26

$143

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1 stop24h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/26

$149

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Deal found 8/28

$156

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2 stops38h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/28

$157

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2 stops39h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/28

$165

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2 stops19h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/28

$168

Fri 10/3110:54 amDSM - JFK

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Deal found 8/26

$169

Mon 9/152:22 pmDSM - JFK

2 stops43h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/26

$171

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Wed 9/24

10:14 am-10:26 am

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Wed 10/1

6:59 am-9:45 pm

1 stop15h 46m

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Des MoinesNew York

DSM - JFK

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Fri 12/5

4:32 pm-6:24 pm

1 stop24h 52m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/9

7:24 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop18h 11m

$285

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - JFK

DSMJFK

Des Moines

Sat 10/18

9:19 am-10:24 am

1 stop24h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/25

6:59 am-6:00 pm

1 stop12h 01m

$295

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - JFK

DSMJFK

Des Moines

Sat 10/11

1:48 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop5h 12m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/18

7:29 am-2:58 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$304

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - JFK

DSMJFK

Des Moines

Wed 10/8

5:00 am-1:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/15

9:00 am-3:26 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$304

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - JFK

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Des Moines

Wed 9/24

10:14 am-10:26 am

1 stop23h 12m

$131

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - JFK

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Des Moines

Mon 9/22

2:22 pm-10:26 am

2 stops19h 04m

$143

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - JFK

DSMJFK

Des Moines

Fri 10/3

9:20 am-10:26 am

1 stop24h 06m

$149

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - JFK

DSMJFK

Des Moines

Thu 10/23

2:37 pm-12:01 pm

1 stop20h 24m

$156

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - JFK

DSMJFK

Des Moines

Sun 11/9

2:32 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop22h 58m

$156

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $236). Flying from Des Moines to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $313). 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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Delta

8.0

Very good

7,977 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,977 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,977 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,977 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to New York John F Kennedy Intl?
For a flight from Des Moines to New York John F Kennedy Intl, you will be flying from Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city. Des Moines is the only Des Moines airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl per day. 2 airlines have flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl from Des Moines on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?
Departing from Des Moines to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport will take you 5h 12m. The distance from Des Moines to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is about 1034 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport round-trip from $238. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is American Airlines. Delta is 43% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to John F Kennedy Intl that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to John F Kennedy Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to John F Kennedy Intl?
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Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to John F Kennedy Intl?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $236). Flying from Des Moines to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $313). 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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