John F Kennedy Intl

$151+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK)

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 12/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — JFK
Jul 19 — Jul 261
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). 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 July 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$302
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$152
(American Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$490
From Des Moines to New York John F Kennedy Intl
One-way flight from Des Moines to New York John F Kennedy Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Des Moines to John F Kennedy Intl

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to John F Kennedy Intl
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 July 14, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 8/217:00 amDSM - JFK
1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/2811:58 amJFK - DSM
1 stop6h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/14$302
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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.
Thu 8/216:30 pmDSM - JFK
1 stop5h 36mDelta
Thu 8/288:00 amJFK - DSM
1 stop6h 27mDelta
Deal found 7/14$305

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Des Moines

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John F Kennedy Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - JFK

DSMJFK

Des Moines

Thu 8/21

7:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/28

11:58 am-5:23 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$302

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - JFK

DSMJFK

Des Moines

Thu 8/21

6:30 pm-1:06 am

1 stop5h 36m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/28

8:00 am-1:27 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$305

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - JFK

DSMJFK

Des Moines

Mon 12/15

5:47 am-2:19 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$151

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - JFK

DSMJFK

Des Moines

Thu 10/9

6:30 pm-12:52 am

1 stop5h 22m

$153

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - JFK

DSMJFK

Des Moines

Wed 10/22

3:30 pm-10:25 am

2 stops17h 55m

$173

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - JFK

DSMJFK

Des Moines

Sat 8/2

1:13 pm-10:31 am

2 stops20h 18m

$223

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Deals found on 7/14

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 John F Kennedy Intl. Reviews last updated July 14, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, American Airlines, and Frontier from Des Moines to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

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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.

  • 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 $302. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Delta. American Airlines is 29% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $152 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $153 and Frontier from $181 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to John F Kennedy Intl that include hotel bookings?

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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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Top 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 July 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$238Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$310Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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