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$106+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to LaGuardia, NY (LGA)

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DSM — LGA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia are usually found in October or September, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to LaGuardia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to LaGuardia (LGA). 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 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$256
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$106
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$421

Good round-trip deal

$336 or less

Good one-way deal

$164 or less
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to LaGuardia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to LaGuardia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Mon 10/205:51 pmDSM - LGA
1 stop23h 59mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/68:00 pmLGA - DSM
1 stop22h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$226
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/188:41 pmDSM - LGA
1 stop24h 25mFrontier
Sun 9/2110:59 pmLGA - DSM
1 stop21h 57mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$270
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 7/237:20 amDSM - LGA
Nonstop2h 46mDelta
Wed 7/3012:59 pmLGA - DSM
Nonstop3h 00mDelta
Deal found 6/10$285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/167:58 amDSM - LGA
Nonstop2h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/235:15 pmLGA - DSM
Nonstop3h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$286
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 7/96:24 amDSM - LGA
1 stop4h 51mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/1610:25 amLGA - DSM
1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$305
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Sat 9/66:10 amDSM - LGA
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Tue 9/96:00 amLGA - DSM
2 stops9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$326

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to LaGuardia 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 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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LaGuardia

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - LGA

DSMLGA

Des Moines

Wed 7/23

11:00 am-11:26 pm

2 stops11h 26m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 7/30

10:55 am-10:38 pm

2 stops36h 43m

$256

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - LGA

DSMLGA

Des Moines

Wed 7/23

3:39 pm-7:29 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 7/30

12:59 pm-2:59 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$285

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - LGA

DSMLGA

Des Moines

Wed 7/16

7:58 am-11:44 am

Nonstop2h 46m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 7/23

5:15 pm-7:23 pm

Nonstop3h 08m

$286

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - LGA

DSMLGA

Des Moines

Wed 7/9

6:24 am-12:15 pm

1 stop4h 51m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 7/16

10:25 am-2:41 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$305

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - LGA

DSMLGA

Des Moines

Sat 9/6

6:10 am-3:15 pm

1 stop8h 05m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/9

6:00 am-2:40 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$326

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - LGA

DSMLGA

Des Moines

Thu 9/4

8:41 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop24h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 9/7

10:59 pm-7:56 pm

1 stop21h 57m

$354

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - LGA

DSMLGA

Des Moines

Fri 8/1

7:09 am-1:58 pm

1 stop5h 49m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 8/4

5:15 pm-7:23 pm

Nonstop3h 08m

$415

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - LGA

DSMLGA

Des Moines

Thu 7/31

6:30 am-10:00 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$106

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - LGA

DSMLGA

Des Moines

Fri 6/27

8:38 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop24h 36m

$141

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - LGA

DSMLGA

Des Moines

Tue 7/15

1:45 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$153

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to LaGuardia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to LaGuardia. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport is 64 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport (average of $199). Flying from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 DSM to LGA?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to LaGuardia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

When flying from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia 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 5% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in LaGuardia by month

Plan your trip to LaGuardia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York LaGuardia 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 LaGuardia Airport when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in LaGuardia by month

Plan your trip to LaGuardia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York LaGuardia 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing LaGuardia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to LaGuardia. 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 LaGuardia. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Des Moines to New York by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia. You should not have trouble finding flights to New York LaGuardia from Des Moines; the airport handles an average of 2 outbound flights to New York LaGuardia per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Des Moines airport to New York LaGuardia. It is only a 3.6 mi journey to Des Moines (DSM) from Des Moines’s city center.

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

    Currently priced at $285, Delta will fly you from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $286 and $305, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 21% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $141. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    Consider American Airlines (86%), Republic Airways (86%) or Delta (72%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport is $148. On average you can expect to pay $337. The most popular route, (Des Moines - New York LaGuardia), can usually be booked for $255.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to LaGuardia 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 Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport (average of $199). Flying from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 LaGuardia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to LaGuardia. 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$193Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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