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$98+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to LaGuardia, NY (LGA)

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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LGA
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to LaGuardia
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/257:30 amDSM - LGA
Nonstop2h 43mDelta
Wed 12/311:45 pmLGA - DSM
Nonstop3h 05mDelta
Deal found 12/10$330
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/176:48 amDSM - LGA
Nonstop2h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/195:40 pmLGA - DSM
Nonstop3h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$366
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/103:17 pmDSM - LGA
Nonstop2h 42mDelta
Tue 12/1612:29 pmLGA - DSM
Nonstop3h 08mDelta
Deal found 12/10$375
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/257:30 amDSM - LGA
Nonstop2h 43mDelta
Fri 1/25:20 pmLGA - DSM
Nonstop3h 09mDelta
Deal found 12/10$378
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Tue 12/235:55 pmDSM - LGA
1 stop4h 50mDelta
Wed 12/311:45 pmLGA - DSM
Nonstop3h 05mDelta
Deal found 12/10$385
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/257:30 amDSM - LGA
Nonstop2h 43mDelta
Mon 12/296:00 amLGA - DSM
1 stop6h 28mDelta
Deal found 12/9$388
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/201:24 pmDSM - LGA
1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/307:59 amLGA - DSM
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$395
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Thu 12/2511:15 amDSM - LGA
1 stop5h 58mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/294:15 pmLGA - DSM
1 stop6h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$398
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/238:00 amDSM - LGA
1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/312:50 pmLGA - DSM
2 stops10h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$420
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/103:17 pmDSM - LGA
Nonstop2h 42mDelta
Mon 12/1512:29 pmLGA - DSM
Nonstop3h 08mDelta
Deal found 12/9$423

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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 December 12, 2025.

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eDreams
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$232
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One-way from

$98
(Super.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$416

Good round-trip deal

$423 or less

Good one-way deal

$325 or less
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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 December 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

Fly to

LaGuardia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - LGA

DSMLGA

Des Moines

Sat 1/17

3:35 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop5h 24m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 1/24

8:15 am-4:28 pm

2 stops9h 13m

$284

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - LGA

DSMLGA

Des Moines

Sat 1/24

10:15 am-1:58 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 1/31

9:25 am-11:45 am

Nonstop3h 20m

$285

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - LGA

DSMLGA

Des Moines

Sat 1/17

10:16 am-1:59 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 1/24

9:25 am-11:45 am

Nonstop3h 20m

$285

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - LGA

DSMLGA

Des Moines

Mon 3/9

7:45 am-11:29 am

Nonstop2h 44m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 3/14

7:40 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 15m

$331

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - LGA

DSMLGA

Des Moines

Tue 1/20

7:00 am-6:17 pm

1 stop10h 17m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 1/22

6:00 am-4:24 pm

1 stop11h 24m

$331

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - LGA

DSMLGA

Des Moines

Fri 2/20

7:34 am-11:14 am

Nonstop2h 40m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 3/1

5:15 pm-7:33 pm

Nonstop3h 18m

$357

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - LGA

DSMLGA

Des Moines

Mon 2/9

11:09 am-12:00 pm

2 stops23h 51m

$127

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - LGA

DSMLGA

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

7:20 pm-9:05 pm

3 stops24h 45m

$151

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - LGA

DSMLGA

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

8:35 am-6:05 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$153

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - LGA

DSMLGA

Des Moines

Wed 2/18

3:20 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$153

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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 Des Moines to LaGuardia in December.
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 Des Moines-New York LaGuardia Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-New York LaGuardia Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-New York LaGuardia Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-New York LaGuardia Airport 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 Des Moines-New York LaGuardia Airport 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 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 December 5, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport is 90 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport (average of $178). Flying from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 December 12, 2025.

When flying from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 December 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

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

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 3 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.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    Airlines like United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport in about 2h 43m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 41m. There are 1028 mi between Des Moines and New York LaGuardia Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $255, American Airlines will fly you from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $263 and $315, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 33% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    Consider American Airlines (83%), Republic Airways (83%) or Delta (64%) 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 $118. On average you can expect to pay $412. The most popular route, (Des Moines - New York LaGuardia), can usually be booked for $285.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport (average of $178). Flying from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to LaGuardia

Discover the top 3 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$255Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$265Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$315Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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