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$61+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to New York, NY (NYC)

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DSM — NYC
Jul 6 — Jul 131
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Round-trip from

$90
(Flightnetwork)

One-way from

$61
(Flightnetwork)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$346

Good round-trip deal

$112 or less

Good one-way deal

$59 or less
From Des Moines to New York (NYC)
One-way flight from Des Moines to New York (NYC)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Des Moines to New York (NYC).
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 1, 2025.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/258:35 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 30mAllegiant Air
Fri 8/2912:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop2h 55mAllegiant Air
Deal found 7/1$90
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 8/111:59 pmDSM - EWR
1 stop9h 13mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/1512:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$163
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Thu 8/147:15 pmDSM - LGA
2 stops19h 43mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/216:35 amLGA - DSM
2 stops12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$221
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 7/286:30 amDSM - SWF
1 stop11h 36mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/17:56 pmSWF - DSM
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$252
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/137:15 amDSM - LGA
Nonstop2h 44mDelta
Wed 8/2012:29 pmLGA - DSM
Nonstop3h 03mDelta
Deal found 6/30$285
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/213:23 pmDSM - LGA
1 stop29h 42mFrontier
Sat 8/3010:50 pmLGA - DSM
1 stop16h 33mFrontier
Deal found 6/30$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Sun 8/316:28 amDSM - LGA
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/97:55 pmLGA - DSM
Nonstop2h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$295
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 8/97:00 amDSM - JFK
1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/165:00 pmJFK - DSM
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/29$304
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/135:55 pmDSM - JFK
1 stop4h 43mDelta
Wed 8/2012:29 pmJFK - DSM
1 stop6h 16mDelta
Deal found 6/30$305
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Sat 11/111:26 amDSM - LGA
1 stop4h 41mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/43:45 pmLGA - DSM
1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$305
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Thu 8/1411:38 amDSM - SWF
1 stop21h 47mAllegiant Air
Thu 8/2112:13 pmSWF - DSM
1 stop11h 06mAllegiant Air
Deal found 7/1$354

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

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Des Moines

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Des MoinesNewark

DSM - EWR

DSMEWR

Des Moines

Mon 8/25

8:35 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Newark

Fri 8/29

12:55 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$90

Des MoinesNewark

DSM - EWR

DSMEWR

Des Moines

Mon 8/11

1:59 pm-12:12 am

1 stop9h 13m

Newark

Fri 8/15

12:55 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$163

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - LGA

DSMLGA

Des Moines

Thu 8/14

7:15 pm-3:58 pm

2 stops19h 43m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 8/21

6:35 am-6:25 pm

2 stops12h 50m

$221

Des MoinesNew Windsor

DSM - SWF

DSMSWF

Des Moines

Mon 7/28

6:30 am-7:06 pm

1 stop11h 36m

New Windsor Stewart

Fri 8/1

7:56 pm-5:16 pm

2 stops22h 20m

$252

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - LGA

DSMLGA

Des Moines

Wed 8/13

7:15 am-10:59 am

Nonstop2h 44m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 8/20

12:29 pm-2:32 pm

Nonstop3h 03m

$285

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - LGA

DSMLGA

Des Moines

Thu 8/21

3:23 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop29h 42m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 8/30

10:50 pm-2:23 pm

1 stop16h 33m

$289

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - LGA

DSMLGA

Des Moines

Sun 8/31

6:28 am-3:01 pm

1 stop7h 33m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/9

7:55 pm-9:54 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

$295

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - JFK

DSMJFK

Des Moines

Sat 8/9

7:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/16

5:00 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$304

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - LGA

DSMLGA

Des Moines

Sat 11/1

11:26 am-5:07 pm

1 stop4h 41m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 11/4

3:45 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$305

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - JFK

DSMJFK

Des Moines

Wed 8/13

5:55 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop4h 43m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/20

12:29 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$305

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The price you pay for your flight from Des Moines to New York may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 60 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to New York (average of $236). Flying from Des Moines to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $319). 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 NYC?

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It’s optimal to fly from Des Moines to New York at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 5% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated July 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Des Moines to New York by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Des Moines to New York, 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 1 outbound flight to New York per day. 4 airlines have flights to New York from Des Moines on a regular basis.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to New York is Allegiant Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $90 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Frontier, starting at $285 and $289 round-trip. These flights start at 71% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Allegiant Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $61. Users have also found prices from $92 and $143 on Frontier and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to New York?

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to New York (average of $236). Flying from Des Moines to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $319). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$103Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$193Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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