How long is the flight from Des Moines to New Zealand?

Departing from Des Moines to New Zealand will take you 22h 55m. The distance between Des Moines and New Zealand is about 7909 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Zealand ranges from 2.8 - 5.1 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit New Zealand when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Zealand, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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

The most popular route from Des Moines to New Zealand is Des Moines - Auckland Intl. You may also consider Des Moines - Queenstown Intl or Des Moines - Dunedin.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to New Zealand?

Air New Zealand, United Airlines and American Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Des Moines to New Zealand.

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

If you book a flight to New Zealand from Des Moines, you will be flying from Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines.

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

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Wed 12/246:00 amDSM - AKL

2 stops28h 45mUnited Airlines

Fri 12/267:45 pmAKL - DSM

2 stops23h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$2,525

Wed 12/243:28 pmDSM - AKL

1 stop22h 42mQantas Airways

Fri 12/261:20 pmAKL - DSM

1 stop20h 38mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/20

$2,666

Tue 12/302:40 pmDSM - AKL

3 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/201:15 pmAKL - DSM

3 stops29h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$26,673

Tue 12/303:14 pmDSM - AKL

2 stops49h 01mEmirates

Tue 1/209:05 pmAKL - DSM

2 stops44h 25mEmirates

Deal found 12/22

$29,566

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Tue 2/34:00 pmDSM - AKL

2 stops22h 55mAmerican Airlines

Tue 2/101:20 pmAKL - DSM

1 stop20h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$865

Fri 2/208:00 amDSM - AKL

2 stops30h 10mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/43:50 pmAKL - DSM

2 stops26h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$865

Wed 3/46:19 amDSM - AKL

2 stops31h 16mDelta

Wed 3/251:35 pmAKL - DSM

2 stops25h 35mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$865

Wed 2/43:04 pmDSM - DUD

2 stops28h 26mAir New Zealand

Wed 2/112:20 pmDUD - DSM

3 stops27h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/21

$1,290

Wed 3/45:56 pmDSM - AKL

1 stop20h 14mAmerican Airlines

Wed 3/2512:20 pmAKL - DSM

2 stops25h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$865

Mon 4/64:25 pmDSM - AKL

2 stops45h 25mDelta

Thu 4/231:00 pmAKL - DSM

2 stops19h 44mDelta

Deal found 12/23

$881

Wed 2/46:48 pmDSM - AKL

2 stops43h 22mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/113:50 pmAKL - DSM

2 stops25h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$882

Thu 2/56:17 pmDSM - AKL

2 stops20h 38mAmerican Airlines

Thu 2/121:20 pmAKL - DSM

2 stops23h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$865

Tue 4/74:25 pmDSM - AKL

2 stops21h 25mDelta

Sat 4/251:00 pmAKL - DSM

2 stops25h 08mDelta

Deal found 12/23

$915

Mon 4/64:25 pmDSM - AKL

2 stops45h 25mDelta

Sat 4/251:00 pmAKL - DSM

2 stops19h 44mDelta

Deal found 12/23

$931

Wed 2/411:26 amDSM - AKL

2 stops26h 09mDelta

Wed 2/112:35 pmAKL - DSM

2 stops20h 06mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$964

Tue 1/204:00 pmDSM - ZQN

2 stops34h 05mQantas Airways

Tue 2/107:00 amZQN - DSM

2 stops29h 06mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/21

$4,016

Sat 1/317:50 amDSM - DUD

3 stops29h 55mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/43:15 pmDUD - DSM

2 stops26h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$2,006

Mon 1/1211:26 amDSM - ZQN

3 stops38h 49mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/2210:45 amZQN - DSM

3 stops42h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$4,497

Mon 1/128:10 amDSM - ZQN

2 stops33h 10mAir New Zealand

Thu 1/222:15 pmZQN - DSM

2 stops27h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/23

$2,369

Fri 1/303:04 pmDSM - ZQN

2 stops27h 26mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/33:35 pmZQN - DSM

2 stops41h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$2,722

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Wed 12/246:00 amDSM - AKL

2 stops28h 45mUnited Airlines

Fri 12/267:45 pmAKL - DSM

2 stops23h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$2,525

Wed 12/243:28 pmDSM - AKL

1 stop22h 42mQantas Airways

Fri 12/261:20 pmAKL - DSM

1 stop20h 38mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/20

$2,666

Tue 12/302:40 pmDSM - AKL

3 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/201:15 pmAKL - DSM

3 stops29h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$26,673

Tue 12/303:14 pmDSM - AKL

2 stops49h 01mEmirates

Tue 1/209:05 pmAKL - DSM

2 stops44h 25mEmirates

Deal found 12/22

$29,566

Mon 1/128:10 amDSM - ZQN

2 stops33h 10mAir New Zealand

Thu 1/222:15 pmZQN - DSM

2 stops27h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/23

$2,369

Mon 1/1211:26 amDSM - ZQN

3 stops38h 49mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/2210:45 amZQN - DSM

3 stops42h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$4,497

Tue 1/204:00 pmDSM - ZQN

2 stops34h 05mQantas Airways

Tue 2/107:00 amZQN - DSM

2 stops29h 06mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/21

$4,016

Fri 1/308:10 amDSM - AKL

2 stops30h 00mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/33:50 pmAKL - DSM

2 stops19h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$1,115

Fri 1/308:00 amDSM - ZQN

3 stops29h 35mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/33:35 pmZQN - DSM

2 stops41h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$2,722

Fri 1/3011:35 amDSM - AKL

1 stop26h 35mQantas Airways

Tue 2/31:20 pmAKL - DSM

1 stop22h 46mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/21

$2,773

Sat 1/317:50 amDSM - DUD

3 stops29h 55mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/43:15 pmDUD - DSM

2 stops26h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$2,006

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Sat 12/276:59 amDSM - AKL

3 stops30h 36mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$1,034

Sat 12/2711:32 amDSM - AKL

1 stop26h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$1,328

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Tue 2/3

4:00 pm-9:55 am

2 stops22h 55m

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/10

1:20 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop20h 55m

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Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Fri 2/20

8:00 am-9:10 am

2 stops30h 10m

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Wed 3/4

3:50 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops26h 53m

$865

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Wed 3/4

6:19 am-8:35 am

2 stops31h 16m

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Wed 3/25

1:35 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops25h 35m

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Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Wed 3/4

5:56 pm-9:10 am

1 stop20h 14m

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/25

12:20 pm-7:57 pm

2 stops25h 37m

$865

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Thu 2/5

6:17 pm-9:55 am

2 stops20h 38m

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/12

1:20 pm-5:36 pm

2 stops23h 16m

$865

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Mon 4/6

4:25 pm-6:50 am

2 stops45h 25m

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/23

1:00 pm-3:44 pm

2 stops19h 44m

$881

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

6:48 pm-9:10 am

2 stops43h 22m

Auckland Intl

Wed 2/11

3:50 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops25h 40m

$882

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Tue 4/7

4:25 pm-6:50 am

2 stops21h 25m

Auckland Intl

Sat 4/25

1:00 pm-9:08 pm

2 stops25h 08m

$915

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Mon 4/6

4:25 pm-6:50 am

2 stops45h 25m

Auckland Intl

Sat 4/25

1:00 pm-3:44 pm

2 stops19h 44m

$931

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

11:26 am-8:35 am

2 stops26h 09m

Auckland Intl

Wed 2/11

2:35 pm-3:41 pm

2 stops20h 06m

$964

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Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to New Zealand, such as Air New Zealand, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very good

557 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very good

557 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very good

557 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,109 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very good

557 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,050 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very good

557 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to New Zealand?
If you book a flight to New Zealand from Des Moines, you will be flying from Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to New Zealand?
Departing from Des Moines to New Zealand will take you 22h 55m. The distance between Des Moines and New Zealand is about 7909 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to New Zealand?
The most popular route from Des Moines to New Zealand is Des Moines - Auckland Intl. You may also consider Des Moines - Queenstown Intl or Des Moines - Dunedin.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to New Zealand that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to New Zealand flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to New Zealand?
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 Zealand.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to New Zealand?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to New Zealand by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to New Zealand

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United Airlines	Cheapest$793	Average$1,391	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$999	Average$1,078	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,014	Average$1,673	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%

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