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$792+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to New Zealand

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — AKL
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Mi 8/6
Mi 8/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to New Zealand

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Round-trip from

$792
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,688
From Des Moines to New Zealand
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to New Zealand
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 1, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Fr 11/71:35 pmDSM - AKL
2 stops24h 35mUnited Airlines
So 11/163:50 pmAKL - DSM
2 stops37h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$792
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Fr 11/76:00 pmDSM - AKL
1 stop20h 10mAmerican Airlines
So 11/161:20 pmAKL - DSM
1 stop20h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,026
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
So 11/166:05 amDSM - ZQN
2 stops34h 20mAir New Zealand
Sa 11/226:20 pmZQN - DSM
2 stops47h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/30$1,226
This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Do 11/66:05 amDSM - AKL
1 stop28h 50mAir New Zealand
So 11/167:45 pmAKL - DSM
1 stop21h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/30$1,261
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Di 8/123:49 pmDSM - AKL
2 stops27h 41mMultiple Airlines
Di 8/192:10 pmAKL - DSM
2 stops26h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,398
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Fr 11/711:01 amDSM - AKL
3 stops26h 34mDelta
So 11/162:35 pmAKL - DSM
3 stops25h 49mDelta
Deal found 7/31$1,445
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Fr 9/123:30 pmDSM - ZQN
3 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fr 9/197:05 amZQN - DSM
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$2,219
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Fr 9/128:00 amDSM - ZQN
3 stops32h 50mUnited Airlines
Fr 9/193:05 pmZQN - DSM
2 stops24h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$2,333
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
So 9/146:15 amDSM - DUD
2 stops39h 20mAir New Zealand
So 9/2112:20 pmDUD - DSM
2 stops27h 08mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/31$2,396
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sa 8/238:00 amDSM - DUD
3 stops37h 35mUnited Airlines
Mi 8/273:10 pmDUD - DSM
2 stops24h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$2,483
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sa 9/136:12 pmDSM - ZQN
2 stops27h 18mQantas Airways
Sa 9/206:20 pmZQN - DSM
3 stops41h 17mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/31$2,551
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
So 9/144:04 pmDSM - DUD
3 stops47h 46mMultiple Airlines
So 9/217:25 pmDUD - DSM
3 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$2,633

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

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Des Moines

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New Zealand

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Depart

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Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Fr 11/7

1:35 pm-9:10 am

2 stops24h 35m

Auckland Intl

So 11/16

3:50 pm-10:30 am

2 stops37h 40m

$792

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Fr 11/7

6:00 pm-9:10 am

1 stop20h 10m

Auckland Intl

So 11/16

1:20 pm-2:59 pm

1 stop20h 39m

$1,026

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

So 11/16

6:05 am-11:25 am

2 stops34h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sa 11/22

6:20 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops47h 00m

$1,226

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Do 11/6

6:05 am-5:55 am

1 stop28h 50m

Auckland Intl

So 11/16

7:45 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$1,261

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Di 8/12

3:49 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops27h 41m

Auckland Intl

Di 8/19

2:10 pm-11:17 pm

2 stops26h 07m

$1,398

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Fr 11/7

11:01 am-8:35 am

3 stops26h 34m

Auckland Intl

So 11/16

2:35 pm-9:24 pm

3 stops25h 49m

$1,445

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Fr 9/12

3:30 pm-11:25 am

3 stops26h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Fr 9/19

7:05 am-5:35 pm

2 stops27h 30m

$2,219

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Fr 9/12

8:00 am-9:50 am

3 stops32h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Fr 9/19

3:05 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops24h 23m

$2,333

Des MoinesDunedin

DSM - DUD

DSMDUD

Des Moines

So 9/14

6:15 am-2:35 pm

2 stops39h 20m

Dunedin

So 9/21

12:20 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops27h 08m

$2,396

Des MoinesDunedin

DSM - DUD

DSMDUD

Des Moines

Sa 8/23

8:00 am-2:35 pm

3 stops37h 35m

Dunedin

Mi 8/27

3:10 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops24h 18m

$2,483

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/31

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Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Zealand. 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 Zealand. Reviews last updated August 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to New Zealand, such as Delta, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
501 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
887 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to New Zealand (average of $1,021). Flying from Des Moines to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,511). 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 New Zealand

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to New Zealand. 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 August 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$793Average$1,389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$999Average$1,298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,570Average$1,700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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