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$1,113+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to New Zealand

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 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — AKL
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,678
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$1,113
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,389
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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 April 29, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/88:00 amDSM - AKL
1 stop28h 30mAir New Zealand
Wed 5/217:40 pmAKL - DSM
1 stop20h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/29$1,717
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/1211:16 amDSM - AKL
2 stops25h 44mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/198:15 pmAKL - DSM
2 stops31h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,755
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/83:20 pmDSM - AKL
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/217:30 amAKL - DSM
2 stops32h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,896
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/126:00 amDSM - ZQN
2 stops41h 35mAir New Zealand
Thu 6/1910:35 amZQN - DSM
2 stops28h 47mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/29$2,005
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/127:21 pmDSM - AKL
2 stops29h 39mQantas Airways
Thu 6/196:00 amAKL - DSM
2 stops25h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/28$2,321
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/125:20 pmDSM - ZQN
3 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/197:05 amZQN - DSM
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$2,486
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/123:01 pmDSM - DUD
2 stops30h 34mAir New Zealand
Thu 6/197:25 pmDUD - DSM
2 stops59h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/28$2,544
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/128:00 amDSM - DUD
3 stops37h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/199:25 amDUD - DSM
2 stops29h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$5,538
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/303:15 pmDSM - AKL
2 stops49h 00mEmirates
Tue 1/209:05 pmAKL - DSM
2 stops44h 25mEmirates
Deal found 4/28$28,853

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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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Thu 6/12

6:00 am-6:00 am

2 stops31h 00m

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/19

1:50 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops51h 04m

$1,678

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Fri 6/13

3:01 pm-5:30 am

1 stop21h 29m

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/20

7:40 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop35h 35m

$2,001

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Thu 6/12

6:00 am-4:35 pm

2 stops41h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 6/19

10:35 am-10:22 pm

2 stops28h 47m

$2,005

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Thu 6/12

7:21 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops29h 39m

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/19

6:00 am-2:20 pm

2 stops25h 20m

$2,321

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Thu 6/12

5:20 pm-2:10 pm

3 stops27h 50m

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/19

6:00 am-2:20 pm

2 stops25h 20m

$2,325

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Thu 6/12

7:21 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops26h 09m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 6/19

3:25 pm-9:07 am

3 stops34h 42m

$2,486

Des MoinesDunedin

DSM - DUD

DSMDUD

Des Moines

Thu 6/12

3:01 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops30h 34m

Dunedin

Thu 6/19

7:25 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops59h 50m

$2,544

Des MoinesDunedin

DSM - DUD

DSMDUD

Des Moines

Thu 6/12

8:00 am-2:35 pm

3 stops37h 35m

Dunedin

Thu 6/19

9:25 am-10:22 pm

2 stops29h 57m

$5,538

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Thu 6/12

11:16 am-6:00 am

2 stops25h 44m

$1,113

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Thu 6/12

3:01 pm-5:30 am

1 stop21h 29m

$1,491

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Deals found on 4/28

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to NZ?

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to New Zealand as you normally would.

Rainfall in New Zealand by month

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

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.

Temperature in New Zealand by month

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

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).

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 April 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and United Airlines from Des Moines to New Zealand have to say. 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
828 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

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 - Dunedin or Des Moines - Queenstown Intl.

  • 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$884Average$1,273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,092Average$1,343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,150Average$1,700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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