New Zealand

$839+ 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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — AKL
May 14 — May 211
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to New Zealand

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 14, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 5/66:31 pm
DSM
-
AKL
2 stops43h 19m
Delta
Sat 5/161:00 pm
AKL
-
DSM
2 stops24h 22m
Delta
Deal found 4/12$839
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/61:35 pm
DSM
-
AKL
2 stops23h 25m
Air New Zealand
Sat 5/167:50 pm
AKL
-
DSM
1 stop19h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 4/12$1,081
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 9/151:05 pm
DSM
-
AKL
2 stops25h 05m
United Airlines
Thu 10/82:50 pm
AKL
-
DSM
2 stops19h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,716
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
Sat 9/123:00 pm
DSM
-
AKL
2 stops23h 10m
United Airlines
Mon 10/52:50 pm
AKL
-
DSM
2 stops19h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,766
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
Fri 5/18:25 pm
DSM
-
AKL
2 stops41h 45m
United Airlines
Tue 5/58:15 pm
AKL
-
DSM
2 stops31h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,767
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Sat 11/710:55 am
DSM
-
AKL
2 stops26h 20m
Delta
Sat 11/142:35 pm
AKL
-
DSM
2 stops26h 54m
Delta
Deal found 4/14$1,796
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 5/289:14 am
DSM
-
AKL
2 stops28h 56m
United Airlines
Thu 6/41:50 pm
AKL
-
DSM
2 stops25h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/13$1,814
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
Sat 9/121:05 pm
DSM
-
AKL
2 stops25h 05m
United Airlines
Sat 10/32:50 pm
AKL
-
DSM
2 stops19h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,816
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/163:00 pm
DSM
-
AKL
1 stop21h 30m
Air New Zealand
Mon 10/57:50 pm
AKL
-
DSM
1 stop20h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 4/12$1,825
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/163:00 pm
DSM
-
AKL
1 stop21h 30m
Air New Zealand
Tue 10/67:00 pm
AKL
-
DSM
2 stops21h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 4/12$1,830
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/123:00 pm
DSM
-
AKL
1 stop21h 30m
Air New Zealand
Tue 10/67:50 pm
AKL
-
DSM
1 stop20h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 4/12$1,873
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
Mon 9/145:16 pm
DSM
-
AKL
3 stops27h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/56:10 am
AKL
-
DSM
2 stops30h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,876

Find flight deals from Des Moines to New Zealand

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3 stars

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$839
(Delta)
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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Wed 5/6

6:31 pm-6:50 am

2 stops43h 19m

Auckland Intl

Sat 5/16

1:00 pm-8:22 pm

2 stops24h 22m

$839

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Fri 5/1

8:25 pm-7:10 am

2 stops41h 45m

Auckland Intl

Tue 5/5

8:15 pm-10:50 am

2 stops31h 35m

$1,767

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Mon 5/25

6:20 am-5:30 am

1 stop30h 10m

Auckland Intl

Mon 6/1

7:50 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$1,959
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Sat 9/12

3:00 pm-5:30 am

1 stop21h 30m

Auckland Intl

Fri 10/2

7:50 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$2,041

Des MoinesDunedin

DSM - DUD

DSMDUD

Des Moines

Thu 5/28

3:01 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops30h 24m

Dunedin

Thu 6/4

3:10 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops24h 25m

$2,091

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Mon 5/25

6:20 am-9:50 am

2 stops34h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 6/1

3:05 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops24h 30m

$2,128

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Thu 5/28

3:01 pm-11:25 am

2 stops27h 24m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 6/4

3:05 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops24h 30m

$2,134

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Wed 5/27

3:01 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops30h 19m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 6/3

3:05 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops24h 30m

$2,169

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Thu 5/28

5:17 pm-2:10 pm

3 stops27h 53m

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/4

8:20 am-6:22 pm

2 stops27h 02m

$2,172

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Tue 5/26

6:47 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops26h 18m

Auckland Intl

Tue 6/2

6:00 am-4:03 pm

2 stops27h 03m

$2,175

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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 April 14, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to New Zealand, such as Air New Zealand and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to New Zealand. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 30h 24m. The distance between Des Moines and New Zealand is about 8434 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

  • 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 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to New Zealand

Discover the top 2 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 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$793Average$1,391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$983Average$1,570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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