$723+ 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 10/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — AKL
Oct 7 — Oct 141
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to New ZealandExplore 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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/214:12 pm -
2 stops28h 53m
Wed 10/286:50 am -
2 stops26h 21m
Deal found 9/6![Qantas Airways logo]()
$881
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
Wed 10/212:01 pm -
3 stops30h 04m
Wed 10/287:30 am -
3 stops34h 44m
Deal found 9/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$894
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 10/174:12 pm -
2 stops27h 53m
Sat 10/246:00 am -
2 stops30h 55m
Deal found 9/2![American Airlines logo]()
$980
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 12/118:00 am -
2 stops30h 10m
Wed 12/303:50 pm -
2 stops37h 56m
Deal found 9/6![United Airlines logo]()
$1,494
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/177:30 pm -
2 stops47h 20m
Sat 10/244:05 pm -
3 stops44h 55m
Deal found 9/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,601
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/118:00 am -
1 stop26h 45m
Wed 12/303:50 pm -
2 stops24h 33m
Deal found 9/6![Air New Zealand logo]()
$1,683
Best flights from Des Moines to New ZealandDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to New Zealand that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 7, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to New Zealand that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 7, 2026.
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Wed 2/243:29 pm -
2 stops31h 26m
Tue 3/96:00 am -
2 stops31h 57m
Deal found 9/3![Qantas Airways logo]()
$888
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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.
Sun 1/318:00 am -
2 stops30h 10m
Thu 2/43:50 pm -
2 stops24h 51m
Deal found 9/4![United Airlines logo]()
$892
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
Wed 10/214:12 pm -
2 stops26h 03m
Wed 10/287:30 am -
3 stops34h 44m
Deal found 9/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$894
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
Wed 2/243:29 pm -
2 stops28h 16m
Tue 3/97:30 am -
3 stops30h 27m
Deal found 9/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$967
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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.
Sun 2/288:00 am -
2 stops30h 50m
Thu 3/412:15 pm -
2 stops29h 15m
Deal found 9/4![United Airlines logo]()
$1,854
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to New ZealandDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to New Zealand. Data last updated September 7, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to New Zealand. Data last updated September 7, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 10/174:12 pm -
2 stops27h 53m
Sat 10/246:00 am -
2 stops30h 55m
Deal found 9/2![American Airlines logo]()
$980
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/177:30 pm -
2 stops47h 20m
Sat 10/244:05 pm -
3 stops44h 55m
Deal found 9/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,601
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Sat 10/173:02 pm -
1 stop20h 28m
Sat 10/247:50 pm -
1 stop20h 28m
Deal found 9/2![Air New Zealand logo]()
$2,679
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/214:12 pm -
2 stops28h 53m
Wed 10/286:50 am -
2 stops26h 21m
Deal found 9/6![Qantas Airways logo]()
$881
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
Wed 10/212:01 pm -
3 stops30h 04m
Wed 10/287:30 am -
3 stops34h 44m
Deal found 9/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$894
One-way flights from Des Moines to New ZealandSearch for one-way flight options from Des Moines to New Zealand. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 7, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to New Zealand. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 7, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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.
Mon 10/194:12 pm -
2 stops28h 53m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/4![American Airlines logo]()
$723
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
Wed 10/214:12 pm -
2 stops26h 03m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$733
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/197:29 am -
3 stops46h 41m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$924
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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.
Mon 10/196:00 am -
1 stop29h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/4![Air New Zealand logo]()
$1,131
This Goibibo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 Goibibo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/216:00 am -
1 stop29h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/6![Air New Zealand logo]()
$1,209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/37:00 am -
3 stops34h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,085
Find flight deals from Des Moines to New Zealand
Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to New Zealand flight deals. Data was last updated September 7, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $881 (Expedia) |
One-way from | $723 (American Airlines) |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to New Zealand that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 7, 2026.
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Des MoinesAuckland
DSM Des Moines - AKL Auckland Intl
DSMAKL
Des Moines
Wed 10/21
4:12 pm-12:15 pm
2 stops26h 03m
Auckland Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-6:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$733
Des MoinesAuckland
DSM Des Moines - AKL Auckland Intl
DSMAKL
Des Moines
Wed 2/24
3:29 pm-5:55 pm
2 stops31h 26m
Auckland Intl
Tue 3/9
6:00 am-6:57 pm
2 stops31h 57m
$888
Des MoinesAuckland
DSM Des Moines - AKL Auckland Intl
DSMAKL
Des Moines
Sun 1/31
8:00 am-9:10 am
2 stops30h 10m
Auckland Intl
Thu 2/4
3:50 pm-9:41 pm
2 stops24h 51m
$892
Des MoinesAuckland
DSM Des Moines - AKL Auckland Intl
DSMAKL
Des Moines
Wed 10/21
4:12 pm-12:15 pm
2 stops26h 03m
Auckland Intl
Wed 10/28
7:30 am-12:14 am
3 stops34h 44m
$894
Des MoinesAuckland
DSM Des Moines - AKL Auckland Intl
DSMAKL
Des Moines
Mon 10/19
7:29 am-12:10 am
3 stops46h 41m
Auckland Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-6:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$924
Des MoinesAuckland
DSM Des Moines - AKL Auckland Intl
DSMAKL
Des Moines
Wed 2/24
3:29 pm-2:45 pm
2 stops28h 16m
Auckland Intl
Tue 3/9
7:30 am-6:57 pm
3 stops30h 27m
$967
Des MoinesAuckland
DSM Des Moines - AKL Auckland Intl
DSMAKL
Des Moines
Mon 10/19
6:00 am-5:30 am
1 stop29h 30m
Auckland Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-6:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,131
Des MoinesAuckland
DSM Des Moines - AKL Auckland Intl
DSMAKL
Des Moines
Wed 10/21
6:00 am-5:30 am
1 stop29h 30m
Auckland Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-6:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,209
Des MoinesAuckland
DSM Des Moines - AKL Auckland Intl
DSMAKL
Des Moines
Wed 12/23
8:13 pm-5:50 am
2 stops38h 37m
Auckland Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-6:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,219
Des MoinesAuckland
DSM Des Moines - AKL Auckland Intl
DSMAKL
Des Moines
Mon 12/21
5:30 am-5:30 am
3 stops29h 00m
Auckland Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-6:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,352
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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 September 7, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to New Zealand, such as Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Food
7.4
Entertainment
7.4
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Mar 2026
SIN - AKL
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Food
7.4
Entertainment
7.4
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Mar 2026
SIN - AKL
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Food
7.4
Entertainment
7.4
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Mar 2026
SIN - AKL
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Food
7.4
Entertainment
7.4
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Mar 2026
SIN - AKL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$791 | Average$1,516 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$983 | Average$1,242 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time78% | |
| Cheapest$1,113 | Average$1,131 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time74% |