New Zealand

$872+ 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 6/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — AKL
Jun 30 — Jul 71
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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 May 31, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/25:25 pm
DSM
-
AKL
1 stop21h 00m
American Airlines
Thu 12/241:20 pm
AKL
-
DSM
1 stop20h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/30$1,152
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/811:23 am
DSM
-
AKL
2 stops26h 47m
United Airlines
Sat 8/151:50 pm
AKL
-
DSM
2 stops26h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/30$1,816
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/21:45 pm
DSM
-
AKL
3 stops29h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/246:50 am
AKL
-
DSM
2 stops27h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/30$1,876
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/83:01 pm
DSM
-
AKL
1 stop21h 29m
Air New Zealand
Sat 8/151:50 pm
AKL
-
DSM
2 stops20h 38m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/30$1,914
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/219:09 am
DSM
-
AKL
2 stops24h 51m
Air New Zealand
Fri 1/153:50 pm
AKL
-
DSM
2 stops27h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/30$1,970
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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.
Mon 12/218:00 am
DSM
-
AKL
1 stop26h 55m
Air New Zealand
Thu 1/147:45 pm
AKL
-
DSM
1 stop21h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/27$1,982
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/215:00 am
DSM
-
AKL
2 stops29h 00m
United Airlines
Fri 1/157:45 pm
AKL
-
DSM
1 stop21h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/30$2,106
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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 7/93:24 pm
DSM
-
AKL
2 stops22h 46m
United Airlines
Thu 7/161:50 pm
AKL
-
DSM
2 stops19h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/28$2,116
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/256:20 am
DSM
-
ZQN
2 stops34h 30m
Air New Zealand
Mon 7/138:25 pm
ZQN
-
DSM
3 stops43h 31m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/28$2,168
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 6/253:24 pm
DSM
-
ZQN
3 stops30h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/133:25 pm
ZQN
-
DSM
3 stops34h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$2,407
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/133:01 pm
DSM
-
ZQN
2 stops37h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/207:00 am
ZQN
-
DSM
2 stops26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$2,503
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/147:13 pm
DSM
-
ZQN
2 stops33h 02m
Qantas Airways
Tue 7/217:00 am
ZQN
-
DSM
2 stops26h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/30$2,542

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 May 31, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,816
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$872
(Kiwi.com)
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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Sat 8/8

11:23 am-7:10 am

2 stops26h 47m

Auckland Intl

Sat 8/15

1:50 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops26h 54m

$1,816

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Thu 7/9

3:24 pm-7:10 am

2 stops22h 46m

Auckland Intl

Thu 7/16

1:50 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops19h 25m

$2,116

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Thu 6/25

6:20 am-9:50 am

2 stops34h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 7/13

8:25 pm-10:56 pm

3 stops43h 31m

$2,168

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Sat 8/8

5:17 pm-2:05 pm

3 stops27h 48m

Auckland Intl

Sat 8/15

8:20 am-12:35 am

3 stops33h 15m

$2,176

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Fri 7/10

3:01 pm-5:30 am

1 stop21h 29m

Auckland Intl

Fri 7/17

8:20 am-4:00 pm

2 stops24h 40m

$2,248
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Fri 7/10

3:01 pm-5:30 am

1 stop21h 29m

Auckland Intl

Fri 7/17

7:50 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$2,253

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Fri 11/13

1:45 pm-9:10 am

2 stops24h 25m

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/17

3:50 pm-9:17 pm

2 stops24h 27m

$2,266

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Thu 6/25

3:24 pm-2:30 pm

3 stops30h 06m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 7/13

3:25 pm-9:11 am

3 stops34h 46m

$2,407

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Tue 7/21

8:53 am-11:30 pm

3 stops45h 37m

Auckland Intl

Mon 7/27

5:45 pm-12:01 am

3 stops47h 16m

$2,451

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Thu 7/9

1:35 pm-11:30 pm

3 stops40h 55m

Auckland Intl

Thu 7/16

5:45 pm-12:01 am

3 stops47h 16m

$2,554

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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 May 31, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to New Zealand, such as Air New Zealand. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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 26h 47m. 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?

  • 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 airline flying from Des Moines to New Zealand

Discover the top airline 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 May 31, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$983Average$1,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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