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$78+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Newark (EWR)

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 12/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — EWR
Dec 21 — Dec 281
Sun 12/21
Sun 12/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Newark
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Newark. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Mon 12/86:35 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 30mAllegiant Air
Fri 12/1910:55 amEWR - DSM
Nonstop3h 00mAllegiant Air
Deal found 11/19$153
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:30 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 35mAllegiant Air
Wed 12/3111:55 amEWR - DSM
Nonstop2h 59mAllegiant Air
Deal found 11/20$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Mon 12/86:35 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/146:59 pmEWR - DSM
1 stop28h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$180
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Thu 12/42:56 pmDSM - EWR
1 stop7h 56mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/510:55 amEWR - DSM
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$197
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Mon 12/86:35 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 30mAllegiant Air
Sat 12/2011:55 amEWR - DSM
Nonstop3h 00mAllegiant Air
Deal found 11/20$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Mon 12/86:35 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/810:11 amEWR - DSM
2 stops25h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$200
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Mon 12/86:35 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/185:51 amEWR - DSM
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Mon 12/156:35 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 30mAllegiant Air
Fri 12/1910:55 amEWR - DSM
Nonstop3h 00mAllegiant Air
Deal found 11/20$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Mon 12/86:35 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/115:59 amEWR - DSM
2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Mon 12/86:35 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/125:59 amEWR - DSM
2 stops14h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$210

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Newark

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Newark (EWR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$153
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$78
(Trip.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$349

Good round-trip deal

$174 or less

Good one-way deal

$67 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Newark 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Newark Airport that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Newark

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesNewark

DSM - EWR

DSMEWR

Des Moines

Mon 1/5

6:35 am-10:05 am

Nonstop2h 30m

Newark

Mon 1/12

6:00 am-9:21 pm

2 stops16h 21m

$219

Des MoinesNewark

DSM - EWR

DSMEWR

Des Moines

Fri 12/5

6:35 am-10:05 am

Nonstop2h 30m

Newark

Mon 12/8

10:55 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$219

Des MoinesNewark

DSM - EWR

DSMEWR

Des Moines

Wed 12/24

8:31 am-6:41 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Newark

Wed 12/31

11:55 am-1:54 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

$237

Des MoinesNewark

DSM - EWR

DSMEWR

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

2:08 pm-6:47 am

2 stops15h 39m

Newark

Thu 1/15

5:30 am-10:46 pm

2 stops18h 16m

$240

Des MoinesNewark

DSM - EWR

DSMEWR

Des Moines

Thu 2/5

4:30 pm-10:02 am

1 stop16h 32m

Newark

Sun 2/8

6:59 pm-10:19 am

2 stops16h 20m

$296

Des MoinesNewark

DSM - EWR

DSMEWR

Des Moines

Mon 1/5

6:35 am-10:05 am

Nonstop2h 30m

Newark

Thu 1/8

7:55 am-10:46 pm

1 stop15h 51m

$302

Des MoinesNewark

DSM - EWR

DSMEWR

Des Moines

Fri 12/12

1:56 pm-6:59 pm

3 stops28h 03m

Newark

Mon 12/15

10:55 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$323

Des MoinesNewark

DSM - EWR

DSMEWR

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

4:21 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Newark

Sun 2/8

6:00 am-10:19 am

1 stop5h 19m

$341

Des MoinesNewark

DSM - EWR

DSMEWR

Des Moines

Thu 2/12

6:19 am-12:11 pm

1 stop4h 52m

Newark

Tue 2/17

6:00 am-10:43 am

1 stop5h 43m

$341

Des MoinesNewark

DSM - EWR

DSMEWR

Des Moines

Mon 12/15

6:35 am-10:05 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$78

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Newark

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Newark in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Newark Airport flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Newark Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Newark Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Newark Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Newark Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Newark

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Newark from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Newark Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Newark Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Newark. Price data was last updated on November 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Des Moines to Newark Airport is 53 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Newark Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Newark Airport (average of $82). Flying from Des Moines to Newark Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $318). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Newark. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 21, 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Newark

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Newark. 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 Newark. Reviews last updated November 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Des Moines to Newark Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,028 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
700 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Newark. 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 Newark?

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Newark from Des Moines. Booking flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Newark should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Newark from 4 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Des Moines to Newark Airport flight route?

    Within the past month, 1 users have taken a look at flights from Des Moines to Newark.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Newark Airport?

    For as low as $219, Allegiant Air can have you in Newark Airport from Des Moines in 2h 30m. The distance from Des Moines to Newark Airport is about 1013 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Newark Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Allegiant Air ($90), American Airlines ($258), and United Airlines ($258) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Newark Airport. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Newark Airport for 71% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Newark Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from Des Moines to Newark Airport is $59. On average you can expect to pay $154. The most popular route, (Des Moines - Newark), can usually be booked for $153.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Newark that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Newark flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Newark?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Newark.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Newark?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Newark 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 Newark Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Newark Airport (average of $82). Flying from Des Moines to Newark Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of $318). 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 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Newark

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Newark. 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 November 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$90Average$184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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