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$72+ 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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — EWR
Aug 8 — Aug 151
Sat 8/8
Sat 8/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Des Moines to Newark are usually found in October or September, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Newark

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 July 9, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/207:40 am
DSM
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 25m
Allegiant Air
Mon 11/2311:55 am
EWR
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 05m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/6$153
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/107:35 am
DSM
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 30m
Allegiant Air
Fri 8/1411:55 am
EWR
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 05m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/7$196
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Fri 8/77:35 am
DSM
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 30m
Allegiant Air
Fri 8/1411:55 am
EWR
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 05m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/7$220
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/117:35 am
DSM
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 30m
Allegiant Air
Mon 12/1411:55 am
EWR
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 05m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/5$226
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/107:35 am
DSM
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 30m
Allegiant Air
Mon 8/1711:55 am
EWR
-
DSM
Nonstop3h 05m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/5$228
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 7/137:35 am
DSM
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 30m
Allegiant Air
Fri 7/2411:55 am
EWR
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 55m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/5$230

Find 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 July 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$196
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$72
(CheapOair)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$267

Good round-trip deal

$185 or less

Good one-way deal

$142 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 29% potential increase in price ($144 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($29 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 July 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Newark Airport that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesNewark

DSM - EWR

DSMEWR

Des Moines

Fri 8/21

5:30 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Newark

Fri 8/28

4:29 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$319

Des MoinesNewark

DSM - EWR

DSMEWR

Des Moines

Tue 8/18

5:40 am-12:18 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Newark

Tue 8/25

12:00 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$319
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesNewark

DSM - EWR

DSMEWR

Des Moines

Mon 11/2

6:54 pm-12:58 am

1 stop5h 04m

Newark

Sun 11/8

6:00 am-10:11 am

1 stop5h 11m

$339

Des MoinesNewark

DSM - EWR

DSMEWR

Des Moines

Fri 8/7

6:35 pm-12:58 am

1 stop5h 23m

Newark

Sat 8/15

6:00 am-10:43 am

1 stop5h 43m

$369

Des MoinesNewark

DSM - EWR

DSMEWR

Des Moines

Sat 8/8

6:00 am-2:17 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Newark

Wed 8/19

7:30 am-2:16 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$404

Des MoinesNewark

DSM - EWR

DSMEWR

Des Moines

Sat 7/18

11:40 am-8:54 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Newark

Tue 7/21

6:00 am-10:45 am

1 stop5h 45m

$408

Des MoinesNewark

DSM - EWR

DSMEWR

Des Moines

Wed 9/2

6:00 am-7:15 pm

2 stops12h 15m

Newark

Sun 9/6

9:15 am-2:16 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$414

Des MoinesNewark

DSM - EWR

DSMEWR

Des Moines

Fri 11/20

6:30 pm-12:58 am

1 stop5h 28m

Newark

Mon 11/23

3:00 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$429

Des MoinesNewark

DSM - EWR

DSMEWR

Des Moines

Wed 8/19

8:00 am-4:30 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Newark

Wed 8/26

10:19 am-2:16 pm

1 stop4h 57m

$445

Des MoinesNewark

DSM - EWR

DSMEWR

Des Moines

Tue 8/25

8:00 am-4:30 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Newark

Sat 8/29

4:55 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$445

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Deals found on 7/8

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Newark Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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Cheapflights Insights

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?

The best time to book flights from Des Moines to Newark Airport is 85 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Newark Airport (average of $182). Flying from Des Moines to Newark Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $656). 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 July 9, 2026.

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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Newark Airport?

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 July 9, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAllegiant Air 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
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
Delta
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

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
9,953 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
685 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,790 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,452 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

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 is 1 daily outbound flight to Newark from 4 different airlines.

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

    For as low as $319, Delta can have you in Newark Airport from Des Moines in 4h 55m. The distance from Des Moines to Newark Airport is about 1013 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Allegiant Air ($90), Delta ($258), and American Airlines ($298) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Newark Airport. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Newark Airport for 73% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Newark Airport one-way?

    $55 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Allegiant Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $142 and $192, respectively.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Des Moines to Newark Airport is $99. On average you can expect to pay $192. The most popular route, (Des Moines - Newark), can usually be booked for $167.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Newark Airport (average of $182). Flying from Des Moines to Newark Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $656). 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 July 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$90Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$298Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$298Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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