South Pacific

$483+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to South Pacific

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 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SYD
Mar 15 — Mar 221
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to South Pacific

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to South Pacific
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to South Pacific. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 13, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Tue 4/146:10 am
DSM
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AKL
2 stops31h 40m
Delta
Mon 4/201:00 pm
AKL
-
DSM
2 stops37h 54m
Delta
Deal found 2/10$791
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Tue 2/173:08 pm
DSM
-
AKL
1 stop23h 47m
American Airlines
Tue 3/177:35 am
AKL
-
DSM
2 stops24h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10$792
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Tue 2/105:51 pm
DSM
-
AKL
1 stop20h 19m
American Airlines
Tue 2/243:50 pm
AKL
-
DSM
2 stops22h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10$796
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Fri 4/104:25 pm
DSM
-
AKL
2 stops45h 25m
Delta
Sat 4/251:00 pm
AKL
-
DSM
2 stops19h 41m
Delta
Deal found 2/10$807
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 2/103:04 pm
DSM
-
AKL
2 stops23h 06m
United Airlines
Mon 2/233:50 pm
AKL
-
DSM
2 stops41h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$808
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 3/93:26 pm
DSM
-
AKL
1 stop22h 44m
American Airlines
Tue 3/247:35 am
AKL
-
DSM
2 stops24h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/11$942
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/128:20 am
DSM
-
AKL
1 stop28h 10m
Air New Zealand
Sat 4/187:50 pm
AKL
-
DSM
1 stop19h 53m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/10$974
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/111:32 pm
DSM
-
AKL
2 stops23h 28m
Air New Zealand
Tue 4/217:00 pm
AKL
-
DSM
2 stops21h 42m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/10$978
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Wed 3/47:52 am
DSM
-
AKL
2 stops30h 18m
United Airlines
Sun 3/82:50 pm
AKL
-
DSM
2 stops41h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/11$979
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 4/258:20 am
DSM
-
GUM
2 stops64h 20m
United Airlines
Wed 4/297:05 am
GUM
-
DSM
2 stops22h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$1,155
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Thu 3/1211:17 am
DSM
-
BNE
2 stops26h 43m
American Airlines
Fri 3/207:40 pm
BNE
-
DSM
2 stops28h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10$1,197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/76:08 pm
DSM
-
BNE
1 stop20h 22m
American Airlines
Thu 3/127:40 pm
BNE
-
DSM
2 stops28h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,205

Find flight deals from Des Moines to South Pacific

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to South Pacific flight deals. Data was last updated February 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$791
(Delta)

One-way from

$483
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,491
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From Des Moines to South Pacific
One-way flight from Des Moines to South Pacific
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($183 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to South Pacific 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 February 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to South Pacific that are best for you.

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Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

4:20 pm-8:35 am

2 stops21h 15m

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/17

1:35 pm-4:54 pm

2 stops21h 19m

$791

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Sat 4/11

5:35 am-6:50 am

2 stops32h 15m

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/27

1:00 pm-11:05 am

2 stops39h 05m

$791

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Fri 4/10

10:51 am-6:50 am

2 stops50h 59m

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/20

1:00 pm-9:54 am

2 stops37h 54m

$807

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Fri 4/10

4:25 pm-6:50 am

2 stops45h 25m

Auckland Intl

Sat 4/25

1:00 pm-3:41 pm

2 stops19h 41m

$807

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Fri 4/17

4:23 pm-6:50 am

2 stops45h 27m

Auckland Intl

Sat 4/25

1:00 pm-9:08 pm

2 stops25h 08m

$807

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Tue 4/14

6:10 am-6:50 am

2 stops31h 40m

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/20

1:00 pm-9:08 pm

2 stops25h 08m

$906

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Mon 3/9

3:26 pm-8:10 am

1 stop22h 44m

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/24

7:35 am-2:32 pm

2 stops24h 57m

$942

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Wed 3/4

7:52 am-9:10 am

2 stops30h 18m

Auckland Intl

Sun 3/8

2:50 pm-1:24 pm

2 stops41h 34m

$979

Des MoinesTamuning

DSM - GUM

DSMGUM

Des Moines

Sat 4/25

8:20 am-3:40 pm

2 stops64h 20m

Tamuning Guam Intl

Wed 4/29

7:05 am-2:22 pm

2 stops22h 17m

$1,155

Des MoinesBrisbane

DSM - BNE

DSMBNE

Des Moines

Thu 3/12

11:17 am-5:00 am

2 stops26h 43m

Brisbane

Fri 3/20

7:40 pm-9:01 am

2 stops28h 21m

$1,197

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to South Pacific

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to South Pacific

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to South Pacific?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to South Pacific (average of $793). Flying from Des Moines to South Pacific in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,446). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Pacific

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Pacific. 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 South Pacific. Reviews last updated February 13, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Des Moines to South Pacific. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to South Pacific?

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines (DSM) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to South Pacific from Des Moines.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to South Pacific?

    Airlines like Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines to South Pacific in about 21h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 43h 05m. There are 7909 mi between Des Moines and South Pacific. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to South Pacific?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to South Pacific 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 South Pacific?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to South Pacific (average of $793). Flying from Des Moines to South Pacific in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,446). 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 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to South Pacific

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to South Pacific. 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 February 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$793Average$1,477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$999Average$1,385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,051Average$1,673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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