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$84 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport

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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to LaGuardia (DSM-LGA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to LaGuardia that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to LaGuardia

Thu, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 7
Frontier Logo
2:25 pm - 10:11 pmDSM-LGA
6h 46m1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:56 pm - 1:40 pmLGA-DSM
15h 44m1 stop
$189Frontier
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Mon, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 10
Frontier Logo
2:25 pm - 10:11 pmDSM-LGA
6h 46m1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:00 pm - 1:40 pmLGA-DSM
16h 40m2 stops
$206Frontier
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Wed, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 4
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10:14 am - 9:00 amDSM-LGA
21h 46m1 stop
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11:30 am - 9:48 pmLGA-DSM
11h 18m2 stops
Mon, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 10
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2:22 pm - 10:00 amDSM-LGA
18h 38m2 stops
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6:30 pm - 4:59 pmLGA-DSM
23h 29m2 stops
Tue, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 10
Southwest Logo
4:35 pm - 11:00 pmDSM-LGA
5h 25m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 11:25 amLGA-DSM
6h 10m1 stop
$277Southwest
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Tue, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 7
Delta Logo
3:10 pm - 6:58 pmDSM-LGA
2h 48mnonstop
Delta Logo
12:27 pm - 2:35 pmLGA-DSM
3h 08mnonstop
$285Delta
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Tue, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 7
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:42 amDSM-LGA
2h 42mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:55 pm - 10:03 pmLGA-DSM
3h 08mnonstop
$286American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 4
Southwest Logo
3:25 pm - 11:25 pmDSM-LGA
7h 00m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 12:10 pmLGA-DSM
7h 00m1 stop
$291Southwest
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
Delta Logo
10:20 am - 2:00 pmDSM-LGA
2h 40mnonstop
Delta Logo
9:42 am - 11:51 amLGA-DSM
3h 09mnonstop
$315Delta
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Tue, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 7
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:42 amDSM-LGA
2h 42mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:48 pm - 11:59 pmLGA-DSM
5h 11m1 stop
$324American Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Des Moines to LaGuardia

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights, enhancing onboard productivity.


Delta's Sky Priority check-in speeds up the process for premium cabin and elite status passengers.

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American Airlines' Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary drinks for a small fee.


American Airlines provides high-speed Wi-Fi for purchase, with free options for T-Mobile customers.

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to LaGuardia flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to LaGuardia to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to New York LaGuardia Airport on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Des Moines, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport is October, where tickets cost $299 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $427 and $421 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $500, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 45% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$84
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price.
Flight from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport

When to book flights from Des Moines to LaGuardia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to LaGuardia based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport was $84 for a one-way ticket and $189 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and New York LaGuardia Airport?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    On your way to New York LaGuardia Airport, you’ll fly out from Des Moines. You’ll be landing at New York LaGuardia.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    Delta, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Des Moines and New York LaGuardia Airport, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to New York, Delta or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to New York are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $373 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $352 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York LaGuardia Airport from Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New York LaGuardia Airport with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and LGA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York LaGuardia Airport from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $179 or less one-way and $296 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia.
Find which airlines fly direct from Des Moines Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Des Moines to New York LaGuardia

Monday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Thursday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Friday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Direct returns

New York LaGuardia to Des Moines

Monday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Thursday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Friday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Des Moines to LaGuardia

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to New York. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to LaGuardia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7986 reviews
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.3Food
7.9Comfort
7.9Entertainment
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On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

8.0 ExcellentJeanne, Aug 2025MSY - JFK
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On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

Great flight with Delta! Boarding was quick and easy, the amenities were solid, and the plane was in great shape. The flight attendants had a fun, lively energy while staying professional. All in all, a smooth trip — even managed to catch up on some rest. Thanks, Delta!

De planning was an absolute mess. We were never told that we weren’t at the gate and that we had to go down unstable stairs and then hop on a bus. People were falling, we couldn’t tell who was in charge. Overall terrible communication that ended up leaving a bad impression at the very end of the experience.

For a 69 year old with health problems I had the worse experience, no wheelchair when I entered a lady told me to sit and wait while a gentleman told me I had to walk to the Delta station, which I did. I had a carry on and a bag, and I was traveling with my service dog, which was on his carrier and the lady charged me for my carry on luggage, beside all the waiting cause of the delay, I had to walk to get my luggage cause no wheelchair showed up, I am so disappointed. I will get in touch with the company. I got home at 3:00 am, not good for my health situation.

The crew was amazing; Von, Vera and Guadalupe were very friendly and attentive throughout the entire flight. They were friendly and welcoming to everyone. A solid and dedicated team for sure!

Terrible. I was bumped off of my original flight and spent the next six days fighting to get back on it. I lost hours of my vacation trying to get this situation corrected.

Our flight was canceled after several delays. No hotel vouchers offered, minimal help for resolution leave me ultimately to cancel and book on an other airline. Then waited to get bags for more than 3 hours This whole experience has been awful!!!

My flight was canceled after being rescheduled for four days canceling my trip. Kayak and everyone affiliated with it I.e the airlines, and just fly have been excruciating to deal with. My trip to visit family had to be canceled as there was no way to make it. I am furious at all of you.

They delayed our flight because of bad weather in NY which was completely understandable. Then they cancelled our flight and a later flight that evening. The earliest we could fly was the next morning. We ended up buying last minute tickets on another airline and made it home slightly delayed but safely that evening. Delta kept saying it was weather related but if that was the case how did we make it back on another airline? The weather in NY was cloudy but not bad.

The way BCN airport handled boarding was a huge improvement over our trip to Spain from JFK. Instead of gate-mosquitos edging in before their zone was called, in BCN they had clearly marked lines for Zones 1-8 and people just lined up correctly. The flight itself was uneventful. The meal (curried chicken and rice) was one of the better meals we've had on Delta. Entertainment options were plentiful, power chargers were available in Main Cabin, and seats were decent. Flight staff were very friendly and positive throughout the 8 hour flight.

Pathetic check in experience once again. Not enough staff scheduled at bag drop or for special assistance at LHR. Really need to rethink the whole self check in procedure. The crew was good. A very decent selection of special meals in this leg as compared to the JFK-LHR leg.

Flight was cancelled 3 hrs AFTER etd. Thetefore Missed connection from JFK to New Zealand . No accommodation provided… This cost ne aporox 1000 USD in extra expenses and turned whst should have been a 24 hr trip ftom Boston - New Zealand into a VERY expensive , late 70+ hr nightmare … Complete nonsense!!!

Overall fine, but the delay was annoying and the reasons for the delay were not communicated. The crew on board were phenomenal!

A cookie and a soda, packed like sardines, will never be a positive experience. Also, boarded a 5:30 flight at 7:45pm

Whenever a passenger purchase a ticket his advantage number should automatically to his information. It's not everyone remember the number. You request for your number and American airline agent say they will email it....and they never email anything and you loose your mileage just because you don't remember your number. It should automatically go your information and associate with your email account at all times

The flight was two hours late to take off. The captain kept making announcements in English, but the volume on the speakers was low and we could not hear him. The flight attendant’s French translation was loud and clear, but we couldn’t understand French. The crew was nowhere to be found to relay what the captain was announcing. Very frustrating experience. American has to do better.

In flight connectivity (via T-Mobile) was often not working.

Paid $35 and not able to access the internet at all.

Boarding took forever, the plane was cramped and cold, and the seatbelt song came on constantly throughout the red eye flight with a loud pre-recorded message playing each time

Cabin felt crammed Snacks are lame But crew was super efficient getting us out on time despite delay

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