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Among airlines operating Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Des Moines and New York LaGuardia Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• American Airlines

Flights from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at New York LaGuardia (LGA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $469 round-trip and layover options via Chicago Midway (MDW) at $457.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 variants.

One-stop flights from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 76% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 3% of one-stop connections

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 34% on the Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $411 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $617, a difference of $206. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 34 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in New York LaGuardia Airport are Times Square, New York City Center and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York LaGuardia Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:46 am
• Latest: departs at 10:25 am and lands at 1:11 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 46m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 15% above the route average of $472. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport takes 2h 46m, covering 1,028 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $375 to $1,135. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $252, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 08m, compared with 5h 14m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 5h 45m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

New York LaGuardia Airport is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $16 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Ace
· Budget
· Hertz
· Dollar
· Avis

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport range from $390 to $605, with an average of $472 over the past 12 months. Anything below $390 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport flights:

• • American Airlines
• • Delta