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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to New York (DSM-NYC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to New York 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 New York

Mon, Nov 10 - Fri, Nov 14
Allegiant Air Logo
8:40 am - 12:05 pmDSM-EWR
2h 25mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
12:55 pm - 2:55 pmEWR-DSM
3h 00mnonstop
$90Allegiant Air
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Fri, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 3
Allegiant Air Logo
8:30 am - 12:05 pmDSM-EWR
2h 35mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
12:55 pm - 2:50 pmEWR-DSM
2h 55mnonstop
$118Allegiant Air
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Fri, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 3
Allegiant Air Logo
8:30 am - 12:05 pmDSM-EWR
2h 35mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
12:55 pm - 2:50 pmEWR-DSM
2h 55mnonstop
$120Allegiant Air
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Mon, Aug 25 - Wed, Sep 3
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8:35 am - 12:05 pmDSM-EWR
2h 30mnonstop
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10:00 pm - 4:59 pmEWR-DSM
19h 59m2 stops
Sun, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 11
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5:49 pm - 10:00 amDSM-LGA
15h 11m2 stops
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5:55 am - 4:59 pmLGA-DSM
12h 04m2 stops
Thu, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 6
United Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 12:30 amDSM-EWR
5h 05m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:49 pm - 9:45 pmEWR-DSM
5h 56m1 stop
$254United Airlines
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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
$285Delta
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
American Airlines Logo
7:08 am - 12:59 pmDSM-JFK
4h 51m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 11:06 pmJFK-DSM
7h 06m1 stop
$301American Airlines
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
American Airlines Logo
7:08 am - 12:59 pmDSM-JFK
4h 51m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 11:06 pmJFK-DSM
7h 06m1 stop
$302American Airlines
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
Delta Logo
5:12 pm - 12:54 amDSM-JFK
6h 42m1 stop
Delta Logo
2:59 pm - 10:37 pmJFK-DSM
8h 38m1 stop
$305Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to New York flights

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

What is the cheapest Des Moines to New York flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Des Moines to New York.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Des Moines to New York cost $52 and was between Des Moines (DSM) and Newark Airport (EWR). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $52.

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

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

When flying from Des Moines to New York, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Des Moines, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

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

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, 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 is September, where tickets cost $208 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $391 and $383 respectively.

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

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 $408, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$55
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 24% increase in price.
Flight from Des Moines to Newark Liberty Airport

When to book flights from Des Moines to New York

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

  • Does DSM provide facilities for nursing moms?

    Yes. DSM provides a Mamava lactation pod located just beyond the TSA security checkpoint in the main terminal. Each freestanding lactation unit has a fold-down shelf, seating on either side, a USB port, an electrical outlet, a mirror, and a coat hook. You can download the Mamava app to get the access code to enter the unit.

  • Where can I find long-term parking at DSM?

    The Long-Term Parking Lots and The Long-Term Premium Parking Lots are located within walking distance to the terminal. More affordable options for long-term parking include the Economy 2 Blue Lot, the Economy 3 Green Lot, and the Economy 4 Gray Lot. From these lots, you can take a free shuttle to the DSM terminals. The DSM homepage tells you how much space is available in each lot and the Live Shuttle Tracker lets you know when the next shuttle is arriving at the lot.

  • Is it a good idea to take a taxi from the NYC airports into Manhattan?

    Your amount of luggage or your time constraints might make it necessary to take a taxi, which can get expensive. The taxi will have a flat fee from the airport into Manhattan plus a surcharge based on the time of day. Added to that, you will have to tip the driver. All totaled, cab ride from an NYC airport into Manhattan will cost around $90 to $100.

  • How do I get from the NYC airports into Manhattan on public transportation?

    From JFK and LGA, catch an AirTrain from any of the terminals and take it to Jamaica Station. Here, you will board the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) and take it to Penn Station, a transportation hub in Manhattan. From EWR, catch an AirTrain at any of the terminals and take it to the Newark Train Station where you will board an Amtrak bound for Penn Station.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to New York was $55 for a one-way ticket and $90 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

    Des Moines is served by only 1 airport and there are 3 airports in New York. You will leave Des Moines from Des Moines and you will be arriving in New York at one of these airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to New York are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $332 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $408 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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.

  • 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?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York 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?

    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 with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline.

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

    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 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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $134 or less one-way and $205 or less round-trip.
  • The Des Moines International Airport (DSM) serves as a focus city for Allegiant Air. The metropolitan area of New York City (NYC) has different airports you can fly into from Des Moines. The Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is located in New Jersey and serves as a hub for the carrier United Airlines. La Guardia Airport (LGA) is located on Long Island in Queens and is a hub for American and Delta. The John. F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is also in Queens on Long Island and is also a hub for American and Delta.
  • American Airlines and Delta are among the carriers that offer one-stop flights from DSM to JFK, with layovers in cities such as Charlotte, Atlanta, Chicago, Phoenix, and others. American, Delta, and United Airlines are among the carriers that offer flights from DSM to JFK with two stops.
  • American, United, Delta, and Southwest are airlines that offer flights from DSM to LGA with one stop in cities such as Chicago, Charlotte, Denver, St. Louis, and other cities. American and United are among the airlines that offer flights from DSM to LGA with two stops.
  • United, American, and Delta are among the airlines that offer flights from Des Moines to Newark with one or two stops. Some cities where these flights stop include Minneapolis, Atlanta, Detroit, Chicago, Raleigh-Durham, Washington DC, Nashville, and other cities.
  • If you are flying to New York with a service animal or pet, make sure your four-legged friend goes potty before you enter the Des Moines airport and pass through security. The one animal relief area at DSM is outside the terminal next to the parking garage, just north of the skywalk.

Prefer to fly direct from Des Moines to New York?

 
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.
Find which airlines fly direct from Des Moines Airport to New York, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Des Moines to New York

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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Direct returns

New York 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 4 airlines serving from Des Moines to New York

 
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 New York? 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 7980 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.9Entertainment
7.3Food
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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.

2.0 MediocreRosa, Jul 2025TPA - JFK
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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.

I like for how they process during check in. It was very smoothly.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Boarding was tough as we had to take a bus out to the plane and walk up a lot of stairs. Difficult with heavy carry-ons that said I got an entire empty row of seats, which was excellent for an international flight. Food was very mediocre but happy with the comfort so not complaining.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

Very rough getting into denver. my kid threw up it was so rough.

Cramped seat even in economy plus seat 10A. Over booked flight, no space for the bags

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

get E+, a must for 5 hours flight if you are tall

Multiple delays and not straight answer from the United team

I just got back from a trip with 3 flights each way. The flights were good and we were happy with out experience. There was one steward on our first flight that was harsh and grump with passengers. It did not leave a good impression. All of the other flight crews were great on the other five flights.

Food and flight attendents with positive dispositions and friendly behavior, more professional attitudes

Easy to board. Flight was super crowded though so I didn't sleep well on that cross country red-eye flight. The aisles seem ot have gotten narrower and the seat smaller whn luggage and people are getting bigger so it would be AWESOME to have more space and breathing room in general ;)

Liked the hospitality . The ight took us 6 hrs to get from fort myers to ewr.

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

Flight was delayed bc of mechanical issue. New plane had different configuration so some seats had to be switched. They called all passengers who needed new boarding cards. They did not call us so we thought our seats were the same and fine. When we boarded they informed us our receipts had changed and we are now all sitting separate and in the back row. Both my daughters had meltdowns and started to cry and once we got on the flight, we figured out how we could sit closer to each other, but this was very upsetting.

It was canceled. The flight wasn’t rescheduled, everyone had to figure out their own new arrangements. They said we would get refunded our original fare and receive an additional $150. We received links for $100 only and they expired before we could activate them.

The plane had originated in Las Vegas at 6:30 in the morning and flew to Moline where we boarded. The flight left around 12:30 PM and there were no boxed snacks available and many of the alcoholic beverages were unavailable. I would find it hard to believe that that many of the passengers coming from Las Vegas at 6:30 in the morning, drank and ate that much of the items. I can only come to the conclusion that someone failed to stock the plane for the round-trip. This is a huge revenue failure for the airline and disappointment for the passengers. The flight crew did not seem happy to be there and did not engage with passengers. Allegiant you can do better.

They did not let my husband on the plane with our service animal at the last minute. Do NOT fly this airline with a service animal!

Tight! Seats are not designed for those of us who wear extra-large clothes.

The non-stop flight from Grand Rapids was excellent. I neither expected or needed a budget flight and Allegiant made the trip easy and for an affordable price, Arriving at the Mesa Airport (AZA) is a delight compared to the international airport. For our return flight, we were able to arrive 75 minutes before the flight, return the rental car, check our bag and make it to the gate in plenty of time. That would never happen at most airports.

Easiest flights I’ve ever taken. Plane was comfortable without overly crowded seating.

Terrible. Still have not received the refund from them. They sent it to some account that I don't even know. Spoke with costumer service and they are unable to help.

I didn’t like it at all. I miss my second flight because of the delay on Allegiant Air now I m stuck in MCO.

Good, but a bit late on take off after loading. Don't like charging for carry ons!

First time flying with them and will definitely fly again in the future. Crew was so nice and friendly, fought was seamless. They are simple planes, no entertainment, but it’s fine for a short flight or if you have personal devices Rates are competitive, and they did so well with keeping the flight on time after a tropical storm, where other airlines had delays and cancellations.

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