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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to New York

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
New York
Newarknonstop$90
Buffalo
Buffalo1 stop$237
Syracuse
Syracuse1 stop$258
Albany
Albany1 stop$296
Rochester
Rochester1 stop$235
Ithaca
Ithaca2 stops$354
Binghamton
Binghamton1 stop$319
Islip
Islip2 stops$614
New York
Newarknonstop$90
Buffalo
Buffalo1 stop$237
Syracuse
Syracuse1 stop$258
Albany
Albany1 stop$296
Rochester
Rochester1 stop$235
Ithaca
Ithaca2 stops$354
Binghamton
Binghamton1 stop$319
Islip
Islip2 stops$614

Book Cheap Des Moines to New York Plane Tickets

 
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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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
Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
American Airlines Logo
7:08 am - 3:22 pmDSM-ROC
7h 14m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 1:05 pmROC-DSM
6h 05m1 stop
$235American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 3
Delta Logo
7:15 am - 1:39 pmDSM-BUF
5h 24m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:02 pm - 4:27 pmBUF-DSM
5h 25m1 stop
$237Delta
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Wed, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 3
American Airlines Logo
9:36 am - 5:03 pmDSM-BUF
6h 27m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:03 am - 6:30 pmBUF-DSM
8h 27m2 stops
$242American Airlines
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Mon, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 23
United Airlines Logo
3:25 pm - 11:34 pmDSM-BUF
7h 09m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 9:45 pmBUF-DSM
7h 55m2 stops
$247United Airlines
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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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Mon, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 23
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 12:08 pmDSM-BUF
5h 08m1 stop
Delta Logo
3:51 pm - 8:30 pmBUF-DSM
5h 39m1 stop
$267Delta
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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 State 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 State.

The cheapest ticket to New York State from Des Moines found in the last 72 hours was to New York, at $52 round-trip. The most popular route is from Des Moines (DSM) to New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $250.

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

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $321 on average.

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

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

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

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

When flying from Des Moines to New York State, 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.


Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$55
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
Flight from Des Moines to Newark Liberty Airport

FAQs - booking New York State flights

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

    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 State.

  • 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 State?

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

    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 from Des Moines to New York State with an airline and back 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 State?

    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 from Des Moines to New York State up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to New York State?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to New York State is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $337 on average. Morning departures are around 3% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to New York State is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $348.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to New York State

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Des Moines to the following destinations at these prices or less: Newark $79 one-way - $113 round-trip; New York $188 one-way - $297 round-trip

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 State. 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.

Did not know my son and I had different seating arrangements. He was fine, but it was disappointing.

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.

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.

Great overall. There was a bit of turbulence so they could only serve water because too much turbulence for the carts. Was glad they prioritized safety though

Delayed take-off. Very small plane so very scary with lots of bumps during the flight. Would never fly Delta on short flights in small 80 seaters plane again! Felt relieved when landed.

The plane was old with small storage areas that had problems closing/latching and not enough storage for everyone, and worn, damaged seats. Service was great but feel a little unsafe on such well used planes.

Great staff. Wifi is terrible. Signing up for skylines is a painstaking process. Had to call customer service just to get my flight itinerary and confirmation sent to me. Consistent delays. A well staffed company that is run so poorly. Upper management needs to be renewed.

Terrible. Delayed 7 hours, and cancelled the flight, leaving me stranded and out of pocket $500 for an alternative last minute flight

Was on time until within 1 hour of flight-how does that happen? Staff very friendly.

Weather delay in Chicago?. No sense of urgency to make connection in Chicago for our connecting flight that wasn't delayed. Connection was missed.

Our flight was understandably diverted to a small regional airport in Laramie, Wyoming due to weather conditions, which I fully recognize and appreciate. However, the low rating stems from the experience that followed: passengers remained on board for over an hour without the option to deplane and stretch, despite the aircraft being stationary. Although the pilot opened the cabin door, only he was permitted to exit. Meanwhile, passengers grew increasingly uncomfortable as warm summer air entered the cabin through the open door, and being in the second row meant we were impacted immediately. While the flight attendants made efforts to keep everyone at ease, I believe allowing passengers to deplane briefly, given the extended delay, would have significantly improved the overall experience.

I never flew. Flight was canceled. DIA worst airport in the country. Avoid at all costs.

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

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.

I liked the choice of lemon ginger tea. I think stewardesses can be more considerate of older people needs.

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!

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

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

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 empty so had a whole row to myself. Still had to wait to get the bag due to the negligence at Palm Springs departure.

I flew out of Reagan National. My flight was delayed, delayed, delayed, and then canceled ...THREE TIMES over TWO DAYS. Staff were seemingly not empowered to provide information on why the flights were screwed up. A real nightmare.

Amazingly comfy flight - I had upgraded for a reasonable price and it was worth it. The food also was good.

Terrible. Internet/kiosk glitch prevented baggage checkin. Line at ticket co in Ter was under serviced and did not move. Agents did not call for flight but rather allowed time to pass. Then told each person as they reached the front if line that it was too late to check bags so they’d have to rebook flights. At least 15 people missed the flight as a result of this incompetence.

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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