$661 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to New Zealand

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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to New Zealand

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Auckland
Auckland2 stops$808
Queenstown
Queenstown2 stops$1,671
Dunedin
Dunedin2 stops$1,671
Nelson
Nelson2 stops$2,023
Auckland
Auckland2 stops$808
Queenstown
Queenstown2 stops$1,671
Dunedin
Dunedin2 stops$1,671
Nelson
Nelson2 stops$2,023

Book Cheap Des Moines to New Zealand 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 Zealand 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 Zealand

Wed, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 8
United Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 9:10 am
DSM
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AKL
26h 40m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 1:24 pm
AKL
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DSM
41h 34m
2 stops
$808United Airlines
Mon, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 24
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8:00 am - 8:10 am
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AKL
30h 10m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 10:30 am
AKL
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DSM
37h 40m
2 stops
$864United Airlines
Mon, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 24
American Airlines Logo
11:17 am - 8:10 am
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AKL
26h 53m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 2:32 pm
AKL
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DSM
24h 57m
2 stops
$942American Airlines
Mon, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 24
American Airlines Logo
1:48 pm - 8:10 am
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AKL
24h 22m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 2:32 pm
AKL
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DSM
24h 57m
2 stops
$946American Airlines
Mon, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 24
Delta Logo
5:35 am - 7:35 am
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AKL
32h 00m
2 stops
Delta Logo
1:35 pm - 4:54 pm
AKL
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DSM
21h 19m
2 stops
$1,050Delta
Mon, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 24
Delta Logo
5:35 am - 7:35 am
DSM
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AKL
32h 00m
2 stops
Delta Logo
1:35 pm - 9:10 pm
AKL
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DSM
25h 35m
3 stops
$1,109Delta
Sat, Apr 4 - Sat, Apr 11
Air New Zealand Logo
8:20 am - 3:25 pm
DSM
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DUD
37h 05m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
6:25 pm - 10:43 pm
DUD
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DSM
45h 18m
2 stops
$1,671Air New Zealand
Sat, Apr 4 - Sat, Apr 11
Air New Zealand Logo
3:04 pm - 12:20 pm
DSM
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ZQN
28h 16m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
4:30 pm - 10:43 pm
ZQN
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DSM
47h 13m
3 stops
$1,671Air New Zealand
Thu, Jun 25 - Mon, Jul 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:17 pm - 2:30 pm
DSM
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ZQN
28h 13m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:25 pm - 8:23 am
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DSM
33h 58m
3 stops
$2,108Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jun 25 - Mon, Jul 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:47 pm - 2:30 pm
DSM
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ZQN
26h 43m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:25 pm - 8:23 am
ZQN
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DSM
33h 58m
3 stops
$2,109Multiple Airlines
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Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Des Moines to New Zealand?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Des Moines to New Zealand were found on United Airlines ($808) and American Airlines ($946).

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$661
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 40% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Des Moines to New Zealand

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to New Zealand? 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
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 590 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.4Entertainment
7.4Food
8.0Comfort
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

The seats are feeling very hard to sit on. All the padding is flat, like sitting on a park bench for over an hour

8.0 ExcellentNoel, Feb 2026
AKL - PMR
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The seats are feeling very hard to sit on. All the padding is flat, like sitting on a park bench for over an hour

We had difficulty checking in as United didn’t recognize the confirmation number and the agent was not helpful. We went to the United Assistance desk where the agent was able to process our reservation. We also weren’t allowed to choose seats in advance.

Space between seats on Air New Zealand is generally tight. The crew on this flight was excellent! Very attentive and nice. You get free wine or beer and chips and of course the Air New Zealand candies. 1 hour and 35 min flight approximately.

All good, except entertainment system could have been better. More choices.

Very quick flight so no time for refreshments. We took off. Then landed. The end. Seats were too tight. Very cramped Grateful for the short flight cos moving around wasn’t possible

I was not even on that flight and did not even book a ticket. Kayak did a phenomenal job

The disembarking steps in Wellington were precarious and I felt quite insecure. There was no one on the tarmac to greet us and help. The embarking ramp in Blenheim was much more satisfactory. The rest of the flight was fine.

Entertainment screen froze and had to be reset. Noticed it happened to other passengers as well.

My flying experience was not great. The temperature was ridiculously low. I had a sweater and a big jacket and even then. Since my ticket was an economy ticket, I suppose I didn’t deserve a blanket as they were only available for business. The result, o got a cold I have not been able to shake off in 6 days which has absolutely ruined my stay in Japan as I hasn’t had the chance to leave my hotel room. Everything else that was good, had overshadowed by this. BE A LITTLE MORE HUMAN

The food was not as good as Air New Zealand. The veg pasta was pass-able but the veg cibotta sandwich was dry, hard and not up to par. The coach staff were attentive and accommodating.

Everything was great except for the boarding process. Everyone is lining up all at the same time and it’s hard to tell between the groups as they are way too large.

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

Airport terminal was outdated, flight was on a small jet with no wifi

We were delayed for about an hour from taking off due to traffic control procedures at the destination airport. But once in the air, the flight went well. The crew members were great and provided cabin service despite moderate turbulence during much of the flight.

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

As great a red-eye flight as red-eye flights can be.

Once boarding started it was pretty quick. Food was inedible; cold and salty..

Entertainment kept turning itself off. Gave up on watching a movie.

Both the WIFI and entertainment did not work for 2.5h

Arriving plane went to wrong gate. Flight Attendant was late. Was in no Hurry when he arrived. Flight was fine. Plane had to wait 20 minutes to get assigned a gate due to designated gate tied up. barely connected.. Boarded extremely late on final leg of trip.

We arrived 25 minutes early only to be told our gate was occupied and so we sat for close to 30 minutes to pull into a gate. That’s not an early arrival!

Experience was great. The best part is the free Wi-Fi connection which helps me to work on the flight

The gate agent had a really bad attitude and refused to help me get on the standby list. She just handed me a card and said I needed to call a number. I asked her to help with the AA app on my phone and she just shrugged and said she didnt know. After a few phone calls, I eventually just went to a different gate agent on the other side of the terminal and got the help I needed.

The TSA check in took 1.5 hours to get through in Austin and I missed my flights back to DC

As previously stated the delay I experienced flying from Wichita to Chicago caused a host of issues. When I finally was able to be booked on the last remaining American flight from Chicago to Cincinnati, the gate changed four times with the last change occurring very near the scheduled boarding time. While I didn't have a problem moving from gate to gate, I did notice and make note of others that had mobility issues and had to move each time for the gate change.

Overall, my last three trips on American Airlines have all been either delayed or "rescheduled" due to mechanical issues. At least on delay caused me to miss two possible connecting flights each later than the first. My last option for my last connection required the assistance of the onsite service desk (O'Hare Airport). The wait time for the service desk was such that it jeopardized getting booked on the last connecting flight available for the night. Suffice it to say, my latest experiences with American Airlines have caused me extensive loss of productive business and personal time and can therefore be classified as significantly less than satisfactory.

There was free WiFi (definitely a plus), but the flight was delayed 45 minutes waiting on a catering truck that never arrived. The pilot said there would be food vouchers given out at the end of the gangway to make up for the inconvenience, but there was no one offering those. Delay made me late for work!

Waiting for gate in RDU for more than 20mins is crazy.

Flight was on time and there was an empty seat next to me. That makes for a good flight!

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