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Only Allegiant Air operates flights between Des Moines and Newark Airport.

Flights from Des Moines to Newark Airport usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Newark (EWR).

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to Newark Airport:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $228 round-trip, compared to $377 via a layover through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $32–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Allegiant Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 variants.

One-stop flights from Des Moines to Newark Airport most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 80% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 4% 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 71% on the Des Moines to Newark Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $209 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $707, a difference of $498. 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 Newark Airport route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 17 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Newark Airport are Prudential Center, New Jersey Performing Arts Center and Newark City Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Newark Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Des Moines to Newark Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 7:35 am and lands at 10:04 am
• Latest: departs at 7:40 am and lands at 10:09 am.

The flight takes about 2h 29m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 42% above the route average of $296. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Newark Airport takes 2h 29m, covering 1,013 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 $235 to $1,896. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Des Moines to Newark Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $236, which is 31% above the typical average for this route.

Allegiant Air is the only airline operating Des Moines to Newark Airport flights. 94% of its flights are on time.

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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 44m, compared with 5h 25m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 5h 56m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

Newark 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.

Newark Airport (EWR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $28 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Budget
• Alamo
• Dollar
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Newark Airport range from $208 to $395, with an average of $296 over the past 12 months. Anything below $208 counts as a good deal.