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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to South Pacific

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Sydney
Sydney2 stops$1,295
Auckland
Auckland1 stop$909
Brisbane
Brisbane1 stop$1,194
Nadi
Nadi2 stops$1,346
Perth
Perth2 stops$2,073
Queenstown
Queenstown2 stops$3,508
Tamuning
Tamuning2 stops$2,365
Sydney
Sydney2 stops$1,295
Auckland
Auckland1 stop$909
Brisbane
Brisbane1 stop$1,194
Nadi
Nadi2 stops$1,346
Perth
Perth2 stops$2,073
Queenstown
Queenstown2 stops$3,508
Tamuning
Tamuning2 stops$2,365

Book Cheap Des Moines to South Pacific 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 South Pacific 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 South Pacific

Mon, Feb 23 - Fri, Mar 13
American Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 10:05 amDSM-AKL
23h 50m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:20 pm - 4:17 pmAKL-DSM
21h 57m1 stop
$909American Airlines
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Mon, Feb 23 - Fri, Mar 13
American Airlines Logo
2:01 pm - 10:05 amDSM-AKL
25h 04m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:20 pm - 12:05 pmAKL-DSM
17h 45m1 stop
$914American Airlines
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Mon, Feb 23 - Fri, Mar 13
United Airlines Logo
8:08 am - 9:10 amDSM-AKL
30h 02m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 11:40 pmAKL-DSM
26h 50m2 stops
$1,014United Airlines
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Mon, Mar 23 - Fri, Mar 27
Air New Zealand Logo
7:15 am - 5:55 amDSM-AKL
28h 40m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
7:45 pm - 10:36 pmAKL-DSM
20h 51m1 stop
$1,109Air New Zealand
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Sat, Mar 21 - Tue, Mar 31
United Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 5:45 amDSM-AKL
65h 00m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:00 pm - 11:46 pmAKL-DSM
22h 46m2 stops
$1,143United Airlines
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Mon, Mar 23 - Fri, Mar 27
Delta Logo
10:15 am - 7:35 amDSM-AKL
27h 20m2 stops
Delta Logo
1:35 pm - 9:27 pmAKL-DSM
25h 52m2 stops
$1,174Delta
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Sun, Jan 18 - Mon, May 11
Delta Logo
6:54 am - 6:50 amDSM-SYD
30h 56m2 stops
Delta Logo
9:25 am - 10:29 pmSYD-DSM
28h 04m2 stops
$1,295Delta
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Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 23
Qantas Airways Logo
3:30 pm - 3:50 pmDSM-AVV
32h 20m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
8:55 pm - 4:17 pmAVV-DSM
35h 22m2 stops
$1,851Qantas Airways
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Wed, Jan 14 - Fri, Jan 30
Qantas Airways Logo
4:00 pm - 3:50 pmDSM-AVV
30h 50m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
6:00 am - 5:06 pmAVV-DSM
28h 06m2 stops
$2,199Qantas Airways
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Sun, Dec 28 - Sun, Jan 4
Air New Zealand Logo
6:00 am - 9:15 pmDSM-ZQN
44h 15m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
6:20 pm - 10:30 pmZQN-DSM
47h 10m2 stops
$3,508Air New Zealand
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to South Pacific flights

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to South Pacific?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to South Pacific, 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 South Pacific is June, when tickets cost $1,362 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,043 and $1,664 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$590
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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FAQs - booking South Pacific flights

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

    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 South Pacific 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 South Pacific?

    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 South Pacific 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 South Pacific?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to South Pacific is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $1,402 on average. Morning departures are around 10% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to South Pacific is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,658.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Des Moines to South Pacific

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to South Pacific? 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 526 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.4Food
7.5Entertainment
8.5Crew
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Kayak did not propagate my United miles account and I had to manually get credit.

4.0 OkayBruce, Nov 2025TUS - SFO
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Kayak did not propagate my United miles account and I had to manually get credit.

Service was excellent and they’re very helpful and nice

Overall the plane was good and the crew great. The big disappointment was the skycouch. Maybe it would be good if you were a parent with 2 small kids travelling but as a couple it's hopeless. It's impossible for 2 adults to lie down so one ends up sitting. We split our time with one lying and the other sitting. We both got more sleep sitting upright. We will never book one again and don't recommend it to anyone.

Aircon set too high so VERY warm and VERY uncomfortable.

Not a comfortable trip, the seats are not good, and they look old.

Lost my luggage and brought someone else luggage to my airport.

Not entirely positive. It’s frustrating that everything is done through the united app. One of our flight attendants on our trip from San Francisco to MSP continually had trouble hearing people so she flipped her hair into people’s faces

I flew United from San Francisco to Auckland. My connecting flight from Auckland to Christchurch was canceled with no explanation. I was finally told the cancellation was due to fog. Even though it was clear when we landed. I am from San Francisco, I know what fog is! And I didn't see any fog. I was told the next available flight was 7 hours later. Unacceptable, they should have had a flight ready to go as soon as it was deemed safe to take off.

Our original flight was cancelled from SFO to AKL on 6/16/25. So we had to stay overnight at a hotel after a 12-hour layover plus 3-hour delay before the cancellation. Then had to fly to LA and then to AKL the following day losing an entire day of our vacation in NZ, that we can never get back.

Two hours was not enough time to transition from the international to domestic terminal. You have to go through customs, a biological hazard check, gather your luggage, take a bus to the domestic terminal and recheck your luggage. The bus was slow and crowded and the lines to recheck your bags were very long. We missed our connecting flight. Initially, the Air New Zealand officials were not helpful at all in helping to get us on another flight. Told us we would have to buy another ticket for a flight 11 hours later. Found another agent that was more helpful. He helped arrange to get us on standby for another flight three hours later. Had to ride in jump seats next to the flight attendants, but at least we eventually got to out destination.

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

Having a long layover, I was very appreciative of the ability to stand by for an earlier flight. Other airlines like Delta have refused this to me in the past, just to be mean (because my ticket class wasn't high enough). United went out of their way to help me get to my destination early, which I really appreciated given that it was the third leg of a 24+ hour journey for me.

Other than a way way too cold cabinets for the entire flight, all was great

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

we landed at cmh ten minutes early but had to sit on tarmac for twenty minutes because a plane was at our gate despite the fact that 3 other gates were open.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

I have a gluten allergy so did have any food

I have a gluten allergy so didn't have any food

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

Everything was good The connects, with no blame to crew. Or pilots. I understand they are short staffed. Everything went well for me. I'll be using you guys again in May if not sooner.

this plane was really old, had exit row seats and tray was in arm of seat so super uncomfortable to use. another seat they could t even use the tray it was broke. seat i. front of me had duct tape on it cause seat was ripped open... this plane should either be updated or retired.

We were very rushed by a staff member at the gate when transferring from American Airlines to Fijian. Then the plane stayed put for ages anyhow! The plane was delayed and my bag sent to San Francisco instead of Fiji

Baggage handling poor. Second time this has happened. My bag went to San Francisco instead of Fiji. No apology. Luckily Nadi airport staff are fantastic. My bag arrived in Fiji the next day.

We loved the steward on the plane. He made the night enjoyable

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