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$194 Find Cheap Flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Des Moines - Compare and Save

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Cheapest round-trip
$395
American Airlines
Wed 9/9Tue 9/15
JFK - DSM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$194
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/25
JFK - DSM • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from $395 (round-trip)
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There are currently no direct flights between John F Kennedy Intl and Des Moines. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $304 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 16m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines (JFK-DSM)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines 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 John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines

Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15
American Airlines Logo
7:00 pm - 12:04 am
JFK
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DSM
6h 04m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:13 pm - 8:00 pm
DSM
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JFK
4h 47m
1 stop
$395American Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6
American Airlines Logo
2:58 pm - 7:21 pm
JFK
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DSM
5h 23m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:01 pm - 8:00 pm
DSM
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JFK
4h 59m
1 stop
$395American Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 8
Delta Logo
4:30 pm - 8:39 pm
JFK
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DSM
5h 09m
1 stop
Delta Logo
4:11 pm - 12:59 am
DSM
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JFK
7h 48m
1 stop
$395Delta
Tue, Jan 19 - Sat, Jan 23
Delta Logo
4:50 pm - 8:52 pm
JFK
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DSM
5h 02m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:20 am - 12:06 pm
DSM
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JFK
4h 46m
1 stop
$395Delta
Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 20
American Airlines Logo
7:14 am - 1:30 pm
JFK
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DSM
7h 16m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:01 pm - 8:00 pm
DSM
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JFK
4h 59m
1 stop
$395American Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30
American Airlines Logo
6:55 am - 1:59 pm
JFK
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DSM
8h 04m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:13 pm - 8:00 pm
DSM
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JFK
4h 47m
1 stop
$395American Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Fri, Sep 11
American Airlines Logo
8:29 am - 1:43 pm
JFK
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DSM
6h 14m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:13 pm - 8:00 pm
DSM
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JFK
4h 47m
1 stop
$395American Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 30
American Airlines Logo
2:58 pm - 7:21 pm
JFK
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DSM
5h 23m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 5:00 pm
DSM
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JFK
5h 25m
1 stop
$395American Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 30
American Airlines Logo
7:00 pm - 12:04 am
JFK
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DSM
6h 04m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 2:59 pm
DSM
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JFK
6h 54m
1 stop
$395American Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 20
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 1:30 pm
JFK
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DSM
8h 00m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:29 am - 1:59 pm
DSM
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JFK
5h 30m
1 stop
$400American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines flights

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

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Des Moines?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 5 days.

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Des Moines were found on American Airlines ($395) and Delta ($405).

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Cheapest flight

$194
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Des Moines

When to book flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines

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FAQs for booking New York John F Kennedy Airport to Des Moines flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Des Moines was $194 for a one-way ticket and $395 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New York John F Kennedy Airport and Des Moines?

    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 New York John F Kennedy Airport to Des Moines?

    When flying out of New York John F Kennedy Airport you will be using New York John F Kennedy Intl. You will be landing at Des Moines, also known as Des Moines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Des Moines?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Des Moines?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and Des Moines.

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

    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 New York John F Kennedy Airport to Des Moines.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Des Moines?

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

    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 Des Moines with an airline and back to New York John F Kennedy Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and DSM can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

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

Reviews of the top airline flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Des Moines. 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 John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines? 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.
7.1
American AirlinesOverall score based on 11842 reviews
6.8Entertainment
7.5Boarding
6.4Food
7.2Comfort
7.9Crew
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The boarding crew was very helpful with a little special problem I had. The inflight crew - so-so.

6.0 GoodMatti, Jul 2026
JFK - CLE
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The boarding crew was very helpful with a little special problem I had. The inflight crew - so-so.

They kept us on the tarmac for 6 hours after already delaying our flight by 2 hours. No one had any answers. They sent our gate checked stroller to baggage claim instead of giving it back at the gate.

I don’t like the music section but I believe it was a cost decision. I changed my flight last minute due to work issues and had to sit way in the back. The seats were way closer together than I would have preferred.

The flight attendant was very polite and attentive. The food was good.

Leave on time. We waited on the plane for hour hours and it was hot and smelly

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

My flight from LGA was cancelled and my rebooked flight from JFK was delayed numerous times. I will now be getting home after 2am.

I would like the crew to talk LESS over the PA and specifically about credit card offers. I am trying to work, sleep, watch a movie and the PA was booming about a credit card offer. Could we go back to the days when the customer was more important than selling a credit card?

Was the most uncomfortable I ever had in the air. Felt like I was trapped in the seat legs cramped and was just horrible. The flight to DSM was a lot better. Even being on a smaller plane was better. Staff are outstanding. No complaints about the people.

It was exactly as I expected, on time, smooth flight, courteous staff.

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