LGA - DSM

$102 Find Cheap Flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from LaGuardia to Des Moines departing on 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$263
Overall average: $356
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/5Mon 3/9
LGA - DSM • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$305
Typical prices: $312-$532
American Airlines
Wed 5/20Tue 6/2
LGA - DSM • Non-stop
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Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members onboard.
American Airlines' Main Cabin Extra includes early boarding.
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Top airlines
American Airlines
Cheapest • from $293 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Every day
You can fly direct with Delta and American Airlines. Average duration is 3h 12m
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Chicago (ORD)
Cheapest • Avg $412 (round-trip)
Washington, D.C. (DCA)
Shortest trip • 5h 23m (one-way)
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When to book
5 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 25% compared to booking last minute.
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March
Cheapest • 15% price drop
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Cheap Flights from LaGuardia to Des Moines (LGA-DSM)

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

Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 10:51 pm
LGA
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DSM
15h 51m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:21 pm - 9:05 pm
DSM
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LGA
23h 44m
2 stops
$263Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 16 - Tue, May 19
American Airlines Logo
4:12 pm - 11:49 pm
LGA
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DSM
8h 37m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:09 am - 9:59 pm
DSM
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LGA
9h 50m
1 stop
$293American Airlines
Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 7
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12:00 pm - 10:35 pm
LGA
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DSM
11h 35m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 5:00 pm
DSM
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LGA
10h 00m
1 stop
$298American Airlines
Sat, May 16 - Tue, May 19
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4:12 pm - 11:49 pm
LGA
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DSM
8h 37m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:11 am - 10:59 am
DSM
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LGA
2h 48mnonstop
$299American Airlines
Wed, May 20 - Tue, Jun 2
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5:59 pm - 8:21 pm
LGA
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DSM
3h 22mnonstop
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7:10 am - 11:00 am
DSM
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LGA
2h 50mnonstop
$305American Airlines
Sat, May 16 - Tue, May 19
American Airlines Logo
4:12 pm - 11:49 pm
LGA
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DSM
8h 37m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:11 am - 10:59 am
DSM
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LGA
2h 48mnonstop
$306American Airlines
Sat, May 16 - Tue, May 19
American Airlines Logo
4:12 pm - 11:49 pm
LGA
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DSM
8h 37m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:17 pm
DSM
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LGA
6h 17m
1 stop
$309American Airlines
Sat, Mar 14 - Thu, Mar 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:29 am - 7:16 pm
LGA
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DSM
11h 47m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:59 pm - 12:00 pm
DSM
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LGA
19h 01m
1 stop
$314Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Sat, Aug 15
American Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 7:19 pm
LGA
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DSM
3h 04mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 5:15 pm
DSM
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LGA
7h 15m
1 stop
$315American Airlines
Sat, May 16 - Tue, May 19
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4:12 pm - 11:49 pm
LGA
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DSM
8h 37m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:09 am - 4:58 pm
DSM
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LGA
4h 49m
1 stop
$316American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for LaGuardia to Des Moines flights

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

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from New York LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Des Moines, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines, 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 New York LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines is March, where tickets cost $356 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $659 and $502 respectively.

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

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 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $457 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from LaGuardia to Des Moines

 
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Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$106
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
Flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines

When to book flights from LaGuardia to Des Moines

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FAQs for booking New York LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines was $102 for a one-way ticket and $263 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New York LaGuardia 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 airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines?

    Delta, American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between New York LaGuardia Airport and Des Moines, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines?

    There are nonstop flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to Des Moines, Delta or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Des Moines are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $392 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $357 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York LaGuardia 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 LaGuardia 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 LaGuardia 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 LaGuardia 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 LaGuardia 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 LaGuardia Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between New York LaGuardia 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 LaGuardia 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 LaGuardia Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $238 or less one-way and $362 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from New York LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from New York LaGuardia to Des Moines.
Find which airlines fly direct from New York LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New York LaGuardia to Des Moines

Monday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Thursday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

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Direct returns

Des Moines to New York LaGuardia

Monday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Thursday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Friday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from LaGuardia 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 LaGuardia 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8228 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.2Food
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
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Boarding and crew were fantastic, but I paid for a window seat with no window. Seat 11D on a CRJ-900 apparently does not have a window. Lesson learned.

6.0 GoodAnthony, Feb 2026
LGA - CMH
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Boarding and crew were fantastic, but I paid for a window seat with no window. Seat 11D on a CRJ-900 apparently does not have a window. Lesson learned.

Delta flights recently are always delayed AND at jfk tney get the gates further away (need To walk 20’ to get to them/all the way at the end of the terminal). Not sure whats happening but price doesnt match experience!

boarded at 5:30 pm, pushed away from gate at 6pm ... takeoff was not until ~6:45pm; disappointing

Smooth boarding, pleasant and professional lady checking us in. Crew service was excellent, again pleasant, but professional. Nice touch-down on landing! Thank you Delta. 💗

Paid for wifi that didn't work. No plug in seat to work. No entertainment.

We departed early and made up time in the air allowing us to arrive 30 minutes early. Capt was incredibly genuine and thanked every passenger for flying with Delta. Completely humble and professional!

They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

It was last minute due to weather - considering - it was amazing! Good smiles, friendly staff and they were making sure we knew what was going on when and where.

The entertainment screens were not working and there was no air condition the entire flight. Very uncomfortable.

It was Delta, but the flight attendants were stressful and disrespectful. I am a diamond member a travel weekly. I have not had a negative thing to share in quite some time. But this was noticeable.

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.

One day, I do so hope for a gluten free snack! Seems like with the rest of the world FINALLY figuring out what gluten free is, American Airlines would too. Fingers crossed!!

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?

There were no TV screens - even in Business class. 5 delays, and only given $12 meal voucher! Terrible!

My seat tv didn’t work the whole trip. And the seat space is too small despite being seated at the front.

On the plus side, crew was attentive, drinks were cold, and in-flight entertainment selection was better than some other airlines. On the negative aide, Plane was delayed almost an hour, either no announcements from the gate crew. Biscoff cookies are gross, appreciate airlines that give a choice. Also, crew had no personality or enthusiasm at all.

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.

Disliked having to wait a little longer to disembark from the plan when we landed in London

Food should be better quality. Video screens have poor resolution and the library of movies is poor. The other airlines are much better.

They only offered water for Group 6. Awful announcements from the Crew. Couldn't understand a single word. Barely came by for the trash afterwards. Man, I love water for a premium flight. Wow. Water in a cup.

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