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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines:

• Earliest: departs at 9:30 am and lands at 12:47 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:55 pm and lands at 11:12 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 17m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines takes 3h 17m, covering 1,028 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.

Round-trip flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines range from $422 to $604, with an average of $502 over the past 12 months. Anything below $422 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 20% above the $502 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $488 round-trip and layover options via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) at $490.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on New York LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $362 to $1,224. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines flights:

• Delta
• American Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from New York LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $194, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.

Des Moines Airport (DSM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Payless
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis

Flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines usually depart from New York LaGuardia (LGA) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).

One-stop flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 55% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 36% on flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $462 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $719, a difference of $257.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between New York LaGuardia Airport and Des Moines. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• American Airlines

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 36m, compared with 4h 44m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and 5h 25m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Des Moines is 1 hour behind New York LaGuardia Airport (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Des Moines are UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, Science Center of Iowa and Hy Vee Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Des Moines on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating New York LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.