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Cheap Flight Deals from New York to Des Moines (NYC-DSM)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New York 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from New York to Des Moines

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from New York to Des Moines.
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Allegiant Air Logo
12:55 pm - 2:45 pmEWR-DSM
2h 50mnonstop
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8:35 am - 12:05 pmDSM-EWR
2h 30mnonstop
$90Allegiant Air
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Fri, Jun 6 - Mon, Jun 16
Allegiant Air Logo
12:55 pm - 2:50 pmEWR-DSM
2h 55mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
8:35 am - 12:05 pmDSM-EWR
2h 30mnonstop
$101Allegiant Air
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Fri, May 23 - Mon, Jun 2
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12:55 pm - 2:45 pmEWR-DSM
2h 50mnonstop
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6:00 am - 3:30 pmDSM-EWR
32h 30m2 stops
Fri, Jun 6 - Mon, Jun 16
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5:30 am - 9:24 pmEWR-DSM
16h 54m1 stop
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8:35 am - 12:05 pmDSM-EWR
2h 30mnonstop
Fri, Jun 6 - Mon, Jun 16
Delta Logo
5:59 am - 9:37 amEWR-DSM
4h 38m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:35 pm - 1:07 amDSM-EWR
5h 32m1 stop
$259Delta
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Wed, May 21 - Thu, May 29
Delta Logo
4:59 pm - 7:06 pmLGA-DSM
3h 07mnonstop
Delta Logo
1:30 pm - 5:10 pmDSM-LGA
2h 40mnonstop
$265Delta
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Thu, May 29 - Sat, May 31
United Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 2:42 pmLGA-DSM
6h 27m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:16 am - 6:20 pmDSM-LGA
6h 04m1 stop
$285United Airlines
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Wed, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 10
American Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 8:13 pmLGA-DSM
5h 13m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:09 am - 11:49 amDSM-LGA
2h 40mnonstop
$306American Airlines
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Thu, Jun 26 - Wed, Jul 2
American Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 1:48 pmJFK-DSM
5h 48m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:01 pm - 9:55 pmDSM-JFK
6h 54m1 stop
$315American Airlines
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Tue, May 27 - Tue, Jun 3
United Airlines Logo
4:25 pm - 9:22 pmLGA-DSM
5h 57m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:38 pm - 9:20 pmDSM-LGA
4h 42m1 stop
$315United Airlines
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Tue, May 27 - Tue, Jun 3
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Delta

Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights, enhancing productivity and connectivity.


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Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary drinks, ideal for a comfortable journey.


American Airlines' Track your bag tool ensures peace of mind for checked luggage.

Allegiant Air

Allegiant's Legroom+ seating offers extra space and quicker deplaning, enhancing comfort and efficiency.


Allegiant's Trip Flex allows one free flight change, providing flexibility for travel plans.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to Des Moines flights

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

What is the cheapest New York to Des Moines flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from New York to Des Moines.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from New York to Des Moines cost $58 and was between Newark Airport (EWR) and Des Moines (DSM). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $58.

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

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

When flying from New York to Des Moines, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to New York, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York 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 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 to Des Moines is September, where tickets cost $268 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $429 and $420 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New York 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $365, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonMay
Cheapest flight$65
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
Flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Des Moines

When to book flights from New York to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Des Moines based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from New York to Des Moines

  • Which is the closest airport to lower Manhattan?

    Of the three airports serving the New York area, LaGuardia is the closest one to the city center and lower Manhattan. The airport is only about 10 miles away and you can easily access it by connecting the subway and New York City bus service. Newark Liberty is also not too far away from lower Manhattan as it is roughly 12 miles away. It is worth mentioning that takes around the same time to travel from the city to both respective airports.

  • Is public transport available from Des Moines International Airport?

    Yes, the Des Moines Area Regional Transit (DART) provides a bus service that ferries travelers from DSM to the city center. This is the cheapest way to get to the city center from the airport although it can be inconvenient sometimes since it is only available from Monday to Friday.

  • Where are the pet relief areas at John F Kennedy International Airport?

    When flying with a pet you should ensure that they stay in their carriers throughout unless they are using the pet relief areas. JFK has multiple pet relief areas but not all of them are conveniently located for departing passengers. You can find them in terminal 2 near Gate C60, Terminal 4 near Gate 31 and Terminal 5 near Gate 28.

  • How can I get cheaper flight tickets from New York to Des Moines?

    The best way to save on ticket prices is by booking your flights months in advance. If possible, book your flight tickets as soon as you decide to travel since prices tend to increase as the date of travel approaches. You can also try and be flexible with the dates you choose to travel. Avoid booking flights for weekends and national holidays since prices are usually highest on these days.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Des Moines was $65 for a one-way ticket and $90 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New York and Des Moines?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from New York to Des Moines. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to Des Moines?

    There are 3 airports in New York (Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, and New York LaGuardia.) and only 1 airport in Des Moines (Des Moines). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Newark Liberty Airport to Des Moines flight route.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York to Des Moines?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Des Moines are Delta and Allegiant Air. With an average price for the route of $369 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Allegiant Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $164 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York 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 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 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 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 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 with another airline.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $173 or less one-way and $128 or less round-trip.
  • When flying out of New York, you have the option of John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty (EWR), and LaGuardia (LGA). To avoid long queues, consider flying out of LaGuardia or Newark Liberty Airport. They are significantly less busy than JFK which is one of the busiest airports in the country.
  • If you plan on leaving your car at Newark Liberty Airport, try and compare the offsite parking lots to airport parking. In most cases, offsite parking lots charge lower prices than airport parking and you could end up saving over 40% on parking fees. What’s better is that they offer a free shuttle to the airport.
  • If you’re feeling the need to quench your thirst while at Des Moines International Airport (DSM), you’ll be happy to learn that the airport has drinking water fountains available to travelers free of charge. These fountains are located in Concourses A and C.
  • Nursing moms can take advantage of the Mamava nursing pods at Des Moines International Airport to breastfeed and change their infants. These nursing pods are free of charge to everyone and can be located after the security checkpoint adjacent to the police desk.
  • If you need wheelchair services while at LaGuardia Airport, you should know that they are free of charge and available to all travelers with limited mobility. You can request at the ticketing desks or better yet inform your airline at least 48 hours before departure and they will make all the necessary arrangements including at the landing airport.

Prefer to fly direct from New York to Des Moines?

Find which airlines fly direct from New York to Des Moines Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New York 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

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Saturday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Sunday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

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Direct returns

Des Moines to New York

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

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Sunday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

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Top 3 airlines serving from New York to Des Moines

 
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7936 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.3Food
8.5Crew
7.9Entertainment
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Terrible and im avoiding them in the future. My initial flight was delayed causing me to rebook my flight and when speaking with the representative to rebook I explained this is the second time my flights were delayed and they did nothing to help me. I wasn't booked to comfort plus or given a voucher or anything. I was almost late for my meeting that I needed to attend on Monday because of the games delta played delaying my flights even more and putting me in the very back of the plane next to an extremely intoxicated passenger

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Mar 2025JFK - ATL
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Terrible and im avoiding them in the future. My initial flight was delayed causing me to rebook my flight and when speaking with the representative to rebook I explained this is the second time my flights were delayed and they did nothing to help me. I wasn't booked to comfort plus or given a voucher or anything. I was almost late for my meeting that I needed to attend on Monday because of the games delta played delaying my flights even more and putting me in the very back of the plane next to an extremely intoxicated passenger

Although the flight left late, we arrived early. It was one of the quickest boarding and off boarding experiences I’ve had. It was kind of annoying the only drinks they had were water, coffee, and tea. The flight was very smooth, temperature was just right, and flight attendants were friendly.

Seats were really tight and the seat belts did not give enough slack.

The dear was very limited in space. I could put my water bottle in seat basket. Also, there was no inflight entertainment in the delta app?

Customer service at the gate in the flight was exceptional. On time. Aircraft and seat was decent. Thanks Delta. 💗

The WiFi has been awful on my last few Delta Air Lines flights.

Only one side of the heafphone jack work. Crew was friendly and helpful.

It was reported to the passengers that Delta failed to schedule the crew properly. This error caused the pilot to show up about 30 minutes late. All in all Delta's inability to take care of this basic function resulted in about an hour delay.

Loyal Delta traveler, but last nights flight was a train wreck. Seated in 1B after multiple delays. Then we couldn’t takeoff because of an issue with the passenger that was ‘not in compliance’ and had to deplane along with the threat if they did not deplane, all the passengers would be required to do so. Finally they were escorted off, but the experience threw off the crew. Disruptive for everyone. Service was a mess, televisions didn’t work, bathroom door kept swinging open during the entire flight whenever empty …

Older plane and it came with Fleas and flea bites!

Easiest flights I’ve ever taken. Plane was comfortable without overly crowded seating.

Terrible. Still have not received the refund from them. They sent it to some account that I don't even know. Spoke with costumer service and they are unable to help.

I didn’t like it at all. I miss my second flight because of the delay on Allegiant Air now I m stuck in MCO.

Good, but a bit late on take off after loading. Don't like charging for carry ons!

First time flying with them and will definitely fly again in the future. Crew was so nice and friendly, fought was seamless. They are simple planes, no entertainment, but it’s fine for a short flight or if you have personal devices Rates are competitive, and they did so well with keeping the flight on time after a tropical storm, where other airlines had delays and cancellations.

They boarded passengers that sat in the back of the plane first, making boarding very efficient.

I didn't even take this flight. My plans changed and I couldn't get ahold of customer service and the website kept breaking down during the attempt to change the flight. I wound up taking another airline entirely and eating the cost.

The worst flying experience ever 3 delays. No accommodations. Had to deboard the plane after being delayed.

Posted a 20minute delay but didn’t delay at all. Caused boarding issues and confusion. Also, didn’t release baggage. Took over an hour and 20 minutes to get luggage.

Flight was good, boarding was a breeze, flight attendants were friendly and professional. There was a medical issue with another passenger and the crew handled it in a calm and professional way.

There were five broken seats on the plane. The crew was very rude in telling people they had to get off the plane and get a flight the next day. No call for volunteers, but telling people they had to get off. One woman was flying with her elderly mother and daughter and was told she had to leave or all three had to leave. Fortunately, a volunteer offered to stay. The situation was handled poorly.

Delays on all NY flights. There was no communication on why but they didn’t say it was weather. Other carriers were not delayed.

Extraordinary service in business class, and very good breakfast and snacks. A really lovely flight.

They cancelled our flight without warning OR a refund. Never doing business with American Airlines again! This is the second AA booked trip in a row that we've had challenges with.

I got bumped due to weight restrictions even tho there were empty seats on my flight. I got put on an other flight with a stopover. My flight that originally was going to take 5-6 hours ever up being 14+ hours and my luggage arrived to my destination without me because I was made to check in my luggage on my original flight when I was deemed ok to board only to be asked to deplane. Worst flight experience.

Flight cancelled. Added a day and a half to my travel. American Airlines DID put me in a hotel for two nights, but have not given any money back for any of this! I spent money on an apartment at my destination that I basically wasted because I could not arrive.

I was pleasantly surprised with an upgrade at boarding. I finally had a mostly gluten free food options and a very attentive attendant.

Staff at the gate were incredibly rude, hostile and threatening. Never fly American Airlines.

AA had a nationwide tech glitch today and after two connections snd hours of delay, I arrived 7 hours late to my destination

The plane was very warm and the crew turned on the lights for the entire snack service.

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