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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.

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.

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.

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.

Among airlines operating New York 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.

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

• Delta
• American Airlines
• Allegiant Air

Flights from New York to Des Moines may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Des Moines (DSM).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $406 round-trip, compared to $475 via a layover through Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $32–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 6% of one-stop connections

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 42% on the New York to Des Moines route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $351 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $603, a difference of $252. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Evening is the busiest departure period on New York 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%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 9:30 am and lands at 12:43 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:55 pm and lands at 11:08 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 13m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 21% above the route average of $443. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from New York to Des Moines takes 3h 13m, covering 1,022 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $328 to $1,664. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from New York to Des Moines are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $217, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 39m, compared with 4h 55m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and 5h 20m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

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

Des Moines Airport (DSM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $33 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Payless
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis

Round-trip flights from New York to Des Moines range from $309 to $577, with an average of $443 over the past 12 months. Anything below $309 counts as a good deal.

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

• • Delta
• • American Airlines