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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Newark Airport to Des Moines:

• Earliest: departs at 11:55 am and lands at 3:01 pm
• Latest: departs at 12:55 pm and lands at 4:01 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 06m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Newark Airport to Des Moines:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Newark Airport to Des Moines takes 3h 06m, covering 1,013 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 Newark Airport to Des Moines range from $266 to $517, with an average of $377 over the past 12 months. Anything below $266 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 56% above the $377 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $236 round-trip, compared to $444 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 $38–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Allegiant Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 variants.

One-way fares from Newark Airport to Des Moines are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $239, which is 15% 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 Newark Airport to Des Moines usually depart from Newark (EWR) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).

One-stop flights from Newark Airport to Des Moines most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 79% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 60% on flights from Newark Airport to Des Moines. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $265 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $657, a difference of $392.

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

Only Allegiant Air operates flights between Newark Airport and Des Moines.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 39m, compared with 5h 07m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and 5h 31m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Des Moines is 1 hour behind Newark 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.