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$106 Find Cheap Flights from Newark Liberty Airport to Des Moines

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$215
Overall average: $377
Allegiant Air
Sat 1/3Mon 1/5
EWR - DSM • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$106
Typical prices: $139-$339
Allegiant Air
Mon 1/5
EWR - DSM • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $215 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 24% compared to booking last minute.
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September
Cheapest • 70% price drop
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2 days a week
There are direct flights from Newark to Des Moines 2 days a week: Mon, Sat.
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Cheap Flights from Newark to Des Moines (EWR-DSM)

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

Sat, Jan 3 - Mon, Jan 5
Allegiant Air Logo
12:55 pm - 2:55 pm
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DSM
3h 00mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
6:35 am - 10:05 am
DSM
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EWR
2h 30mnonstop
$215Allegiant Air
Sat, Jan 3 - Mon, Jan 5
Allegiant Air Logo
12:55 pm - 2:55 pm
EWR
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DSM
3h 00mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
6:35 am - 10:05 am
DSM
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EWR
2h 30mnonstop
$217Allegiant Air
Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
United Airlines Logo
10:15 am - 2:33 pm
EWR
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DSM
5h 18m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 4:16 pm
DSM
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EWR
7h 16m1 stop
$279United Airlines
Sat, Jan 3 - Mon, Jan 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:55 pm - 2:55 pm
EWR
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DSM
3h 00mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 1:10 am
DSM
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EWR
40h 10m2 stops
$300Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jan 3 - Mon, Jan 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:55 pm - 2:55 pm
EWR
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DSM
3h 00mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:29 pm - 1:10 am
DSM
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EWR
27h 41m2 stops
$304Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 4 - Sat, Feb 7
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:12 am
EWR
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DSM
5h 12m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:01 pm - 10:59 pm
DSM
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EWR
4h 58m1 stop
$305American Airlines
Tue, Jan 20 - Fri, Jan 23
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:04 pm
EWR
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DSM
15h 04m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 5:29 pm
DSM
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EWR
9h 29m1 stop
$331American Airlines
Wed, Jan 14 - Fri, Jan 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:59 pm - 10:09 pm
EWR
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DSM
28h 10m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:08 pm - 6:47 am
DSM
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EWR
15h 39m2 stops
$336Multiple Airlines
Mon, Dec 29 - Sat, Jan 3
Allegiant Air Logo
10:55 am - 12:55 pm
EWR
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DSM
3h 00mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
8:35 am - 12:05 pm
DSM
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EWR
2h 30mnonstop
$344Allegiant Air
Wed, Jan 14 - Fri, Jan 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:40 pm - 10:46 pm
EWR
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DSM
30h 06m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:08 pm - 6:47 am
DSM
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EWR
15h 39m2 stops
$346Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

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

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Newark 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 Newark Liberty Airport to Des Moines?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Des Moines on a Friday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Newark Liberty Airport, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Newark 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 Newark 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 Newark Airport to Des Moines is September, where tickets cost $102 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $510 and $442 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Newark 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 Newark 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 Newark Airport to Des Moines, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$106
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 28% increase in price.
Flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Des Moines

When to book flights from Newark to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Newark 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
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FAQs for booking Newark Liberty Airport to Des Moines flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Newark Airport to Des Moines?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Newark Airport to Des Moines was $106 for a one-way ticket and $215 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Newark Liberty Airport and Des Moines?

    No

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Newark Liberty Airport to Des Moines?

    Delta, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Newark Liberty Airport to Des Moines flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Newark Liberty Airport to Des Moines?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Newark Liberty Airport to Des Moines flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Newark Liberty Airport to Des Moines?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Newark Liberty Airport and Des Moines, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Newark Liberty Airport to Des Moines?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Des Moines on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Newark to Des Moines, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Newark to Des Moines are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $398 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $422 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Newark Liberty 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 Newark Liberty Airport to Des Moines.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Newark Liberty 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 Newark Liberty 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 Newark Liberty 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 Newark Liberty Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Newark Liberty 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 Newark Liberty 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 Newark Liberty 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 Newark Airport to Des Moines

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $130 or less one-way and $257 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Newark Liberty 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 Newark to Des Moines.
Find which airlines fly direct from Newark Airport to Des Moines Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Newark to Des Moines

Monday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Saturday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

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Direct returns

Des Moines to Newark

Monday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Saturday

Allegiant Air

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Newark to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Newark 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 Newark 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 8010 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.9Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.3Food
7.9Comfort
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Original flight was cancelled and when i was rebooked by the airline, they couldn't seat me in the same type of seat as I had originally booked (went from window/aisle to middle/middle and one was a bulkhead seat, and other wasn't in the same class)

6.0 GoodJeff, Dec 2025
JFK - MIA
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Original flight was cancelled and when i was rebooked by the airline, they couldn't seat me in the same type of seat as I had originally booked (went from window/aisle to middle/middle and one was a bulkhead seat, and other wasn't in the same class)

My flight was cancelled with no explanation after I had already cleared security. I was given 4 options to rebook, only one being non-stop like I had paid for. I grabbed it. It was 4 plus hours later and then took off even later. Biggest complaint is that I booked early and had an aisle seat. They gave me a "window" seat in front of the exit row, so the seat did not decline. I weigh all of 103 #s and it was tight for me! For what I paid, I feel I was kind of ripped off. I think they should have given me the empty comfort seat for the inconvenience. There was no apology nor any explanation as to why the flight was cancelled. My guess is it benefitted Delta in some way.

Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

I truly love flying with Delta. They have always treated me with the upmost respect

The flight was great. The gate location was way to far away!!!

This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Was charged for my luggage despite having been on one ticket from an international flight. Too tired to argue after 15 hours on flight. Was charged for rechecking it at JFK airport. Not sure why those off Kenya Airways were required to do that.

Great experience on Delta. Staff from baggage check to flight attendants were very courteous and professional. My only issue was a personal preference for pretzels instead of the chips and cookies that were offered.

Flight was canceled, and no effort was made to help with rebooking, no hotel vouchers, no car transportation and minimal food voucher and most places for food were closed by the time the voucher was given. Waited for 3 hours for bags. Simply the worst travel experience I have ever had

Flight was delayed 8 times. We were sitting at the airport for 14 hours. We got 2 hours of sleep (if that) on what was not meant to be a red-eye.

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

This flight was perfect. No complaints and only the highest regard for the crew and ground staff and how they executed perfectly. I fly a lot with United and would request predictability and transparency in their operations instead of last minute changes.

Survey sent before we actually left. Delay after delay. Now a crew problem.

I love flying with United. Unfortunately, I flew on an older plane with minimal upgraded technology (no Bluetooth functionality or handy charging ports). Otherwise, the flight was great and even arrived early.

They changed my seats after I checked in and I was stressed from the time I saw that information until just before boarding, when the gate attendant fixed it, but it shouldn't have happened. And if it couldn't be prevented, then the people on the phone I spoke with should have done something to help, which they did not, nor did they offer me compensation, just meaningless apologies.

Smooth flight, especially take off and landing, and great crew on board. Really loved the stroopwaffles!

Deplaning was delayed because of Jetbridge equipment issues in MKE, causing an issue on an otherwise great flight.

Not really their fault, but a 4.5 hour delay is pretty brutal

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.

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.

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

The comfort of the seats was great, the crew eased my child’s anxieties and the fact that I had full cans of my beverage choice was great.

My flight got switched and my prepaid bag didnt transfer over properly so I paid to check ANOTHER BAG. I was placed in a middle seat and it was just miserable. At least it was a bulkhead row so I had legroom. The flight just never seem3d to end

This was a horrible experience. For a first class experience, my chair was held together by 3M tape - and I have a photo. The crew weren’t very attentive, somewhat dismissive and forgot my drink and snack, the chair reclined about 3 inches on a 6-hour cross country flight. I was also not informed that there was no lounge available in Newark airport because of renovations, so all around this was one of the worst experiences and I would actively avoid both American and Alaska Air going forward.

I’m impressed that we were on time in Sacramento after having a late departure in Newark and our made it. The staff was friendly and warm.

Waited on the runway for takeoff for 2.5 hours. Air traffic rerouted us. The plane didn't have enough fuel, so had to go back to the gate. Had to wait for a new pilot. Should have landed at 5:22. Didn't land until 9:10. Trash flight.

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.

Clean, friendly, roomy. But check-in from the phone link was terrible. Repeated attempts wouldn’t save at the final step. Just kept spinning! It was very frustrating. Finally, I used the app (vs website link) to check-in which worked very smoothly on the first attempt.

Check in on the web portal was cumbersome! After several attempts I finally got the boarding pass.

Excellent flight and even arrived 23 min early. No entertainment , or wi fi on board, but I downloaded a couple of movies beforehand which kept me entertained. Really like flying Allegiant airlines.

WE were delayed about an hour and never any communications from the employees working the gate. We also were moved to a total of three gates.

I love how they show love to their customers and care about them too.

I liked how when I got on board how fast we ended up taking off but what I truly disliked was how uncomfortable the seats were. There was truly never a time that I could ever get comfortable during both of my flights. The seats could get away during shorter flights but flights 3 hour plus makes it hard to enjoy.

The crew was great and the flight was very smooth. Can’t really judge food since I did not get any because it costs money. The seat was comfortable for what we bought. Thanks!

Crew was great. No entertainment and food and beverage was for purchase only, even water

It was canceled. The flight wasn’t rescheduled, everyone had to figure out their own new arrangements. They said we would get refunded our original fare and receive an additional $150. We received links for $100 only and they expired before we could activate them.

The plane had originated in Las Vegas at 6:30 in the morning and flew to Moline where we boarded. The flight left around 12:30 PM and there were no boxed snacks available and many of the alcoholic beverages were unavailable. I would find it hard to believe that that many of the passengers coming from Las Vegas at 6:30 in the morning, drank and ate that much of the items. I can only come to the conclusion that someone failed to stock the plane for the round-trip. This is a huge revenue failure for the airline and disappointment for the passengers. The flight crew did not seem happy to be there and did not engage with passengers. Allegiant you can do better.

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