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

Flights from Newark Airport to Des Moines usually depart from Newark (EWR) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $192 round-trip, compared to $442 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.

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

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 78% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 3% 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 71% on the Newark Airport to Des Moines route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $193 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $650, a difference of $457. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Newark Airport to Des Moines:

• Earliest: departs at 11:55 am and lands at 3:00 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:55 am and lands at 3:00 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 05m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 53% above the route average of $322. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Newark Airport to Des Moines takes 3h 05m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $328 to $1,906. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Newark Airport to Des Moines are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $224.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 39m, compared with 4h 59m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and 5h 28m 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.

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 Newark Airport to Des Moines range from $190 to $476, with an average of $322 over the past 12 months. Anything below $190 counts as a good deal.