EWR - DSM

$98 Find Cheap Flights from Newark Liberty Airport to Des Moines

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Newark to Des Moines departing on 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Newark to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Newark to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$279
Overall average: $377
Delta
Fri 2/20Sun 2/22
EWR - DSM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$98
Typical prices: $309-$340
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/25
EWR - DSM • 1 stop
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Delta
Cheapest • from $279 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 7.9 score
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 31% compared to booking last minute.
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September
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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

Fri, Feb 20 - Sun, Feb 22
Delta Logo
1:00 pm - 4:57 pm
EWR
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DSM
4h 57m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:43 pm - 11:06 pm
DSM
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EWR
4h 23m
1 stop
$279Delta
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
American Airlines Logo
7:10 am - 11:40 pm
EWR
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DSM
17h 30m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:04 am - 10:08 pm
DSM
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EWR
11h 04m
1 stop
$283American Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Thu, Mar 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:02 pm - 11:06 pm
EWR
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DSM
12h 04m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:44 am
DSM
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EWR
26h 44m
1 stop
$290Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 10:46 pm
EWR
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DSM
10h 46m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:09 am - 11:42 am
DSM
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EWR
23h 33m
2 stops
$292Multiple Airlines
Sat, Feb 14 - Wed, Feb 18
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:09 am
EWR
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DSM
5h 09m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:15 pm - 11:53 pm
DSM
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EWR
5h 38m
1 stop
$294Delta
Thu, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:02 am - 8:14 pm
EWR
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DSM
13h 12m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:17 pm - 2:59 pm
DSM
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EWR
18h 42m
2 stops
$303Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Fri, Feb 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 10:46 pm
EWR
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DSM
10h 46m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:17 pm - 7:59 pm
DSM
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EWR
23h 42m
2 stops
$313Multiple Airlines
Sat, Feb 7 - Fri, Feb 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 10:09 pm
EWR
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DSM
27h 09m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:17 pm - 7:59 pm
DSM
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EWR
23h 42m
2 stops
$318Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 6 - Sun, Mar 8
Delta Logo
9:47 am - 4:57 pm
EWR
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DSM
8h 10m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 12:03 pm
DSM
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EWR
4h 48m
1 stop
$319Delta
Thu, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 16
United Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 2:24 pm
EWR
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DSM
7h 54m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:49 pm - 12:28 am
DSM
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EWR
4h 39m
1 stop
$323United 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 January and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $475 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$98
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 43% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 29% 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 $98 for a one-way ticket and $279 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.

  • 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 $407 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 $468 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 $302 or less one-way and $173 or less round-trip.

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 8124 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
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It was last minute due to weather - considering - it was amazing! Good smiles, friendly staff and they were making sure we knew what was going on when and where.

10.0 ExcellentZebrina, Jan 2026
LGA - CAE
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It was last minute due to weather - considering - it was amazing! Good smiles, friendly staff and they were making sure we knew what was going on when and where.

The entertainment screens were not working and there was no air condition the entire flight. Very uncomfortable.

It was Delta, but the flight attendants were stressful and disrespectful. I am a diamond member a travel weekly. I have not had a negative thing to share in quite some time. But this was noticeable.

Flight was late from Newark to Atlanta, I asked flight attendant to please let my family of 3 out first when we landed to Atlanta because we were late for our connecting flight to Quito. She didn't and we were late for 5 minutes we couldn't board the plane and spend hours trying to get another flight with customer service for the next day.

The plant way delayed departing by 3 hours. It was an old airplane with broken seats and armrests. The bathroom made a hollering sound. A really crappy flight experience and travel day all around.

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!!!

Perfect flight. Smooth flight. Arrived 20 minutes early at destination. Excellent service.

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.

I would like the crew to talk LESS over the PA and specifically about credit card offers. I am trying to work, sleep, watch a movie and the PA was booming about a credit card offer. Could we go back to the days when the customer was more important than selling a credit card?

My seat tv didn’t work the whole trip. And the seat space is too small despite being seated at the front.

On the plus side, crew was attentive, drinks were cold, and in-flight entertainment selection was better than some other airlines. On the negative aide, Plane was delayed almost an hour, either no announcements from the gate crew. Biscoff cookies are gross, appreciate airlines that give a choice. Also, crew had no personality or enthusiasm at all.

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.

It was fine. Nobody was outstandingly friendly but no one was rude and everything was smooth . The captain thanked us for flying but no one greeted me as I walked on the plane or as I exited which is the least they could do lol

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.

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