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Dec 7 — Dec 141
Sat 12/7
Sat 12/14
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Flights to Des Moines in 2024

Find the latest flights to Des Moines in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,650,959 searches and data was last updated on December 2, 2024.

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September

Average price

$407

Round-trip from

$94

One-way from

$63
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Cheapest flights to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on December 2, 2024.

Fri 12/1311:55 amEWR - DSM
Nonstop3h 05mAllegiant Air
Mon 12/167:30 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 35mAllegiant Air
Deal found 11/30$94
Fri 12/1311:55 amEWR - DSM
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/166:42 pmDSM - EWR
2 stops13h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/30$214
Tue 12/179:50 amLGA - DSM
Nonstop3h 25mDelta
Wed 12/181:00 pmDSM - LGA
Nonstop2h 48mDelta
Deal found 12/2$237
Tue 12/177:25 amLGA - DSM
1 stop7h 56mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/183:23 pmDSM - LGA
1 stop6h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$257
Tue 12/1710:15 amLGA - DSM
1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/187:19 amDSM - LGA
Nonstop2h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/1$269
Tue 12/176:00 amJFK - DSM
1 stop5h 33mDelta
Wed 12/182:24 pmDSM - JFK
1 stop6h 58mDelta
Deal found 12/1$287
Thu 12/127:05 amEWR - DSM
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Mon 12/165:39 pmDSM - EWR
1 stop5h 04mDelta
Deal found 12/2$328
Wed 12/186:45 amEWR - DSM
2 stops8h 36mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/26:45 pmDSM - EWR
1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$358
Sat 12/77:07 amEWR - DSM
1 stop5h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/104:00 pmDSM - EWR
1 stop4h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/30$368
Thu 12/1210:59 amLGA - DSM
1 stop11h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/152:20 pmDSM - LGA
2 stops16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$377
Wed 12/183:00 pmJFK - DSM
1 stop28h 18mFrontier
Sun 2/210:57 amDSM - JFK
1 stop26h 02mFrontier
Deal found 12/1$378
Tue 12/319:00 amJFK - DSM
1 stop14h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/75:30 amDSM - JFK
1 stop13h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/1$380

Find flights to Des Moines within your budget

Locate flights to Des Moines that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,650,959 searches and data was last updated on December 2, 2024.

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NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Fri 12/13

11:55 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Des Moines

Mon 12/16

7:30 am-11:05 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$94

New YorkDes Moines

LGA - DSM

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Sat 1/11

5:00 pm-10:11 am

1 stop18h 11m

Des Moines

Sun 1/19

10:57 am-9:45 am

1 stop21h 48m

$198

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Fri 12/13

11:55 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Des Moines

Mon 12/16

6:42 pm-9:00 am

2 stops13h 18m

$214

New YorkDes Moines

LGA - DSM

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Tue 12/17

9:50 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

Des Moines

Wed 12/18

1:00 pm-4:48 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

$237

New YorkDes Moines

LGA - DSM

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Tue 12/17

7:25 am-2:21 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Des Moines

Wed 12/18

3:23 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$257

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Fri 1/10

6:05 am-11:35 am

1 stop6h 30m

Des Moines

Tue 3/4

5:55 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$258

New YorkDes Moines

LGA - DSM

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Tue 12/17

10:15 am-2:36 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Des Moines

Wed 12/18

7:19 am-11:09 am

Nonstop2h 50m

$269

New YorkDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/17

6:00 am-10:33 am

1 stop5h 33m

Des Moines

Wed 12/18

2:24 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$287

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Thu 4/3

6:03 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop4h 37m

Des Moines

Mon 4/7

2:13 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$313

New YorkDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/10

9:00 am-4:34 pm

1 stop8h 34m

Des Moines

Wed 1/15

5:30 am-2:55 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$325

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Des Moines in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Des Moines flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Des Moines flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Des Moines flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Des Moines. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Travel insights for flights to Des Moines

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When is the best time to book a flight to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on November 22, 2024.

The price you pay for your flight to Des Moines may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 72 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Des Moines?

On average, a flight from New York to Des Moines takes 5 hours 31 minutes. Flights to Des Moines from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Des Moines

The most flights from New York to Des Moines are scheduled on a Sunday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Des Moines?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Des Moines are Delta, American Airlines and Allegiant Air.

Delta

Delta

From $223

American Airlines

American Airlines

From $184

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

From $96

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $253

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Des Moines?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Des Moines are Allegiant Air, American Airlines and Delta.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Des Moines. Reviews last updated December 2, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Frontier, American Airlines and Delta to Des Moines have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,698 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,141 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Allegiant Air
7.4
Good
842 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

WestJet
7.3
Good
2,815 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Best Time to Fly to Des Moines, IA

If you are seeking a cultural vacation, then there is really no bad time to go to Des Moines. For outdoor activities, summer is the best time to visit (between June and September), although there are snow-based activities available as well. A trip in June may balance lower prices with outdoor festivals and good conditions for hiking and boating.

Getting around Des Moines, IA

Renting a car provides great flexibility (but beware of icy conditions during the winter). The city is known to be quite cycle-friendly as well, and the bus network will let you take your bikes on board, making it possible to access most parts of town without a rental car. Taxis are always available to book, but don’t rely on being able to hail them.

Des Moines, IA airport overview

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is a relatively small airport in Iowa. It is conveniently located just 3 miles (5km) from central Des Moines, and generally handles less than two million passengers per year.

In 2010, Des Moines International Airport’s terminal got a great revamp, which included new carpeting in the terminal and a number of other facility upgrades. The airport has a great array of shopping facilities, ranging from small-change vending machines to larger and more expensive options.

Passengers can book flights to Des Moines International Airport from destinations across the United States, including Chicago, Denver and Las Vegas. A number of airlines operate flights to Des Moines International Airport, particularly low-cost options such as ExpressJet Airlines and AirTran Airways.

Passengers who prefer smaller airports will enjoy Des Moines International Airport – as it has facilities of equal quality to those of larger airports, but not the crowds of people and the long queues generally associated with busier airports.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines?

    Most people fly into Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight to Des Moines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center. On average, Des Moines has 2 flights from New York per day from 4 airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Des Moines if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Des Moines on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Des Moines?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Allegiant Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Des Moines.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Des Moines?

    Des Moines is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Des Moines. One-way flights to Des Moines typically cost $48, while round-trip flights cost around $49.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Des Moines?

    A round-trip flight to Des Moines will typically cost around $473, however they can be found for as little as $49.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Des Moines depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Des Moines, Lambert-St Louis offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 10 minutes).

  • Does Des Moines have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Des Moines can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Des Moines?

    Yes. Des Moines has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport is the closest property to Des Moines (0.0 mi away from Des Moines).

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