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— DSM
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Wed 4/9
Wed 4/16
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Flights to Des Moines in 2025

Find the latest flights to Des Moines in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on April 4, 2025.

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December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$345

Round-trip from

$128

One-way from

$65

Good round-trip deal

$148 or less

Good one-way deal

$164 or less
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Fri 5/2312:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop2h 55mAllegiant Air
Fri 5/308:35 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 30mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/4$128
Sun 4/2010:15 pmEWR - DSM
1 stop20h 43mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/281:31 pmDSM - EWR
2 stops29h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4$169
Fri 5/911:50 amSWF - DSM
1 stop11h 08mAllegiant Air
Sun 5/117:36 pmDSM - SWF
1 stop12h 35mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/3$246
Wed 5/146:05 amEWR - DSM
1 stop5h 14mDelta
Tue 5/206:35 pmDSM - EWR
1 stop5h 32mDelta
Deal found 4/4$259
Wed 5/144:59 pmLGA - DSM
Nonstop3h 07mDelta
Wed 5/217:11 amDSM - LGA
Nonstop2h 44mDelta
Deal found 4/3$265
Sun 4/2010:57 amLGA - DSM
1 stop28h 03mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/281:31 pmDSM - LGA
2 stops21h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4$266
Wed 5/282:36 pmJFK - DSM
1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/312:20 pmDSM - JFK
1 stop4h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/4$285
Wed 5/143:40 pmLGA - DSM
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Wed 5/216:40 amDSM - LGA
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 4/3$285
Wed 4/168:15 amEWR - DSM
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/232:12 pmDSM - EWR
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/2$289
Mon 5/1211:50 amSWF - DSM
1 stop11h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1812:32 pmDSM - SWF
2 stops21h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$297
Fri 4/184:55 pmEWR - DSM
1 stop5h 57mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/226:47 pmDSM - EWR
1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/3$311
Sat 5/31:15 pmLGA - DSM
1 stop5h 36mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/45:45 amDSM - LGA
1 stop8h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/2$321

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Price

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Fri 5/23

12:55 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Des Moines

Fri 5/30

8:35 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$128

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Sun 4/20

10:15 pm-5:58 pm

1 stop20h 43m

Des Moines

Mon 4/28

1:31 pm-8:04 pm

2 stops29h 33m

$169

New WindsorDes Moines

SWF - DSM

SWFDSM

New Windsor Stewart

Fri 5/9

11:50 am-9:58 pm

1 stop11h 08m

Des Moines

Sun 5/11

7:36 pm-9:11 am

1 stop12h 35m

$246

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Wed 5/14

6:05 am-10:19 am

1 stop5h 14m

Des Moines

Tue 5/20

6:35 pm-1:07 am

1 stop5h 32m

$259

New YorkDes Moines

LGA - DSM

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/14

4:59 pm-7:06 pm

Nonstop3h 07m

Des Moines

Wed 5/21

7:11 am-10:55 am

Nonstop2h 44m

$265

New YorkDes Moines

LGA - DSM

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Sun 4/20

10:57 am-2:00 pm

1 stop28h 03m

Des Moines

Mon 4/28

1:31 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops21h 29m

$266

New YorkDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/28

2:36 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Des Moines

Sat 5/31

2:20 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$285

New YorkDes Moines

LGA - DSM

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/14

3:40 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Des Moines

Wed 5/21

6:40 am-3:30 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$285

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Wed 4/16

8:15 am-1:13 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Des Moines

Wed 4/23

2:12 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$289

New WindsorDes Moines

SWF - DSM

SWFDSM

New Windsor Stewart

Mon 5/12

11:50 am-9:58 pm

1 stop11h 08m

Des Moines

Sun 5/18

12:32 pm-11:05 am

2 stops21h 33m

$297

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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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Everything you need to know about your flight to Des Moines

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 April 4, 2025.

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 53 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Des Moines should consider flying on Thursday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 $219

American Airlines

American Airlines

From $209

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 April 4, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,618 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
732 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,839 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

FAQs about flying to Des Moines

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 1 flight 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, Frontier 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 $35, while round-trip flights cost around $50.

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

    A round-trip flight to Des Moines will typically cost around $90, however they can be found for as little as $50.

  • 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).

  • Which airport is closest to Blank Park Zoo?

    If being close to Blank Park Zoo is important to you, you’ll want to land at Des Moines Airport.

  • 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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