$101+ Cheap flights to Des Moines
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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 February 3, 2025.
Popular in | December |
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Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $375 |
Round-trip from | $251 |
One-way from | $128 |
Good round-trip deal | $312 or less |
Good one-way deal | $151 or less |
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Cheapest flights to Des MoinesExplore the most affordable flight options available to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on February 3, 2025.
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 February 3, 2025.
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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 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on February 3, 2025.
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Price
NewarkDes Moines
EWR - DSM
EWRDSM
Newark
Fri 5/23
12:55 pm-2:50 pm
Nonstop2h 55m
Des Moines
Mon 6/2
8:35 am-12:05 pm
Nonstop2h 30m
NewarkDes Moines
EWR - DSM
EWRDSM
Newark
Thu 2/27
6:59 pm-10:48 pm
2 stops28h 49m
Des Moines
Mon 3/3
7:00 am-9:08 am
2 stops25h 08m
NewarkDes Moines
EWR - DSM
EWRDSM
Newark
Thu 2/27
1:00 pm-5:12 pm
1 stop5h 12m
Des Moines
Mon 3/3
5:14 pm-11:09 pm
1 stop4h 55m
New YorkDes Moines
LGA - DSM
LGADSM
New York LaGuardia
Mon 4/21
5:05 pm-7:14 pm
Nonstop3h 09m
Des Moines
Sat 4/26
10:20 am-2:00 pm
Nonstop2h 40m
NewarkDes Moines
EWR - DSM
EWRDSM
Newark
Thu 2/27
7:05 am-11:34 am
1 stop5h 29m
Des Moines
Mon 3/3
4:00 pm-9:57 pm
1 stop4h 57m
NewarkDes Moines
EWR - DSM
EWRDSM
Newark
Tue 2/18
5:10 pm-9:23 pm
1 stop5h 13m
Des Moines
Mon 2/24
6:50 pm-12:45 am
1 stop4h 55m
New YorkDes Moines
LGA - DSM
LGADSM
New York LaGuardia
Tue 4/1
3:40 pm-10:30 pm
1 stop7h 50m
Des Moines
Wed 4/2
7:25 am-3:45 pm
1 stop7h 20m
New YorkDes Moines
JFK - DSM
JFKDSM
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 3/18
4:25 pm-8:47 pm
1 stop5h 22m
Des Moines
Mon 3/24
6:30 pm-12:47 am
1 stop5h 17m
New YorkDes Moines
JFK - DSM
JFKDSM
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 4/26
8:59 am-2:33 pm
1 stop6h 34m
Des Moines
Sat 5/3
1:59 pm-10:03 pm
1 stop7h 04m
New YorkDes Moines
LGA - DSM
LGADSM
New York LaGuardia
Tue 6/17
6:25 am-10:29 am
1 stop5h 04m
Des Moines
Wed 6/25
3:38 pm-11:22 pm
1 stop6h 44m
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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Des Moines in February.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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.
Best time to book a flight to Des Moines
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Travel insights for flights to Des Moines
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Des Moines including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
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 January 31, 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 4 hours 52 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 February 2, 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.
Weekly flight availability to Des Moines
The most flights from New York to Des Moines are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, 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.
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 February 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines 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.
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Lauren,Dec 2024
MCI - DCA
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Lauren,Dec 2024
MCI - DCA
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MCI - DCA
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MCI - DCA
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Lauren,Dec 2024
MCI - DCA
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Lauren,Dec 2024
MCI - DCA
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.