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$60+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Des Moines (DSM)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — DSM
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Des Moines are usually found in September or October, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from New York to Des Moines

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$161
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$60
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$349

Good round-trip deal

$136 or less

Good one-way deal

$173 or less
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Cheapest flights from New York to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/3012:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop2h 55mAllegiant Air
Mon 6/28:35 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 30mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/15$105
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/285:30 amEWR - DSM
1 stop5h 12mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/28:35 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$161
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/217:59 amEWR - DSM
1 stop6h 26mDelta
Fri 5/305:50 pmDSM - EWR
1 stop4h 20mDelta
Deal found 4/17$259
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1511:55 amLGA - DSM
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1812:32 pmDSM - LGA
2 stops22h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$265
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/21:15 pmSWF - DSM
1 stop26h 39mAllegiant Air
Mon 6/96:30 amDSM - SWF
1 stop10h 58mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/17$268
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/265:25 pmEWR - DSM
1 stop6h 34mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/305:58 pmDSM - EWR
1 stop5h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/235:00 pmJFK - DSM
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/277:07 amDSM - JFK
1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$287
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/305:52 amEWR - DSM
1 stop5h 48mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/66:45 pmDSM - EWR
1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/281:25 pmLGA - DSM
Nonstop2h 59mDelta
Mon 6/24:18 pmDSM - LGA
Nonstop2h 42mDelta
Deal found 4/16$296
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/67:18 pmSWF - DSM
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/96:30 amDSM - SWF
1 stop10h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/67:00 amLGA - DSM
1 stop4h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/156:00 amDSM - LGA
1 stop6h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$311
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/277:20 amLGA - DSM
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Thu 5/295:30 pmDSM - LGA
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 4/17$316

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

New York

Fly to

Des Moines

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Depart

Return

Price

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Fri 5/30

12:55 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Des Moines

Mon 6/2

8:35 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$105

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Wed 5/28

5:30 am-9:42 am

1 stop5h 12m

Des Moines

Mon 6/2

8:35 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$161

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Wed 5/21

6:59 am-1:25 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Des Moines

Wed 5/28

5:30 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop4h 58m

$259

New YorkDes Moines

LGA - DSM

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Thu 5/15

11:55 am-8:55 pm

2 stops34h 00m

Des Moines

Sun 5/18

12:32 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops22h 28m

$265

New WindsorDes Moines

SWF - DSM

SWFDSM

New Windsor Stewart

Mon 6/2

1:15 pm-2:54 pm

1 stop26h 39m

Des Moines

Mon 6/9

6:30 am-6:28 pm

1 stop10h 58m

$268

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Thu 6/26

5:25 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Des Moines

Mon 6/30

5:58 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 01m

$274

New YorkDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/23

5:00 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop5h 36m

Des Moines

Wed 8/27

7:07 am-3:30 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$287

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Wed 4/30

5:52 am-10:40 am

1 stop5h 48m

Des Moines

Tue 5/6

6:45 pm-12:58 am

1 stop5h 13m

$289

New YorkDes Moines

LGA - DSM

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/28

1:25 pm-3:24 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

Des Moines

Mon 6/2

4:18 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop2h 42m

$296

New WindsorDes Moines

SWF - DSM

SWFDSM

New Windsor Stewart

Fri 6/6

7:18 pm-5:18 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Des Moines

Mon 6/9

6:30 am-6:28 pm

1 stop10h 58m

$297

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Compare providers for flights from New York to Des Moines

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 from New York to Des Moines in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 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: When it comes to deals on New York-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New York-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from New York to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Des Moines

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York 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 11, 2025.

Booking 53 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York to Des Moines. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Des Moines?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from New York to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New York to Des Moines is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 36% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York 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.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Des Moines

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to Des Moines. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to DSM are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Des Moines, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Des Moines round-trip?

    Allegiant Air, at $163, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to Des Moines.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and American Airlines. Users have found that Allegiant Air is 53% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Des Moines one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Allegiant Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $60. Users have also found prices from $120 and $143 on Frontier and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Des Moines?

    Most travelers choose New York John F Kennedy Intl - Des Moines, New York LaGuardia - Des Moines or Newark - Des Moines when deciding on the best route from New York to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Des Moines?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from New York to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from New York to Des Moines

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from New York to Des Moines. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$97Average$165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$209Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$220Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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