Des Moines

$82+ Cheap flights from New York State to Des Moines (DSM)

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JFK — DSM
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$140
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$83
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$369

Good round-trip deal

$290 or less

Good one-way deal

$203 or less
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From New York to Des Moines
One-way flight from New York to Des Moines
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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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 February 20, 2025.

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Fri 5/2312:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop2h 55mAllegiant Air
Mon 6/28:35 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 30mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/20$130
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Tue 3/181:01 pmJFK - DSM
1 stop29h 56mFrontier
Fri 3/216:57 pmDSM - JFK
1 stop16h 05mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$169
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Tue 3/185:59 pmLGA - DSM
1 stop24h 58mFrontier
Fri 3/216:57 pmDSM - LGA
1 stop14h 03mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$169
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 5/3012:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/25:25 pmDSM - EWR
1 stop24h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$170
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Fri 5/309:05 pmLGA - DSM
2 stops23h 01mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/25:25 pmDSM - LGA
2 stops28h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$227
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/1411:24 amBUF - DSM
1 stop7h 33mFrontier
Tue 3/187:48 pmDSM - BUF
1 stop13h 36mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$256
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/138:08 amEWR - DSM
1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/206:38 amDSM - EWR
1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 4/34:59 pmLGA - DSM
Nonstop3h 08mDelta
Mon 4/77:20 amDSM - LGA
Nonstop2h 40mDelta
Deal found 2/20$265
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Tue 5/66:20 amSYR - DSM
1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/112:01 pmDSM - SYR
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$269
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Thu 4/38:14 pmSWF - DSM
1 stop27h 04mAllegiant Air
Mon 4/76:00 amDSM - SWF
1 stop11h 46mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/20$275
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 4/36:00 amJFK - DSM
1 stop5h 37mDelta
Mon 4/76:35 pmDSM - JFK
1 stop5h 21mDelta
Deal found 2/19$285
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Wed 4/97:20 amLGA - DSM
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Thu 4/106:00 amDSM - LGA
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$285

Find flights from New York to Des Moines within your budget

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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

New York

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

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

$130

New YorkDes Moines

JFK - DSM

JFKDSM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/18

1:01 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop29h 56m

Des Moines

Fri 3/21

6:57 pm-12:02 pm

1 stop16h 05m

$169

New YorkDes Moines

LGA - DSM

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/18

5:59 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop24h 58m

Des Moines

Fri 3/21

6:57 pm-10:00 am

1 stop14h 03m

$169

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Fri 5/30

12:55 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Des Moines

Mon 6/2

5:25 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop24h 14m

$170

New YorkDes Moines

LGA - DSM

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Fri 5/30

9:05 pm-7:06 pm

2 stops23h 01m

Des Moines

Mon 6/2

5:25 pm-11:02 pm

2 stops28h 37m

$227

BuffaloDes Moines

BUF - DSM

BUFDSM

Buffalo

Fri 3/14

11:24 am-5:57 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Des Moines

Tue 3/18

7:48 pm-10:24 am

1 stop13h 36m

$256

NewarkDes Moines

EWR - DSM

EWRDSM

Newark

Thu 3/13

8:08 am-1:40 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Des Moines

Thu 3/20

6:38 am-1:00 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$259

New YorkDes Moines

LGA - DSM

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Thu 4/3

4:59 pm-7:07 pm

Nonstop3h 08m

Des Moines

Mon 4/7

7:20 am-11:00 am

Nonstop2h 40m

$265

SyracuseDes Moines

SYR - DSM

SYRDSM

Syracuse Hancock Intl

Tue 5/6

6:20 am-1:28 pm

1 stop8h 08m

Des Moines

Sun 5/11

2:01 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$269

New WindsorDes Moines

SWF - DSM

SWFDSM

New Windsor Stewart

Thu 4/3

8:14 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop27h 04m

Des Moines

Mon 4/7

6:00 am-6:46 pm

1 stop11h 46m

$275

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Travel insights for flights from New York to Des Moines

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New York to Des Moines including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from State of 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 NY 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 February 20, 2025.

When flying from State of New York to Des Moines, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from New York to Des Moines have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

8.0
Very good

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines (DSM) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Des Moines from New York.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $84. Allegiant Air flights start at $131 while deals on Delta start at $133 one-way.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from State of 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$94Average$161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$209Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$220Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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