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$66+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to New York State

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DSM — JFK
feb 26 — mar 51
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Round-trip from

$247
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$66
(CheapOair)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$405

Good round-trip deal

$293 or less

Good one-way deal

$167 or less
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on februari 21, 2025.

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mån 6/238:35 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 30mAllegiant Air
fre 6/2712:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop2h 50mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/20$116
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.
ons 2/263:39 pmDSM - EWR
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
mån 3/312:38 pmEWR - DSM
1 stop11h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$247
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.
tis 4/156:25 pmDSM - EWR
1 stop5h 31mDelta
ons 4/236:05 amEWR - DSM
1 stop6h 14mDelta
Deal found 2/20$259
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ons 2/263:39 pmDSM - LGA
1 stop26h 26mMultiple Airlines
tis 3/48:10 pmLGA - DSM
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$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.
tis 4/155:19 pmDSM - LGA
Nonstop2h 41mDelta
ons 4/2311:55 amLGA - DSM
Nonstop3h 09mDelta
Deal found 2/20$265
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mån 3/37:14 pmDSM - JFK
1 stop15h 48mFrontier
sön 3/91:01 pmJFK - DSM
1 stop29h 56mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$267
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.
fre 5/92:01 pmDSM - EWR
1 stop5h 26mAmerican Airlines
mån 5/127:00 pmEWR - DSM
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$272
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.
mån 4/75:00 pmDSM - SYR
1 stop5h 16mDelta
mån 4/146:45 amSYR - DSM
1 stop8h 19mDelta
Deal found 2/20$279
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tis 4/111:38 amDSM - LGA
1 stop4h 37mUnited Airlines
tis 4/86:29 amLGA - DSM
1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$281
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mån 4/145:46 pmDSM - JFK
1 stop5h 06mDelta
tis 4/2212:59 pmJFK - DSM
1 stop5h 07mDelta
Deal found 2/20$285
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mån 3/315:45 amDSM - LGA
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
ons 4/26:25 pmLGA - DSM
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$285
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ons 4/26:50 amDSM - LGA
1 stop8h 21mAmerican Airlines
tis 4/84:50 pmLGA - DSM
Nonstop3h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$294

Find flights from Des Moines to New York within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to New York 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 februari 21, 2025.

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New York

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Des MoinesNewark

DSM - EWR

DSMEWR

Des Moines

ons 2/26

3:39 pm-9:49 am

1 stop17h 10m

Newark

mån 3/3

12:38 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop11h 47m

$247

Des MoinesNewark

DSM - EWR

DSMEWR

Des Moines

tis 4/15

6:25 pm-12:56 am

1 stop5h 31m

Newark

ons 4/23

6:05 am-11:19 am

1 stop6h 14m

$259

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - LGA

DSMLGA

Des Moines

ons 2/26

3:39 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop26h 26m

New York LaGuardia

tis 3/4

8:10 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops28h 05m

$259

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - LGA

DSMLGA

Des Moines

tis 4/15

5:19 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

New York LaGuardia

ons 4/23

11:55 am-2:04 pm

Nonstop3h 09m

$265

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - JFK

DSMJFK

Des Moines

mån 3/3

7:14 pm-12:02 pm

1 stop15h 48m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sön 3/9

1:01 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop29h 56m

$267

Des MoinesNewark

DSM - EWR

DSMEWR

Des Moines

fre 5/9

2:01 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop5h 26m

Newark

mån 5/12

7:00 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$272

Des MoinesSyracuse

DSM - SYR

DSMSYR

Des Moines

mån 4/7

5:00 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop5h 16m

Syracuse Hancock Intl

mån 4/14

6:45 am-2:04 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$279

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - LGA

DSMLGA

Des Moines

tis 4/1

11:38 am-5:15 pm

1 stop4h 37m

New York LaGuardia

tis 4/8

6:29 am-10:40 am

1 stop5h 11m

$281

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - LGA

DSMLGA

Des Moines

mån 3/31

5:45 am-1:15 pm

1 stop6h 30m

New York LaGuardia

ons 4/2

6:25 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$285

Des MoinesNew York

DSM - JFK

DSMJFK

Des Moines

mån 4/14

5:46 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop5h 06m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

tis 4/22

12:59 pm-5:06 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$285

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to New York

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to State of New York (average of $236). Flying from Des Moines to State of New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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 DSM to NY?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated februari 21, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to State of New York as you normally would.

Rainfall in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in State of New York ranges from 2.8 - 4.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit State of New York when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to State of New York, 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 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated februari 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Des Moines to New York have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,213 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,759 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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.

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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.

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

    For a flight from Des Moines to New York, you will be flying from Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $66. Users have also found prices from $133 and $138 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Des Moines to State of New York consider Des Moines - New York LaGuardia, Des Moines - New York John F Kennedy Intl or Des Moines - Newark as they are the most popular.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to State of New York (average of $236). Flying from Des Moines to State of New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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 Des Moines to New York

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to New York. 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 februari 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$103Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$128Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$193Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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