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$977+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to New Zealand

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DSM — AKL
janv. 26 — févr. 21
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/175:11 pmDSM - AKL
2 stops21h 59mUnited Airlines
lun. 3/242:50 pmAKL - DSM
2 stops43h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/19$977
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
dim. 3/1611:55 amDSM - AKL
2 stops26h 00mDelta
mer. 3/191:50 pmAKL - DSM
2 stops38h 50mDelta
Deal found 1/19$985
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
jeu. 3/65:29 pmDSM - AKL
1 stop20h 41mAmerican Airlines
jeu. 3/1312:20 pmAKL - DSM
1 stop29h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,045
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 10/168:00 amDSM - AKL
1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines
mar. 10/217:45 amAKL - DSM
2 stops28h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,835
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 3/192:57 pmDSM - AKL
1 stop20h 58mAir New Zealand
lun. 3/247:45 pmAKL - DSM
1 stop36h 31mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/19$2,064
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 3/67:45 amDSM - DUD
2 stops35h 50mAir New Zealand
jeu. 3/133:10 pmDUD - DSM
2 stops25h 27mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/20$2,080
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 3/68:10 amDSM - DUD
3 stops32h 35mUnited Airlines
jeu. 3/139:25 amDUD - DSM
2 stops31h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$2,246
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 3/145:29 pmDSM - AKL
1 stop20h 41mQantas Airways
ven. 3/2112:20 pmAKL - DSM
1 stop18h 11mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/19$2,385
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 2/35:59 pmDSM - ZQN
2 stops49h 11mQantas Airways
lun. 2/107:00 amZQN - DSM
2 stops35h 19mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/21$2,407
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 2/38:00 amDSM - ZQN
2 stops42h 15mAir New Zealand
lun. 2/1010:35 amZQN - DSM
2 stops30h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/21$2,430
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 1/259:00 amDSM - AKL
2 stops31h 00mAir Canada
lun. 1/272:00 pmAKL - DSM
2 stops26h 52mAir Canada
Deal found 1/21$2,515
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 2/31:49 pmDSM - ZQN
3 stops29h 46mMultiple Airlines
lun. 2/107:00 amZQN - DSM
3 stops35h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$2,749

Find flights from Des Moines to New Zealand within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to New Zealand 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 janvier 21, 2025.

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Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

lun. 3/17

5:11 pm-9:10 am

2 stops21h 59m

Auckland Intl

lun. 3/24

2:50 pm-4:09 pm

2 stops43h 19m

$977

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

dim. 3/16

11:55 am-7:55 am

2 stops26h 00m

Auckland Intl

lun. 3/24

1:50 pm-10:40 am

2 stops38h 50m

$985

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

jeu. 3/6

5:29 pm-9:10 am

1 stop20h 41m

Auckland Intl

jeu. 3/13

12:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop29h 39m

$1,045

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

jeu. 3/6

5:00 am-4:15 pm

2 stops40h 15m

Queenstown Intl

jeu. 3/13

10:45 am-12:31 pm

2 stops43h 46m

$1,360

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

mer. 3/19

2:57 pm-5:55 am

1 stop20h 58m

Auckland Intl

lun. 3/24

7:45 pm-2:16 pm

1 stop36h 31m

$2,064

Des MoinesDunedin

DSM - DUD

DSMDUD

Des Moines

jeu. 3/6

7:45 am-2:35 pm

2 stops35h 50m

Dunedin

jeu. 3/13

3:10 pm-10:37 pm

2 stops25h 27m

$2,080

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

jeu. 3/6

2:52 pm-2:05 pm

3 stops28h 13m

Auckland Intl

jeu. 3/13

1:15 pm-11:59 pm

3 stops28h 44m

$2,216

Des MoinesDunedin

DSM - DUD

DSMDUD

Des Moines

jeu. 3/6

8:10 am-11:45 am

3 stops32h 35m

Dunedin

jeu. 3/13

9:25 am-10:37 pm

2 stops31h 12m

$2,246

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

ven. 3/14

5:29 pm-8:10 am

1 stop20h 41m

Auckland Intl

ven. 3/21

12:20 pm-12:31 pm

1 stop18h 11m

$2,385

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

lun. 2/3

5:59 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops49h 11m

Queenstown Intl

lun. 2/10

7:00 am-11:19 pm

2 stops35h 19m

$2,407

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to New Zealand

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Rainfall in New Zealand by month

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Zealand ranges from 2.8 - 5.1 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit New Zealand when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in New Zealand by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Zealand, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Zealand. 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 Zealand. Reviews last updated janvier 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways from Des Moines to New Zealand have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
483 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
824 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to New Zealand from Des Moines, you will be flying from Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines.

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

    The most popular route from Des Moines to New Zealand is Des Moines - Auckland Intl. You may also consider Des Moines - Queenstown Intl or Des Moines - Dunedin.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to New Zealand 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 Des Moines to New Zealand?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to New Zealand (average of $1,021). Flying from Des Moines to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,511). 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 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to New Zealand

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to New Zealand. 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 janvier 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$836Average$1,303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$884Average$1,298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,134Average$1,713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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