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$891+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to New Zealand

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DSM — AKL
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
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Round-trip from

$1,104
(Delta)

One-way from

$1,014
(Delta)

Popular in

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November

Average price

$1,299
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to New Zealand
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

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.
Mon 11/106:53 amDSM - AKL
2 stops31h 02mDelta
Mon 11/172:50 pmAKL - DSM
2 stops25h 25mDelta
Deal found 2/20$891
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/112:55 pmDSM - AKL
1 stop25h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/1112:20 pmAKL - DSM
1 stop18h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$1,032
This Jetabroad 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/105:52 pmDSM - AKL
2 stops25h 48mQantas Airways
Mon 11/171:20 pmAKL - DSM
1 stop22h 01mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,109
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/78:00 amDSM - AKL
3 stops47h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/141:50 pmAKL - DSM
2 stops39h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$1,199
This Jetabroad 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1011:51 amDSM - ZQN
2 stops33h 24mQantas Airways
Mon 11/177:00 amZQN - DSM
2 stops28h 21mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,321
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/101:45 pmDSM - ZQN
3 stops26h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/173:05 pmZQN - DSM
3 stops27h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,442
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/43:00 pmDSM - AKL
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/127:45 amAKL - DSM
2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$1,541
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/48:00 amDSM - AKL
1 stop28h 30mAir New Zealand
Fri 9/127:40 pmAKL - DSM
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/21$1,591
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Mon 4/71:45 pmDSM - ZQN
3 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/147:05 amZQN - DSM
3 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$2,611
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/712:49 pmDSM - ZQN
2 stops32h 41mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/147:00 amZQN - DSM
2 stops32h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$2,847
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/288:00 amDSM - AKL
2 stops56h 50mEmirates
Sat 6/78:30 pmAKL - DSM
2 stops41h 52mEmirates
Deal found 2/21$27,277

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 February 22, 2025.

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Des Moines

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New Zealand

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Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Mon 4/7

6:35 pm-6:50 am

2 stops43h 15m

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/14

1:00 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops24h 45m

$1,104

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Mon 4/7

8:00 am-12:35 am

3 stops47h 35m

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/14

1:50 pm-12:42 pm

2 stops39h 52m

$1,199

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Mon 4/7

8:00 am-5:00 am

1 stop28h 00m

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/14

7:40 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops21h 02m

$2,226

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Mon 4/7

3:34 pm-2:10 pm

3 stops29h 36m

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/14

7:30 am-11:54 pm

3 stops33h 24m

$2,367

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Mon 4/7

1:45 pm-2:30 pm

3 stops31h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 4/14

7:05 am-10:40 am

3 stops44h 35m

$2,611

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Mon 4/7

12:49 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops32h 41m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 4/14

7:00 am-10:53 pm

2 stops32h 53m

$2,847

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Wed 5/28

8:00 am-9:50 am

2 stops56h 50m

Auckland Intl

Sat 6/7

8:30 pm-9:22 pm

2 stops41h 52m

$27,277

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Mon 4/7

6:35 pm-6:50 am

2 stops43h 15m

$1,014

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Deals found on 2/21

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Rainfall in New Zealand by month

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

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 February 22, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and Air New Zealand 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,278 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,278 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,278 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,278 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
460 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,278 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,278 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,278 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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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.

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  • 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 February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$836Average$1,343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$884Average$1,298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,134Average$1,686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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