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$836+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to New Zealand

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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — AKL
Dec 25 — Jan 11
Wed 12/25
Wed 1/1
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$1,280
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$969
(American Airlines)
From Des Moines to New Zealand
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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 December 20, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Tue 12/2411:29 amDSM - AKL
2 stops23h 21mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/268:10 pmAKL - DSM
2 stops21h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$2,530
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Tue 12/2412:47 pmDSM - AKL
1 stop25h 38mQantas Airways
Thu 12/261:20 pmAKL - DSM
1 stop22h 39mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/20$2,574
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Tue 12/2412:47 pmDSM - AKL
1 stop25h 38mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/267:45 pmAKL - DSM
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$2,619

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 December 20, 2024.

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Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Sat 2/1

5:15 pm-9:10 am

2 stops44h 55m

Auckland Intl

Sat 2/15

3:50 pm-5:31 pm

2 stops20h 41m

$1,280

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Sat 2/1

1:01 pm-9:25 am

1 stop25h 24m

Auckland Intl

Sat 2/15

1:20 pm-4:49 pm

1 stop22h 29m

$1,541

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Mon 2/3

8:00 am-9:50 am

2 stops30h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 2/10

12:10 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops29h 20m

$1,697

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Thu 1/16

8:00 am-11:40 pm

3 stops44h 40m

Auckland Intl

Wed 1/22

8:10 pm-3:50 pm

3 stops38h 40m

$1,715

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Mon 2/3

8:00 am-2:05 pm

2 stops35h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 2/10

3:05 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$1,721

Des MoinesQueenstown

DSM - ZQN

DSMZQN

Des Moines

Mon 2/3

5:59 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops27h 16m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 2/10

10:45 am-10:08 pm

3 stops30h 23m

$1,731

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Sat 2/1

6:30 am-8:55 am

2 stops31h 25m

Auckland Intl

Sat 2/15

2:50 pm-9:18 pm

3 stops25h 28m

$1,785

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Sun 4/6

3:17 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops37h 03m

$836

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Sun 2/2

1:01 pm-9:25 am

1 stop25h 24m

$969

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Sun 4/6

8:00 am-5:30 am

1 stop28h 30m

$1,074

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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 December 20, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, American Airlines 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,601 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

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
8,601 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,601 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
495 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,601 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

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
807 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,601 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

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
9,041 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,601 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

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
8,601 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to New Zealand. 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 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 - Dunedin or Des Moines - Queenstown Intl.

  • 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 December 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$940Average$1,201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$948Average$1,186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,134Average$1,720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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