Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to New York (DSM - NYC)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Des Moines to New York and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$199	Allegiant Nonstop 3 hr Fri, May 29 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines to New York is currently $199
Cheapest one-way flight	$138	Allegiant Nonstop 3 hr Fri, Jun 19	The cheapest one-way flight from Des Moines to New York is currently $138
Cheapest nonstop flights	$166	Allegiant Nonstop 3 hr Fri, Jul 24 — Mon, Jul 27	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Des Moines to New York is currently $166
Last-minute weekend getaway	$483	Delta 1 stop 8 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Des Moines to New York is currently $483
Cheapest business class flights	$566	American Nonstop 3 hr Fri, Jul 3 — Sun, Jul 5	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Des Moines to New York is currently $566

Fastest flight	2 hr 30 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Des Moines to New York takes 2 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to New York is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $205–380
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $310–520

Popular airlines from Des Moines to New York

Delta

Nonstop

from $339

Typical price: $300–500

7 weekly nonstop flights

DSM - LGA Every day

821 weekly connecting flights

DSM - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day
American

Nonstop

from $339

Typical price: $315–465

5 weekly nonstop flights

DSM - LGA Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

887 weekly connecting flights

DSM - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day
United

from $334

Typical price: $295–465

1040 weekly connecting flights

DSM - EWR, LGA Every day
Southwest

from $442

Typical price: $375–560

76 weekly connecting flights

DSM - LGA Every day
Frontier

Typical price: $235–780

14 weekly connecting flights

DSM - EWR, JFK, LGA Every Mon, Fri

Popular airports near Des Moines

Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

Des Moines United States 16 min 4 mi
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

Kansas City United States 2 hr 57 min 168 mi
Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Omaha United States 2 hr 9 min 119 mi
Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)

Cedar Rapids United States 1 hr 52 min 100 mi

Popular airports near New York

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

New York United States 38 min 12 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

New York United States 25 min 8 mi
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Newark United States 29 min 8 mi
New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

Newburgh United States 1 hr 28 min 55 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to New York

The cheapest flights from Des Moines to New York are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $205 to $380.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines to New York recently found on Google Flights was with Allegiant from $199. The cheapest one-way flight was with Allegiant from $138.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from Des Moines to New York is $339, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest American flight from Des Moines to New York is $339, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest United flight from Des Moines to New York is $334, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Des Moines to New York is $442, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines to New York starts at $199 from Fri, May 29 to Mon, Jun 1. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $138 and departs on Fri, Jun 19.

2 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Des Moines to New York.

NYC is a year-round destination, with iconic events like U.S. Open tennis (Aug–Sep) and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (Nov). Spring and fall have mild weather and strong performing-arts seasons. In summer, there's free, outdoor cultural events. On summer weekends, many New Yorkers leave town, making it a good time to score reservations at popular restaurants. Dec brings the Rockefeller Center tree lighting (varies, Nov/Dec) and Times Square's New Year's Eve party (Dec 31). Jan–Mar is cold, with an easier chance of getting Broadway tickets.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Des Moines to New York.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Des Moines to New York really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Des Moines to New York.

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 7 nonstop flights and 821 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 1,040 connecting flights per week. United flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Des Moines to New York are:

American offers 5 nonstop flights and 887 connecting flights per week. American flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
Southwest offers 76 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
Frontier offers 14 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Des Moines and New York.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines to New York recently found on Google Flights was with Allegiant from $199. The cheapest one-way flight was with Allegiant from $138.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from Des Moines to New York is $339, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest American flight from Des Moines to New York is $339, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest United flight from Des Moines to New York is $334, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Des Moines to New York is $442, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.

Delta and American fly direct from Des Moines to New York.

There are 7 Delta direct flights from Des Moines to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 5 American direct flights from Des Moines to New York per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Des Moines and New York at price $483 is offered by Delta from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Delta and American fly direct from Des Moines to New York.

There are 7 Delta direct flights from Des Moines to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 5 American direct flights from Des Moines to New York per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Des Moines to New York on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Des Moines and New York start at $166 from Fri, Jul 24 to Mon, Jul 27 with Allegiant.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Des Moines to New York, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Des Moines and New York start at $566 from Fri, Jul 3 to Sun, Jul 5 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Des Moines and New York start at $199 from Fri, May 29 to Mon, Jun 1.

To book business class trips from Des Moines to New York, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Des Moines and New York starts at $483 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Delta.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Des Moines and New York at price $483 is offered by Delta from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to New York, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.