Cheap flights from Des Moines to New York

15 nonstop flights a week, 2 of them today. Operated by 4 airlines, about 2h 38m in the air, 1,020 mi (1,642 km). Tickets from $98.

Flights from Des Moines to New York

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Best fares from Des Moines to New York

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Des Moines to New York at a glance

flight time, from 2h 25m to 6h 54m
2h 38m
straight-line distance
1,020 mi (1,642 km)
flights a week
15
flights today
2
first and last departure
06:00 - 10:26
lowest price, nonstop, 14 December
$98
average across months
$246
airlines
4

Des Moines to New York ticket prices by month

Lowest one-way fare found by recent searches

Cheapest month: December 2026, tickets from $98. Prices come from searches over the last few days; check the search for your exact date.

The most expensive month is November 2026: from $394. The average across months is $246.

Des Moines to New York flight schedule

15 flights a week, 2 today, 13 seasonal or one-off. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
AA 4795
American Airlines
06:00 Des Moines International
09:51 LaGuardia, terminal B
2h 51m
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Embraer 170
AA 4795
American Airlines
06:06 Des Moines International
09:55 LaGuardia, terminal B
2h 49m
Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun
Embraer 170
DL 4945
Delta
07:28 Des Moines International
11:04 LaGuardia, terminal C
2h 36m
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Canadair Regional Jet 900
G4 432
Allegiant Air
07:40 Des Moines International
11:05 Newark Liberty International, terminal B
2h 25m
Mon, Fri
Airbus A320
DL 4945
Delta
09:45 Des Moines International
13:22 LaGuardia, terminal C
2h 37m
Sun
Canadair Regional Jet 900
DL 4945
Delta
10:26 Des Moines International
14:04 LaGuardia, terminal C
2h 38m
Sat
Canadair Regional Jet 900

Seasonal and one-off flights

Not operating in the next two weeks. The first of them is on 25 November.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
G4 443
Allegiant Air
07:35 Des Moines International
11:05 Newark Liberty International, terminal B
2h 30m
Selected dates
Airbus A320
AA 4795
American Airlines
10:00 Des Moines International
13:49 LaGuardia, terminal B
2h 49m
Seasonal
Embraer 170
DL 4945
Delta
12:41 Des Moines International
16:21 LaGuardia, terminal C
2h 40m
Seasonal
Canadair Regional Jet 900
G4 432
Allegiant Air
07:35 Des Moines International
11:05 Newark Liberty International, terminal B
2h 30m
Seasonal
Airbus A320
DL 4945
Delta
07:24 Des Moines International
10:59 LaGuardia, terminal C
2h 35m
Seasonal
Canadair Regional Jet 900
DL 4945
Delta
10:30 Des Moines International
14:11 LaGuardia, terminal C
2h 41m
Seasonal
Canadair Regional Jet 900
DL 4945
Delta
07:30 Des Moines International
11:13 LaGuardia, terminal C
2h 43m
Seasonal
Canadair Regional Jet 900
G4 432
Allegiant Air
08:35 Des Moines International
12:05 Newark Liberty International, terminal B
2h 30m
Seasonal
Airbus A320
G4 443
Allegiant Air
08:35 Des Moines International
12:05 Newark Liberty International, terminal B
2h 30m
Selected dates
Airbus A320
DL 4945
Delta
07:25 Des Moines International
11:10 LaGuardia, terminal C
2h 45m
Seasonal
Canadair Regional Jet 900
UA 1856
United Airlines
06:15 Des Moines International
14:09 Newark Liberty International, terminal C
6h 54m
Seasonal
Airbus A320
DL 4736
Delta
16:00 Des Moines International
19:41 LaGuardia, terminal C
2h 41m
Seasonal
Canadair Regional Jet 900
G4 459
Allegiant Air
08:30 Des Moines International
12:05 Newark Liberty International, terminal B
2h 35m
Selected dates
Airbus A320

Days of the week are taken from the schedule for the next 14 days; schedules change by season. New York is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines. The search shows seat availability and the price for your date.

Airlines flying Des Moines to New York

Flights a week by schedule and the cheapest nonstop fare of each airline found by recent searches

Airports

Where flights from Des Moines to New York depart and land

Departure from Des Moines

15 flights a week, 4 mi (6 km) from the city centre

Arrival in New York

LaGuardia closest to the centreLGA

13 flights a week, terminals B, C, 8 mi (13 km) from the city centre

2 flights a week, terminals B, C, 9 mi (15 km) from the city centre

When to visit New York

Weather by month

Best time to visit: August and September, +25° to +29° by day, sea +22° to +24°. In November it is +12° by day and +4° at night, sea +12°, with 8 rainy days.

Jan
+4° −3° +5° 10 days
Feb
+6° −3° +4° 10 days
Mar
+11° +1° +6° 10 days
Apr
+16° +6° +10° 11 days
May
+22° +12° +15° 12 days
Jun
+27° +17° +19° 10 days
Jul
+30° +21° +24° 14 days
Aug
+29° +20° +24° 11 days
Sep
+25° +16° +22° 10 days
Oct
+19° +10° +18° 8 days
Nov
+12° +4° +12° 8 days
Dec
+7° −1° +7° 11 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Des Moines to New York?
A nonstop flight takes 2 hours 38 minutes on average, from 2h 25m to 6h 54m depending on the flight.
How far is New York from Des Moines?
1,020 mi (1,642 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Des Moines to New York?
Delta (7 a week), American Airlines (6 a week), Allegiant Air (2 a week) and United Airlines.
How many flights a day are there from Des Moines to New York?
2 flights today and 15 a week, about 2.1 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from Des Moines to New York?
The first departure is at 06:00 (AA4795), the last at 10:26 (DL4945). Local time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to New York?
December 2026: tickets from $98. The most expensive is November 2026, from $394.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from Des Moines to New York?
14 December 2026 (Monday): from $98 one way, nonstop, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
Which airline is the cheapest from Des Moines to New York?
Allegiant Air: nonstop tickets from $98 on 14 December by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and New York?
New York is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which Des Moines airport do flights to New York leave from?
Des Moines International (15 a week).
Which New York airport is closest to the city centre?
LaGuardia (LGA), 8 mi (13 km) from the city centre. Others: Newark Liberty International 9 mi (15 km).