Cheap flights from Des Moines to New York from $242 DSM → EWR, LGA
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The cheapest return found recently is $262 with Allegiant Air, 14 Dec – 19 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $242 with Southwest Airlines, 15 Dec, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $242, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $262, 14 Dec to 19 Dec
- Usual return price
- $434 to $608
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Allegiant Air
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 2 h 30 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $434 to $608.
Cheapest return found recently
$262
14 Dec – 19 Dec · Allegiant Air
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Leaves 7:35 a.m. · Return leaves 12:55 p.m. · 5 h 37 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$262
14 Dec – 19 Dec · Allegiant Air
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Leaves 7:35 a.m. · Return leaves 12:55 p.m. · 5 h 37 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$262 14 Dec – 19 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 18 days, 16 Oct to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $262 to $797.
At $262, the cheapest return found recently is at the low end of that range.
18 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates from 14 Dec to 19 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 5-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 14 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec – 19 Dec | $262 | Allegiant Air | Des Moines International Airport (DSM) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Dec – 15 Dec | $609 | Southwest Airlines | Des Moines International Airport (DSM) → LaGuardia Airport (LGA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Dec – 19 Dec | $606 | Allegiant Air | Des Moines International Airport (DSM) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$242
15 Dec · Southwest Airlines
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) → LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Leaves 3:25 p.m. · 5 h 45 min trip
1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$98
14 Dec · Allegiant Air
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Leaves 7:35 a.m. · 2 h 30 min trip
nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$242 15 Decfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$98 14 Decfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 40 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $87 to $315.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
Yes. Among one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 15 Dec, 14 Dec costs $98: $144 less than the cheapest found recently.
Allegiant Air · Des Moines International Airport (DSM) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) · nonstop · found 3 days ago
Every date we hold
2 fares on 2 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec | $98 | Allegiant Air | Des Moines International Airport (DSM) → Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Dec | $242 | Southwest Airlines | Des Moines International Airport (DSM) → LaGuardia Airport (LGA) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Des Moines to New York
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 14 Dec – 19 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 15 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Des Moines to New York?
Return
Not enough history yet: in 18 days of return prices, 16 Oct to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
One-way
Fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 34% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (40 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $273 | $199 | +53% | 15 |
| 30–59 days | $242 | $98 | +35% | 20 |
| 180+ days | $179 | $88 | Cheapest seen | 16 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Des Moines → Philadelphia
130 km from New York
$719
$457 more than flying to New York
27 Nov – 29 Nov · DSM → PHL · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 14 Dec – 19 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Des Moines to New York?
The cheapest return found recently is $262 with Allegiant Air, 14 Dec to 19 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $434 to $608.
How much is a one-way flight from Des Moines to New York?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $242 with Southwest Airlines, 15 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $98 with Allegiant Air, 14 Dec, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to New York?
In 40 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 34% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Des Moines to New York?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $262 with Allegiant Air, 14 Dec to 19 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $98 with Allegiant Air, 14 Dec, found 3 days ago.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to New York?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Allegiant Air on 14 Dec, takes 2 h 30 min from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Southwest Airlines on 15 Dec, takes 5 h 45 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Des Moines to New York?
Between 14 Dec and 19 Dec, Allegiant Air has the cheapest return on 2 of the 3 departure dates we hold, and Southwest Airlines on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work