Cheap flights from Des Moines to New York

One-way fares from $212 · DSM → NYC · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Cheapest fare
$212

American Airlines · Fri, Nov 13

Cheapest month
November

from $212

Direct flights
Yes

American Airlines and Allegiant Air

Flight time
2h 30m

1,640 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to New York

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $212
  2. December 2026 $289

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

American Airlines
Depart06:00 Fri, Nov 13DSM → LGA 2h 51m · Direct
$212one way, per person
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About flights from Des Moines to New York

Des Moines (DSM) and New York (NYC) are about 1,640 km apart. Direct flights take around 2h 30m, and recent direct fares were with American Airlines and Allegiant Air. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $212, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Des Moines to New York?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $212 with American Airlines, departing Friday, November 13, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $212 to $289.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to New York?

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $212 one way.

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to New York?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with American Airlines and Allegiant Air.

How long is the flight from Des Moines to New York?

A direct flight takes about 2h 30m. Des Moines and New York are around 1,640 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Des Moines to New York?

Recent fares on this route were with American Airlines and Allegiant Air.

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