Featured airlines
Cheap Flights from Des Moines to New York (DSM-JFK)
Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $143 for one-way flights and $285 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Origin airport | Des Moines Intl. |
Destination airport | John F. Kennedy Intl. |
Airlines serving | American Airlines, Delta |
Roundtrip price | $284 |
Distance | 1033 mi |
Des Moines to New York Flights
The cheapest times to fly from Des Moines to New York
On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Des Moines to New York are during the month of August. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Des Moines to New York with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.
The best time to book a flight from Des Moines to New York
Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Des Moines to New York: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.
How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Des Moines to New York
Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Des Moines to New York in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $143 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.
Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Des Moines to New York flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.
You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Des Moines to New York airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.
*Terms apply.
Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.
Frequently asked questions
Explore a world of travel with Expedia
Flights
- Aeromexico
- Air France
- American Airlines
- All Nippon Airways
- Alaska Airlines
- Air Canada
- Delta
- KLM
- Qatar Airways
- Finnair
- Aer Lingus
- Korean Air
- British Airways
- United
- Frontier Airlines
- Lufthansa
- Flights from Eppley Field
- Flights from Kirksville Municipal
- Flights from Mason City Municipal
- Flights from Millard
- Flights from Southeast Iowa Regional
- Flights from Eastern Iowa
- Flights from Sioux Gateway
- Flights from Quad City Intl.
- Flights from Fort Dodge Regional
- Flights from Waterloo Regional
- Flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Denver (DEN)
- Flights from New York (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO)
- Flights from New York (JFK) to Rome (FCO)
- Flights from Chicago (ORD) to New York (LGA)
- Flights from Detroit (DTW) to New York (LGA)
- Flights from New York (JFK) to Barcelona (BCN)
- Flights from New York (JFK) to Dubai (DXB)
- Flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Miami (MIA)
- Flights from New York (JFK) to Miami (MIA)
- Flights from New York (LGA) to Miami (MIA)
- Flights from New York (JFK) to Tokyo (NRT)
- Flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Houston (IAH)
- Flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Dallas (DAL)
- Flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to New York (JFK)
- Flights from Charlotte (CLT) to New York (JFK)
- Flights from Boston (BOS) to New York (JFK)
- Flights from San Diego (SAN) to New York (JFK)
- Flights from Santiago (STI) to New York (JFK)
- Flights from Georgetown (GEO) to New York (JFK)
- Flights from Tampa (TPA) to New York (JFK)
- Flights from Santo Domingo (SDQ) to New York (JFK)
- Flights from Phoenix (PHX) to New York (JFK)
- Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to New York (JFK)
- Flights from Raleigh (RDU) to New York (JFK)
- Flights from Chicago (ORD) to New York (JFK)
- Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (JFK)
- Flights from Seattle (SEA) to New York (JFK)
- Flights from Jacksonville (JAX) to New York (JFK)
- Flights from Miami (MIA) to New York (JFK)
- Flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Honolulu (HNL)
- Flights from New York (JFK) to Honolulu (HNL)
- Flights from Des Moines (DSM) to San Antonio (SAT)
- Flights from New York (JFK) to Phoenix (PHX)
- Flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX)
- Flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Key West (EYW)
- Flights from New York (JFK) to Athens (ATH)
- Flights from New York (JFK) to Orlando (MCO)
- Flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Washington (DCA)
- Flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Tampa (TPA)
- Flights from New York (JFK) to Georgetown (GEO)
- Flights from New York (JFK) to Paris (CDG)
- Flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles (LAX)
- Flights from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX)
- Flights from New York (JFK) to Bangkok (BKK)
- Flights from New York (LGA) to Chicago (ORD)
- Flights from New York (JFK) to London (LHR)
- Flights from New York (JFK) to Delhi (DEL)
- Flights from New York (JFK) to Seattle (SEA)
- Flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Seattle (SEA)
- Flights from New York (JFK) to Punta Cana (PUJ)
- Flights from New York (JFK) to San Juan (SJU)
- Flights from New York (JFK) to Manila (MNL)
- Flights to Fort Lauderdale
- Flights to Gatlinburg
- Flights to New York
- Flights to Orlando
- Flights to Washington
- Flights to Miami
- Flights to Pigeon Forge
- Flights to Nashville
- Flights to San Francisco
- Flights to San Diego
- Flights to Las Vegas
- Flights to Boston
- Flights to Atlanta
- Flights to Houston
- Flights to Los Angeles
- Flights to Honolulu
- Flights to Key West
- Flights to Chicago
- Flights to San Antonio
- Flights to New Orleans
- United Des Moines (DSM) to Denver (DEN) flights
- United Des Moines (DSM) to Houston (IAH) flights
- Delta Des Moines (DSM) to Dallas (DAL) flights
- JetBlue Airways Jacksonville (JAX) to New York (JFK) flights
- JetBlue Airways Phoenix (PHX) to New York (JFK) flights
- JetBlue Airways Santo Domingo (SDQ) to New York (JFK) flights
- JetBlue Airways Tampa (TPA) to New York (JFK) flights
- JetBlue Airways Raleigh (RDU) to New York (JFK) flights
- JetBlue Airways Miami (MIA) to New York (JFK) flights
- JetBlue Airways Chicago (ORD) to New York (JFK) flights
- JetBlue Airways Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (JFK) flights
- Alaska Airlines San Diego (SAN) to New York (JFK) flights
- JetBlue Airways Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to New York (JFK) flights
- United Des Moines (DSM) to Honolulu (HNL) flights
- American Airlines Des Moines (DSM) to Phoenix (PHX) flights
- Delta Des Moines (DSM) to Washington (DCA) flights
- Delta Des Moines (DSM) to Tampa (TPA) flights
- Delta Des Moines (DSM) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
- Alaska Airlines Des Moines (DSM) to Seattle (SEA) flights
- American Airlines Des Moines (DSM) to Pensacola (PNS) flights