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Cheap Flights from New York John F. Kennedy (JFK) to Des Moines (DSM)

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Des Moines.£205 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Jan, returning Sun, 11 Jan.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Allegiant Air.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 8 Jan, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Des Moines on Sun, 11 Jan, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £205, select.
Des Moines.£227 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Feb, returning Sat, 28 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 25 Feb, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Des Moines on Sat, 28 Feb, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £227, select.
Des Moines.£227 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 May, returning Sat, 6 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 23 May, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Des Moines on Sat, 6 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £227, select.
Des Moines.£227 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul, returning Tue, 28 Jul.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £227, select.
Des Moines.£253 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Mar, returning Sat, 7 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 6 Mar, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Des Moines on Sat, 7 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £253, select.
Des Moines.£254 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Fri, 11 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Des Moines on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £254, select.
Des Moines.£281 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Feb, returning Mon, 2 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 27 Feb, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Des Moines on Mon, 2 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £281, select.
Des Moines.£294 per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Dec, returning Mon, 5 Jan.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 31 Dec, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Mon, 5 Jan, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From £294, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Des Moines

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to Des Moines flights are currently cheapest in January.
Dec
from £390
Jan
from £205
Feb
from £227
Mar
from £253
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May
from £372
Jun
from £299
Jul
from £227
Aug
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Sep
from £254
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New York John F. Kennedy to Des Moines: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York John F. Kennedy to Des Moines below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Des Moines.

New York to Des Moines: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£205
Cheapest month to flyJanuary

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Des Moines: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Des Moines is £205. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Des Moines. But we found flights with one or more stops from £205.
As of December 2025, there are no flights flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Des Moines.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Des Moines is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Des Moines Airport on Thursday, 8 January 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between New York John F. Kennedy Airport and Des Moines Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Des Moines but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Des Moines is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Des Moines.

Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM): what you need to know

  • Your JFK to DSM flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

  • If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Des Moines International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between JFK and DSM:

    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    • Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

    • Nashville International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Des Moines International Airport flight is £92. A round-trip plane ticket right now is £205. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from JFK to DSM if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Des Moines International Airport.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from JFK to DSM by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Des Moines International Airport.

Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • JFK's address is JFK Airport.

  • 74.1% of flights taking off from John F. Kennedy International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

  • Central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport is approximately 30 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • The trip on public transport usually takes 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Des Moines International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near JFK:

Arriving at Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

Getting from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to central Des Moines

  • The street address for DSM is 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.

  • From Des Moines International Airport, Des Moines is approximately 6 miles away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 45 minutes.

When to fly to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

  • The quietest month for a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Des Moines based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • The warmest month in Des Moines is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Des Moines International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • Search for cheap tickets from JFK to DSM in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -13ºC (9ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF) on average.

Explore more of United States

  • Chicago is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Des Moines. Around 310 miles away to the east, popular attractions include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.

  • Milwaukee is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 310 miles east of Des Moines. No trip is complete without seeing Miller Park, Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum.

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