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Des Moines.ج.م.‏ 6,503 per passenger.Departing Sun, 16 Mar.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 16 Mar, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 6,503, select.
Des Moines.ج.م.‏ 7,199 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Apr.One-way flight with American Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 2 Apr, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 7,199, select.
Des Moines.ج.م.‏ 7,199 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 May.One-way flight with American Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 6 May, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 7,199, select.
Des Moines.ج.م.‏ 7,248 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Jun.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 7 Jun, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 7,248, select.
Des Moines.ج.م.‏ 7,254 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Oct.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 21 Oct, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 7,254, select.
Des Moines.ج.م.‏ 12,463 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Aug.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 15 Aug, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 12,463, select.
Des Moines.ج.م.‏ 18,258 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Jul.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 25 Jul, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 18,258, select.

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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 March.
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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

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Cheapest flight foundج.م.‏ 6,503
Cheapest month to flyMarch

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 ج.م.‏ 12,435. 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 ج.م.‏ 12,435.
As of March 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 March 2025.
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 Sunday, 16 March 2025.
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.

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

  • If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.

  • If you want to break up your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Des Moines International Airport, consider adding a stopover. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a city that catches your eye. The top stopovers on the JFK - DSM route include:

    • 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 found for a one-way ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is ج.م.‏ 6,503. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م.‏ 12,435. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flight tickets from JFK to DSM if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.

  • Finding cheap flight tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.

  • Snapping up a cheap ticket from JFK to DSM is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when the price has fallen.

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

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

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 48 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.

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Arriving at Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

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

  • From Des Moines International Airport, Des Moines is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 14 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 43 minutes.

When to fly to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Des Moines International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Des Moines in April.

  • Lock in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Des Moines International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Des Moines during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15 ºC and 31 ºC.

  • Search for cheap flight tickets from JFK to DSM in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -13 ºC and 2 ºC on average.

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