Des Moines to New York City: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 6 times. The typical round trip was $673 per person and the lowest $349, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | $349 |
| Typical (median) | $673 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 6 |
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Trips we picked on this route
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New York City
Nov 14–21, 2026 · 7 nights
- $349 per person round trip, $324 below the typical fare on this route
- Pod 51 scores 8.2 from 9,508 reviews and has free cancellation
- Seven nights for Broadway, the Met and the High Line
$2,526 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights $698 + hotel $1,601 + resort fee $227, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $160
United · with a stop · 5h
The catch: One stop on United makes it 5h out, the Pod 51 room is a bunk pod with a shared bathroom, and a checked bag is about $160 for two.
Worth it if you'll spend your days out and only need the hotel for sleep; skip it if you want a private bathroom or a nonstop.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | Nov 14–21, 2026 | $349 | United | with a stop | 5h | Google Flights |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Nov 14–21, 2026 | $644 | G4 + B6 + F9 | with a stop | 25h 29m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Nov 14–21, 2026 | $720 | G4 + B6 | with a stop | 25h 29m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Nov 14–21, 2026 | $701 | G4 + B6 + F9 | with a stop | 13h 52m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Nov 14–21, 2026 | $701 | G4 + B6 + F9 | with a stop | 13h 52m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Nov 13–18, 2026 | $456 | G4 + B6 | with a stop | 13h 41m | Kiwi.com |
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Questions about Des Moines to New York City
What does a round trip from Des Moines to New York City usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was $673 per person, taxes and fees included, across 6 checks; the lowest was $349.
When is the best time to fly from Des Moines to New York City?
New York City is at its best in April, May, June, September, October, November and December. Avoid January, February: Cold, grey and slushy, though hotel rates are at their lowest
Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to New York City?
No passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for New York City.