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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York LaGuardia to Des Moines? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Des Moines.₹ 7,202 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Sep.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from New York LaGuardia on Wed, 3 Sep, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 7,202, select.
Des Moines.₹ 10,863 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Jun.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York LaGuardia on Thu, 26 Jun, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 10,863, select.
Des Moines.₹ 11,392 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Oct.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from New York LaGuardia on Thu, 23 Oct, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 11,392, select.
Des Moines.₹ 11,682 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Jul.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York LaGuardia on Thu, 10 Jul, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 11,682, select.
Des Moines.₹ 14,782 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Jan.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from New York LaGuardia on Tue, 13 Jan, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 14,782, select.
Des Moines.₹ 25,618 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Jul.One-way flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from New York LaGuardia on Sun, 6 Jul, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 25,618, select.
Des Moines.₹ 25,618 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Sep.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York LaGuardia on Fri, 19 Sep, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 25,618, select.
Des Moines.₹ 25,618 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Feb.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York LaGuardia on Mon, 9 Feb, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 25,618, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York LaGuardia 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 LaGuardia to Des Moines flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jun
from ₹ 10,800
Jul
from ₹ 11,614
Aug
from ₹ 25,672
Sep
from ₹ 7,160
Oct
from ₹ 11,326
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Dec
from ₹ 25,469
Jan
from ₹ 14,696
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Direct flights from New York LaGuardia to Des Moines

New York LaGuardia to Des Moines: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York LaGuardia 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₹ 7,160
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time3 hrs, 9 mins
Most popular airlineDelta
Average flights per week67

Finding cheap flights from New York LaGuardia to Des Moines: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York LaGuardia to Des Moines is ₹ 14,405. 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.
3 hours and 9 minutes is the average flight time from New York LaGuardia to Des Moines.
Delta, Endeavor Air and Republic Airways fly direct from New York LaGuardia to Des Moines.
As of June 2025, there are 67 flights per week flying from New York LaGuardia to Des Moines.
The cheapest month to fly from New York LaGuardia to Des Moines is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines Airport on Wednesday, 8 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 9 minutes.
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, Southwest Airlines and Delta offer the cheapest flight tickets to Des Moines.

Travelling from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours 10 minutes.

  • Take your pick of 33 weekly LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines International Airport flights. The 09:39 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest you can take. American Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 19:20.

  • Leave enough time to make your LGA to DSM flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • American Airlines offers direct flights from LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Des Moines — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.

  • American Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.

  • Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier offering LGA to DSM flights. An exceptional 81.18% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.

  • If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LGA and DSM:

    • Lambert-St. Louis International Airport

    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    • O'Hare International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

  • ₹ 7,202 is the lowest price for a one-way LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines International Airport flight. A return flight starts at ₹ 14,405. These prices can change based on demand.

  • Score cheap tickets from LGA to DSM by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LGA to DSM by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • The address for LGA is Hangar 7 Centre.

  • LaGuardia Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 80.0% of flights that take off from LGA arrive at their destination as scheduled.

  • To get to LaGuardia Airport from central New York, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour.

  • Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near LGA. Whether you have an early flight from LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:

Arriving at Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

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

  • You'll find DSM at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.

  • From Des Moines International Airport, Des Moines is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.

  • Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.

When to fly to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

  • The quietest month for a flight from LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Des Moines based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Book your flight from LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Des Moines during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 31ºC.

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGA to DSM in January. Average temperatures are between -13ºC and 2ºC then.

Explore more of United States

  • Chicago is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Des Moines. Around 499 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.

  • If you want to check out another side of United States, consider Milwaukee, roughly 499 kilometres east of Des Moines. Miller Park, Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum are among its highlights.

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