United States · 1,013 miles (1,630 km)

Des Moines (DSM) to New York (EWR) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Des Moines (DSM) to New York (EWR): Allegiant Air. The two airports are 1,013 miles (1,630 km) apart. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chicago, Detroit and Washington and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from DSM to EWR

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    Allegiant AirNot in an alliance

DSM to EWR with one stop

10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Nashville (BNA)Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Boston (BOS)Allegiant Air, then United Airlines and Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Fort Walton Beach (VPS)Allegiant Air the whole way
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  • Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
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DSM to EWR: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from DSM to EWR?

Allegiant Air flies nonstop from Des Moines (DSM) to New York (EWR).

How far is Des Moines from New York by plane?

Des Moines (DSM) and New York (EWR) are 1,013 miles (1,630 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

How many miles does DSM to EWR cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for DSM to EWR with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Des Moines and New York?

The most direct connections are through Chicago (ORD), Detroit (DTW), Washington (DCA), Minneapolis (MSP) and Nashville (BNA). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Chicago.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.