United States · 1,028 miles (1,654 km)

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

2 airlines fly nonstop from Des Moines (DSM) to New York (LGA): American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. The two airports are 1,028 miles (1,654 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 11 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chicago, Chicago and Detroit and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from DSM to LGA

Book DSM to LGA with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

DSM to LGA with one stop

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

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

Which airlines fly nonstop from DSM to LGA?

American Airlines (oneworld) and Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Des Moines (DSM) to New York (LGA).

How far is Des Moines from New York by plane?

Des Moines (DSM) and New York (LGA) are 1,028 miles (1,654 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book DSM to LGA award flights?

17 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 9 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does DSM to LGA 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 LGA with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Des Moines and New York?

The most direct connections are through Chicago (MDW), Chicago (ORD), Detroit (DTW), Washington (DCA) and Minneapolis (MSP). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest 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.