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

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

One airline flies nonstop from New York (EWR) to Des Moines (DSM): 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 EWR to DSM

  • Allegiant Air logo
    Allegiant AirNot in an alliance

EWR to DSM 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)United Airlines, then American Airlines
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  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Nashville (BNA)United Airlines, then Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Boston (BOS)United Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Allegiant Air
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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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EWR to DSM: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from EWR to DSM?

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

How far is New York from Des Moines by plane?

New York (EWR) and Des Moines (DSM) 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 EWR to DSM cost?

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

Where can I connect between New York and Des Moines?

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.