Cheap flights from JFK to DSM (John F. Kennedy Intl. to Des Moines Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from JFK to DSM starting at $215 One Way, $385 Round Trip

Prices starting at $385 for return flights and $215 for one-way flights to Des Moines Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Hotel Ideas near Des Moines Intl.

Airport Hotels near Des Moines Intl.

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2 out of 5
1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
$74 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$83 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,824 reviews)
"Nice stay. Staff was helpful and working hard. They were thoughtful about our room placement and everything was clean."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

3 out of 5
1920 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
$71 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$80 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"The staff was unfriendly and inefficient. I asked for a wake up call that I didn't get. My whole experience was just very unwelcoming."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

3 out of 5
1810 Army Post Road Des Moines IA
$75 nightly
The price is $84 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$84 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7/10 Good! (254 reviews)
"A little paint did not make this place nice."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Des Moines

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

3 out of 5
7225 Vista Dr West Des Moines IA
$109 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$122 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Clean room met expectations"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2 out of 5
1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
$74 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$83 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,824 reviews)
"Nice stay. Staff was helpful and working hard. They were thoughtful about our room placement and everything was clean."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA
$130 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Jul 3 to Jul 4
$146 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,207 reviews)
"The hotel is really top notch and in an historic building. Beautifully maintained. Parking is a bit expensive. Nice casual restaurant in the lobby floor has a good selection for breakfast, lunch, etc."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Des Moines Hotels With Airport Transportation

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2 out of 5
1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
$74 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$83 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,824 reviews)
"Nice stay. Staff was helpful and working hard. They were thoughtful about our room placement and everything was clean."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

2.5 out of 5
5231 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA
$71 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$80 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel was priced competitively…Drawback was no hot tub to enjoy because it was inop? Of course no elevator to access the upper floor & a lack of a fitness center??? Breakfast was adequate being that the same exact food is served every morning? It would be nice to serve a breakfast meat? Otherwise, ..."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

2.5 out of 5
5001 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA
$122 nightly
The price is $137 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$137 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. We flew out of the Des Moines airport, left our car at the Hampton Inn and were taken to the Airport by shuttle. We flew back a week later at 11:30 at night and were picked up promptly by the Hampton Inn shuttle. So quick and convenient. Our room was perfect as well. The night ..."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Des Moines Hotels

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

2 out of 5
7655 Office Plaza Dr N West Des Moines IA
$58 nightly
The price is $65 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$65 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (923 reviews)
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Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Cozy Rest Motel

Cozy Rest Motel

2 out of 5
2316 Southeast 14th Street Des Moines IA
$70 nightly
The price is $78 total per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
$78 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (662 reviews)
"No hot water was the only thing wrong"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

Cozy Rest Motel
Quality Inn West Des Moines - Clive

Quality Inn West Des Moines - Clive

2 out of 5
1258 8th St West Des Moines IA
$48 nightly
The price is $53 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$53 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (90 reviews)
"Quiet room, property is dated and looks to be in process of needed upgrades. Friendly staff, basic breakfast, nothing special that stood out i.e. no fresh fruit."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

Quality Inn West Des Moines - Clive
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Des Moines

Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge

3 out of 5
11431 Forest Ave Clive IA
$161 nightly
The price is $180 total per night from Jul 4 to Jul 5
$180 total
Jul 4 - Jul 5
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Clive. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,237 reviews)
"Very comfortable mattress"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

Wildwood Lodge
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

3 out of 5
5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA
$63 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$71 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Urbandale. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a water park. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
5.8/10 (903 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, waterpark, game room, cribs

Travelers say...
"room had stains tv and telephone didn't work, had no workable shower door. stains in the carpet, ripped up carpet,"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2.5 out of 5
6221 Willow Creek Ave Des Moines IA
$99 nightly
The price is $111 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$111 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,179 reviews)

Families like: Game room, cribs, rollaway beds, games and toys

Travelers say...
"Great location, very quiet, safe and beautiful. The rooms are clean and specious, breakfast had a lot of variety of food and very nice. But the best of all were the front desk’s people: friendly, professional and honest. I will go there again. Definitely recommend."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

JFK to DSM Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
JFK Address & GPS
Address:
JFK Airport
New York NY, 11430
United States
IATA Code:
JFK
Longitude:
-73.78817
Latitude:
40.642335
Time Zone:
America/New_York
DSM Address & GPS
Address:
5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201
Des Moines IA, 50321-2854
United States
IATA Code:
DSM
Longitude:
-93.648087
Latitude:
41.532434
Time Zone:
America/Chicago

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from JFK Airport to Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM)?
Unfortunately, you won't find any direct flights on this route. But American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines can fly you from JFK Airport to DSM with only one stopover.
What is the shortest flight from JFK Airport to DSM?
Take the opportunity to kick back and unwind on your flight from New York to Des Moines. The shortest flight time from JFK Airport to Des Moines Intl. Airport is 5 hours and 28 minutes, which gives you ample time to indulge in a drink or get absorbed in a good book.
How many hours flight from JFK to DSM?
From JFK to DSM, you'll be in your plane seat for an average of 5 hours and 35 minutes. Settle in, order a glass of Champagne and take out your noise-canceling headphones. It's time for a movie marathon.
What airlines have the most flights from JFK Airport to DSM?
At the moment, there aren't any direct flights from New York to Des Moines. However, you will be able to lock in a flight with at least one stop. Look on the bright side — use the break to get the blood flowing again or grab a decent coffee!

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