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 $159 One Way, $305 Round Trip

Prices starting at $305 for return flights and $159 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
$70 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
$79 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Total includes 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,519 reviews)
"It was nice"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
2.5 out of 5
1920 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA
$72 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$81 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes 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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Absolutely fabulous stay. Comfy bed, clean room, fabulous staff. The GM was awesome at check in!"

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
2.5 out of 5
5001 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA
$113 nightly
The price is $127 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$127 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes 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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Close to the airport"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

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.

Hotels In Des Moines

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
$124 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
$139 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,040 reviews)
Nice stay
"Check-in was quick and easy. Room was nice and clean. Beds were comfy."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
3 out of 5
1050 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA
$121 nightly
The price is $135 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$135 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"I like the location. However, I couldn't park my car at the hotel parking lot due to construction, which created the inconvenience for guests parked their car across the street, with invisible signs that I couldn't see. I drove around in circles for couple time before I could park my car. I wish ..."

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2025

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
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
$70 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
$79 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Total includes 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,519 reviews)
"It was nice"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

Days Inn & Suites 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.

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
$70 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
$79 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Total includes 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,519 reviews)
"It was nice"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

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
$66 nightly
The price is $74 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$74 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Total includes 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. ...
7.2/10 Good! (969 reviews)
"Clean!"

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

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
$113 nightly
The price is $127 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$127 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes 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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Close to the airport"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

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
$68 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
$76 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Total includes 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! (421 reviews)
"Honestly, our expectations were low, we just wanted a cheap place to sleep that was pet friendly. To our surprise the room was upgraded, clean and had a comfy bed. The floor was vinyl, wood plank flooring and not the sometimes nasty motel, heavily trafficked carpet. There were phone charger outlets, ..."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Cozy Rest Motel
Cozy Rest Motel
2 out of 5
2316 Southeast 14th Street, Des Moines, IA
$72 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$81 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes 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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (615 reviews)
"great for a night"

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2025

Cozy Rest Motel
Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines
Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines
2 out of 5
1258 8th St, West Des Moines, IA
$51 nightly
The price is $57 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$57 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Total includes 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. ...
5.6/10 (1,003 reviews)
"I like breakfast in the morning. Make prices better!"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines
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
$113 nightly
The price is $127 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$127 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Clive. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,207 reviews)
"Nice place"

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

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
$78 nightly
The price is $87 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$87 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Urbandale. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
5.6/10 (486 reviews)

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

9.5/10
"Hotel and hotel staff was great. Only thing to complain about was just the floor was wet but it’s also a pool hotel. Sooo… over all great experience."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

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
$96 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$108 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total includes 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"Just off the beaten path but close driving to the zoo or city. The facility had plenty of amenities (pool, recreation room, fitness room, breakfast with friendly and efficient staff, etc). Room was clean and well stocked with a mini fridge and microwave which the kids used after purchasing treats ..."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

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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