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Cheap Flights from JFK to DSM starting at $227 One Way, $431 Round Trip

Prices starting at $431 for return flights and $227 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
$75 nightly
The price is $84 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$84 total
May 10 - May 11
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! (1,784 reviews)
Exactly what I needed for the price! Easy and affordable and clean. Did the job great.

Reviewed on May 8, 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
$70 nightly
The price is $78 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$78 total
May 10 - May 11
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! (1,007 reviews)
Clean room good staff nice parking free breakfast good

Reviewed on May 7, 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
$51 nightly
The price is $58 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$58 total
May 31 - Jun 1
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! (187 reviews)
Clean hotel with breakfast and heated pool.

Reviewed on May 4, 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

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 May 24 to May 25
$146 total
May 24 - May 25
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! (1,138 reviews)
Impressed with how clean & friendly the staff was

Reviewed on May 8, 2026

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
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
$59 nightly
The price is $67 total per night from May 11 to May 12
$67 total
May 11 - May 12
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 ...
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
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
$75 nightly
The price is $84 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$84 total
May 10 - May 11
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! (1,784 reviews)
Exactly what I needed for the price! Easy and affordable and clean. Did the job great.

Reviewed on May 8, 2026

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
$75 nightly
The price is $84 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$84 total
May 10 - May 11
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! (1,784 reviews)
Exactly what I needed for the price! Easy and affordable and clean. Did the job great.

Reviewed on May 8, 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
$68 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$76 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
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. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,012 reviews)
Coffee was great. Hotel was quiet. Staff was friendly.

Reviewed on May 6, 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 May 17 to May 18
$137 total
May 17 - May 18
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! (1,005 reviews)
Yes everything went great

Reviewed on May 5, 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
$59 nightly
The price is $67 total per night from May 11 to May 12
$67 total
May 11 - May 12
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 ...
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Cozy Rest Motel

Cozy Rest Motel

2 out of 5
2316 Southeast 14th Street Des Moines IA
$67 nightly
The price is $75 total per night from May 11 to May 12
$75 total
May 11 - May 12
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! (656 reviews)
The room was very nicely remodeled but very BASIC....the concierge Dennis was available 24/7 & provided cups, bottled water & kleenex upon our request & delivered them to our room. The bed was very comfortable. There was no remote with the TV so we had to use the buttons on the TV itself. All in ...

Reviewed on Apr 27, 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
$58 nightly
The price is $65 total per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
$65 total
Jun 8 - Jun 9
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. ...
7/10 Good! (57 reviews)
Checked in after a long time of driving, my bed didn’t even have a blanket on it and it had a dirty sheet. The pillowcases were clearly reused. I asked the front desk to get this rectified and she wasn’t sympathetic at all. Just OK we’ll get it fixed when we get it fixed and I was like well. I need ...

Reviewed on Apr 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
$99 nightly
The price is $111 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$111 total
May 10 - May 11
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! (1,249 reviews)
So fun !

Reviewed on May 5, 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
$80 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from May 11 to May 12
$90 total
May 11 - May 12
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 ...
5.6/10 (809 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
was not upfront on hours of watermark, hot tub was lukewarm, first night had to switch rooms due to a mouse in the room. second night another big mouse.

Reviewed on May 8, 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
$90 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from May 24 to May 25
$101 total
May 24 - May 25
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! (1,170 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
staff was so kind and made the process so easy, amazing price for the room

Reviewed on May 8, 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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