What is the cheapest airline that flies from Des Moines to Auckland Intl?

Delta and Air New Zealand are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to Auckland Intl

What airlines fly to Auckland?

American Airlines, Air New Zealand and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Auckland from Des Moines according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Auckland. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Auckland on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Auckland Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Auckland Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Auckland Intl Airport?

As of October 2025, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Des Moines Airport to Auckland Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Auckland Intl Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Des Moines Airport to Auckland Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Auckland Intl Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Auckland Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Auckland Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Des Moines and Auckland?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,328 to $1,416. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,309.

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7:15 am - 5:55 amDSM-AKL

27h 40m1 stop

7:45 pm - 10:36 pmAKL-DSM

20h 51m1 stop

$1,309Air New Zealand

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Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 16

8:00 am - 5:30 amDSM-AKL

28h 30m1 stop

7:50 pm - 10:30 pmAKL-DSM

19h 40m1 stop

$1,310Air New Zealand

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Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 23

3:00 pm - 6:00 amDSM-AKL

22h 00m2 stops

7:50 pm - 10:30 pmAKL-DSM

19h 40m1 stop

$1,329Air New Zealand

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Tue, Apr 7 - Thu, Apr 23

5:45 am - 9:10 amDSM-AKL

32h 25m2 stops

3:50 pm - 11:44 pmAKL-DSM

26h 54m2 stops

$1,391United Airlines

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Sat, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 13

9:04 am - 9:10 amDSM-AKL

53h 06m2 stops

2:50 pm - 11:40 pmAKL-DSM

26h 50m2 stops

$1,396United Airlines

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Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Mar 17

3:20 pm - 10:05 amDSM-AKL

23h 45m1 stop

12:20 pm - 2:56 pmAKL-DSM

20h 36m1 stop

$1,510American Airlines

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Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Mar 17

5:59 pm - 9:10 amDSM-AKL

20h 11m1 stop

6:50 am - 12:05 pmAKL-DSM

23h 15m2 stops

$1,511American Airlines

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Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Mar 17

4:00 pm - 6:50 amDSM-AKL

45h 50m2 stops

1:00 pm - 9:17 pmAKL-DSM

25h 17m2 stops

$1,536Delta

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Mon, Apr 6 - Mon, Apr 20

4:00 pm - 6:50 amDSM-AKL

45h 50m2 stops

1:00 pm - 9:17 pmAKL-DSM

25h 17m2 stops

$1,586Delta

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Mon, Apr 6 - Sat, Apr 25

5:15 pm - 11:00 amDSM-AKL

22h 45m2 stops

2:00 pm - 4:12 pmAKL-DSM

21h 12m2 stops

$1,654Air Canada

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American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Auckland

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American Airlines

Feb 17

DSM3:20 pmDes Moines

23h 45m

1 stop

AKL10:05 amAuckland Intl

Mar 17

AKL12:20 pmAuckland Intl

20h 36m

1 stop

DSM2:56 pmDes Moines

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American Airlines

Feb 17

DSM5:59 pmDes Moines

20h 11m

1 stop

AKL9:10 amAuckland Intl

Mar 17

AKL6:50 amAuckland Intl

23h 15m

2 stops

DSM12:05 pmDes Moines

$1,511

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American Airlines

Feb 5

DSM3:25 pmDes Moines

23h 40m

1 stop

AKL10:05 amAuckland Intl

Feb 21

AKL3:50 pmAuckland Intl

17h 55m

1 stop

DSM2:45 pmDes Moines

$1,560

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Air New Zealand

Mar 5

DSM7:15 amDes Moines

27h 40m

1 stop

AKL5:55 amAuckland Intl

Mar 16

AKL7:45 pmAuckland Intl

20h 51m

1 stop

DSM10:36 pmDes Moines

$1,309

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Air New Zealand

Apr 9

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

28h 30m

1 stop

AKL5:30 amAuckland Intl

Apr 23

AKL7:50 pmAuckland Intl

19h 40m

1 stop

DSM10:30 pmDes Moines

$1,310

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Air New Zealand

Apr 7

DSM3:00 pmDes Moines

22h 00m

2 stops

AKL6:00 amAuckland Intl

Apr 23

AKL7:50 pmAuckland Intl

19h 40m

1 stop

DSM10:30 pmDes Moines

$1,329

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DSM - AKL

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Thu 3/5

7:15 am-5:55 am

1 stop27h 40m

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/16

7:45 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop20h 51m

$1,309

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Thu 4/9

8:00 am-5:30 am

1 stop28h 30m

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/23

7:50 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$1,310

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Tue 4/7

3:00 pm-6:00 am

2 stops22h 00m

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/23

7:50 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$1,329

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Sat 12/6

5:45 am-9:10 am

2 stops32h 25m

Auckland Intl

Sat 12/13

3:50 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops26h 54m

$1,391

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

9:04 am-9:10 am

2 stops53h 06m

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/17

2:50 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops26h 50m

$1,396

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

3:20 pm-10:05 am

1 stop23h 45m

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/17

12:20 pm-2:56 pm

1 stop20h 36m

$1,510

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

5:59 pm-9:10 am

1 stop20h 11m

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/17

6:50 am-12:05 pm

2 stops23h 15m

$1,511

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Mon 4/6

4:00 pm-6:50 am

2 stops45h 50m

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/20

1:00 pm-9:17 pm

2 stops25h 17m

$1,536

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Mon 4/6

4:00 pm-6:50 am

2 stops45h 50m

Auckland Intl

Sat 4/25

1:00 pm-9:17 pm

2 stops25h 17m

$1,586

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Wed 12/3

5:15 pm-11:00 am

2 stops22h 45m

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/10

2:00 pm-4:12 pm

2 stops21h 12m

$1,654

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Des Moines and Auckland?

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Auckland?

According to our data, Friday is the cheapest day to fly to Auckland from Des Moines. The lowest ticket price found for a Friday departure recently was $1,180. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Thursday because tickets tend to average around $1,539. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Auckland.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Auckland?

Flying to Auckland from Des Moines in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $1,201 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Auckland is at noon when prices are around $1,396.

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The distance between Des Moines and Auckland Intl is about 7906.1 mi. Flights usually cover this in 20h 02m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Auckland Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Auckland Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Auckland Intl Airport?
As of October 2025, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Des Moines Airport to Auckland Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Auckland Intl Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Des Moines Airport to Auckland Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Auckland Intl Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Auckland Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Auckland Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Des Moines to Auckland?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Des Moines to Auckland is American Airlines, representing 35% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Air New Zealand at 35% and United Airlines at 30%.

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United Airlines	PriceFrom $793	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,988 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $999	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,028 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,570	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 517 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Des Moines and Auckland?

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Auckland?

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Auckland?

Can stopping save me money on Des Moines to Auckland flights?

You could potentially save up to 47% on your flight if you consider stops on a Des Moines to Auckland flight.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Des Moines to Auckland Intl?

Delta and Air New Zealand are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to Auckland Intl

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