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

Qantas Airways and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to Auckland Intl

What airlines fly to Auckland?

American Airlines, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand 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 39% 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?

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As of October 2026, 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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7:49 pm - 9:55 amDSM Des Moines-AKL Auckland Intl

19h 06m1 stop Los Angeles

3:50 pm - 7:19 pmAKL Auckland Intl-DSM Des Moines

22h 29m1 stop Los Angeles

$859American Airlines

Tue, Feb 2 - Wed, Feb 10

7:49 pm - 9:55 amDSM Des Moines-AKL Auckland Intl

19h 06m1 stop Los Angeles

3:50 pm - 2:31 pmAKL Auckland Intl-DSM Des Moines

17h 41m1 stop Los Angeles

$859American Airlines

Tue, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 16

10:25 am - 12:20 pmDSM Des Moines-AKL Auckland Intl

30h 55m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Melbourne

6:50 am - 2:31 pmAKL Auckland Intl-DSM Des Moines

26h 41m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth

$859Qantas Airways

Tue, Feb 2 - Wed, Feb 10

10:15 am - 8:55 amDSM Des Moines-AKL Auckland Intl

27h 40m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Los Angeles

2:45 pm - 9:24 amAKL Auckland Intl-DSM Des Moines

37h 39m2 stops Los Angeles Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$864Delta

Mon, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 8

10:15 am - 8:55 amDSM Des Moines-AKL Auckland Intl

27h 40m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Los Angeles

2:45 pm - 8:52 pmAKL Auckland Intl-DSM Des Moines

25h 07m2 stops Los Angeles Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$864Delta

Mon, Feb 1 - Thu, Feb 11

7:49 pm - 9:55 amDSM Des Moines-AKL Auckland Intl

19h 06m1 stop Los Angeles

3:50 pm - 11:48 pmAKL Auckland Intl-DSM Des Moines

26h 58m2 stops Los Angeles Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$864American Airlines

Tue, Feb 2 - Wed, Feb 10

10:25 am - 12:25 amDSM Des Moines-AKL Auckland Intl

43h 00m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:50 am - 2:49 pmAKL Auckland Intl-DSM Des Moines

26h 59m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth

$906Qantas Airways

Tue, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 16

3:29 pm - 2:50 pmDSM Des Moines-AKL Auckland Intl

28h 21m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith

7:30 am - 6:57 pmAKL Auckland Intl-DSM Des Moines

30h 27m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth

$909Qantas Airways

Sat, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 8

8:00 am - 5:45 amDSM Des Moines-AKL Auckland Intl

26h 45m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:50 pm - 10:33 pmAKL Auckland Intl-DSM Des Moines

21h 43m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,809Air New Zealand

Thu, Feb 4 - Fri, Feb 12

8:00 am - 5:45 amDSM Des Moines-AKL Auckland Intl

26h 45m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:50 pm - 10:30 pmAKL Auckland Intl-DSM Des Moines

21h 40m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,843Air New Zealand

Mon, Mar 1 - Mon, Mar 8

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Qantas Airways flights from Des Moines to Auckland

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Feb 2

DSM10:25 amDes Moines

30h 55m

2 stops

AKL12:20 pmAuckland Intl

Feb 10

AKL6:50 amAuckland Intl

26h 41m

2 stops

DSM2:31 pmDes Moines

$859

Qantas Airways

Feb 9

DSM10:25 amDes Moines

43h 00m

2 stops

AKL12:25 amAuckland Intl

Feb 16

AKL6:50 amAuckland Intl

26h 59m

2 stops

DSM2:49 pmDes Moines

$906

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Feb 27

DSM3:29 pmDes Moines

28h 21m

2 stops

AKL2:50 pmAuckland Intl

Mar 8

AKL7:30 amAuckland Intl

30h 27m

2 stops

DSM6:57 pmDes Moines

$909

Delta flights from Des Moines to Auckland

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Jan 31

DSM6:20 amDes Moines

31h 35m

2 stops

AKL8:55 amAuckland Intl

Feb 9

AKL2:45 pmAuckland Intl

38h 33m

2 stops

DSM10:18 amDes Moines

$864

Delta

Feb 2

DSM10:55 amDes Moines

51h 00m

2 stops

AKL8:55 amAuckland Intl

Feb 11

AKL2:45 pmAuckland Intl

25h 39m

2 stops

DSM9:24 pmDes Moines

$880

Delta

Feb 27

DSM6:20 amDes Moines

31h 35m

2 stops

AKL8:55 amAuckland Intl

Mar 10

AKL2:45 pmAuckland Intl

38h 35m

2 stops

DSM10:20 amDes Moines

$930

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Tue 2/2

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1 stop19h 06m

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Wed 2/10

3:50 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop22h 29m

$859

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3:50 pm-2:31 pm

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Tue 2/2

10:25 am-12:20 pm

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6:50 am-2:31 pm

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$859

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Mon 2/1

10:15 am-8:55 am

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Auckland Intl

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2:45 pm-9:24 am

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$864

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DSM Des Moines - AKL Auckland Intl

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Mon 2/1

10:15 am-8:55 am

2 stops27h 40m

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/11

2:45 pm-8:52 pm

2 stops25h 07m

$864

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DSM Des Moines - AKL Auckland Intl

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Des Moines

Tue 2/2

7:49 pm-9:55 am

1 stop19h 06m

Auckland Intl

Wed 2/10

3:50 pm-11:48 pm

2 stops26h 58m

$864

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DSM Des Moines - AKL Auckland Intl

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Tue 2/9

10:25 am-12:25 am

2 stops43h 00m

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/16

6:50 am-2:49 pm

2 stops26h 59m

$906

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM Des Moines - AKL Auckland Intl

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Des Moines

Sat 2/27

3:29 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops28h 21m

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/8

7:30 am-6:57 pm

2 stops30h 27m

$909

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DSM Des Moines - AKL Auckland Intl

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Thu 2/4

8:00 am-5:45 am

1 stop26h 45m

Auckland Intl

Fri 2/12

7:50 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop21h 43m

$1,809

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DSM Des Moines - AKL Auckland Intl

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Mon 3/1

8:00 am-5:45 am

1 stop26h 45m

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/8

7:50 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$1,843

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Best Price Found	$4,024
Fastest flight time	20h 28m
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The best one-way flight to Auckland from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $4,024. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Auckland found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $859.

The fastest flight from Des Moines to Auckland takes 20h 28m

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How far is Des Moines to Auckland Intl by plane?
The distance between Des Moines and Auckland Intl is about 7906.1 mi. Flights usually cover this in 20h 28m, 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.
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As of October 2026, 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 39% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Qantas Airways at 32% and Air New Zealand at 30%.

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American Airlines	PriceFrom $791	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,098 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $983	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 670 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,089	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,101 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights

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