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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Auckland from $1,071

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Delta Logo
7:03 am - 7:50 amDSM-AKL
30h 47m2 stops
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2:00 pm - 9:03 pmAKL-DSM
25h 03m2 stops
$1,361Delta
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Sat, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 18
Delta Logo
5:32 pm - 7:50 amDSM-AKL
44h 18m3 stops
Delta Logo
2:00 pm - 9:03 pmAKL-DSM
25h 03m2 stops
$1,377Delta
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Fri, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 18
Delta Logo
11:06 am - 7:50 amDSM-AKL
26h 44m2 stops
Delta Logo
2:00 pm - 8:35 pmAKL-DSM
24h 35m2 stops
$1,391Delta
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Thu, Oct 9 - Thu, Oct 16
Air New Zealand Logo
3:05 pm - 5:30 amDSM-AKL
20h 25m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
7:40 pm - 10:28 pmAKL-DSM
20h 48m1 stop
$1,692Air New Zealand
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Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 15
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3:43 pm - 1:40 pmDSM-AKL
27h 57m3 stops
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4:35 pm - 5:01 pmAKL-DSM
42h 26m3 stops
$1,704
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Sun, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct 19
Air New Zealand Logo
6:15 am - 5:30 amDSM-AKL
29h 15m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
7:40 pm - 10:28 pmAKL-DSM
20h 48m1 stop
$1,757Air New Zealand
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Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 15
United Airlines Logo
3:05 pm - 5:30 amDSM-AKL
20h 25m1 stop
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7:40 pm - 10:32 amAKL-DSM
32h 52m2 stops
$1,776United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 15
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 5:30 amDSM-AKL
29h 15m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 11:56 pmAKL-DSM
27h 06m2 stops
$1,788United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 9 - Thu, Oct 16
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10:51 am - 5:30 amDSM-AKL
24h 39m2 stops
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8:15 pm - 2:50 pmAKL-DSM
36h 35m3 stops
$2,000
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Thu, Oct 9 - Thu, Oct 16
American Airlines Logo
3:10 pm - 6:00 pmDSM-AKL
32h 50m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:35 pmAKL-DSM
26h 35m2 stops
$2,173American Airlines
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Thu, Oct 9 - Thu, Oct 16

Delta flights from Des Moines to Auckland

Our best Delta deals on Des Moines to Auckland flight tickets
Delta
Oct 11
DSM7:03 amDes Moines
30h 47m
3 stops
AKL7:50 amAuckland Intl
Oct 18
AKL2:00 pmAuckland Intl
25h 03m
2 stops
DSM9:03 pmDes Moines
$1,361
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Delta
Oct 10
DSM5:32 pmDes Moines
44h 18m
3 stops
AKL7:50 amAuckland Intl
Oct 18
AKL2:00 pmAuckland Intl
25h 03m
2 stops
DSM9:03 pmDes Moines
$1,377
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Delta
Oct 9
DSM11:06 amDes Moines
26h 44m
2 stops
AKL7:50 amAuckland Intl
Oct 16
AKL2:00 pmAuckland Intl
24h 35m
2 stops
DSM8:35 pmDes Moines
$1,391
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Air New Zealand flights from Des Moines to Auckland

Our best Air New Zealand deals on Des Moines to Auckland flight tickets
Air New Zealand
Oct 8
DSM3:05 pmDes Moines
20h 25m
1 stop
AKL5:30 amAuckland Intl
Oct 15
AKL7:40 pmAuckland Intl
20h 48m
1 stop
DSM10:28 pmDes Moines
$1,692
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Air New Zealand
Oct 8
DSM6:15 amDes Moines
29h 15m
1 stop
AKL5:30 amAuckland Intl
Oct 15
AKL7:40 pmAuckland Intl
20h 48m
1 stop
DSM10:28 pmDes Moines
$1,757
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Air New Zealand
Oct 9
DSM6:15 amDes Moines
29h 15m
1 stop
AKL5:30 amAuckland Intl
Oct 16
AKL7:40 pmAuckland Intl
20h 42m
1 stop
DSM10:22 pmDes Moines
$1,759
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Auckland that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 29, 2025.
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Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Sat 10/11

7:03 am-7:50 am

2 stops30h 47m

Auckland Intl

Sat 10/18

2:00 pm-9:03 pm

2 stops25h 03m

$1,361

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Fri 10/10

5:32 pm-7:50 am

3 stops44h 18m

Auckland Intl

Sat 10/18

2:00 pm-9:03 pm

2 stops25h 03m

$1,377

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Thu 10/9

11:06 am-7:50 am

2 stops26h 44m

Auckland Intl

Thu 10/16

2:00 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops24h 35m

$1,391

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Wed 10/8

3:05 pm-5:30 am

1 stop20h 25m

Auckland Intl

Wed 10/15

7:40 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop20h 48m

$1,692

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Sun 10/12

3:43 pm-1:40 pm

3 stops27h 57m

Auckland Intl

Sun 10/19

4:35 pm-5:01 pm

3 stops42h 26m

$1,704

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Wed 10/8

6:15 am-5:30 am

1 stop29h 15m

Auckland Intl

Wed 10/15

7:40 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop20h 48m

$1,757

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Wed 10/8

3:05 pm-5:30 am

1 stop20h 25m

Auckland Intl

Wed 10/15

7:40 pm-10:32 am

2 stops32h 52m

$1,776

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Thu 10/9

6:15 am-5:30 am

1 stop29h 15m

Auckland Intl

Thu 10/16

2:50 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops27h 06m

$1,788

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Thu 10/9

10:51 am-5:30 am

2 stops24h 39m

Auckland Intl

Thu 10/16

8:15 pm-2:50 pm

3 stops36h 35m

$2,000

Des MoinesAuckland

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Thu 10/9

3:10 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops32h 50m

Auckland Intl

Thu 10/16

6:00 am-2:35 pm

2 stops26h 35m

$2,173

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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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Cheap Des Moines to Auckland (DSM to AKL) flight deals and tips

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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 25m, 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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  • 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?

Best airlines flying from Des Moines to Auckland

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United AirlinesPriceFrom $793Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,941 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $999Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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Air New ZealandPriceFrom $1,570Free CancellationRating
8.0
505 reviews
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