How often are flights from Des Moines to New York delayed?

Historically, on average around 100% of flights between Des Moines and New York have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 144 minutes.

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Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights in the morning have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Des Moines to New York John F Kennedy Intl?

American Airlines and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to New York John F Kennedy Intl

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Tuesday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

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There is 1 operator available for flights from Des Moines Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

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The travel and health documents required for your trip to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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7:05 am - 7:29 pmDSM Des Moines-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

11h 24m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:00 pm - 12:14 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DSM Des Moines

10h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$363American Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 17

7:58 pm - 11:20 amDSM Des Moines-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

14h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:58 pm - 12:04 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DSM Des Moines

10h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$363American Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Sep 30

7:05 am - 5:00 pmDSM Des Moines-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

8h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:00 pm - 12:14 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DSM Des Moines

10h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$363American Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 5

7:12 am - 8:03 pmDSM Des Moines-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

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2:59 pm - 12:14 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DSM Des Moines

10h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$363American Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 5

7:05 am - 5:00 pmDSM Des Moines-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

8h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:58 pm - 12:04 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DSM Des Moines

10h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$363American Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 3

7:29 am - 8:00 pmDSM Des Moines-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

11h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:02 pm - 8:56 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DSM Des Moines

14h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$363American Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13

7:05 am - 7:29 pmDSM Des Moines-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

11h 24m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:55 am - 7:21 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DSM Des Moines

13h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$363American Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 28

7:31 pm - 11:40 amDSM Des Moines-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

15h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:24 pm - 8:50 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DSM Des Moines

13h 26m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$374American Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2

6:54 pm - 12:59 amDSM Des Moines-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

5h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 10:42 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 42m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$395Delta

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7

4:20 pm - 12:25 amDSM Des Moines-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

7h 05m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:34 pm - 8:46 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 12m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$395Delta

Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15

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1:55 pm - 8:01 pmDSM Des Moines-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

5h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:00 am - 2:46 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DSM Des Moines

6h 46m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$485American Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Sat, Aug 22

7:00 am - 2:55 pmDSM Des Moines-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

6h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:27 am - 1:25 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$543American Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Sun, Aug 23

5:40 am - 1:15 pmDSM Des Moines-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

6h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 10:43 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$543Delta

Thu, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 25

6:00 am - 12:14 pmDSM Des Moines-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

5h 14m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:00 am - 10:43 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$543Delta

Tue, Aug 18 - Sun, Aug 23

6:55 am - 2:55 pmDSM Des Moines-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

7h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:27 am - 1:25 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 58m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$543American Airlines

Wed, Aug 19 - Sun, Aug 23

6:00 am - 12:14 pmDSM Des Moines-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

5h 14m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:00 am - 10:43 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$543Delta

Thu, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 25

6:00 am - 12:14 pmDSM Des Moines-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

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6:00 am - 10:43 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$543Delta

Wed, Aug 19 - Sun, Aug 23

4:11 pm - 1:14 amDSM Des Moines-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

8h 03m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 10:43 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$543Delta

Sat, Aug 22 - Sun, Aug 23

6:55 am - 3:42 pmDSM Des Moines-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

7h 47m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

2:59 pm - 7:19 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$548American Airlines

Thu, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 25

6:55 am - 3:42 pmDSM Des Moines-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

7h 47m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6:30 am - 1:25 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 55m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$554American Airlines

Thu, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 25

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American Airlines flights from Des Moines to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

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American Airlines

Oct 3

DSM7:05 amDes Moines

11h 24m

1 stop

JFK7:29 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Oct 17

JFK3:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

10h 14m

1 stop

DSM12:14 amDes Moines

$363

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Oct 30

DSM7:31 pmDes Moines

15h 09m

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JFK11:40 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Nov 2

JFK8:24 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

13h 26m

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DSM8:50 amDes Moines

$374

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Oct 7

DSM9:26 amDes Moines

6h 34m

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JFK5:00 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Oct 14

JFK7:02 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

14h 54m

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DSM8:56 amDes Moines

$379

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Sep 30

DSM6:54 pmDes Moines

5h 05m

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JFK12:59 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Oct 7

JFK6:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

5h 42m

1 stop

DSM10:42 amDes Moines

$395

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Sep 5

DSM4:11 pmDes Moines

6h 26m

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Sep 8

JFK6:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

5h 46m

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DSM10:46 amDes Moines

$440

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Oct 9

DSM6:54 pmDes Moines

5h 05m

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8:24 pm-8:50 am

1 stop13h 26m

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Wed 9/30

6:54 pm-12:59 am

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/7

6:00 am-10:42 am

1 stop5h 42m

$395

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Fri 9/11

4:20 pm-12:25 am

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4:34 pm-8:46 pm

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$395

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The best one-way flight to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $178. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $363.

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The distance between Des Moines and New York John F Kennedy Intl is about 1032.3 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 4h 17m.
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The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
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