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Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to New Zealand from $1,610

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DSM — AKL
Jun 14 — Jun 211
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What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to New Zealand?

Our data shows that March tends to be the cheapest month to fly to New Zealand from Des Moines. Users have commonly found prices around $1,769 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $947. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in September.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to NZ?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to New Zealand as you normally would.

Cheap Des Moines to New Zealand flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to New Zealand specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Prices were last updated on June 9, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Des Moines to New Zealand in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Thu 6/2011:30 amDSM - AKL
2 stops26h 40mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/271:50 pmAKL - DSM
2 stops43h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,610
Sun 6/308:00 amDSM - AKL
2 stops29h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/73:55 pmAKL - DSM
2 stops41h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,790
Fri 6/145:56 amDSM - AKL
2 stops31h 39mDelta
Fri 6/211:00 pmAKL - DSM
2 stops24h 47mDelta
Deal found 6/9$1,840
Sun 6/306:05 amDSM - AKL
1 stop30h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/73:55 pmAKL - DSM
2 stops41h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,876
Fri 6/146:05 amDSM - AKL
1 stop30h 25mAir New Zealand
Fri 6/217:40 pmAKL - DSM
1 stop19h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/9$1,976
Fri 6/148:55 pmDSM - AKL
1 stop39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/216:00 amAKL - DSM
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$2,227
Sun 6/305:08 pmDSM - AKL
3 stops35h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/77:00 amAKL - DSM
2 stops33h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$2,323
Thu 6/209:34 amDSM - AKL
2 stops35h 26mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/276:00 amAKL - DSM
3 stops34h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$2,370
Fri 6/147:00 amDSM - AKL
3 stops30h 35mDelta
Fri 6/211:00 pmAKL - DSM
2 stops25h 02mDelta
Deal found 6/9$2,480

Des Moines to New Zealand 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and New Zealand in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Des Moines to New Zealand in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Thu 6/2011:30 amDSM - AKL
2 stops26h 40mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/271:50 pmAKL - DSM
2 stops43h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,610
Fri 12/137:00 amDSM - AKL
2 stops30h 55mDelta
Mon 12/232:50 pmAKL - DSM
2 stops25h 41mDelta
Deal found 6/7$1,688
Sun 6/308:00 amDSM - AKL
2 stops29h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/73:55 pmAKL - DSM
2 stops41h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,790
Fri 6/145:56 amDSM - AKL
2 stops31h 39mDelta
Fri 6/211:00 pmAKL - DSM
2 stops24h 47mDelta
Deal found 6/9$1,840
Sun 6/306:05 amDSM - AKL
1 stop30h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/73:55 pmAKL - DSM
2 stops41h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,876
Fri 6/146:05 amDSM - AKL
1 stop30h 25mAir New Zealand
Fri 6/217:40 pmAKL - DSM
1 stop19h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/9$1,976
Fri 12/137:00 amDSM - AKL
3 stops30h 55mDelta
Mon 12/232:50 pmAKL - DSM
2 stops25h 41mDelta
Deal found 6/7$2,013
Fri 6/148:55 pmDSM - AKL
1 stop39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/216:00 amAKL - DSM
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$2,227
Fri 12/135:45 pmDSM - AKL
1 stop20h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/231:20 pmAKL - DSM
1 stop24h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$2,248

Des Moines to New Zealand flights leaving soon

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Check out these flights departing soon from Des Moines to New Zealand. To prevent any unwanted surprises, users should verify their flight info before booking.
Fri 6/145:56 amDSM - AKL
2 stops31h 39mDelta
Fri 6/211:00 pmAKL - DSM
2 stops24h 47mDelta
Deal found 6/9$1,840
Fri 6/146:05 amDSM - AKL
1 stop30h 25mAir New Zealand
Fri 6/217:40 pmAKL - DSM
1 stop19h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/9$1,976
Fri 6/148:55 pmDSM - AKL
1 stop39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/216:00 amAKL - DSM
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$2,227
Fri 6/147:00 amDSM - AKL
3 stops30h 35mDelta
Fri 6/211:00 pmAKL - DSM
2 stops25h 02mDelta
Deal found 6/9$2,480
Fri 6/145:14 pmDSM - AKL
3 stops27h 51mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/217:30 amAKL - DSM
3 stops30h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$2,795

Find flights from Des Moines to New Zealand within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to New Zealand 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, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.

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Des MoinesAuckland Intl

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Thu 6/20

2 stops26h 40m

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/27

2 stops43h 16m

$1,610

Des MoinesAuckland Intl

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Sun 6/30

2 stops29h 00m

Auckland Intl

Sun 7/7

2 stops41h 11m

$1,790

Des MoinesAuckland Intl

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Fri 6/14

2 stops31h 39m

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/21

2 stops24h 47m

$1,840

Des MoinesAuckland Intl

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Sun 6/30

1 stop30h 25m

Auckland Intl

Sun 7/7

2 stops41h 11m

$1,876

Des MoinesAuckland Intl

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Fri 6/14

1 stop30h 25m

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/21

1 stop19h 35m

$1,976

Des MoinesAuckland Intl

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Fri 6/14

1 stop39h 05m

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/21

2 stops31h 05m

$2,227

Des MoinesAuckland Intl

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Sun 6/30

3 stops35h 02m

Auckland Intl

Sun 7/7

2 stops33h 17m

$2,323

Des MoinesAuckland Intl

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Thu 6/20

2 stops35h 26m

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/27

3 stops34h 14m

$2,370

Des MoinesAuckland Intl

DSM - AKL

DSMAKL

Des Moines

Fri 6/14

3 stops30h 35m

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/21

2 stops25h 02m

$2,480

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Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Zealand. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Zealand. Reviews last updated June 9, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, Delta and Air New Zealand from Des Moines to New Zealand have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
602 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
602 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
602 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,310 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
602 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,661 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
602 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,172 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
602 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to New Zealand?

    If you book a flight to New Zealand from Des Moines, you will be flying from Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines.

  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to New Zealand for under $1,700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to New Zealand for under $1,700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $1,610, but on average you can expect to pay $2,314.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Des Moines to New Zealand for under $1,900?

    There are currently 5+ open flights from Des Moines to New Zealand within the next 7 days for less than $1,900.

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to New Zealand?

    The most popular route from Des Moines to New Zealand is Des Moines - Auckland Intl. You may also consider Des Moines - Dunedin or Des Moines - Queenstown Intl.

  • What does DSM to AKL mean?

    Des Moines Airport is DSM and Auckland Intl Airport is AKL. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Christchurch Airport (CHC), Wellington Airport (WLG), Queenstown Intl Airport (ZQN), Dunedin Airport (DUD), Nelson Airport (NSN).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to New Zealand that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Des Moines to New Zealand flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Des Moines to New Zealand with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Des Moines to New Zealand flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to New Zealand that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to New Zealand flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to New Zealand?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to New Zealand.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to New Zealand?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to New Zealand by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to New Zealand that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to New Zealand offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to New Zealand?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to New Zealand flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Des Moines to New Zealand flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to New Zealand flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/9.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to New Zealand?

    American Airlines, Delta and Air New Zealand are the most popular airlines when flying from Des Moines to New Zealand.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to New Zealand?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to New Zealand (average of $1,037). Flying from Des Moines to New Zealand in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,604). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to New Zealand

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to New Zealand. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$908Average$1,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$943Average$1,182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,005Average$1,151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,708Average$2,288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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