Des Moines to Newark (DSM–EWR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 4h 21m AFDLKE → ACAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Newark flights
DCA Washington 4h 46m AA → G7UA Washington (DCA) to Newark flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 46m AFAMDL → DLKESK Minneapolis (MSP) to Newark flights
ORD Chicago 4h 47m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Newark flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 12m AFAMDL → ACAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Newark flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 21m AA → AASNUA Charlotte (CLT) to Newark flights
BNA Nashville 5h 51m G4 → UA Nashville (BNA) to Newark flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 29m AAASAY → AAF9QF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Newark flights
DEN Denver 6h 33m ACF9UA → SNTPUA Denver (DEN) to Newark flights
BOS Boston 6h 42m G4 → AZDLKE Boston (BOS) to Newark flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Newark
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,014 mi 2h 30m nonstop +1h ahead

DSM–EWR had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,014 miles in 2h 30m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps DSM Routes EWR Routes DSM Live Flights EWR Live Flights DSM Delays EWR Delays
All flights from Newark (EWR) Newark to Des Moines flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DSM–EWR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 2 – – 75% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
DTW ~4h 21m DCA ~4h 46m MSP ~4h 46m ORD ~4h 47m ATL ~5h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,870
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DSM → EWR
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
73%
Return
EWR → DSM
29%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
29%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → EWR delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Newark from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Metric DSM→EWR CID→EWR OMA→EWR
Distance from DSM – 103 mi 117 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 3
Weekly flights – – 7
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 11m 2h 40m
Departure OTP 75% – –
Cedar Rapids (CID) to Newark flights · Omaha (OMA) to Newark flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Newark is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · EWR: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 7:00 PM in Newark.
Distance & Flight Time
1,014 mi / 1,632 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m gate to gate.
Getting from EWR

AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.

Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.

Newark Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.

Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

DSM–EWR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Newark route.
Route details
Distance1,014 mi / 1,632 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: EWR
Full nameNewark Liberty International Airport
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to EWR flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport take about 2h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,014 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DSM to EWR: Allegiant Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 30m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to EWR and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Newark is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Yes, return flights from EWR to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CID and OMA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DSM to EWR

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DSM to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to EWR is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,014 miles (1,632 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cedar Rapids (CID) and Omaha (OMA).