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

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G4431
G4 Allegiant
320
7:35 AM
CDT
11:05 AM
EDT
2h 30m
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M T W T F S S
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G4438
G4 Allegiant
320
11:55 AM
EDT TB
2:00 PM
CDT
3h 5m
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G4432
G4 Allegiant
320
1:53 PM
EDT TB
3:38 PM
CDT
2h 45m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 20m DLKEVS → ACAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Newark flights
ORD Chicago 4h 48m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Newark flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 48m AFAMDL → DLKESK Minneapolis (MSP) to Newark flights
DCA Washington 4h 56m AA → UA Washington (DCA) to Newark flights
BNA Nashville 4h 58m G4 → UA Nashville (BNA) to Newark flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 15m AFAMDL → ACAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Newark flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 24m AA → AASNUA Charlotte (CLT) to Newark flights
BOS Boston 5h 57m G4 → AZDLDM Boston (BOS) to Newark flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 36m AAASAY → 5XAAF9 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Newark flights
DEN Denver 6h 41m ACF9UA → SNTPUA Denver (DEN) to Newark flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Des Moines to Newark
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,014 mi 2h 30m nonstop +1h ahead

DSM–EWR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,014 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore 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

All carriers operating nonstop DSM–EWR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 2 320 2h30 72% – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DSM to EWR direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
DTW ~4h 20m CMH ~4h 44m MKE ~4h 46m ORD ~4h 48m MSP ~4h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,992
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
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
76%
Return
EWR → DSM
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
56%
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 1 1 2
Weekly flights 2 – –
Flight time 2h 30m 1h 46m 2h 15m
Departure OTP 72% – –
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
Weekly flights2 out / 3 return
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 operates flights from DSM to EWR: Allegiant Air.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
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) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

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). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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