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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
G4432
G4 Allegiant
320
11:55 AM
EDT TB
2:00 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4438
G4 Allegiant
320
11:55 AM
EDT TB
2:00 PM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4431
G4 Allegiant
320
7:35 AM
CDT
11:05 AM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Newark to Des Moines
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,014 mi 3h 5m nonstop -1h behind 52 1-stop hubs

EWR–DSM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,014 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop EWR–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 3 320 3h05 100%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EWR to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,912
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.

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Newark

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric EWR→DSM TEB→DSM LGA→DSM
Distance from EWR 13 mi 17 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 3 13
Flight time 3h 5m 2h 31m 3h 19m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of EWR with service to Des Moines International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
1,014 mi / 1,632 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m.
Getting to EWR

NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.

EWR–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Newark to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance1,014 mi / 1,632 km
Flight time3h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 2 return
1-stop connections52 hubs
Origin: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
Destination: DSM
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EWR to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take approximately 3h 5m. The route covers 1,014 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Allegiant Air.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from EWR to DSM. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLE, IAD, CVG, YYZ, DAL, ACY, RDU, MKE, PIT, LNK, OMA, BWI, STL, AGS, MEM, HOU, RIL, LGA, MCO, APF, PBI, MSY, NAS, SCF, PHL, GCM, PSP, YVR, SJO, ATL, BNA, DCA, MSP, CLT, ORD, MIA, IAH, DTW, SRQ, AUS, DEN, SNA, DFW, BOS, FLL, LAS, RSW, MDW, PHX, LAX, JWN and PDX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Newark.
Yes, return flights from DSM to EWR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB, LGA and PHL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 EWR to DSM

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

EWR to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EWR to DSM ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,014 miles (1,632 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

52 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CLE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), New York (LGA) and Philadelphia (PHL).