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

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1,014 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 22 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
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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 49m ACAFAM → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 5h 2m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
BOS Boston 5h 14m AFAZDL → G4 Boston (BOS) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 24m ACAFAM → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
DCA Washington 5h 28m TPUA → AA Washington (DCA) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 35m AASNUA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 52m AMDLKE → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 35m AAF9QF → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 6h 48m SNTPUA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
IAH Houston 7h 12m NZOSSN → CMEKUA Houston (IAH) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Newark to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,014 mi 2h 38m nonstop -1h behind

EWR–DSM 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 38m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps EWR Routes DSM Routes EWR Live Flights DSM Live Flights EWR Delays DSM Delays
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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop EWR–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 1 – – 35% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (1 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 EWR to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
DTW ~4h 49m ORD ~5h 2m BOS ~5h 14m ATL ~5h 24m DCA ~5h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,888
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
EWR → DSM
35%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
35%
Arriving
75%
Return
DSM → EWR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. EWR delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

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 – 4 2
Weekly flights – – 13
Flight time 2h 38m 2h 31m 3h
Departure OTP 35% – –
Teterboro (TEB) to Des Moines flights · New York (LGA) to Des Moines flights · White Plains (HPN) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of EWR with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Know before you go

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 2h 38m gate to gate.
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.

Facts

EWR–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Newark to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance1,014 mi / 1,632 km
Flight time2h 38m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: EWR
Full nameNewark Liberty International Airport
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
Destination: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EWR to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 2h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 1,014 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from EWR to DSM: 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 38m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Boston Logan.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DSM 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.
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 HPN. 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 EWR to DSM

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) 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.

EWR to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EWR to DSM is about 2 hours 38 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, Chicago O'Hare and Boston Logan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), New York (LGA) and White Plains (HPN).