New York to Des Moines (LGA–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LGA Airport Page →
1,028 mi airlines charter/private 13/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 53m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
✓
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DL4904
DL Delta
CR9
5:15 PM
EDT TC
7:15 PM
CDT
3h
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AA4395
AA American
E75
7:29 PM
EDT TB
9:37 PM
CDT
3h 8m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AA4795
AA American
E75
7:41 AM
CDT
11:29 AM
EDT
2h 48m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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DL4945
DL Delta
CR9
11:33 AM
CDT TM
3:21 PM
EDT
2h 48m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
MDW Chicago 4h 28m EJAWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
DTW Detroit 4h 40m AAAFAM → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 5h 2m AAASDL → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
BOS Boston 5h 15m AAAFAM → G4 Boston (BOS) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 25m AAAFAM → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
DCA Washington 5h 28m AAASDL → AA Washington (DCA) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 33m AABADL → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h AMDLKE → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 41m AAAMAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 6h 49m DLUAWN → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Des Moines
2 carriers, 13 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,028 mi 3h 4m nonstop -1h behind

LGA–DSM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,028 miles in approximately 3h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LGA–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 7 CR9 3h 39% SkyTeam –
AA American Airlines 6 E75 3h08 39% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 54%)
Oneworld: AA (6 flights/wk, 46%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LGA to DSM direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
MDW ~4h 28m DTW ~4h 40m ORD ~5h 2m BOS ~5h 15m ATL ~5h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,290
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
LGA → DSM
39%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
39%
Arriving
60%
Return
DSM → LGA
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGA delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from New York

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric LGA→DSM TEB→DSM EWR→DSM
Distance from LGA – 11 mi 17 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4 1
Weekly flights 13 – 1
Flight time 3h 4m 2h 31m 2h 38m
Departure OTP 39% – –
Teterboro (TEB) to Des Moines flights · Newark (EWR) to Des Moines flights · White Plains (HPN) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of LGA 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 New York.
LGA: EDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
1,028 mi / 1,655 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 4m gate to gate.
Getting to LGA
Until then, the M60 Select Bus Service runs from 106th Street/Broadway in Manhattan to LGA for $2.90 (MetroCard); the trip takes 45–70 minutes. Transfers from the subway at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd (N/W trains) also work via the Q70 Select Bus.Taxis from Midtown cost $30–45 plus tolls and tip. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) run $35–55. Traffic on the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck can double travel times during rush hours; allow 90 minutes from Midtown during peaks.

Facts

LGA–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance1,028 mi / 1,655 km
Flight time3h 4m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights13 out / 13 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LGA
Full nameLaGuardia Airport
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 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 LGA to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 3h 4m gate to gate. The route covers 1,028 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from LGA to DSM: Delta Air Lines and American Airlines.
This route has daily 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 Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare.
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 New York.
Yes, return flights from DSM to LGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB, EWR 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 LGA to DSM

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LGA to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to DSM is about 3 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,028 miles (1,655 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), Newark (EWR) and White Plains (HPN).