$143 Cheap American Airlines flights Des Moines (DSM) to New York (JFK)

Apply the “Price (lowest to highest)” filter on Expedia to find cheap American Airlines round-trip flights from $285 from DSM to JFK. Affordable one-way options from $143 are available too.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Look for one-way or return flights to New York in January or February. You could find cheaper fares with American Airlines during these quieter months.

Start searching one to three months ahead of your travel date to get cheaper fares on American Airlines flights from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK). You can save 25% by booking your domestic flight 34 to 86 days in advance versus last-minute reservations made 6 to 12 days out. You could also cut costs by buying your fare on a Sunday, as it’s 6% cheaper on average than a Monday, the most expensive day to book.* Get the timing right, and you can enjoy significant savings on domestic flights.*Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC’s global airline sales database.

Enter your dates, press search and check the “Nonstop” filter on Expedia to find any direct flights from DSM to JFK with American Airlines or other airlines.

Search American Airlines’s earliest flights from DSM to JFK by checking the “Early Morning” and “Morning” filters. Not only will you get to where you’re going sooner, early departures also experience 20% fewer cancellations.**Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.

Board an American Airlines flight from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to New York, and you’re most likely to arrive at John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK). This is the airline’s main hub in this destination.

Depending on the ticket type you purchased, a fee may apply if you change or cancel your booking more than 24 hours after confirmation. To secure flexible fares, select our “Changes included” and “No cancel fee” boxes while looking for flights. For more information on canceling or modifying your reservation, go to “Trips,” select your flight and click on “Manage Booking.”