Direct flights from New York (EWR) to Des Moines (DSM): 2 nonstop departures observed each week across 1 airline. The median arrival is 134 minutes late. No cancellations were recorded across the 2 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 1,632 km, an estimated 2 hours 36 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at New York and Des Moines. Updated 18 August 2026 at 03:48 UTC.
route health from live EWR and DSM delay boards
Median arrival delay is +134 min. 0 of 2 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →
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EWR → DSM · one way · economy · 1 adult
The week
scheduled departures · origin local timeEach mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.
Who flies it
observed on the boards · 7 daysHistory
operated legs · board outcomesActual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.
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Airports right now
live boardsWeather lens
Current conditions put the pressure at DSM: 48% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +20 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →
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How the New York to Des Moines route actually runs
Pro Flight Search tracks every published board update for nonstop EWR to DSM flights: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises. Fares link straight to the operating airline with no markups.
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Pro Flight Search — New York (EWR) to Des Moines (DSM) route reliability, measured from operated flights on official airport boards.
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EWR to DSM questions
Is EWR–DSM running on time right now?
Mostly on schedule. The departure side at EWR is the weaker end, route health score 69/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on EWR–DSM?
Operators schedule morning departures around 11:55 from EWR. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the DSM delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from EWR to DSM?
Great-circle distance is 1,632 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 145–170 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does EWR–DSM fly?
Allegiant Air runs the route with about 2 flights a week (mon, fri). Since one carrier owns the route, a single disruption tends to ripple through the day.