LGA → DSMNew York to Des Moines

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Direct flights from New York (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM): 13 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 83% of the last 12 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 9 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 12 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 1,655 km, an estimated 2 hours 37 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at New York and Des Moines. Updated 11 September 2026 at 14:38 UTC.

LGA New York smooth · +0
DSM Des Moines smooth · +0
1,655 km · ~2h 37m est.
dep bank 17:00–18:1513x weekly
Runs reliable · 2 airlines · 13x weekly · nonstop
83% on time

of the last 12 operated LGA → DSM flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is −9 min. 0 of 12 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival−9 minacross the last 12 operated legs
Flight time~2h 37mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures13x2 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled0.0%recent route rate · 0 of 12

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
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American AirlinesDelta Air Lines

Each 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 days
American AirlinesAA80% on time

Flights AA4395 18:15 Mo Tu We Th Fr Su

Delta Air LinesDL86% on time

Flights DL4904 17:00 daily

History

operated legs · board outcomes
09-10AA4395dep −13 → arr−27
09-10DL4904dep −2 → arr−3
09-09AA4395dep −8 → arr−21
09-09DL4904dep −8 → arr−9
09-08AA4395dep −14 → arr+94
09-08DL4904dep −1 → arr−38
09-07AA4395dep −7 → arr−7
09-07DL4904dep −9 → arr−48
09-06DL4904dep +26 → arr+26
09-05DL4904dep −9 → arr−21
09-04AA4395dep −5 → arr−1
09-04DL4904dep −10 → arr−26

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
LGANew York +0 min smooth 🌤 mostly cloudy · NW 6 kt Full LGA delay board →
DSMDes Moines +0 min smooth 🌤 scattered clouds · S 12 kt Full DSM delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at DSM: 45% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +12 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the New York to Des Moines route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop LGA to DSM flights through the day: 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.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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LGA to DSM questions

Is LGA–DSM running on time right now?

Smooth skies ahead. Both endpoints currently score the same, route health score 100/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on LGA–DSM?

Operators schedule evening departures around 17:00 from LGA. 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 LGA to DSM?

Great-circle distance is 1,655 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 147–172 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does LGA–DSM fly?

2 carriers operate this route, around 13 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.