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. 67% of the last 12 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 5 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 16 October 2026 at 19:05 UTC.

LGA New York smooth · +4
DSM Des Moines smooth · +0
1,655 km · ~2h 37m est.
dep bank 17:05–19:2913x weekly
Runs mixed · 2 airlines · 13x weekly · nonstop
67% on time

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

Median arrival delay is −5 min. 0 of 12 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival−5 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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Tue
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Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
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 AirlinesAA40% on time

Flights AA4395 19:29 Mo Tu We Th Sa Su

Delta Air LinesDL86% on time

Flights DL4904 17:05 daily

History

operated legs · board outcomes
10-15AA4395dep −6 → arr−16
10-15DL4904dep −15 → arr−23
10-14AA4395dep −10 → arr−32
10-14DL4904dep −12 → arr−33
10-13AA4395dep +64 → arr+52
10-13DL4904dep −4 → arr−5
10-12AA4395dep +179 → arr+155
10-12DL4904dep −5 → arr−1
10-11AA4395dep −7 → arr+22
10-11DL4904dep −10 → arr−25
10-10DL4904dep −10 → arr−24
10-09DL4904dep +49 → arr+47

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 +4 min smooth 🌫 overcast · SW 10 kt Full LGA delay board →
DSMDes Moines +0 min smooth ⛅ overcast · NNW 17 kt Full DSM delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at LGA: 56% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +30 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?

Some delays possible. The departure side at LGA is the weaker end, route health score 61/100. 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 17:05 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.