What is the cheapest way to get from Auckland to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Des Moines is to fly and drive which costs $460 - $1,600 and takes 26h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Auckland to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Auckland to Des Moines is to fly which takes 19h 32m and costs $800 - $3,200.

How far is it from Auckland to Des Moines?

The distance between Auckland and Des Moines is 7987 miles.

How long does it take to get from Auckland to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 19h 32m to get from Auckland to Des Moines, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Auckland and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 19h behind Auckland. It is currently 12:23 AM in Auckland and 5:23 AM in Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 245+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Auckland to Des Moines - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Auckland to Des Moines by plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Auckland to Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane AKL - DSM
19h 32m
$822–3,128
Fly Auckland to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane AKL - MHK
2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Des Moinescar
26h 12m
$460–1,592
Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus
2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Des Moines (DSM)plane WRE - DSM
25h 57m
$972–3,656
Fly Auckland to Omaha, bus
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Omaha (OMA)plane AKL - OMA
2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus
25h 39m
$837–2,974
Fly Auckland to Kansas City, bus
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane AKL - MCI
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
24h 48m
$573–2,297

Auckland (AKL) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

47Weekly Planes

19h 10mAverage Duration

$844Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 7,940.2 mi
Duration: 19h 32m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Des Moines, IA, USA?

American Airlines, Air New Zealand, and two other airlines fly from Auckland (AKL) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours.

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