Des Moines (DSM) to New York (LGA) flights
Endeavor Air, Republic Airline fly nonstop from Des Moines International Airport to LaGuardia Airport, with about 12 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,031-mile flight takes about 2h 36m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,031 mi · 1,659 km
- Flight time
- 2h 36m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 71%
Airlines flying DSM to LGA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Air | 6 | Bombardier CRJ900 | 25,461 | 2h 35m |
| Republic Airline | 6 | Embraer E175 | 12,947 | 2h 37m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DSM to LGA flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:11am and the last at 7:15am. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 4795American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 7:11am | 11:00am | 26 | 82% |
| DL 4945Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 7:15am | 11:01am | 31 | 72% |
Is DSM to LGA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 75% of 720 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 10am were the most punctual (78%), those around 3pm the least (70%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (58%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 459 | 71% | 36 min | 4.8% |
| American Airlines | 261 | 82% | 14 min | 2.3% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 28 | 82% | |
| 7am to 8am | 513 | 76% | |
| 9am to 10am | 24 | 82% | |
| 10am to 11am | 51 | 78% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 94 | 70% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 80 | 4,722 | |
| September 2025 | 76 | 3,805 | |
| October 2025 | 80 | 4,244 | |
| November 2025 | 71 | 3,203 | |
| December 2025 | 58 | 3,410 | |
| January 2026 | 46 | 2,069 | |
| February 2026 | 43 | 2,046 | |
| March 2026 | 48 | 2,403 | |
| April 2026 | 52 | 2,604 | |
| May 2026 | 53 | 3,244 | |
| June 2026 | 55 | 3,466 | |
| July 2026 | 53 | 3,192 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.