New York (LGA) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Endeavor Air, Republic Airline fly nonstop from LaGuardia Airport to Des Moines International Airport, with about 11 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,031-mile flight takes about 3h 10m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,031 mi · 1,659 km
- Flight time
- 3h 10m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 70%
Airlines flying LGA to DSM
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Air | 6 | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 25,207 | 3h 9m |
| Republic Airline | 5 | Embraer E175 | 11,836 | 3h 13m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
LGA to DSM flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:00pm and the last at 6:15pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 4904Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 5:00pm | 7:15pm | 31 | 62% |
| AA 4395American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 6:15pm | 8:25pm | 26 | 63% |
Is LGA to DSM on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 65% of 719 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 5.1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9am were the most punctual (76%), those around 6pm the least (59%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (46%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 459 | 66% | 30 min | 5.2% |
| American Airlines | 260 | 63% | 26 min | 5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am to 10am | 47 | 76% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 95 | 74% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 436 | 62% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 86 | 59% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 37 | 61% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 81 | 4,640 | |
| September 2025 | 76 | 3,742 | |
| October 2025 | 79 | 4,004 | |
| November 2025 | 73 | 3,579 | |
| December 2025 | 55 | 3,184 | |
| January 2026 | 46 | 2,181 | |
| February 2026 | 41 | 1,891 | |
| March 2026 | 51 | 2,679 | |
| April 2026 | 50 | 2,404 | |
| May 2026 | 51 | 2,980 | |
| June 2026 | 52 | 2,939 | |
| July 2026 | 48 | 2,820 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.