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

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Auckland is to bus and fly which costs $1,100 - $4,100 and takes 24h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Auckland is to fly which takes 20h 35m and costs $1,200 - $4,500.

How far is it from Des Moines to Auckland?

The distance between Des Moines and Auckland is 12769 km.

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

It takes approximately 20h 35m to get from Des Moines to Auckland, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Auckland?

Auckland is 18h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 7:28 PM in Des Moines and 1:28 PM in Auckland.

Where can I stay near Auckland?

There are 2311+ hotels available in Auckland.

Des Moines to Auckland - 4 ways to travel via plane, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Auckland by plane or bus

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Fly Des Moines to Auckland
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Auckland (AKL)plane DSM - AKL
20h 35m
$1,239–4,445
Bus to Omaha, fly to Auckland
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Auckland (AKL)plane OMA - AKL
24h 45m
$1,145–4,066
Fly Des Moines to Whangarei Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Whangarei Airport (WRE)plane DSM - WRE
2. Take the bus from Whangarei to Auckland - Centralbus
26h 46m
$1,253–4,494
Fly Des Moines to Kerikeri Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane DSM - KKE
2. Take the bus from Kerikeri to Auckland - Centralbus
28h 42m
$1,282–4,536

Des Moines (DSM) to Auckland (AKL) flights

25Weekly Planes

22h 34mAverage Duration

$1,255Cheapest Price

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Distance: 12,769 km
Duration: 20h 35m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Air New Zealand fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Auckland (AKL) 4 times a day.

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