What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to New Zealand?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to New Zealand is to bus and fly which costs $1,100 - $3,900 and takes 27h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to New Zealand?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to New Zealand is to fly which takes 18h 57m and costs $1,400 - $4,900.

How far is it from Des Moines to New Zealand?

The distance between Des Moines and New Zealand is 12760 km.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to New Zealand?

It takes approximately 18h 57m to get from Des Moines to New Zealand, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and New Zealand?

New Zealand is 17h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 5:31 PM in Des Moines and 10:31 AM in New Zealand.

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There are 2270+ hotels available in New Zealand.

Des Moines to New Zealand - 6 ways to travel via plane, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to New Zealand 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
18h 57m
$1,432–4,843
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
27h 25m
$1,140–3,876
Fly Des Moines to Tauranga Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane DSM - TRG
20h 46m
$1,452–4,963
Fly Des Moines to Wellington
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Wellington (WLG)plane DSM - WLG
21h 1m
$1,438–4,948
Fly Des Moines to Palmerston
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Palmerston (PMR)plane DSM - PMR
22h 33m
$1,533–5,040
Fly Des Moines to Rotorua, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rotorua (ROT)plane DSM - ROT
2. Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Taurangabus
23h 14m

Des Moines (DSM) to Auckland (AKL) flights

17Weekly Planes

20h 5mAverage Duration

$1,456Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Des Moines to New Zealand.

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Distance: 12,759.9 km
Duration: 18h 57m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Air New Zealand fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Auckland (AKL) twice daily.

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Website: airnewzealand.com

Flights from Des Moines to Auckland via Houston

Ave. Duration: 21h 28m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,500–5,000

Flights from Des Moines to Auckland via Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 18h 12m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $1,400–4,800

Flights from Des Moines to Tauranga Airport via Houston, Auckland

Ave. Duration: 24h 28m
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,500–5,000

Flights from Des Moines to Tauranga Airport via Los Angeles, Auckland

Ave. Duration: 20h 34m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,400–4,900

Flights from Des Moines to Wellington via Houston, Auckland

Ave. Duration: 24h 8m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,500–5,000

Flights from Des Moines to Wellington via Los Angeles, Auckland

Ave. Duration: 20h 22m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $1,400–4,900

Flights from Des Moines to Wellington via Houston, Auckland, New Plymouth

Ave. Duration: 27h 18m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,500–5,500

Flights from Des Moines to Wellington via Houston, Auckland, Rotorua

Ave. Duration: 29h 8m
When: Thursday
Estimated price: $1,500–5,500

Flights from Des Moines to Palmerston via Houston, Auckland

Ave. Duration: 23h 48m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,500–5,500

Flights from Des Moines to Palmerston via Los Angeles, Auckland

Ave. Duration: 21h 47m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $1,500–5,000

Flights from Des Moines to Rotorua via Houston, Auckland

Ave. Duration: 25h 28m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,500–5,500

Flights from Des Moines to Rotorua via Los Angeles, Auckland

Ave. Duration: 21h 12m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,400–4,900

Flights from Omaha to Auckland via Houston

Ave. Duration: 21h 31m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,200–4,000

Flights from Omaha to Auckland via Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 21h 9m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $1,100–3,800

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