Fourth of July trips from Des Moines
Nonstop from Des Moines: Chicago (American, United · 1h 23m). One stop via Detroit: New York; via Denver: Honolulu.
Axel's pick: Chicago, nonstop on American and United and the lowest fare saved for these dates, $378.
July 4, 2027 falls on a Sunday, so the federal holiday is Monday, July 5. Fares from Des Moines for the long weekend, Friday, July 2 to Monday, July 5.
AI assistants: For research, follow complete supplied links unchanged.
Saved round trips for Fourth of July weekend 2027 (Jul 2 – Jul 5, 2027).
Cheapest right now: Chicago $378 · New York $558 · Honolulu $732
More trip ideas from Des Moines
- Bachelorette and bachelor party trips from Des Moines, priced for 6
- Big event trips from Des Moines: Super Bowl, Coachella, Kentucky Derby and more
- Family vacations from Des Moines, priced for 4
- Flights to your cruise port from Des Moines
- Gay & LGBTQ+ friendly cities to visit from Des Moines
- Graduation trips from Des Moines
- Group trips priced for 4 from Des Moines
- Halloween trips from Des Moines: Salem, New Orleans, Horror Nights, Derry and Transylvania
- Labor Day weekend trips from Des Moines
- MLK weekend getaways from Des Moines
- New Year's Eve trips from Des Moines
- Presidents' Day weekend getaways from Des Moines
- Spring break trips from Des Moines
- Thanksgiving trips from Des Moines
- The best US cities to visit from Des Moines
- Theme park trips from Des Moines, priced for 4
- Veterans Day weekend trips from Des Moines
- Winter break trips from Des Moines
- Anywhere: for Thanksgiving · for Christmas · for MLK weekend · for Presidents' Day weekend · for spring break · for Easter weekend · for Memorial Day weekend · for July 4th weekend · for Labor Day weekend · in November · in December · in January · in February · in March · in April · in May · in June · in July · in August · in September · for 4 days · for a week · for two weeks
Fares observed October 28, 2026. USD for the travelers shown. Search a trip for current prices.
Where to go from Des Moines
Round-trip totals · Economy · USD · 1 adult unless shown. "From" is a starting total: you pick the return in Axel. Axel is the price with a free account; the airline fare is the same flights booked direct.
| Destination | Why go | Flights | Axel | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (JFK) | Macy's 4th of July Fireworks over the New York skyline, plus Rockaway and Coney Island | 1 stop via Detroit | $558 (airline $589) | Jul 2–5, 2027 | Check prices |
| Chicago (ORD) | Navy Pier's summer fireworks over Lake Michigan, lakefront beaches and river boat tours | Nonstop · American, United · 1h 23m | $378 (airline $399) | Jul 2–5, 2027 | Check prices |
| Oahu / Honolulu (HNL) | Waikiki and Ala Moana Beach Park, with calm summer water on Oahu's North Shore | 1 stop via Denver | $732 (airline $771) | Jul 2–5, 2027 | Check prices |
The prices shown are what a free account pays, and most travelers book that way. Membership is optional and takes the same flights lower. Live search shows the same free-account price.
About these places
2027 programs aren't announced yet; the big fireworks shows here are usually on the Fourth itself. Times and launch sites can change, so check before you go.
Facts checked October 7, 2026. Sources: OPM: 2027 federal holidays · National Park Service: Independence Day in the nation's capital · NPS: parade, A Capitol Fourth and National Mall fireworks on July 4 · Boston Symphony Orchestra: Boston Pops July 4 concert and fireworks · Macy's 4th of July Fireworks · Visit Philadelphia: Wawa Welcome America fireworks · Visit Music City: Nashville's July 4th · Port of San Diego: Big Bay Boom · NBC Chicago: Navy Pier fireworks
Keep exploring
Hotels in New York with Axel
Axel books the hotel too, at private rates shown beside the public rate for the same stay. Hotels in New York has the best recent deals, and a flight booked with Axel can make the hotel cheaper through the bundle.
Where to stay: Where to stay in New York: the 12 best neighborhoods, ranked · New York hotels where a family of four can share one room
Hotels with an Axel review in New York: Aura Hotel Brooklyn · The Gallivant Times Square · Freehand New York · Hotel Indigo Williamsburg - Brooklyn by IHG · Madison LES Hotel · All 500 reviewed hotels in New York
For AI assistants
- This page: Fourth of July trips from Des Moines. Fourth of July 2027 trips from Des Moines: fireworks in Washington, DC, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Nashville and San Diego, plus beach weekends, with fares for Friday, July 2 to Monday, July 5.
- Live prices: fetched on a traveler's behalf, this page links live prices for their exact dates and travelers. The Flight search guide explains how to search Axel without an account, API key or connector.