What is the cheapest airline that flies from Des Moines to Louisiana?

Frontier, United Airlines, and Allegiant Air are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to Louisiana

What airlines fly to Louisiana?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Louisiana from Des Moines according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Louisiana. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Louisiana on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Louisiana?

Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Louisiana refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Louisiana?

There are 4 operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to Louisiana as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Louisiana?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Louisiana.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Louisiana?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Louisiana trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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4:12 pm - 9:32 pmDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

5h 20m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:28 pm - 11:07 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

4h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$325American Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Wed, Oct 21

7:31 pm - 12:24 amDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

4h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:38 pm - 7:00 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

6h 22m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$325American Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 24

1:45 pm - 9:27 pmDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 42m1 stop Denver Intl

10:00 am - 4:14 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

6h 14m1 stop Denver Intl

$325United Airlines

Thu, Jan 21 - Sat, Jan 23

2:30 pm - 11:00 pmDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

8h 30m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6:45 am - 11:10 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

4h 25m1 stop Chicago Midway

$325Southwest

Sat, Oct 24 - Thu, Oct 29

2:58 pm - 8:38 pmDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

5h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:15 am - 10:49 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

5h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$325Delta

Thu, Dec 17 - Wed, Dec 30

2:58 pm - 8:38 pmDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

5h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:15 am - 10:49 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

5h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$325Delta

Thu, Dec 17 - Tue, Dec 29

11:27 am - 8:08 pmDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

8h 41m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

5:26 pm - 10:30 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

5h 04m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$330United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Thu, Oct 29

6:55 am - 3:05 pmDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

8h 10m1 stop Denver Intl

5:45 am - 2:20 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

8h 35m2 stops Dallas Love Field Denver Intl

$330Southwest

Thu, Jan 21 - Sat, Jan 23

8:26 pm - 10:08 amDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

13h 42m1 stop Denver Intl

11:03 am - 7:31 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

8h 28m1 stop Denver Intl

$353Frontier

Thu, Jan 28 - Sun, Jan 31

8:30 pm - 5:37 pmDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

45h 07m2 stops Denver Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:45 am - 7:35 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

8h 50m1 stop Denver Intl

$364Frontier

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 13

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6:00 am - 10:51 amDSM Des Moines-SHV Shreveport

4h 51m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

3:44 pm - 10:15 pmSHV Shreveport-DSM Des Moines

6h 31m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$444United Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 2

2:29 pm - 10:49 pmDSM Des Moines-SHV Shreveport

8h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

6:38 pm - 11:12 pmSHV Shreveport-DSM Des Moines

4h 34m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$594American Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 2

5:40 am - 3:31 pmDSM Des Moines-BTR Baton Rouge Ryan

9h 51m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

1:55 pm - 11:48 pmBTR Baton Rouge Ryan-DSM Des Moines

9h 53m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl

$645United Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28

6:30 am - 11:32 amDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

5h 02m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:05 am - 1:59 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

7h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$655American Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Sep 26

2:25 pm - 10:30 pmDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

8h 05m2 stops Denver Intl Nashville Intl

1:55 pm - 10:00 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

8h 05m2 stops Houston Hobby Chicago Midway

$665Southwest

Thu, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 29

3:50 pm - 10:45 pmDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 55m2 stops Chicago Midway Lambert-St Louis

10:15 am - 7:30 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

9h 15m2 stops Nashville Intl Chicago Midway

$665Southwest

Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Sep 26

9:31 pm - 4:22 pmDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

18h 51m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:30 pm - 7:26 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

22h 56m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$677Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Sep 30

1:58 pm - 4:22 pmDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

26h 24m2 stops Philadelphia Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:30 pm - 7:26 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

22h 56m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$853Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Sep 30

6:00 am - 3:01 pmDSM Des Moines-BTR Baton Rouge Ryan

9h 01m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:59 pm - 10:26 pmBTR Baton Rouge Ryan-DSM Des Moines

4h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,134Delta

Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27

6:00 am - 3:01 pmDSM Des Moines-BTR Baton Rouge Ryan

9h 01m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:32 pm - 8:46 pmBTR Baton Rouge Ryan-DSM Des Moines

7h 14m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,290Delta

Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27

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Southwest flights from Des Moines to Louisiana

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Southwest

Oct 27

DSM12:10 pmDes Moines

9h 35m

1 stop

MSY9:45 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

Oct 31

MSY10:20 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 25m

2 stops

DSM5:45 pmDes Moines

$330

Southwest

Oct 27

DSM5:35 amDes Moines

8h 25m

2 stops

MSY2:00 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

Oct 31

MSY9:35 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

8h 10m

2 stops

DSM5:45 pmDes Moines

$335

Southwest

Oct 12

DSM7:10 pmDes Moines

5h 05m

1 stop

MSY12:15 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

Oct 14

MSY12:35 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

9h 25m

2 stops

DSM10:00 pmDes Moines

$355

American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Louisiana

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American Airlines

Oct 24

DSM4:12 pmDes Moines

6h 34m

1 stop

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Oct 26

LCH6:06 pmLake Charles

5h 01m

1 stop

DSM11:07 pmDes Moines

$339

American Airlines

Dec 11

DSM3:31 pmDes Moines

7h 26m

1 stop

MSY10:57 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

Dec 14

MSY6:32 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

4h 33m

1 stop

DSM11:05 pmDes Moines

$350

American Airlines

Dec 10

DSM3:31 pmDes Moines

7h 26m

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MSY10:57 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

Dec 14

MSY6:32 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

4h 33m

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DSM11:05 pmDes Moines

$399

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Wed 10/21

6:28 pm-11:07 pm

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$325

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1:45 pm-9:27 pm

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2:58 pm-8:38 pm

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1 stop5h 34m

$325

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Des Moines

Thu 12/17

2:58 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop5h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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1 stop5h 34m

$325

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DSM Des Moines - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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Des Moines

Sat 10/24

11:27 am-8:08 pm

2 stops8h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/29

5:26 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$330

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DSM Des Moines - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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Des Moines

Thu 1/21

6:55 am-3:05 pm

1 stop8h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/23

5:45 am-2:20 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$330

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DSM Des Moines - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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Des Moines

Thu 1/28

8:26 pm-10:08 am

1 stop13h 42m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 1/31

11:03 am-7:31 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$353

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM Des Moines - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Fri 11/6

8:30 pm-5:37 pm

2 stops45h 07m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 11/13

10:45 am-7:35 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$364

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Des Moines to Louisiana

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Louisiana?

In general, August is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Louisiana. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $380. The month of April is another great option to travel to Louisiana, with average flight prices from Des Moines averaging around $390.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Louisiana?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Louisiana from Des Moines when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Louisiana for around $416 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Louisiana from Des Moines for as low as $320 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$119
Fastest flight time	4h 42m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Louisiana from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $119. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Louisiana found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $325.

The fastest flight from Des Moines to Louisiana takes 4h 42m

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Louisiana. There are no popular flight routes from Des Moines to Louisiana.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Louisiana

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Louisiana?
Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Louisiana refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Louisiana?
There are 4 operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to Louisiana as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Louisiana?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Louisiana.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Louisiana?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Louisiana trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Des Moines to Louisiana

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
American Airlines	PriceFrom $283	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,076 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $290	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,591 reviews	Search Delta flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $312	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,198 reviews	Search Southwest flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $312	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,226 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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