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3:31 pm - 9:40 pmDSM  Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 09m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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3:45 pm - 11:30 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines
7h 45m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$325American Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9
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6:14 pm - 11:22 pmDSM  Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 08m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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7:17 pm - 12:26 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines
5h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$325American Airlines
Thu, Jan 7 - Mon, Jan 11
Southwest Logo
7:15 pm - 12:45 amDSM  Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway
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5:50 am - 1:10 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines
7h 20m1 stop Denver Intl
$325Southwest
Wed, Nov 25 - Fri, Nov 27
Delta Logo
6:52 pm - 11:59 pmDSM  Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:40 am - 2:13 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines
7h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$325Delta
Wed, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 1
Delta Logo
2:59 pm - 8:39 pmDSM  Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
3:39 pm - 10:38 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines
6h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$325Delta
Wed, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 1
United Airlines Logo
2:56 pm - 8:08 pmDSM  Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 12m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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7:00 am - 4:13 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines
9h 13m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl
$330United Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9
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10:00 am - 6:50 pmDSM  Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
8h 50m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:46 pm - 1:19 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines
41h 33m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Austin Bergstrom
$335Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jan 17 - Fri, Jan 22
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10:00 am - 6:51 pmDSM  Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
8h 51m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:46 pm - 1:19 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines
41h 33m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Austin Bergstrom
$341Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jan 17 - Fri, Jan 22
United Airlines Logo
3:00 pm - 9:44 pmDSM  Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 44m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
2:13 pm - 8:22 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines
6h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$359United Airlines
Sun, Jan 17 - Fri, Jan 22
Southwest Logo
3:00 pm - 10:10 pmDSM  Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 10m1 stop Chicago Midway
Southwest Logo
4:00 pm - 9:30 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines
5h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway
$359Southwest
Sun, Jan 17 - Thu, Jan 21

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Delta flights from Des Moines to New Orleans

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Delta
Nov 25
DSM2:59 pmDes Moines
5h 40m
1 stop
MSY8:39 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Dec 1
MSY3:39 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 59m
1 stop
DSM10:38 pmDes Moines
$325
Delta
Dec 17
DSM5:20 amDes Moines
6h 41m
1 stop
MSY12:01 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Dec 20
MSY5:15 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 38m
1 stop
DSM10:53 amDes Moines
$412
Delta
Nov 25
DSM5:30 amDes Moines
6h 32m
1 stop
MSY12:02 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Nov 27
MSY5:30 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 14m
1 stop
DSM10:44 amDes Moines
$436

United Airlines flights from Des Moines to New Orleans

Our best United Airlines deals on Des Moines to New Orleans flight tickets
United Airlines
Dec 2
DSM2:56 pmDes Moines
5h 12m
1 stop
MSY8:08 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Dec 9
MSY7:00 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
9h 13m
2 stops
DSM4:13 pmDes Moines
$330
United Airlines
Jan 17
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
5h 14m
1 stop
MSY1:14 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Jan 22
MSY5:23 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 07m
1 stop
DSM10:30 pmDes Moines
$359
United Airlines
Jan 17
DSM3:00 pmDes Moines
4h 49m
1 stop
MSY7:49 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Jan 22
MSY2:10 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
9h 04m
2 stops
DSM11:14 pmDes Moines
$364

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Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM Des Moines - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Wed 12/2

3:31 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop6h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/9

3:45 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$325
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Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM Des Moines - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Thu 1/7

6:14 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop5h 08m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 1/11

7:17 pm-12:26 am

1 stop5h 09m

$325

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM Des Moines - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Wed 11/25

7:15 pm-12:45 am

1 stop5h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 11/27

5:50 am-1:10 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$325

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM Des Moines - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Wed 11/25

6:52 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 07m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 12/1

6:40 am-2:13 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$325

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM Des Moines - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Wed 11/25

2:59 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop5h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 12/1

3:39 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$325

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM Des Moines - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Wed 12/2

2:56 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop5h 12m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/9

7:00 am-4:13 pm

2 stops9h 13m

$330

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM Des Moines - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Sun 1/17

10:00 am-6:50 pm

1 stop8h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/22

7:46 pm-1:19 pm

2 stops41h 33m

$335

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM Des Moines - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Sun 1/17

10:00 am-6:51 pm

1 stop8h 51m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/22

7:46 pm-1:19 pm

2 stops41h 33m

$341

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM Des Moines - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Sun 1/17

3:00 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop6h 44m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/22

2:13 pm-8:22 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$359

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM Des Moines - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Sun 1/17

3:00 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/21

4:00 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$359

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Des Moines and New Orleans?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $324 to $516.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $325.

What is the cheapest month to fly to New Orleans?

The cheapest month to fly to New Orleans from Des Moines is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around $380, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit New Orleans during the month of August, then departing from Des Moines during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $385.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New Orleans from Des Moines when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New Orleans for around $413 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New Orleans from Des Moines for as low as $349 on momondo.

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Best Price Found

$144

Fastest flight time

4h 41m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to New Orleans from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $144. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to New Orleans found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $325.
The fastest flight from Des Moines to New Orleans takes 4h 41m
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to New Orleans. There are no popular flight routes from Des Moines to New Orleans.

Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to New Orleans

  • How far is Des Moines to New Orleans Louis Armstrong by plane?

    Des Moines and New Orleans Louis Armstrong are 827.3 mi apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 4h 41m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport?

    Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport?

    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 New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Des Moines to New Orleans?

Best airlines flying from Des Moines to New Orleans

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DeltaPriceFrom $268Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,698 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $287Free CancellationRating
7.0
12,228 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $312Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,215 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $312Free CancellationRating
7.3
10,469 reviews
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