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Cheap flights from Des Moines to New Orleans from $104

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Delta Logo
6:30 pm - 11:29 pmDSM-MSY
4h 59m1 stop
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5:25 am - 10:40 amMSY-DSM
5h 15m1 stop
$237Delta
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Fri, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 21
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2:22 pm - 7:55 amDSM-MSY
17h 33m2 stops
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8:19 pm - 1:32 pmMSY-DSM
17h 13m2 stops
$239
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Mon, Sep 22 - Thu, Sep 25
American Airlines Logo
7:03 am - 2:49 pmDSM-MSY
7h 46m2 stops
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4:13 pm - 11:13 pmMSY-DSM
7h 00m1 stop
$242American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 9 - Fri, Sep 12
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10:21 am - 8:21 pmDSM-MSY
10h 00m2 stops
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12:56 pm - 6:09 pmMSY-DSM
5h 13m1 stop
$244American Airlines
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
American Airlines Logo
7:08 am - 2:49 pmDSM-MSY
7h 41m2 stops
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9:37 am - 6:09 pmMSY-DSM
8h 32m2 stops
$247American Airlines
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
American Airlines Logo
10:21 am - 8:21 pmDSM-MSY
10h 00m2 stops
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9:37 am - 6:09 pmMSY-DSM
8h 32m2 stops
$249American Airlines
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
Southwest Logo
3:25 pm - 10:30 pmDSM-MSY
7h 05m1 stop
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5:50 am - 11:05 amMSY-DSM
5h 15m1 stop
$259Southwest
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Wed, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 15
Southwest Logo
8:25 am - 2:45 pmDSM-MSY
6h 20m2 stops
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5:50 am - 11:05 amMSY-DSM
5h 15m1 stop
$264Southwest
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Wed, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 15
United Airlines Logo
2:58 pm - 7:55 pmDSM-MSY
4h 57m1 stop
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3:25 pm - 10:28 pmMSY-DSM
7h 03m1 stop
$307United Airlines
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
United Airlines Logo
2:58 pm - 7:55 pmDSM-MSY
4h 57m1 stop
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3:25 pm - 11:41 pmMSY-DSM
8h 16m2 stops
$312United Airlines
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20

American Airlines flights from Des Moines to New Orleans

Our best American Airlines deals on Des Moines to New Orleans flight tickets
American Airlines
Sep 9
DSM7:03 amDes Moines
7h 46m
2 stops
MSY2:49 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sep 12
MSY4:13 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 00m
1 stop
DSM11:13 pmDes Moines
$242
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American Airlines
Sep 13
DSM10:21 amDes Moines
10h 00m
2 stops
MSY8:21 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sep 20
MSY12:56 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 13m
1 stop
DSM6:09 pmDes Moines
$244
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American Airlines
Sep 13
DSM7:08 amDes Moines
7h 41m
2 stops
MSY2:49 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sep 20
MSY9:37 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
8h 32m
2 stops
DSM6:09 pmDes Moines
$247
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Delta flights from Des Moines to New Orleans

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Delta
Sep 19
DSM6:30 pmDes Moines
4h 59m
1 stop
MSY11:29 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sep 21
MSY5:25 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 15m
1 stop
DSM10:40 amDes Moines
$237
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Delta
Oct 9
DSM6:39 pmDes Moines
4h 55m
1 stop
MSY11:34 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Oct 14
MSY5:52 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
4h 51m
1 stop
DSM10:43 pmDes Moines
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Delta
Aug 8
DSM5:30 amDes Moines
7h 35m
1 stop
MSY1:05 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Aug 15
MSY7:25 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 02m
1 stop
DSM1:27 pmDes Moines
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Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Fri 9/19

6:30 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop4h 59m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 9/21

5:25 am-10:40 am

1 stop5h 15m

$237

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Mon 9/22

2:22 pm-7:55 am

2 stops17h 33m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/25

8:19 pm-1:32 pm

2 stops17h 13m

$239

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Tue 9/9

7:03 am-2:49 pm

2 stops7h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 9/12

4:13 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$242

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Sat 9/13

10:21 am-8:21 pm

2 stops10h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/20

12:56 pm-6:09 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$244

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Sat 9/13

7:08 am-2:49 pm

2 stops7h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/20

9:37 am-6:09 pm

2 stops8h 32m

$247

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Sat 9/13

10:21 am-8:21 pm

2 stops10h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/20

9:37 am-6:09 pm

2 stops8h 32m

$249

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Wed 9/10

3:25 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/15

5:50 am-11:05 am

1 stop5h 15m

$259

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Wed 9/10

8:25 am-2:45 pm

2 stops6h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/15

5:50 am-11:05 am

1 stop5h 15m

$264

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Sat 9/13

2:58 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop4h 57m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/20

3:25 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$307

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Sat 9/13

2:58 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop4h 57m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/20

3:25 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops8h 16m

$312

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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 $331, 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 September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $357.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to New Orleans?

The cheapest day to depart from Des Moines to New Orleans is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $310. When flying out on a Thursday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Des Moines to New Orleans for around $443.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to New Orleans?

The cheapest time of day to fly to New Orleans is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $194. At noon is when there is more demand to fly to New Orleans, so prices are often more expensive at around $442 per ticket.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $417 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 $342 on momondo.

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Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Des Moines to New Orleans according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$104

Fastest flight time

4h 21m

Direct flights

None

Airports in New Orleans

1 airport
The best one-way flight to New Orleans from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $104. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to New Orleans found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $237.
The fastest flight from Des Moines to New Orleans takes 4h 21m
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to New Orleans. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Des Moines Airport - New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport.
There is 1 airport near New Orleans: New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY)
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  • 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 21m, 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 $236Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,981 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $263Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $306Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,246 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $331Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,900 reviews
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