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Cheap flights from Des Moines to New Orleans from $114

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2:56 pm - 10:05 pmDSM-MSY
7h 09m1 stop
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4:10 pm - 9:48 amMSY-DSM
17h 38m1 stop
$218Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 5
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3:44 pm - 12:51 pmDSM-MSY
21h 07m1 stop
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3:30 pm - 7:08 pmMSY-DSM
27h 38m1 stop
$221Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Dec 7 - Thu, Dec 11
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2:32 pm - 7:00 pmDSM-MSY
28h 28m1 stop
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6:15 am - 8:13 pmMSY-DSM
13h 58m1 stop
$228Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6
Delta Logo
2:13 pm - 8:17 pmDSM-MSY
6h 04m1 stop
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6:20 am - 1:28 pmMSY-DSM
7h 08m1 stop
$297Delta
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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21
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10:21 am - 4:09 pmDSM-MSY
5h 48m1 stop
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7:30 am - 1:30 pmMSY-DSM
6h 00m1 stop
$305Delta
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Tue, Dec 2 - Thu, Dec 11
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3:25 pm - 10:21 pmDSM-MSY
6h 56m1 stop
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7:00 am - 4:17 pmMSY-DSM
9h 17m2 stops
$307United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21
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2:52 pm - 8:05 pmDSM-MSY
5h 13m1 stop
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12:01 pm - 8:45 pmMSY-DSM
8h 44m2 stops
$310United Airlines
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Sat, Nov 1 - Wed, Nov 5
American Airlines Logo
2:19 pm - 11:05 pmDSM-MSY
8h 46m2 stops
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10:55 am - 6:10 pmMSY-DSM
7h 15m2 stops
$315American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 15
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5:00 am - 10:22 amDSM-MSY
5h 22m1 stop
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3:56 pm - 12:02 amMSY-DSM
8h 06m2 stops
$318American Airlines
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Sat, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 14
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4:15 pm - 8:55 pmDSM-MSY
4h 40m1 stop
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10:55 am - 7:55 pmMSY-DSM
9h 00m2 stops
$339Southwest
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Fri, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 8

Delta flights from Des Moines to New Orleans

Our best Delta deals on Des Moines to New Orleans flight tickets
Delta
Oct 14
DSM2:13 pmDes Moines
6h 04m
1 stop
MSY8:17 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Oct 21
MSY6:20 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 08m
1 stop
DSM1:28 pmDes Moines
$297
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Delta
Dec 2
DSM10:21 amDes Moines
5h 48m
1 stop
MSY4:09 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Dec 11
MSY7:30 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 00m
1 stop
DSM1:30 pmDes Moines
$305
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Delta
Dec 6
DSM11:28 amDes Moines
6h 55m
1 stop
MSY6:23 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Dec 11
MSY7:30 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 00m
1 stop
DSM1:30 pmDes Moines
$313
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United Airlines flights from Des Moines to New Orleans

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United Airlines
Oct 14
DSM3:25 pmDes Moines
6h 56m
1 stop
MSY10:21 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Oct 21
MSY7:00 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
9h 17m
2 stops
DSM4:17 pmDes Moines
$307
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United Airlines
Nov 1
DSM2:52 pmDes Moines
5h 13m
1 stop
MSY8:05 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Nov 5
MSY12:01 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
8h 44m
2 stops
DSM8:45 pmDes Moines
$310
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United Airlines
Sep 18
DSM11:35 amDes Moines
10h 07m
2 stops
MSY9:42 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sep 21
MSY3:25 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 03m
1 stop
DSM10:28 pmDes Moines
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Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Thu 12/4

2:56 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop7h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 12/5

4:10 pm-9:48 am

1 stop17h 38m

$218

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Sun 12/7

3:44 pm-12:51 pm

1 stop21h 07m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/11

3:30 pm-7:08 pm

1 stop27h 38m

$221

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

2:32 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop28h 28m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 11/6

6:15 am-8:13 pm

1 stop13h 58m

$228

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Tue 10/14

2:13 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop6h 04m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/21

6:20 am-1:28 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$297

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Tue 12/2

10:21 am-4:09 pm

1 stop5h 48m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/11

7:30 am-1:30 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$305

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Tue 10/14

3:25 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop6h 56m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/21

7:00 am-4:17 pm

2 stops9h 17m

$307

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Sat 11/1

2:52 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop5h 13m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/5

12:01 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops8h 44m

$310

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Tue 11/11

2:19 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops8h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/15

10:55 am-6:10 pm

2 stops7h 15m

$315

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Sat 10/11

5:00 am-10:22 am

1 stop5h 22m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/14

3:56 pm-12:02 am

2 stops8h 06m

$318

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Fri 12/5

4:15 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop4h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 12/8

10:55 am-7:55 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$339

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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 November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $362, 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 November, then departing from Des Moines during the month August is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $366.

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 $422 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 $320 on momondo.

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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 40m, 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.

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DeltaPriceFrom $236Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,957 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $266Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $296Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $331Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,924 reviews
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