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Cheap flights from Des Moines to New Orleans from $114

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to New Orleans departing on 10/9. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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6:50 pm - 11:46 pmDSM  Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
4h 56m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:45 am - 3:21 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines
7h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$255Delta
Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14
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11:29 am - 9:53 amDSM  Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
22h 24m1 stop Denver Intl
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10:48 am - 7:33 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines
8h 45m1 stop Denver Intl
$261Frontier
Thu, Sep 10 - Fri, Sep 18
Delta Logo
11:04 am - 5:31 pmDSM  Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:40 pm - 10:29 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines
4h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$262Delta
Tue, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 25
Southwest Logo
7:10 pm - 12:10 amDSM  Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 00m1 stop Denver Intl
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2:30 pm - 8:35 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines
6h 05m1 stop Denver Intl
$263Southwest
Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 21
Southwest Logo
5:55 am - 2:15 pmDSM  Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
8h 20m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 1:55 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines
7h 55m1 stop Denver Intl
$268Southwest
Tue, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 25
Frontier Logo
11:29 am - 9:53 amDSM  Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
22h 24m1 stop Denver Intl
Frontier Logo
10:48 am - 7:33 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines
8h 45m1 stop Denver Intl
$268Frontier
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21
American Airlines Logo
6:22 pm - 10:58 pmDSM  Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
4h 36m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
6:33 pm - 11:12 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines
4h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$269American Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21
American Airlines Logo
6:55 am - 12:14 pmDSM  Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 11:16 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines
5h 16m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$281American Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 5
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 1:13 pmDSM  Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 58m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 2:16 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines
7h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$281United Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Thu, Sep 3
United Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 10:45 pmDSM  Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
9h 10m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:20 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines
5h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$286United Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Thu, Sep 3

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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 23
DSM5:56 pmDes Moines
5h 42m
1 stop
MSY11:38 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sep 26
MSY9:00 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 10m
1 stop
DSM3:10 pmDes Moines
$255
American Airlines
Sep 16
DSM6:22 pmDes Moines
4h 36m
1 stop
MSY10:58 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sep 21
MSY6:33 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
4h 39m
1 stop
DSM11:12 pmDes Moines
$269
American Airlines
Aug 29
DSM4:13 pmDes Moines
6h 46m
1 stop
MSY10:59 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Aug 31
MSY6:50 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 30m
1 stop
DSM12:20 amDes Moines
$303

Southwest flights from Des Moines to New Orleans

Our best Southwest deals on Des Moines to New Orleans flight tickets
Southwest
Sep 23
DSM2:40 pmDes Moines
7h 50m
2 stops
MSY10:30 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sep 26
MSY6:50 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
9h 20m
1 stop
DSM4:10 pmDes Moines
$260
Southwest
Oct 15
DSM7:10 pmDes Moines
5h 00m
1 stop
MSY12:10 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Oct 21
MSY2:30 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 05m
1 stop
DSM8:35 pmDes Moines
$263
Southwest
Sep 10
DSM3:50 pmDes Moines
6h 05m
1 stop
MSY9:55 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sep 17
MSY5:00 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 25m
1 stop
DSM11:25 amDes Moines
$270

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to New Orleans that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 11, 2026.
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Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM Des Moines - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Wed 11/11

6:50 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop4h 56m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/14

7:45 am-3:21 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$255

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM Des Moines - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Thu 9/10

11:29 am-9:53 am

1 stop22h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 9/18

10:48 am-7:33 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$261

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM Des Moines - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Tue 1/19

11:04 am-5:31 pm

1 stop6h 27m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 1/25

5:40 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop4h 49m

$262

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM Des Moines - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Thu 10/15

7:10 pm-12:10 am

1 stop5h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 10/21

2:30 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$263

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM Des Moines - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Tue 1/19

5:55 am-2:15 pm

2 stops8h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 1/25

6:00 am-1:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$268

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM Des Moines - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Thu 9/17

11:29 am-9:53 am

1 stop22h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/21

10:48 am-7:33 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$268
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM Des Moines - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Wed 9/16

6:22 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop4h 36m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/21

6:33 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop4h 39m

$269

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM Des Moines - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Wed 9/2

6:55 am-12:14 pm

1 stop5h 19m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/5

6:00 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$281

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM Des Moines - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Wed 9/2

6:15 am-1:13 pm

1 stop6h 58m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/3

7:00 am-2:16 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$281

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM Des Moines - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Wed 9/2

1:35 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops9h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/3

7:00 am-12:20 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$286

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $380 to $694.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $255.

What is the cheapest month to fly to New Orleans?

The cheapest month to fly to New Orleans from Des Moines is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $356, 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 September, then departing from Des Moines during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $382.

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 $416 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 $294 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

4h 34m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Des Moines to New Orleans takes 4h 34m
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to New Orleans. There are no popular flight routes from Des Moines to New Orleans.
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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 34m, 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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SouthwestPriceFrom $278Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,218 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $287Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,897 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $290Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,497 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $312Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,095 reviews
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