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Cheap flights from New Orleans to Des Moines from $172

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Frontier Logo
5:45 am - 6:47 pm
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DSM
13h 02m1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:27 pm - 2:18 pm
DSM
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MSY
18h 51m1 stop
$194Frontier
Thu, Feb 12 - Sun, Feb 15
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5:45 am - 6:47 pm
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DSM
13h 02m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 5:24 am
DSM
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MSY
20h 24m2 stops
$255Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 12 - Sun, Feb 15
United Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 9:50 pm
MSY
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DSM
9h 10m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:59 pm - 9:49 pm
DSM
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MSY
6h 50m1 stop
$272United Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Sat, Feb 14
United Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 9:50 pm
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DSM
9h 10m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:24 pm - 11:28 pm
DSM
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MSY
8h 04m2 stops
$277United Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Sat, Feb 14
American Airlines Logo
5:34 pm - 11:08 pm
MSY
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DSM
5h 34m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:24 pm - 11:18 pm
DSM
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MSY
4h 54m1 stop
$289American Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Sat, Feb 14
American Airlines Logo
11:04 am - 11:29 pm
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DSM
12h 25m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 10:59 pm
DSM
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MSY
6h 59m1 stop
$360American Airlines
Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
American Airlines Logo
7:52 am - 11:29 pm
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DSM
15h 37m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 5:08 pm
DSM
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MSY
10h 08m2 stops
$365American Airlines
Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
American Airlines Logo
7:21 am - 4:24 pm
MSY
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DSM
9h 03m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 5:08 pm
DSM
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MSY
10h 08m2 stops
$376American Airlines
Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
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5:25 pm - 10:43 pm
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DSM
5h 18m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:21 pm - 10:25 pm
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7h 04m1 stop
$387United Airlines
Sat, Apr 11 - Wed, Apr 15
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5:25 pm - 10:43 pm
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5h 18m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:21 pm - 11:29 pm
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8h 08m2 stops
$392United Airlines
Sat, Apr 11 - Wed, Apr 15

United Airlines flights from New Orleans to Des Moines

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United Airlines
Feb 11
MSY12:40 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
9h 10m
2 stops
DSM9:50 pmDes Moines
Feb 14
DSM2:59 pmDes Moines
6h 50m
1 stop
MSY9:49 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$272
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United Airlines
Feb 11
MSY12:40 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
9h 10m
2 stops
DSM9:50 pmDes Moines
Feb 14
DSM3:24 pmDes Moines
8h 04m
2 stops
MSY11:28 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$277
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United Airlines
Apr 11
MSY5:25 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 18m
1 stop
DSM10:43 pmDes Moines
Apr 15
DSM3:21 pmDes Moines
7h 04m
1 stop
MSY10:25 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$387
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American Airlines flights from New Orleans to Des Moines

Our best American Airlines deals on New Orleans to Des Moines flight tickets
American Airlines
Feb 11
MSY5:34 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 34m
1 stop
DSM11:08 pmDes Moines
Feb 14
DSM6:24 pmDes Moines
4h 54m
1 stop
MSY11:18 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$289
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American Airlines
Jan 13
MSY11:04 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
12h 25m
1 stop
DSM11:29 pmDes Moines
Jan 20
DSM4:00 pmDes Moines
6h 59m
1 stop
MSY10:59 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$360
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American Airlines
Jan 13
MSY7:52 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
15h 37m
1 stop
DSM11:29 pmDes Moines
Jan 20
DSM7:00 amDes Moines
10h 08m
2 stops
MSY5:08 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$365
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Des Moines 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 December 28, 2025.
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New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/12

5:45 am-6:47 pm

1 stop13h 02m

Des Moines

Sun 2/15

7:27 pm-2:18 pm

1 stop18h 51m

$194

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/12

5:45 am-6:47 pm

1 stop13h 02m

Des Moines

Sun 2/15

9:00 am-5:24 am

2 stops20h 24m

$255

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/11

12:40 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Des Moines

Sat 2/14

2:59 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$272

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/11

12:40 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Des Moines

Sat 2/14

3:24 pm-11:28 pm

2 stops8h 04m

$277

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/11

5:34 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Des Moines

Sat 2/14

6:24 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$289

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/13

11:04 am-11:29 pm

1 stop12h 25m

Des Moines

Tue 1/20

4:00 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$360

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/13

7:52 am-11:29 pm

1 stop15h 37m

Des Moines

Tue 1/20

7:00 am-5:08 pm

2 stops10h 08m

$365

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/13

7:21 am-4:24 pm

2 stops9h 03m

Des Moines

Tue 1/20

7:00 am-5:08 pm

2 stops10h 08m

$376

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/11

5:25 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Des Moines

Wed 4/15

3:21 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$387

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/11

5:25 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Des Moines

Wed 4/15

3:21 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops8h 08m

$392

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

If you’re not able to fly to Des Moines in October, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from New Orleans to Des Moines during November average around $312.

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Fastest flight time

4h 55m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from New Orleans to Des Moines takes 4h 55m
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  • How far is New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Des Moines by plane?

    The distance between New Orleans Louis Armstrong and Des Moines is about 827.3 mi. 4h 55m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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

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

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

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

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Des Moines 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 Des Moines Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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American AirlinesPriceFrom $244Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,072 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $312Free CancellationRating
8.0
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