What airlines fly to Des Moines?

American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Des Moines from New Orleans according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 69% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Des Moines. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Des Moines on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Des Moines?

Frontier, Delta, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Des Moines

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

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

The number of operators available for flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Des Moines Airport is 3 as of August 2026.

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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9:23 pm - 1:34 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

16h 11m1 stop Denver Intl

11:29 am - 9:53 amDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

22h 24m1 stop Denver Intl

$273Frontier

Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 10

9:23 pm - 1:34 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

16h 11m1 stop Denver Intl

11:29 am - 9:53 amDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

22h 24m1 stop Denver Intl

$293Frontier

Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 10

8:14 am - 1:30 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

5h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:31 pm - 9:35 pmDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 04m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$325American Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 2

6:33 pm - 11:12 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

4h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:56 pm - 11:38 pmDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

5h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$325American Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16

9:00 am - 3:10 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

6h 10m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:22 pm - 10:58 pmDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

4h 36m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$325American Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

6:01 pm - 11:48 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

5h 47m1 stop Denver Intl

1:27 pm - 9:37 pmDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

8h 10m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$330United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 3

5:32 pm - 10:30 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

4h 58m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

1:35 pm - 9:57 pmDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

8h 22m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$330United Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16

6:00 am - 1:55 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

7h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

2:40 pm - 10:30 pmDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 50m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl

$330Southwest

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

3:45 pm - 10:29 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

6h 44m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

6:00 am - 11:07 amDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

5h 07m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$371United Airlines

Wed, Dec 30 - Sun, Jan 3

6:02 pm - 10:33 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

4h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:57 am - 3:20 pmDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

4h 23m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$391Delta

Fri, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 1

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United Airlines flights from New Orleans to Des Moines

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Sep 9

MSY5:32 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

4h 58m

1 stop

DSM10:30 pmDes Moines

Sep 16

DSM1:35 pmDes Moines

8h 22m

2 stops

MSY9:57 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

$330

United Airlines

Oct 4

MSY6:01 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

5h 47m

1 stop

DSM11:48 pmDes Moines

Oct 6

DSM6:00 amDes Moines

7h 13m

1 stop

MSY1:13 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

$371

United Airlines

Oct 8

MSY6:01 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

5h 47m

1 stop

DSM11:48 pmDes Moines

Oct 12

DSM3:11 pmDes Moines

7h 34m

1 stop

MSY10:45 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

$405

American Airlines flights from New Orleans to Des Moines

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American Airlines

Sep 9

MSY6:33 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

4h 39m

1 stop

DSM11:12 pmDes Moines

Sep 16

DSM5:56 pmDes Moines

5h 42m

1 stop

MSY11:38 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

$325

American Airlines

Dec 30

MSY11:52 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 17m

1 stop

DSM7:09 pmDes Moines

Jan 2

DSM6:17 pmDes Moines

5h 40m

1 stop

MSY11:57 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

$467

American Airlines

Dec 30

MSY11:52 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 17m

1 stop

DSM7:09 pmDes Moines

Jan 2

DSM9:53 amDes Moines

9h 04m

2 stops

MSY6:57 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

$472

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MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - DSM Des Moines

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/3

9:23 pm-1:34 pm

1 stop16h 11m

Des Moines

Thu 9/10

11:29 am-9:53 am

1 stop22h 24m

$273

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - DSM Des Moines

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/3

9:23 pm-1:34 pm

1 stop16h 11m

Des Moines

Thu 9/10

11:29 am-9:53 am

1 stop22h 24m

$293

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - DSM Des Moines

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/31

8:14 am-1:30 pm

1 stop5h 16m

Des Moines

Mon 11/2

3:31 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$325

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - DSM Des Moines

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 9/9

6:33 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop4h 39m

Des Moines

Wed 9/16

5:56 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$325

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - DSM Des Moines

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/15

9:00 am-3:10 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Des Moines

Tue 9/22

6:22 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$325

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - DSM Des Moines

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/1

6:01 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Des Moines

Sat 10/3

1:27 pm-9:37 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$330

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - DSM Des Moines

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 9/9

5:32 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Des Moines

Wed 9/16

1:35 pm-9:57 pm

2 stops8h 22m

$330

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - DSM Des Moines

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/15

6:00 am-1:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Des Moines

Tue 9/22

2:40 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$330

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - DSM Des Moines

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/30

3:45 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Des Moines

Sun 1/3

6:00 am-11:07 am

1 stop5h 07m

$371

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New OrleansDes Moines

MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - DSM Des Moines

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/30

6:02 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop4h 31m

Des Moines

Sun 11/1

10:57 am-3:20 pm

1 stop4h 23m

$391

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $420 to $556.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $273.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

If you’re not able to fly to Des Moines in October, then March is your next best option. Flight prices from New Orleans to Des Moines during March average around $290.

How have New Orleans to Des Moines flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2026, prices for New Orleans to Des Moines flights are approximately 93% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found	$129
Fastest flight time	5h 47m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Des Moines from New Orleans in the past 72 hours is $129. The best round-trip flight deal from New Orleans to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $273.

The fastest flight from New Orleans to Des Moines takes 5h 47m

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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. 5h 47m 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?
The number of operators available for flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Des Moines Airport is 3 as of August 2026.
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.
What is the most popular airline from New Orleans to Des Moines?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between New Orleans and Des Moines, the leading airline is American Airlines, making up 53% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Delta with 23% and United Airlines with 23%.

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Delta	PriceFrom $203	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,505 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $244	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,968 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $272	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,103 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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