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Cheap flights from New Orleans to Des Moines from $139

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American Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 11:58 pm
MSY
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DSM
5h 58m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:12 am - 10:28 am
DSM
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MSY
5h 16m
1 stop
$359American Airlines
Thu, Jul 2 - Tue, Jul 7
American Airlines Logo
11:20 am - 6:33 pm
MSY
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DSM
7h 13m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:59 pm
DSM
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MSY
7h 59m
2 stops
$364American Airlines
Thu, Jul 2 - Tue, Jul 7
Southwest Logo
2:30 pm - 9:40 pm
MSY
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DSM
7h 10m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
1:30 pm - 10:15 pm
DSM
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MSY
8h 45m
2 stops
$369Southwest
Tue, Jul 7 - Fri, Jul 10
American Airlines Logo
2:43 pm - 12:01 am
MSY
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DSM
9h 18m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:12 am - 10:28 am
DSM
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MSY
5h 16m
1 stop
$372American Airlines
Tue, Jul 7 - Fri, Jul 10
Delta Logo
12:47 pm - 5:48 pm
MSY
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DSM
5h 01m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:35 pm - 11:38 pm
DSM
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MSY
5h 03m
1 stop
$377Delta
Thu, Aug 13 - Sun, Aug 16
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 12:50 pm
MSY
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DSM
6h 50m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 11:15 am
DSM
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MSY
5h 55m
1 stop
$384Southwest
Fri, Jun 19 - Tue, Jun 23
United Airlines Logo
10:26 am - 5:18 pm
MSY
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DSM
6h 52m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 9:31 pm
DSM
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MSY
7h 56m
1 stop
$391United Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 2
United Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 10:30 pm
MSY
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DSM
6h 45m
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United Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 10:45 pm
DSM
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MSY
9h 10m
2 stops
$396United Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 2
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 11:25 am
MSY
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DSM
5h 55m
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Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 11:15 am
DSM
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MSY
5h 55m
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$399Southwest
Sun, Jun 7 - Wed, Jun 10
United Airlines Logo
12:03 pm - 10:28 pm
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DSM
10h 25m
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United Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 10:45 pm
DSM
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MSY
9h 35m
2 stops
$401United Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 2

American Airlines flights from New Orleans to Des Moines

Our best American Airlines deals on New Orleans to Des Moines flight tickets
American Airlines
Jul 2
MSY6:00 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 58m
1 stop
DSM11:58 pmDes Moines
Jul 7
DSM5:12 amDes Moines
5h 16m
1 stop
MSY10:28 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$359
American Airlines
Jul 2
MSY11:20 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 13m
1 stop
DSM6:33 pmDes Moines
Jul 7
DSM5:00 amDes Moines
7h 59m
2 stops
MSY12:59 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$364
American Airlines
Jul 7
MSY2:43 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
9h 18m
2 stops
DSM12:01 amDes Moines
Jul 10
DSM5:12 amDes Moines
5h 16m
1 stop
MSY10:28 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$372

United Airlines flights from New Orleans to Des Moines

Our best United Airlines deals on New Orleans to Des Moines flight tickets
United Airlines
Sep 1
MSY10:26 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 52m
1 stop
DSM5:18 pmDes Moines
Sep 2
DSM1:35 pmDes Moines
7h 56m
1 stop
MSY9:31 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$391
United Airlines
Sep 1
MSY3:45 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 45m
1 stop
DSM10:30 pmDes Moines
Sep 2
DSM1:35 pmDes Moines
9h 10m
2 stops
MSY10:45 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$396
United Airlines
Sep 1
MSY12:03 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
10h 25m
2 stops
DSM10:28 pmDes Moines
Sep 2
DSM1:10 pmDes Moines
9h 35m
2 stops
MSY10:45 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$401

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New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/2

6:00 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Des Moines

Tue 7/7

5:12 am-10:28 am

1 stop5h 16m

$359

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/2

11:20 am-6:33 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Des Moines

Tue 7/7

5:00 am-12:59 pm

2 stops7h 59m

$364

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 7/7

2:30 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops7h 10m

Des Moines

Fri 7/10

1:30 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$369

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 7/7

2:43 pm-12:01 am

2 stops9h 18m

Des Moines

Fri 7/10

5:12 am-10:28 am

1 stop5h 16m

$372
Quickest round-trip

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/13

12:47 pm-5:48 pm

1 stop5h 01m

Des Moines

Sun 8/16

6:35 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$377

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 6/19

6:00 am-12:50 pm

2 stops6h 50m

Des Moines

Tue 6/23

5:20 am-11:15 am

1 stop5h 55m

$384

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/1

10:26 am-5:18 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Des Moines

Wed 9/2

1:35 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$391

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/1

3:45 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Des Moines

Wed 9/2

1:35 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$396

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 6/7

5:30 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 55m

Des Moines

Wed 6/10

5:20 am-11:15 am

1 stop5h 55m

$399

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/1

12:03 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops10h 25m

Des Moines

Wed 9/2

1:10 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$401

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

If you’re not able to fly to Des Moines in August, then October is your next best option. Flight prices from New Orleans to Des Moines during October average around $288.

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

As of May 2026, prices for New Orleans to Des Moines flights are approximately 26% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time

4h 21m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from New Orleans to Des Moines takes 4h 21m
There are no direct flights from New Orleans to Des Moines. There are no popular flight routes from New Orleans to Des Moines.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from New Orleans to Des Moines

  • 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 21m 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.

  • What is the most popular airline from New Orleans to Des Moines?

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American AirlinesPriceFrom $244Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,642 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $272Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,747 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $290Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,454 reviews
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