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Cheap flights from New Orleans to Des Moines from $152

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from New Orleans to Des Moines departing on 9/11. 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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United Airlines Logo
3:48 pm - 10:35 pm
MSY
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DSM
6h 47m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:55 pm
DSM
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MSY
6h 55m
1 stop
$317United Airlines
Sat, Aug 1 - Wed, Aug 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:09 pm - 9:58 pm
MSY
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DSM
28h 49m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:49 pm - 5:04 am
DSM
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MSY
15h 15m
1 stop
$344Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 1 - Wed, Aug 5
United Airlines Logo
5:35 pm - 10:35 pm
MSY
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DSM
5h 00m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 1:14 pm
DSM
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MSY
6h 54m
1 stop
$362United Airlines
Mon, Aug 3 - Tue, Aug 4
United Airlines Logo
2:21 pm - 10:56 pm
MSY
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DSM
8h 35m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 11:05 am
DSM
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MSY
4h 45m
1 stop
$367United Airlines
Mon, Aug 3 - Tue, Aug 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 11:14 pm
MSY
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DSM
15h 14m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:19 pm - 9:03 pm
DSM
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MSY
6h 44m
1 stop
$369Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 10
Southwest Logo
3:20 pm - 11:35 pm
MSY
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DSM
8h 15m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
2:40 pm - 10:25 pm
DSM
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MSY
7h 45m
2 stops
$372Southwest
Mon, Aug 3 - Tue, Aug 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:06 am - 8:35 am
MSY
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DSM
21h 29m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:22 pm - 12:27 pm
DSM
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MSY
23h 05m
1 stop
$373Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 4
United Airlines Logo
2:01 pm - 9:22 pm
MSY
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DSM
7h 21m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 1:14 pm
DSM
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MSY
6h 54m
1 stop
$381United Airlines
Fri, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 10
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12:55 pm - 10:55 pm
MSY
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DSM
10h 00m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 12:55 pm
DSM
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MSY
7h 25m
2 stops
$392Southwest
Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 4
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5:50 pm - 10:55 pm
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DSM
5h 05m
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Southwest Logo
7:05 am - 12:15 pm
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MSY
5h 10m
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$394Southwest
Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 28

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United Airlines flights from New Orleans to Des Moines

Our best United Airlines deals on New Orleans to Des Moines flight tickets
United Airlines
Aug 1
MSY3:48 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 47m
1 stop
DSM10:35 pmDes Moines
Aug 5
DSM6:00 amDes Moines
6h 55m
1 stop
MSY12:55 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$317
United Airlines
Aug 3
MSY5:35 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 00m
1 stop
DSM10:35 pmDes Moines
Aug 4
DSM6:20 amDes Moines
6h 54m
1 stop
MSY1:14 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$362
United Airlines
Aug 3
MSY2:21 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
8h 35m
2 stops
DSM10:56 pmDes Moines
Aug 4
DSM6:20 amDes Moines
4h 45m
1 stop
MSY11:05 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$367

Southwest flights from New Orleans to Des Moines

Our best Southwest deals on New Orleans to Des Moines flight tickets
Southwest
Aug 3
MSY3:20 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
8h 15m
2 stops
DSM11:35 pmDes Moines
Aug 4
DSM2:40 pmDes Moines
7h 45m
2 stops
MSY10:25 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$372
Southwest
Oct 1
MSY12:55 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
10h 00m
2 stops
DSM10:55 pmDes Moines
Oct 4
DSM5:30 amDes Moines
7h 25m
2 stops
MSY12:55 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$392
Southwest
Oct 15
MSY5:50 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 05m
1 stop
DSM10:55 pmDes Moines
Oct 28
DSM7:05 amDes Moines
5h 10m
1 stop
MSY12:15 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$394

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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 July 6, 2026.
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Cheapest round-trip

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/1

3:48 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Des Moines

Wed 8/5

6:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$317

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/1

5:09 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops28h 49m

Des Moines

Wed 8/5

1:49 pm-5:04 am

1 stop15h 15m

$344

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/3

5:35 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Des Moines

Tue 8/4

6:20 am-1:14 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$362

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/3

2:21 pm-10:56 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Des Moines

Tue 8/4

6:20 am-11:05 am

1 stop4h 45m

$367

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 8/7

8:00 am-11:14 pm

2 stops15h 14m

Des Moines

Mon 8/10

2:19 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$369

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/3

3:20 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Des Moines

Tue 8/4

2:40 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops7h 45m

$372

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/1

11:06 am-8:35 am

2 stops21h 29m

Des Moines

Sun 10/4

1:22 pm-12:27 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$373

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 8/7

2:01 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Des Moines

Mon 8/10

6:20 am-1:14 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$381

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/1

12:55 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Des Moines

Sun 10/4

5:30 am-12:55 pm

2 stops7h 25m

$392
Quickest round-trip

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/15

5:50 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Des Moines

Wed 10/28

7:05 am-12:15 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$394

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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 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 July 2026, prices for New Orleans to Des Moines flights are approximately 62% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from New Orleans to Des Moines

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Fastest flight time

5h 00m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from New Orleans to Des Moines takes 5h 00m
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. 5h 00m 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?

Best airlines flying from New Orleans to Des Moines

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American AirlinesPriceFrom $244Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,782 reviews
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7.4
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8,452 reviews
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