How long is the flight from Des Moines to Alexandria, Louisiana?

Airlines like Delta and American Airlines fly from Des Moines to Alexandria, Louisiana in about 5h 29m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 48m. The distance between Des Moines and Alexandria, Louisiana is about 708 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Alexandria, Louisiana ranges from 3.2 - 6.4 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. August is typically the driest time to visit Alexandria, Louisiana when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Alexandria, Louisiana, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Alexandria, Louisiana as you normally would.

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Q: Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Alexandria that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Alexandria flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

Q: How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Alexandria?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Alexandria.

Q: Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Alexandria?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Alexandria by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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AEX

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$724

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Deal found 1/25

$864

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How long is the flight from Des Moines to Alexandria, Louisiana?
Airlines like Delta and American Airlines fly from Des Moines to Alexandria, Louisiana in about 5h 29m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 48m. The distance between Des Moines and Alexandria, Louisiana is about 708 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Alexandria that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Alexandria flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Alexandria?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Alexandria.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Alexandria?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Alexandria by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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