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$269+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Baton Rouge (DSM - BTR)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BTR
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Baton Rouge

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Baton Rouge
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Baton Rouge. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:39 pmDSM - BTR
1 stop4h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/35:32 amBTR - DSM
1 stop5h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/196:00 amDSM - BTR
1 stop7h 07mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/211:48 pmBTR - DSM
2 stops10h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$391

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Baton Rouge

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Baton Rouge (BTR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$478
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From Des Moines to Baton Rouge Ryan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Baton Rouge that are best for you.

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Des MoinesBaton Rouge

DSM - BTR

DSMBTR

Des Moines

Fri 1/30

11:26 am-5:56 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Fri 2/6

10:31 am-4:28 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$269

Des MoinesBaton Rouge

DSM - BTR

DSMBTR

Des Moines

Thu 1/29

11:35 am-4:07 pm

1 stop4h 32m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Thu 2/5

7:07 am-3:44 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$270

Des MoinesBaton Rouge

DSM - BTR

DSMBTR

Des Moines

Sat 1/17

3:04 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Wed 1/21

3:30 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$309

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Deals found on 12/16

Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Baton Rouge

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Baton Rouge in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Baton Rouge flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Baton Rouge flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Baton Rouge flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Baton Rouge flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Baton Rouge flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Baton Rouge

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Baton Rouge?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Baton Rouge (average of $193). Flying from Des Moines to Baton Rouge in May is currently the most expensive (average of $346). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to BTR?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Baton Rouge. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

When flying from Des Moines to Baton Rouge, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 24% versus a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Baton Rouge

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Baton Rouge. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Baton Rouge. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines from Des Moines to Baton Rouge have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Baton Rouge?

    Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from Des Moines to Baton Rouge in just under 4h 32m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 58m. There are 773 mi between Des Moines and Baton Rouge. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Des Moines to Baton Rouge round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Baton Rouge round-trip from $248. American Airlines is priced at 37% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Baton Rouge that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Baton Rouge?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Baton Rouge?

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Baton Rouge?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Baton Rouge (average of $193). Flying from Des Moines to Baton Rouge in May is currently the most expensive (average of $346). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Des Moines to Baton Rouge

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Des Moines to Baton Rouge. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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