$450+ 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 10/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BTR
Oct 23 — Oct 301
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Baton RougeExplore 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 September 23, 2026.
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 September 23, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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.
Wed 10/146:00 am -
1 stop5h 18m
Fri 10/164:07 pm -
1 stop6h 08m
Deal found 9/22![United Airlines logo]()
$450
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 10/204:12 pm -
1 stop7h 24m
Fri 10/235:26 pm -
1 stop5h 41m
Deal found 9/20![American Airlines logo]()
$471
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 12/118:00 am -
1 stop7h 15m
Sat 12/193:59 pm -
1 stop6h 30m
Deal found 9/20![United Airlines logo]()
$514
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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.
Tue 10/206:00 am -
2 stops11h 43m
Fri 10/234:07 pm -
1 stop6h 08m
Deal found 9/22![United Airlines logo]()
$547
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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.
Fri 10/21:30 pm -
1 stop7h 40m
Wed 10/711:24 am -
1 stop7h 36m
Deal found 9/21![American Airlines logo]()
$559
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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 11/65:09 pm -
2 stops18h 12m
Tue 11/104:13 pm -
1 stop6h 17m
Deal found 9/21![United Airlines logo]()
$601
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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.
Mon 10/54:12 pm -
1 stop5h 29m
Fri 10/911:24 am -
1 stop7h 36m
Deal found 9/20![American Airlines logo]()
$617
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/66:00 am -
2 stops9h 04m
Fri 10/95:53 pm -
1 stop4h 40m
Deal found 9/22![Delta logo]()
$622
Best flights from Des Moines to Baton RougeDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Baton Rouge that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 23, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Baton Rouge that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 23, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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.
Tue 10/206:00 am -
2 stops11h 43m
Fri 10/234:07 pm -
1 stop6h 08m
Deal found 9/22![United Airlines logo]()
$547
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/66:00 am -
2 stops9h 04m
Fri 10/95:53 pm -
1 stop4h 40m
Deal found 9/22![Delta logo]()
$622
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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 11/65:09 pm -
2 stops18h 12m
Tue 11/104:13 pm -
1 stop6h 17m
Deal found 9/21![United Airlines logo]()
$601
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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.
Mon 10/55:45 am -
2 stops9h 47m
Fri 10/94:07 pm -
1 stop6h 08m
Deal found 9/20![United Airlines logo]()
$645
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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.
Tue 10/66:00 am -
2 stops9h 32m
Fri 10/912:05 pm -
2 stops22h 26m
Deal found 9/22![United Airlines logo]()
$673
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 10/96:00 am -
1 stop7h 20m
Sun 10/115:20 am -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 9/18![United Airlines logo]()
$811
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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 10/166:00 am -
1 stop26h 43m
Sun 10/186:58 pm -
2 stops15h 33m
Deal found 9/21![United Airlines logo]()
$827
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to Baton RougeDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Baton Rouge. Data last updated September 23, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Baton Rouge. Data last updated September 23, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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.
Fri 10/21:30 pm -
1 stop7h 40m
Wed 10/711:24 am -
1 stop7h 36m
Deal found 9/21![American Airlines logo]()
$559
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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 10/26:00 am -
1 stop5h 18m
Wed 10/75:20 am -
2 stops11h 00m
Deal found 9/21![United Airlines logo]()
$633
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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.
Mon 10/54:12 pm -
1 stop5h 29m
Fri 10/911:24 am -
1 stop7h 36m
Deal found 9/20![American Airlines logo]()
$617
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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.
Mon 10/55:45 am -
2 stops9h 47m
Fri 10/94:07 pm -
1 stop6h 08m
Deal found 9/20![United Airlines logo]()
$645
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/66:00 am -
2 stops9h 04m
Fri 10/95:53 pm -
1 stop4h 40m
Deal found 9/22![Delta logo]()
$622
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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.
Tue 10/66:00 am -
2 stops9h 32m
Fri 10/912:05 pm -
2 stops22h 26m
Deal found 9/22![United Airlines logo]()
$673
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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.
Wed 10/146:00 am -
1 stop5h 18m
Fri 10/164:07 pm -
1 stop6h 08m
Deal found 9/22![United Airlines logo]()
$450
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 10/204:12 pm -
1 stop7h 24m
Fri 10/235:26 pm -
1 stop5h 41m
Deal found 9/20![American Airlines logo]()
$471
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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.
Tue 10/206:00 am -
2 stops11h 43m
Fri 10/234:07 pm -
1 stop6h 08m
Deal found 9/22![United Airlines logo]()
$547
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 September 23, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $450 (United Airlines) |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Baton Rouge 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, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 23, 2026.
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Depart
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Cheapest round-trip
Des MoinesBaton Rouge
DSM Des Moines - BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
DSMBTR
Des Moines
Tue 10/20
6:00 am-5:43 pm
2 stops11h 43m
Baton Rouge Ryan
Fri 10/23
4:07 pm-10:15 pm
1 stop6h 08m
$547
Des MoinesBaton Rouge
DSM Des Moines - BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
DSMBTR
Des Moines
Fri 11/6
5:09 pm-11:21 am
2 stops18h 12m
Baton Rouge Ryan
Tue 11/10
4:13 pm-10:30 pm
1 stop6h 17m
$601
Quickest round-trip
Des MoinesBaton Rouge
DSM Des Moines - BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
DSMBTR
Des Moines
Tue 10/6
6:00 am-3:04 pm
2 stops9h 04m
Baton Rouge Ryan
Fri 10/9
5:53 pm-10:33 pm
1 stop4h 40m
$622
Des MoinesBaton Rouge
DSM Des Moines - BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
DSMBTR
Des Moines
Mon 10/5
5:45 am-3:32 pm
2 stops9h 47m
Baton Rouge Ryan
Fri 10/9
4:07 pm-10:15 pm
1 stop6h 08m
$645
Des MoinesBaton Rouge
DSM Des Moines - BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
DSMBTR
Des Moines
Tue 10/6
6:00 am-3:32 pm
2 stops9h 32m
Baton Rouge Ryan
Fri 10/9
12:05 pm-10:31 am
2 stops22h 26m
$673
Des MoinesBaton Rouge
DSM Des Moines - BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
DSMBTR
Des Moines
Fri 10/9
6:00 am-1:20 pm
1 stop7h 20m
Baton Rouge Ryan
Sun 10/11
5:20 am-10:15 pm
1 stop16h 55m
$811
Des MoinesBaton Rouge
DSM Des Moines - BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
DSMBTR
Des Moines
Fri 10/16
6:00 am-8:43 am
1 stop26h 43m
Baton Rouge Ryan
Sun 10/18
6:58 pm-10:31 am
2 stops15h 33m
$827
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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 September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Baton Rouge flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Baton Rouge flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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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 September 23, 2026.
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.
Boarding
7.4
Entertainment
6.8
Crew
7.9
Food
6.4
Comfort
7.2
Overall
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentLinda,Jul 2026
ROA - CLT
Boarding
7.4
Entertainment
6.8
Crew
7.9
Food
6.4
Comfort
7.2
Overall
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentLinda,Jul 2026
ROA - CLT
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$308 | Average$488 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |