$178+ 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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BTR
Nov 9 — Nov 161
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 October 10, 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 October 10, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 12/153:31 pm -
1 stop6h 15m
Sat 1/94:42 pm -
1 stop5h 34m
Deal found 10/8![American Airlines logo]()
$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 12/152:58 pm -
1 stop7h 10m
Sat 1/96:00 am -
2 stops9h 57m
Deal found 10/8![Delta logo]()
$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 10/163:02 pm -
1 stop6h 14m
Sat 10/244:07 pm -
1 stop6h 11m
Deal found 10/8![United Airlines logo]()
$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Sun 12/206:00 am -
1 stop5h 23m
Sat 12/263:59 pm -
1 stop6h 30m
Deal found 10/7![United Airlines logo]()
$439
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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 12/159:30 am -
2 stops10h 12m
Sat 1/97:15 am -
2 stops8h 56m
Deal found 10/6![United Airlines logo]()
$449
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Sun 12/206:00 am -
1 stop5h 23m
Mon 12/283:59 pm -
1 stop6h 30m
Deal found 10/7![United Airlines logo]()
$508
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 12/215:05 am -
1 stop5h 06m
Mon 12/285:23 pm -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 10/7![American Airlines logo]()
$554
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Sun 12/205:15 am -
1 stop4h 41m
Sun 12/273:40 pm -
1 stop6h 58m
Deal found 10/7![Delta logo]()
$559
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 October 10, 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 October 10, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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 12/156:09 am -
2 stops12h 10m
Sat 1/96:00 am -
2 stops9h 57m
Deal found 10/9![Delta logo]()
$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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 1/268:00 am -
1 stop5h 34m
Sat 1/307:15 am -
1 stop7h 04m
Deal found 10/5![United Airlines logo]()
$439
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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 12/159:30 am -
2 stops10h 12m
Sat 1/97:15 am -
2 stops8h 56m
Deal found 10/6![United Airlines logo]()
$449
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to Baton RougeDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Baton Rouge. Data last updated October 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Baton Rouge. Data last updated October 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 10/163:02 pm -
1 stop6h 14m
Sat 10/244:07 pm -
1 stop6h 11m
Deal found 10/8![United Airlines logo]()
$399
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 10/205:35 am -
1 stop7h 21m
Fri 10/233:49 pm -
1 stop6h 44m
Deal found 10/7![Delta logo]()
$617
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Thu 10/226:14 am -
1 stop4h 40m
Mon 10/266:29 pm -
1 stop5h 29m
Deal found 10/7![American Airlines logo]()
$603
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 10/234:12 pm -
1 stop5h 29m
Mon 10/266:29 pm -
1 stop5h 29m
Deal found 10/7![American Airlines logo]()
$649
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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 11/66:45 pm -
2 stops20h 53m
Tue 11/104:13 pm -
1 stop6h 17m
Deal found 10/6![United Airlines logo]()
$618
One-way flights from Des Moines to Baton RougeSearch for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Baton Rouge. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 10, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Baton Rouge. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 10, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 11/38:00 am -
1 stop5h 26m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/8![United Airlines logo]()
$178
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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 10/234:12 pm -
1 stop5h 29m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/5![American Airlines logo]()
$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/9. 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.
Sat 12/194:01 pm -
1 stop6h 44m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/9![American Airlines logo]()
$423
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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 10/236:55 pm -
2 stops20h 37m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/5![United Airlines logo]()
$561
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 October 10, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $339 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $178 (United Airlines) |
Popular in | September |
Cheapest in | June |
Average price | $530 |
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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 October 10, 2026.
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Des MoinesBaton Rouge
DSM Des Moines - BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
DSMBTR
Des Moines
Tue 11/3
8:00 am-1:26 pm
1 stop5h 26m
Baton Rouge Ryan
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$178
Des MoinesBaton Rouge
DSM Des Moines - BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
DSMBTR
Des Moines
Tue 11/3
6:00 am-3:04 pm
2 stops9h 04m
Baton Rouge Ryan
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$183
Des MoinesBaton Rouge
DSM Des Moines - BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
DSMBTR
Des Moines
Wed 11/4
8:00 am-3:38 pm
2 stops7h 38m
Baton Rouge Ryan
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$183
Des MoinesBaton Rouge
DSM Des Moines - BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
DSMBTR
Des Moines
Fri 10/23
4:12 pm-9:41 pm
1 stop5h 29m
Baton Rouge Ryan
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$309
Des MoinesBaton Rouge
DSM Des Moines - BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
DSMBTR
Des Moines
Tue 12/15
6:09 am-6:19 pm
2 stops12h 10m
Baton Rouge Ryan
Sat 1/9
6:00 am-3:57 pm
2 stops9h 57m
$349
Des MoinesBaton Rouge
DSM Des Moines - BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
DSMBTR
Des Moines
Sat 12/19
4:01 pm-10:45 pm
1 stop6h 44m
Baton Rouge Ryan
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$423
Des MoinesBaton Rouge
DSM Des Moines - BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
DSMBTR
Des Moines
Tue 1/26
8:00 am-1:34 pm
1 stop5h 34m
Baton Rouge Ryan
Sat 1/30
7:15 am-2:19 pm
1 stop7h 04m
$439
Des MoinesBaton Rouge
DSM Des Moines - BTR Baton Rouge Ryan
DSMBTR
Des Moines
Tue 12/15
9:30 am-7:42 pm
2 stops10h 12m
Baton Rouge Ryan
Sat 1/9
7:15 am-4:11 pm
2 stops8h 56m
$449
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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 October.
| 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 October 10, 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.
Overall
7.0
Entertainment
6.8
Boarding
7.4
Crew
7.9
Food
6.4
Comfort
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentLinda,Jul 2026
ROA - CLT
Overall
7.0
Entertainment
6.8
Boarding
7.4
Crew
7.9
Food
6.4
Comfort
7.2
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% |