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$329+ Cheap flights from Baton Rouge to Des Moines (BTR - DSM)

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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BTR — DSM
May 21 — May 281
Thu 5/21
Thu 5/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Baton Rouge to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Baton Rouge to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Baton Rouge to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 21, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/36:00 am
BTR
-
DSM
1 stop7h 22m
Delta
Sat 10/105:45 am
DSM
-
BTR
1 stop7h 05m
Delta
Deal found 4/20$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Sat 10/35:00 am
BTR
-
DSM
2 stops7h 30m
United Airlines
Sat 10/102:58 pm
DSM
-
BTR
1 stop4h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/20$334
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 5/14:00 pm
BTR
-
DSM
1 stop6h 34m
Delta
Tue 5/55:45 am
DSM
-
BTR
1 stop7h 05m
Delta
Deal found 4/16$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/14:53 pm
BTR
-
DSM
1 stop7h 06m
American Airlines
Tue 5/58:56 am
DSM
-
BTR
2 stops9h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/16$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Thu 5/216:28 pm
BTR
-
DSM
1 stop5h 49m
American Airlines
Mon 5/255:25 am
DSM
-
BTR
1 stop5h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/20$395
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Sun 5/316:16 pm
BTR
-
DSM
1 stop5h 41m
American Airlines
Fri 6/55:30 am
DSM
-
BTR
1 stop5h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/19$527
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 5/316:09 pm
BTR
-
DSM
1 stop4h 31m
United Airlines
Fri 6/55:00 am
DSM
-
BTR
2 stops8h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/19$668

Find flight deals from Baton Rouge to Des Moines

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$339
(Delta)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$543
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From Baton Rouge Ryan to Des Moines
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Baton Rouge to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Baton RougeDes Moines

BTR - DSM

BTRDSM

Baton Rouge Ryan

Fri 5/1

4:00 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Des Moines

Tue 5/5

5:45 am-12:50 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$339

Baton RougeDes Moines

BTR - DSM

BTRDSM

Baton Rouge Ryan

Fri 5/1

4:53 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Des Moines

Tue 5/5

8:56 am-6:02 pm

2 stops9h 06m

$344

Baton RougeDes Moines

BTR - DSM

BTRDSM

Baton Rouge Ryan

Thu 5/21

6:28 pm-12:17 am

1 stop5h 49m

Des Moines

Mon 5/25

5:25 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 35m

$395
Quickest round-trip

Baton RougeDes Moines

BTR - DSM

BTRDSM

Baton Rouge Ryan

Sun 5/31

6:16 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Des Moines

Fri 6/5

5:30 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 30m

$527

Baton RougeDes Moines

BTR - DSM

BTRDSM

Baton Rouge Ryan

Sun 5/31

6:09 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop4h 31m

Des Moines

Fri 6/5

5:00 am-1:29 pm

2 stops8h 29m

$668

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Deals found on 4/16

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Compare providers for flights from Baton Rouge to Des Moines

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 Baton Rouge to Des Moines in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Baton Rouge-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Baton Rouge-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Baton Rouge-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Baton Rouge-Des Moines 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 Baton Rouge-Des Moines 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 Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated April 21, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines from Baton Rouge to Des Moines by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,644 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Elizabeth,Mar 2026

ORD - MIA

Staff was rude and flight attendants 2 out of 3 looked like they had just been thru a hurricane.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,644 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,644 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Elizabeth,Mar 2026

ORD - MIA

Staff was rude and flight attendants 2 out of 3 looked like they had just been thru a hurricane.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Baton Rouge to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Baton Rouge to Des Moines in 6h 34m. Fly via Delta or American Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 773 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Des Moines, with prices starting at $248. This flight start at 48% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Baton Rouge to Des Moines 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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Top airline flying from Baton Rouge to Des Moines

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Baton Rouge to Des Moines. 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 April 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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