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$143+ Cheap flights from Louisiana to Des Moines (DSM)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — DSM
Oct 19 — Oct 261
Sun 10/19
Sun 10/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Louisiana to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Louisiana to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated September 19, 2025.

Round-trip from

$249
(Delta)

One-way from

$143
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$432
From Louisiana to Des Moines
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Cheapest flights from Louisiana to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Louisiana to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 19, 2025.

This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/166:00 amBTR - DSM
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Tue 1/611:04 amDSM - BTR
1 stop4h 52mDelta
Deal found 9/18$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 12/166:00 amBTR - DSM
2 stops10h 16mDelta
Thu 1/16:15 amDSM - BTR
2 stops8h 45mDelta
Deal found 9/17$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/28:13 pmMSY - DSM
1 stop18h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/510:41 amDSM - MSY
1 stop21h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$271
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/166:00 amBTR - DSM
1 stop4h 43mDelta
Sun 1/410:28 amDSM - BTR
2 stops11h 24mDelta
Deal found 9/18$284
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.
Thu 10/97:00 amMSY - DSM
1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/42:52 pmDSM - MSY
1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/18$300
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 10/104:05 pmBTR - DSM
1 stop6h 23mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/136:15 amDSM - BTR
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/17$308
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/97:45 pmMSY - DSM
1 stop3h 45mSouthwest
Tue 11/44:15 pmDSM - MSY
2 stops6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 9/18$310
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Thu 10/165:20 amMSY - DSM
1 stop4h 45mDelta
Sat 10/185:15 pmDSM - MSY
1 stop5h 47mDelta
Deal found 9/16$313
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/223:47 pmBTR - DSM
1 stop6h 41mDelta
Tue 1/611:04 amDSM - BTR
1 stop4h 52mDelta
Deal found 9/18$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Mon 12/223:47 pmBTR - DSM
1 stop6h 41mDelta
Thu 1/16:15 amDSM - BTR
2 stops8h 45mDelta
Deal found 9/17$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 9/226:07 pmLCH - DSM
1 stop4h 21mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/296:15 amDSM - LCH
1 stop7h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/17$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 10/107:00 amMSY - DSM
1 stop7h 23mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/136:15 amDSM - MSY
1 stop6h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/17$329

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Louisiana to Des Moines 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 19, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Louisiana to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Louisiana

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Baton RougeDes Moines

BTR - DSM

BTRDSM

Baton Rouge Ryan

Wed 12/17

6:00 am-1:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Des Moines

Tue 1/6

11:04 am-3:56 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$249

Baton RougeDes Moines

BTR - DSM

BTRDSM

Baton Rouge Ryan

Tue 12/16

6:00 am-1:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Des Moines

Tue 1/6

11:04 am-3:56 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$249

Baton RougeDes Moines

BTR - DSM

BTRDSM

Baton Rouge Ryan

Wed 12/17

6:00 am-10:43 am

1 stop4h 43m

Des Moines

Wed 1/7

6:20 am-3:56 pm

2 stops9h 36m

$254

Baton RougeDes Moines

BTR - DSM

BTRDSM

Baton Rouge Ryan

Tue 12/16

6:00 am-10:43 am

1 stop4h 43m

Des Moines

Wed 1/7

6:20 am-3:56 pm

2 stops9h 36m

$254

Baton RougeDes Moines

BTR - DSM

BTRDSM

Baton Rouge Ryan

Wed 12/17

6:00 am-10:43 am

1 stop4h 43m

Des Moines

Mon 1/5

10:55 am-8:09 pm

2 stops9h 14m

$254

Baton RougeDes Moines

BTR - DSM

BTRDSM

Baton Rouge Ryan

Thu 12/18

6:00 am-10:43 am

1 stop4h 43m

Des Moines

Thu 1/1

6:15 am-3:00 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$254

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/2

8:13 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop18h 37m

Des Moines

Sun 10/5

10:41 am-8:07 am

1 stop21h 26m

$271

Lake CharlesDes Moines

LCH - DSM

LCHDSM

Lake Charles

Fri 2/20

4:20 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

8:00 am-3:27 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$294

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/9

7:00 am-2:23 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Des Moines

Tue 11/4

2:52 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$300

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/16

9:36 am-3:03 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Des Moines

Sat 10/18

3:48 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$313

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Best time to book a flight from Louisiana to Des Moines

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Louisiana to Des Moines

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisiana to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Louisiana to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 LA to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Louisiana to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 19, 2025.

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

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Louisiana?

    Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Louisiana to Des Moines.

  • How long is the flight from Louisiana to Des Moines?

    A quick flight from Louisiana to Des Moines can take about 5h 27m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $313. Louisiana and Des Moines are separated by a distance of 820 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Louisiana to Des Moines one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $152. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Louisiana to Des Moines for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Louisiana to Des Moines?

    While some choose either Baton Rouge Ryan - Des Moines or Lake Charles - Des Moines, New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Des Moines is the most popular route from Louisiana to Des Moines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Louisiana 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.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisiana to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Louisiana to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 3 airlines flying from Louisiana to Des Moines

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Louisiana 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 September 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$118Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$332Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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