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$118+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Des Moines (MSY - 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 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — DSM
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/1210:15 am
MSY
-
DSM
1 stop12h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/238:38 pm
DSM
-
MSY
2 stops24h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$228
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/1210:15 am
MSY
-
DSM
1 stop12h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/138:38 pm
DSM
-
MSY
2 stops24h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$279
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 2/196:10 am
MSY
-
DSM
2 stops17h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/224:15 pm
DSM
-
MSY
1 stop22h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Wed 5/67:54 pm
MSY
-
DSM
1 stop19h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/177:45 am
DSM
-
MSY
1 stop15h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$315
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Wed 5/67:54 pm
MSY
-
DSM
1 stop19h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/186:48 pm
DSM
-
MSY
2 stops28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$324
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 4/306:15 am
MSY
-
DSM
1 stop15h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/177:45 am
DSM
-
MSY
1 stop15h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$330
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Wed 5/67:54 pm
MSY
-
DSM
1 stop19h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/156:48 pm
DSM
-
MSY
2 stops28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$332
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Wed 5/67:54 pm
MSY
-
DSM
1 stop19h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/147:45 am
DSM
-
MSY
1 stop15h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$337
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 4/306:15 am
MSY
-
DSM
1 stop15h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/186:48 pm
DSM
-
MSY
2 stops28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$340

Find flight deals from New Orleans to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Des Moines (DSM). 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 January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$228
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$118
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$576
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($132 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans 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 January 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Des Moines that are best for you.

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New Orleans

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Des Moines

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Price

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/12

10:15 am-11:12 pm

1 stop12h 57m

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

8:38 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops24h 17m

$228

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/12

10:15 am-11:12 pm

1 stop12h 57m

Des Moines

Fri 2/13

8:38 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops24h 22m

$279

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/19

6:10 am-11:12 pm

2 stops17h 02m

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

4:15 pm-3:01 pm

1 stop22h 46m

$299

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/2

2:43 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Des Moines

Fri 3/6

8:21 pm-2:41 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$355

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/19

3:20 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops6h 55m

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

6:15 pm-12:10 am

2 stops5h 55m

$384

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/14

2:25 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop7h 16m

Des Moines

Wed 2/18

3:24 pm-11:28 pm

2 stops8h 04m

$392

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 2/13

7:15 am-10:55 am

1 stop3h 40m

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

5:20 am-9:40 am

1 stop4h 20m

$392

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/12

7:40 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop3h 55m

Des Moines

Tue 2/24

3:20 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$392

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/11

8:57 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$119

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 2/22

6:10 am-7:48 pm

2 stops37h 38m

$201

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Deals found on 1/26

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Compare providers for flights from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Des Moines in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 New Orleans-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-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 New Orleans-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from New Orleans with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Des Moines

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Des Moines (average of $131). Flying from New Orleans to Des Moines in December is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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.

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 January 27, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest and American Airlines from New Orleans 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,197 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Des Moines round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Des Moines, with prices starting at $118. Another option worth looking into is Southwest, starting at $312 round trip. These flights start at 72% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Des Moines (average of $131). Flying from New Orleans to Des Moines in December is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 2 airlines flying from New Orleans to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$118Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$312Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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