Des Moines

$145+ 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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — DSM
abr. 12 — abr. 191
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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 marzo 13, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
jue. 5/145:15 am
MSY
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DSM
1 stop10h 00m
Multiple Airlines
dom. 5/177:45 am
DSM
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MSY
1 stop25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$272
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
jue. 5/75:15 am
MSY
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DSM
1 stop10h 00m
Multiple Airlines
dom. 5/107:45 am
DSM
-
MSY
1 stop25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$282
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
mar. 4/77:00 am
MSY
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DSM
1 stop5h 29m
United Airlines
mar. 4/146:20 am
DSM
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MSY
1 stop5h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/11$291
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
mar. 4/76:25 am
MSY
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DSM
2 stops7h 40m
Southwest
mar. 4/143:15 pm
DSM
-
MSY
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/11$296
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
mié. 3/257:10 pm
MSY
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DSM
1 stop18h 19m
Multiple Airlines
dom. 3/292:49 pm
DSM
-
MSY
1 stop25h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$298
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/75:15 am
MSY
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DSM
1 stop10h 00m
Multiple Airlines
sáb. 5/911:00 am
DSM
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MSY
2 stops23h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$304
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
mar. 5/125:35 pm
MSY
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DSM
1 stop4h 35m
Southwest
sáb. 5/165:35 am
DSM
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MSY
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/12$306
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
jue. 4/94:25 pm
MSY
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DSM
1 stop4h 45m
Delta
mar. 4/142:44 pm
DSM
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MSY
1 stop7h 22m
Delta
Deal found 3/9$309

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 marzo 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$272
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$145
(Mytrip)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$498
Provider with most accurate pricing for New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Des Moines flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Des Moines flights.
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Des Moines
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Des Moines
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mar. 4/7

7:00 am-12:29 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Des Moines

mar. 4/14

6:20 am-11:30 am

1 stop5h 10m

$291

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mar. 4/7

6:25 am-2:05 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Des Moines

mar. 4/14

6:55 am-4:40 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$301

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

jue. 5/7

6:05 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Des Moines

sáb. 5/9

6:40 am-3:25 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$332

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

vie. 5/1

2:05 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Des Moines

mar. 5/5

3:15 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops6h 35m

$349

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

sáb. 4/11

5:50 am-1:30 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Des Moines

vie. 4/17

4:20 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops7h 15m

$362

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

vie. 4/10

2:26 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Des Moines

sáb. 4/18

8:20 am-1:12 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$367
Quickest round-trip

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

jue. 8/13

5:30 am-10:14 am

1 stop4h 44m

Des Moines

dom. 8/16

5:45 am-10:17 am

1 stop4h 32m

$387

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mar. 6/16

3:55 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Des Moines

mar. 6/23

5:20 am-11:15 am

1 stop5h 55m

$387

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

jue. 4/9

5:35 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Des Moines

lun. 4/13

3:21 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops8h 08m

$396
Cheapest one-way

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

jue. 4/2

3:24 pm-7:14 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$145

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Deals found on 3/13

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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 March.
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 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

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Estimated round-trip price
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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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $490). 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 marzo 13, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andAmerican 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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

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.
  • How long is the flight from New Orleans to Des Moines?

    United Airlines and Southwest can get you from New Orleans to Des Moines in just under 5h 29m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 11m. Airlines will cover a distance of 820 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $244. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $290 and $312, respectively. These flights start at 40% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $170 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $193 and $219, respectively.

  • 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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $490). 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 New Orleans to Des Moines

Discover the top 3 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 marzo 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$244Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$290Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$312Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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