$175+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Des Moines (MSY - DSM)
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MSY — DSM
Sep 13 — Sep 201
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Des MoinesExplore 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 August 14, 2026.
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 August 14, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/37:00 am -
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Deal found 8/13![United Airlines logo]()
$255
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/279:36 pm -
1 stop15h 58m
Mon 8/312:19 pm -
1 stop6h 32m
Deal found 8/12![Frontier logo]()
$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/46:50 pm -
1 stop5h 30m
Wed 9/96:41 am -
1 stop4h 51m
Deal found 8/13![American Airlines logo]()
$289
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Thu 9/1011:55 am -
1 stop21h 14m
Mon 9/148:30 pm -
2 stops43h 52m
Deal found 8/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$293
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/155:07 pm -
1 stop5h 19m
Fri 9/182:34 pm -
1 stop7h 39m
Deal found 8/11![Delta logo]()
$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/36:50 pm -
1 stop5h 30m
Sun 9/66:34 am -
1 stop4h 54m
Deal found 8/10![American Airlines logo]()
$303
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Fri 10/231:55 pm -
2 stops9h 00m
Mon 10/267:10 pm -
1 stop5h 00m
Deal found 8/13![Southwest logo]()
$305
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/37:00 am -
1 stop5h 20m
Sun 9/63:20 pm -
2 stops7h 25m
Deal found 8/10![United Airlines logo]()
$308
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/316:01 pm -
1 stop5h 24m
Mon 9/76:22 pm -
1 stop4h 37m
Deal found 8/10![American Airlines logo]()
$312
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/259:05 am -
1 stop5h 00m
Sat 8/294:11 pm -
1 stop4h 34m
Deal found 8/10![Delta logo]()
$325
Best flights from New Orleans to Des MoinesDiscover carefully curated flight deals from New Orleans to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 14, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Orleans to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 14, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/37:00 am -
1 stop7h 16m
Wed 9/93:02 pm -
1 stop5h 01m
Deal found 8/13![United Airlines logo]()
$255
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/279:36 pm -
1 stop15h 58m
Mon 8/312:19 pm -
1 stop6h 32m
Deal found 8/12![Frontier logo]()
$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/155:07 pm -
1 stop5h 19m
Fri 9/182:34 pm -
1 stop7h 39m
Deal found 8/11![Delta logo]()
$299
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/35:30 am -
2 stops8h 15m
Wed 9/96:10 am -
2 stops7h 55m
Deal found 8/13![Southwest logo]()
$366
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/259:05 am -
1 stop5h 00m
Sat 8/294:11 pm -
1 stop4h 34m
Deal found 8/10![Delta logo]()
$325
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/255:05 am -
2 stops9h 11m
Sat 8/293:02 pm -
1 stop5h 01m
Deal found 8/10![United Airlines logo]()
$330
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/251:30 pm -
2 stops7h 30m
Sat 8/2912:10 pm -
2 stops8h 15m
Deal found 8/10![Southwest logo]()
$372
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Mon 8/315:00 am -
1 stop6h 25m
Thu 9/32:25 pm -
1 stop7h 25m
Deal found 8/13![Southwest logo]()
$378
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Tue 9/155:05 am -
2 stops9h 15m
Fri 9/186:15 am -
1 stop4h 51m
Deal found 8/11![United Airlines logo]()
$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2712:03 pm -
2 stops9h 20m
Mon 8/313:02 pm -
1 stop5h 01m
Deal found 8/12![United Airlines logo]()
$392
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Thu 8/272:00 pm -
2 stops8h 10m
Mon 8/313:50 pm -
2 stops6h 50m
Deal found 8/12![Southwest logo]()
$397
Last-minute flights from New Orleans to Des MoinesDiscover last-minute flight deals from New Orleans to Des Moines. Data last updated August 14, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from New Orleans to Des Moines. Data last updated August 14, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/259:05 am -
1 stop5h 00m
Sat 8/294:11 pm -
1 stop4h 34m
Deal found 8/10![Delta logo]()
$325
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/255:05 am -
2 stops9h 11m
Sat 8/293:02 pm -
1 stop5h 01m
Deal found 8/10![United Airlines logo]()
$330
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/279:36 pm -
1 stop15h 58m
Mon 8/312:19 pm -
1 stop6h 32m
Deal found 8/12![Frontier logo]()
$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/316:01 pm -
1 stop5h 24m
Mon 9/76:22 pm -
1 stop4h 37m
Deal found 8/10![American Airlines logo]()
$312
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/37:00 am -
1 stop7h 16m
Wed 9/93:02 pm -
1 stop5h 01m
Deal found 8/13![United Airlines logo]()
$255
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/36:50 pm -
1 stop5h 30m
Sun 9/66:34 am -
1 stop4h 54m
Deal found 8/10![American Airlines logo]()
$303
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/37:00 am -
1 stop5h 20m
Sun 9/63:20 pm -
2 stops7h 25m
Deal found 8/10![United Airlines logo]()
$308
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/46:50 pm -
1 stop5h 30m
Wed 9/96:41 am -
1 stop4h 51m
Deal found 8/13![American Airlines logo]()
$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Fri 9/43:50 pm -
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2 stops7h 55m
Deal found 8/13![Southwest logo]()
$351
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Thu 9/1011:55 am -
1 stop21h 14m
Mon 9/148:30 pm -
2 stops43h 52m
Deal found 8/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$293
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/155:07 pm -
1 stop5h 19m
Fri 9/182:34 pm -
1 stop7h 39m
Deal found 8/11![Delta logo]()
$299
One-way flights from New Orleans to Des MoinesSearch for one-way flight options from New Orleans to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 14, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from New Orleans to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 14, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Thu 10/86:01 pm -
1 stop5h 47m
Deal found 8/11![United Airlines logo]()
$175
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/89:46 am -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 8/10![American Airlines logo]()
$209
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Sun 11/86:00 am -
2 stops7h 10m
Deal found 8/11![Southwest logo]()
$214
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Sun 10/189:40 am -
2 stops13h 30m
Deal found 8/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$245
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Sat 8/227:11 pm -
2 stops24h 43m
Deal found 8/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$247
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/83:48 pm -
3 stops29h 57m
Deal found 8/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$383
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sun 1/178:15 am -
3 stops36h 26m
Deal found 8/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$646
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 August 14, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $255 (United Airlines) |
One-way from | $175 (United Airlines) |
Popular in | April |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $517 |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 August 14, 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 OrleansDes Moines
MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - DSM Des Moines
MSYDSM
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 9/3
7:00 am-2:16 pm
1 stop7h 16m
Des Moines
Wed 9/9
3:02 pm-8:03 pm
1 stop5h 01m
$255
New OrleansDes Moines
MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - DSM Des Moines
MSYDSM
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 8/27
9:36 pm-1:34 pm
1 stop15h 58m
Des Moines
Mon 8/31
2:19 pm-8:51 pm
1 stop6h 32m
$269
New OrleansDes Moines
MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - DSM Des Moines
MSYDSM
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 9/15
5:07 pm-10:26 pm
1 stop5h 19m
Des Moines
Fri 9/18
2:34 pm-10:13 pm
1 stop7h 39m
$299
Quickest round-trip
New OrleansDes Moines
MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - DSM Des Moines
MSYDSM
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 8/25
9:05 am-2:05 pm
1 stop5h 00m
Des Moines
Sat 8/29
4:11 pm-8:45 pm
1 stop4h 34m
$325
New OrleansDes Moines
MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - DSM Des Moines
MSYDSM
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 8/25
5:05 am-2:16 pm
2 stops9h 11m
Des Moines
Sat 8/29
3:02 pm-8:03 pm
1 stop5h 01m
$330
New OrleansDes Moines
MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - DSM Des Moines
MSYDSM
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 9/3
5:30 am-1:45 pm
2 stops8h 15m
Des Moines
Wed 9/9
6:10 am-2:05 pm
2 stops7h 55m
$366
New OrleansDes Moines
MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - DSM Des Moines
MSYDSM
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 8/25
1:30 pm-9:00 pm
2 stops7h 30m
Des Moines
Sat 8/29
12:10 pm-8:25 pm
2 stops8h 15m
$372
New OrleansDes Moines
MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - DSM Des Moines
MSYDSM
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Mon 8/31
5:00 am-11:25 am
1 stop6h 25m
Des Moines
Thu 9/3
2:25 pm-9:50 pm
1 stop7h 25m
$378
New OrleansDes Moines
MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - DSM Des Moines
MSYDSM
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 9/15
5:05 am-2:20 pm
2 stops9h 15m
Des Moines
Fri 9/18
6:15 am-11:06 am
1 stop4h 51m
$384
New OrleansDes Moines
MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - DSM Des Moines
MSYDSM
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 8/27
12:03 pm-9:23 pm
2 stops9h 20m
Des Moines
Mon 8/31
3:02 pm-8:03 pm
1 stop5h 01m
$392
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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 August.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Des Moines
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Des Moines?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Des Moines (average of $272). Flying from New Orleans to Des Moines in April is currently the most expensive (average of $731). 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.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Des Moines?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
New Orleans to Des Moines flights typically cost between $401 and $658 in September.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $255 on United Airlines (Sep 3-Sep 9).
What’s the top layover airport for flights from New Orleans to Des Moines?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New Orleans to Des Moines chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Dallas (DFW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of 1-stop itineraries from New Orleans to Des Moines on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New Orleans to Des Moines?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New Orleans to Des Moines, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
St. Louis (STL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $312.
What’s the fastest layover option from New Orleans to Des Moines?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New Orleans to Des Moines, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via St. Louis (STL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 3h 57m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New Orleans to Des Moines?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New Orleans to Des Moines, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 13m.
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 August 14, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,United Airlines, 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.
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
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