Louisiana

$150+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Louisiana

DSM — MSY
Dec 13 — Dec 201
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Louisiana

Wed 12/307:15 pm -
1 stop5h 30m
Wed 1/64:00 pm -
1 stop5h 35m
Deal found 11/9$347
Tue 12/153:31 pm -
1 stop7h 30m
Sat 1/910:32 am -
1 stop6h 57m
Deal found 11/12$349
Fri 12/112:58 pm -
1 stop7h 27m
Sun 12/135:27 pm -
1 stop5h 11m
Deal found 11/10$349
Wed 12/911:38 am -
1 stop5h 02m
Tue 12/156:07 am -
1 stop8h 06m
Deal found 11/9$349
Tue 12/1510:30 am -
2 stops7h 49m
Sat 1/96:02 am -
1 stop6h 40m
Deal found 11/10$354
Wed 12/96:09 am -
2 stops8h 43m
Wed 12/1611:50 am -
1 stop6h 18m
Deal found 11/9$354
Sat 12/197:38 pm -
1 stop4h 21m
Wed 12/236:33 pm -
1 stop4h 40m
Deal found 11/10$357
Mon 11/306:17 pm -
2 stops38h 21m
Fri 12/46:05 pm -
1 stop18h 04m
Deal found 11/9$359
Thu 12/177:43 pm -
1 stop4h 16m
Sat 12/196:33 pm -
1 stop4h 40m
Deal found 11/9$362
Mon 12/78:00 am -
1 stop7h 15m
Sat 12/123:56 pm -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 11/10$363
Mon 12/142:56 pm -
1 stop6h 57m
Sat 12/196:05 pm -
1 stop5h 54m
Deal found 11/10$377
Sat 12/1212:45 pm -
1 stop7h 55m
Mon 12/146:00 am -
1 stop8h 15m
Deal found 11/11$382

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Louisiana

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$347
(Southwest)

One-way from

$150
(CheapOair)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$416
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
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From Des Moines to Louisiana
One-way flight from Des Moines to Louisiana
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($11 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM Des Moines - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Thu 12/10

8:39 pm-1:23 pm

1 stop16h 44m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$150

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM Des Moines - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Thu 12/24

6:00 am-2:25 pm

2 stops8h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$204

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM Des Moines - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Fri 12/25

7:00 am-2:25 pm

2 stops7h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$219

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM Des Moines - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Thu 12/10

9:07 am-10:33 am

3 stops25h 26m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$289

Des MoinesLafayette

DSM Des Moines - LFT Lafayette Regional

DSMLFT

Des Moines

Mon 1/4

5:30 am-10:56 am

1 stop5h 26m

Lafayette Regional

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$289

Des MoinesMonroe

DSM Des Moines - MLU Monroe Huenefeld

DSMMLU

Des Moines

Tue 1/5

11:46 am-5:14 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Monroe Huenefeld

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$332

Des MoinesLafayette

DSM Des Moines - LFT Lafayette Regional

DSMLFT

Des Moines

Mon 1/4

5:00 am-5:41 pm

2 stops12h 41m

Lafayette Regional

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$344

Des MoinesBaton Rouge

DSM Des Moines - BTR Baton Rouge Ryan

DSMBTR

Des Moines

Mon 4/5

5:15 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop4h 46m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Sat 4/10

10:29 am-4:27 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$349

Des MoinesBaton Rouge

DSM Des Moines - BTR Baton Rouge Ryan

DSMBTR

Des Moines

Mon 12/14

8:00 am-3:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Fri 1/8

7:15 am-2:19 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$349

Des MoinesBaton Rouge

DSM Des Moines - BTR Baton Rouge Ryan

DSMBTR

Des Moines

Tue 12/15

3:31 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Sat 1/9

4:42 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$349

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Louisiana

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Louisiana (average of $379). Flying from Des Moines to Louisiana in July is currently the most expensive (average of $456). 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 Des Moines to Louisiana?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Des Moines to Louisiana flights typically cost between $324 and $516 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $347 on Southwest (Dec 30-Jan 6).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Louisiana?

Booking 29 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Des Moines to Louisiana. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Louisiana

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Louisiana, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Des Moines to Louisiana, you will be flying from Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city.

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

    Departing from Des Moines to Louisiana will take you 4h 43m. The distance between Des Moines and Louisiana is about 773 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 to fly from Des Moines to Louisiana one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $124 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $162 and Delta from $169 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Louisiana 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 Des Moines to Louisiana?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Louisiana (average of $379). Flying from Des Moines to Louisiana in July is currently the most expensive (average of $456). 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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Alternative routes for Des Moines to Louisiana

Top 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Louisiana

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$268Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$287Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$312Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$312Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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