Louisiana

$135+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Louisiana

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 7/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MSY
Apr 28 — May 51
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Louisiana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Louisiana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 29, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 4/198:30 am
DSM
-
MSY
1 stop24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/223:39 pm
MSY
-
DSM
1 stop24h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sun 4/127:00 am
DSM
-
MSY
2 stops27h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/153:39 pm
MSY
-
DSM
1 stop24h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$266
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/211:40 am
DSM
-
MSY
1 stop5h 09m
United Airlines
Tue 5/123:54 pm
MSY
-
DSM
1 stop6h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/24$273
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/26:00 am
DSM
-
MSY
2 stops8h 34m
American Airlines
Tue 5/125:30 am
MSY
-
DSM
2 stops8h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/24$283
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/96:40 am
DSM
-
MSY
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Wed 5/132:00 pm
MSY
-
DSM
2 stops8h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/26$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/112:33 pm
DSM
-
MSY
1 stop5h 40m
Delta
Thu 5/145:20 am
MSY
-
DSM
1 stop5h 48m
Delta
Deal found 3/26$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/912:03 pm
DSM
-
MSY
1 stop6h 48m
American Airlines
Sat 5/165:30 am
MSY
-
DSM
1 stop5h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/25$298
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 5/112:16 pm
DSM
-
MSY
1 stop6h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/189:55 pm
MSY
-
DSM
2 stops39h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$312
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/173:00 pm
DSM
-
BTR
1 stop6h 25m
American Airlines
Mon 4/206:32 pm
BTR
-
DSM
1 stop5h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/24$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/98:56 am
DSM
-
BTR
2 stops9h 06m
American Airlines
Sat 5/166:32 pm
BTR
-
DSM
1 stop5h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/25$335
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/105:20 pm
DSM
-
BTR
1 stop4h 43m
Delta
Tue 4/144:00 pm
BTR
-
DSM
1 stop6h 34m
Delta
Deal found 3/26$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 4/113:04 pm
DSM
-
BTR
1 stop4h 33m
United Airlines
Wed 4/155:00 am
BTR
-
DSM
2 stops9h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/27$344

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Louisiana

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Louisiana flight deals. Data was last updated March 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$221
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$135
(Frontier)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$432
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. 5% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Des MoinesBaton Rouge

DSM - BTR

DSMBTR

Des Moines

Sat 5/9

12:03 pm-4:23 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Sat 5/16

6:32 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$329

Des MoinesBaton Rouge

DSM - BTR

DSMBTR

Des Moines

Fri 4/10

5:20 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop4h 43m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Tue 4/14

4:00 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$339

Des MoinesBaton Rouge

DSM - BTR

DSMBTR

Des Moines

Sat 4/11

5:20 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop4h 43m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Wed 4/15

6:00 am-11:05 am

1 stop5h 05m

$339

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Wed 5/20

5:30 am-2:20 pm

2 stops8h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/22

6:05 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$343

Des MoinesBaton Rouge

DSM - BTR

DSMBTR

Des Moines

Sat 4/11

3:04 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop4h 33m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Wed 4/15

5:00 am-2:25 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$344

Des MoinesBaton Rouge

DSM - BTR

DSMBTR

Des Moines

Fri 4/10

3:04 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop4h 33m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Tue 4/14

9:20 am-8:34 pm

2 stops11h 14m

$360

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Sat 5/9

6:40 am-2:15 pm

1 stop7h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/16

5:05 am-6:00 pm

2 stops12h 55m

$364

Des MoinesAlexandria

DSM - AEX

DSMAEX

Des Moines

Tue 5/12

2:33 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Alexandria

Tue 5/19

6:11 am-11:08 am

1 stop4h 57m

$368

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Fri 5/1

4:20 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops7h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/7

11:55 am-9:55 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$374

Des MoinesAlexandria

DSM - AEX

DSMAEX

Des Moines

Fri 4/10

5:00 am-9:37 am

1 stop4h 37m

Alexandria

Tue 4/14

6:00 am-11:26 am

1 stop5h 26m

$388

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Louisiana (average of $191). Flying from Des Moines to Louisiana in December is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Louisiana

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Louisiana. 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 Louisiana. Reviews last updated March 29, 2026.
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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 20m. 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 $118 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $121 and Southwest from $167 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Louisiana (average of $191). Flying from Des Moines to Louisiana in December is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Louisiana

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$270Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$312Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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