Louisiana

$151+ 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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MSY
May 31 — Jun 71
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Louisiana

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 May 1, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/156:44 pm
DSM
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MSY
1 stop27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/225:21 pm
MSY
-
DSM
2 stops44h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$280
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/105:30 am
DSM
-
MSY
1 stop5h 05m
American Airlines
Wed 6/175:19 pm
MSY
-
DSM
1 stop7h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/28$291
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Tue 9/83:24 pm
DSM
-
MSY
2 stops8h 06m
United Airlines
Tue 9/155:35 pm
MSY
-
DSM
1 stop4h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27$296
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/52:16 pm
DSM
-
MSY
1 stop6h 54m
Frontier
Sun 6/79:55 pm
MSY
-
DSM
1 stop15h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 4/27$301
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/192:58 pm
DSM
-
MSY
1 stop4h 44m
United Airlines
Sat 5/233:48 pm
MSY
-
DSM
1 stop6h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28$306
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/82:16 pm
DSM
-
MSY
1 stop6h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/158:28 pm
MSY
-
DSM
2 stops41h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$307
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/76:20 am
DSM
-
BTR
1 stop5h 00m
United Airlines
Mon 8/34:09 pm
BTR
-
DSM
1 stop6h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/196:00 am
DSM
-
MSY
2 stops8h 49m
American Airlines
Sat 5/236:47 am
MSY
-
DSM
1 stop6h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/28$311
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Sun 7/264:57 pm
DSM
-
MSY
2 stops21h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/295:25 pm
MSY
-
DSM
1 stop15h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$313
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/286:20 am
DSM
-
MSY
1 stop4h 41m
United Airlines
Thu 6/48:04 am
MSY
-
DSM
1 stop8h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30$321
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/192:16 pm
DSM
-
MSY
1 stop6h 47m
Frontier
Thu 6/259:48 pm
MSY
-
DSM
1 stop15h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28$326
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/35:23 am
DSM
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BTR
1 stop5h 35m
American Airlines
Sat 8/16:47 pm
BTR
-
DSM
1 stop5h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/26$329

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 May 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$280
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$151
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$464
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 ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Tue 9/8

3:24 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops8h 06m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/15

5:35 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$296

Des MoinesBaton Rouge

DSM - BTR

DSMBTR

Des Moines

Tue 7/7

6:20 am-11:20 am

1 stop5h 00m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Mon 8/3

4:09 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$309
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesBaton Rouge

DSM - BTR

DSMBTR

Des Moines

Fri 7/3

5:23 am-10:58 am

1 stop5h 35m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Sat 8/1

6:47 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$329

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Wed 9/2

2:15 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop6h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/5

11:18 am-4:49 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$349

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Tue 9/8

11:23 am-4:38 pm

1 stop5h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/10

8:04 am-4:13 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$349

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Sat 9/26

5:30 am-3:40 pm

2 stops10h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 9/30

6:00 am-1:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$354

Des MoinesBaton Rouge

DSM - BTR

DSMBTR

Des Moines

Mon 6/15

5:35 am-12:47 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Mon 6/22

4:00 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$354

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Wed 8/19

6:10 am-2:05 pm

2 stops7h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/22

6:50 am-4:10 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$354

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Tue 9/15

6:10 am-2:05 pm

2 stops7h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 9/18

2:00 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$359

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Tue 9/8

2:40 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops7h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/15

2:05 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$369

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

Booking 41 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.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Louisiana (average of $151). Flying from Des Moines to Louisiana in May is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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 May 1, 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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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 5h. 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.

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  • 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.

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    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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Louisiana (average of $151). Flying from Des Moines to Louisiana in May is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$270Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$312Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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