Louisiana

$129+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Louisiana

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DSM — MSY
Jan 27 — Feb 31
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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 December 28, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/281:05 pmDSM - MSY
1 stop10h 05mSouthwest
Sat 1/38:10 pmMSY - DSM
1 stop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/27$817
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Sun 12/2811:35 amDSM - MSY
2 stops11h 53mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/37:00 amMSY - DSM
2 stops9h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$827
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 12/287:30 pmDSM - MSY
1 stop28h 29mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/306:55 pmMSY - DSM
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/27$931
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/295:30 amDSM - MSY
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Wed 12/317:00 amMSY - DSM
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 12/25$937
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Sun 12/285:30 amDSM - MSY
2 stops7h 38mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/3011:56 amMSY - DSM
2 stops9h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$947
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/276:57 pmDSM - MSY
1 stop15h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/37:30 amMSY - DSM
1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/27$968
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Sat 12/278:29 pmDSM - MSY
2 stops17h 27mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/33:10 pmMSY - DSM
1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/27$987
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 12/275:06 pmDSM - BTR
2 stops18h 19mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/35:10 amBTR - DSM
2 stops9h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$1,222

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 December 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$208
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$129
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$415
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. 7% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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

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Des Moines

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Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Fri 2/13

7:17 pm-12:24 am

1 stop29h 07m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/17

7:27 pm-2:19 pm

2 stops42h 52m

$208

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Thu 1/22

4:30 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops28h 59m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/29

6:05 am-10:46 pm

1 stop16h 41m

$232

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Sat 1/24

7:30 am-10:25 am

2 stops26h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/28

7:42 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop27h 04m

$263

Des MoinesBaton Rouge

DSM - BTR

DSMBTR

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

2:59 pm-7:33 pm

1 stop4h 34m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Wed 3/11

4:07 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$269

Des MoinesBaton Rouge

DSM - BTR

DSMBTR

Des Moines

Sat 1/24

12:25 pm-10:01 pm

2 stops9h 36m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Sat 1/31

6:18 am-12:15 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$274

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Mon 2/16

7:17 pm-2:18 pm

1 stop19h 01m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/19

5:45 am-6:47 pm

1 stop13h 02m

$282

Des MoinesBaton Rouge

DSM - BTR

DSMBTR

Des Moines

Sat 1/10

3:04 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Wed 1/14

1:55 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops9h 49m

$284

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Sat 1/24

7:30 am-10:25 am

2 stops26h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/31

7:42 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop27h 04m

$285

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Sat 1/17

4:00 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 59m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/24

8:30 am-4:24 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$287

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Tue 1/27

8:00 am-5:46 pm

2 stops9h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/29

12:40 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$295

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/26

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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 $193). Flying from Des Moines to Louisiana in May is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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 December 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Louisiana, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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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 34m. 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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  • 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 $193). Flying from Des Moines to Louisiana in May is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$277Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$331Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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