How long is the flight from Des Moines to New Orleans?

Departing from Des Moines to New Orleans will take you 5h 57m. The distance from Des Moines to New Orleans is about 820 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 flying from Des Moines to New Orleans round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to New Orleans round-trip from $236. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $266, and Southwest, from $296. Delta is 44% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to New Orleans one-way?

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to New Orleans are United Airlines ($149), American Airlines ($149), and Southwest ($154).

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to New Orleans?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to New Orleans?

American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Des Moines to New Orleans.

Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to New Orleans?

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

Thu 10/302:32 pmDSM - MSY

1 stop28h 28mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/66:15 amMSY - DSM

1 stop13h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$228

Thu 10/302:32 pmDSM - MSY

2 stops26h 34mFrontier

Sun 11/26:01 pmMSY - DSM

2 stops19h 46mFrontier

Deal found 9/16

$262

Wed 10/152:37 pmDSM - MSY

1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 10/236:34 pmMSY - DSM

1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$264

Wed 10/152:37 pmDSM - MSY

1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/187:55 pmMSY - DSM

1 stop13h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$275

Thu 10/162:37 pmDSM - MSY

2 stops38h 54mMultiple Airlines

Thu 10/236:34 pmMSY - DSM

1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$289

Tue 10/142:13 pmDSM - MSY

1 stop6h 04mDelta

Tue 10/216:20 amMSY - DSM

1 stop7h 08mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$297

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Thu 10/302:32 pmDSM - MSY

1 stop28h 28mFrontier

Sun 11/26:01 pmMSY - DSM

2 stops19h 46mFrontier

Deal found 9/16

$269

Wed 10/152:37 pmDSM - MSY

1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/187:55 pmMSY - DSM

1 stop13h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$275

Tue 10/146:07 pmDSM - MSY

1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines

Tue 10/213:56 pmMSY - DSM

1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$297

Tue 10/142:13 pmDSM - MSY

1 stop6h 04mDelta

Tue 10/216:20 amMSY - DSM

1 stop7h 08mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$297

Sat 11/13:15 pmDSM - MSY

1 stop7h 11mUnited Airlines

Wed 11/52:35 pmMSY - DSM

1 stop6h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$305

Tue 11/1111:00 amDSM - MSY

1 stop4h 36mDelta

Sat 11/156:22 amMSY - DSM

1 stop7h 10mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$305

Tue 10/143:25 pmDSM - MSY

1 stop6h 56mUnited Airlines

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$307

Sat 10/185:15 pmDSM - MSY

1 stop5h 47mDelta

Tue 10/2111:23 amMSY - DSM

1 stop7h 57mDelta

Deal found 9/16

$305

Sat 10/115:15 pmDSM - MSY

1 stop5h 47mDelta

Tue 10/145:20 amMSY - DSM

1 stop4h 45mDelta

Deal found 9/16

$305

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Tue 10/142:13 pmDSM - MSY

1 stop6h 04mDelta

Tue 10/216:20 amMSY - DSM

1 stop7h 08mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$297

Wed 10/152:37 pmDSM - MSY

1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$264

Wed 10/152:37 pmDSM - MSY

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Sat 10/187:55 pmMSY - DSM

1 stop13h 56mMultiple Airlines

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$275

Thu 10/162:37 pmDSM - MSY

2 stops38h 54mMultiple Airlines

Thu 10/236:34 pmMSY - DSM

1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/16

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Thu 10/302:32 pmDSM - MSY

1 stop28h 28mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/66:15 amMSY - DSM

1 stop13h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$228

Thu 10/302:32 pmDSM - MSY

2 stops26h 34mFrontier

Sun 11/26:01 pmMSY - DSM

2 stops19h 46mFrontier

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$262

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Wed 10/151:33 pmDSM - MSY

1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$149

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2:32 pm-7:00 pm

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6:01 pm-1:47 pm

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2:37 pm-6:17 pm

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7:55 pm-9:51 am

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6:07 pm-12:04 am

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3:56 pm-11:16 pm

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2:13 pm-8:17 pm

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$297

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3:15 pm-10:26 pm

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2:35 pm-8:45 pm

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11:00 am-3:36 pm

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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6:22 am-1:32 pm

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$305

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Sat 10/18

5:15 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop5h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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11:23 am-7:20 pm

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DSM - MSY

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Sat 10/11

5:15 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop5h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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$305

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DSM - MSY

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Tue 10/14

3:25 pm-10:21 pm

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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DSM - MSY

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1:33 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$149

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

The price you pay for your flight from Des Moines to New Orleans may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 15 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Des Moines to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to MSY?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Des Moines to New Orleans in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 57% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Des Moines to New Orleans by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,961 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,926 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Des Moines to New Orleans?
Departing from Des Moines to New Orleans will take you 5h 57m. The distance from Des Moines to New Orleans is about 820 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 flying from Des Moines to New Orleans round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to New Orleans round-trip from $236. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $266, and Southwest, from $296. Delta is 44% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to New Orleans one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to New Orleans are United Airlines ($149), American Airlines ($149), and Southwest ($154).
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to New Orleans?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to New Orleans.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to New Orleans?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to New Orleans 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 New Orleans?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Des Moines to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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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Delta	Cheapest$236	Average$398	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$266	Average$492	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$296	Average$405	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$331	Average$427	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to New Orleans

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

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to MSY?

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Des Moines to New Orleans by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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