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$136+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to New Orleans (DSM - MSY)

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 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MSY
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Des Moines to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in July or August, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to New Orleans (MSY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$208
(Flightnetwork)

One-way from

$136
(Delta)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$416
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to New Orleans
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 April 29, 2025.

This Flightnetwork 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/127:20 pmDSM - MSY
1 stop22h 05mFrontier
Tue 5/206:24 pmMSY - DSM
1 stop24h 06mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$208
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/3110:55 amDSM - MSY
1 stop4h 27mDelta
Tue 9/231:05 pmMSY - DSM
1 stop4h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/27$271
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/35:00 amDSM - MSY
2 stops7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/249:30 amMSY - DSM
1 stop4h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$276
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/122:28 pmDSM - MSY
1 stop17h 57mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/206:14 amMSY - DSM
2 stops32h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$288
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/98:00 amDSM - MSY
1 stop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/107:00 amMSY - DSM
1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$306
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/95:35 pmDSM - MSY
1 stop3h 50mSouthwest
Thu 7/105:10 amMSY - DSM
2 stops7h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$316

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

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Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Mon 5/12

7:20 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop22h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/20

6:24 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop24h 06m

$208

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Mon 5/12

2:28 pm-8:25 am

1 stop17h 57m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/20

6:14 am-2:32 pm

2 stops32h 18m

$288

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Thu 6/5

10:59 am-3:23 pm

1 stop4h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/9

10:35 am-7:17 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$303

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Wed 7/9

8:00 am-1:20 pm

1 stop5h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/10

7:00 am-2:41 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$306

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Wed 7/9

5:35 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop3h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/10

5:10 am-12:50 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$316

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Wed 7/16

5:00 am-12:30 pm

2 stops7h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 7/20

6:14 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$324

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Sat 5/24

5:35 am-11:41 am

1 stop6h 06m

$136

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Sat 5/24

4:04 pm-12:15 am

2 stops8h 11m

$141

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Sat 5/24

1:30 pm-8:44 am

3 stops19h 14m

$323

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Deals found on 4/28

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to New Orleans in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to New Orleans

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Cheapflights Insights

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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

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 59 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

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.

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. 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 New Orleans. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Des Moines to New Orleans. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,284 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to New Orleans. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 $208. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $303, and United Airlines, from $306. Frontier is 48% 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 Delta ($136), American Airlines ($141), and United Airlines ($323).

  • 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Des Moines to New Orleans

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to New Orleans. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$148Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$260Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$278Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$312Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$321Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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