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$135+ 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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MSY
Apr 26 — May 31
Sun 4/26
Sun 5/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to New Orleans

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 March 27, 2026.

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 American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 5/96:00 am
DSM
-
MSY
2 stops8h 34m
American Airlines
Mon 5/117:37 pm
MSY
-
DSM
1 stop4h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/23$302
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 5/177:45 am
DSM
-
MSY
1 stop25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/204:15 pm
MSY
-
DSM
2 stops30h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$304
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 5/82:16 pm
DSM
-
MSY
1 stop6h 54m
Frontier
Sun 5/109:55 pm
MSY
-
DSM
1 stop15h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 3/23$312

Find 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 March 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$266
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$135
(Priceline)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$432
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to New Orleans that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Mon 5/11

2:33 pm-8:13 pm

1 stop5h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/14

5:20 am-11:08 am

1 stop5h 48m

$297

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 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 MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Sat 5/9

6:40 am-4:05 pm

2 stops9h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 5/11

6:20 am-1:10 pm

2 stops6h 50m

$373
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Wed 7/29

5:20 am-11:15 am

1 stop5h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/8

7:15 am-11:30 am

1 stop4h 15m

$394

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Sat 7/25

5:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/8

7:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$407

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Mon 5/11

4:20 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 5/18

6:05 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$419

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Thu 9/17

2:25 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops7h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 9/20

6:25 am-3:15 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$468
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Fri 5/8

2:16 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$135

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Mon 7/6

4:40 pm-9:12 am

1 stop16h 32m

$140

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to New Orleans

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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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 March 13, 2026.

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 47 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to New Orleans (average of $191). Flying from Des Moines to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of $291). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to New Orleans?

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 March 27, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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
4,331 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,341 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,491 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,503 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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

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.

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

    Departing from Des Moines to New Orleans will take you 5h 40m. 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 Delta, from $236, and Southwest, from $270. American Airlines is 41% 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 ($118), American Airlines ($121), and Southwest ($167).

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to New Orleans (average of $191). Flying from Des Moines to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of $291). 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 New Orleans

Discover the top 4 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 March 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$571FlexibilityNo 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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