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 $297. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $299, and American Airlines, from $302. Delta is 28% 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 American Airlines ($355), Southwest ($568), and United Airlines ($959).

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.

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.

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

Travelers have found that booking a Monday departure is the best way to save up to 42% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 16 days in advance to save up to 126% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 16 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Des Moines to New Orleans 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $556, or $671 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

July is one of the best times of the year to fly to New Orleans from Des Moines. Prices for July average $416 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $200. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of May. Opting for a July flight can save you 25% on your journey compared to booking in May

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.

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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 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.

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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 June 12, 2025.

Sun 9/75:49 pmDSM - MSY

1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 9/101:44 pmMSY - DSM

2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$225

Tue 11/112:14 pmDSM - MSY

1 stop4h 39mDelta

Sat 11/155:30 amMSY - DSM

1 stop4h 48mDelta

Deal found 6/10

$284

Tue 11/117:13 amDSM - MSY

1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines

Sat 11/157:32 amMSY - DSM

2 stops7h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$289

Fri 8/156:24 amDSM - MSY

1 stop6h 56mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/187:00 amMSY - DSM

1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$299

Wed 8/208:25 amDSM - MSY

2 stops8h 55mSouthwest

Sun 8/243:20 pmMSY - DSM

2 stops8h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 6/10

$349

Thu 10/98:44 pmDSM - MSY

1 stop22h 09mFrontier

Sun 10/1211:37 amMSY - DSM

1 stop8h 22mFrontier

Deal found 6/12

$366

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Sun 9/75:49 pmDSM - MSY

1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 9/101:44 pmMSY - DSM

2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$225

Sat 7/2610:56 amDSM - MSY

1 stop4h 25mDelta

Sat 8/24:16 pmMSY - DSM

1 stop4h 41mDelta

Deal found 6/10

$297

Fri 8/156:24 amDSM - MSY

1 stop6h 56mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/187:00 amMSY - DSM

1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$299

Tue 7/2910:03 amDSM - MSY

2 stops8h 44mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/26:16 pmMSY - DSM

1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$302

Wed 8/208:25 amDSM - MSY

2 stops8h 55mSouthwest

Sun 8/243:20 pmMSY - DSM

2 stops8h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 6/10

$349

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Wed 6/1810:31 amDSM - MSY

2 stops9h 34mMultiple Airlines

Sun 6/229:10 pmMSY - DSM

2 stops15h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$412

Wed 6/185:25 amDSM - MSY

1 stop4h 35mSouthwest

Sun 6/227:25 pmMSY - DSM

1 stop4h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 6/12

$641

Wed 6/186:25 amDSM - MSY

2 stops9h 44mUnited Airlines

Sun 6/225:05 amMSY - DSM

2 stops9h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$826

Wed 6/186:07 amDSM - MSY

2 stops12h 04mDelta

Sun 6/225:25 amMSY - DSM

2 stops11h 18mDelta

Deal found 6/12

$1,567

Fri 6/276:24 amDSM - MSY

1 stop6h 56mUnited Airlines

Mon 6/307:00 amMSY - DSM

1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$357

Fri 6/276:25 amDSM - MSY

2 stops8h 50mSouthwest

Mon 6/302:20 pmMSY - DSM

2 stops8h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 6/10

$518

Thu 7/106:30 amDSM - MSY

1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 7/128:00 pmMSY - DSM

1 stop15h 53mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$248

Sat 7/2610:56 amDSM - MSY

1 stop4h 25mDelta

Sat 8/24:16 pmMSY - DSM

1 stop4h 41mDelta

Deal found 6/10

$297

Tue 7/2910:03 amDSM - MSY

2 stops8h 44mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/26:16 pmMSY - DSM

1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$302

One-way flights from Des Moines to New Orleans
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Wed 6/257:30 amDSM - MSY

1 stop22h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$141

Sat 7/265:00 amDSM - MSY

2 stops8h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$355

Sat 6/2112:55 pmDSM - MSY

1 stop10h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 6/10

$568

Sat 7/2611:23 amDSM - MSY

3 stops10h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$959

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Sun 9/7

5:49 pm-5:09 pm

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1:44 pm-4:59 pm

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Sat 7/26

10:56 am-3:21 pm

1 stop4h 25m

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4:16 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop4h 41m

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DSM - MSY

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6:24 am-1:20 pm

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7:00 am-2:41 pm

1 stop7h 41m

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DSM - MSY

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Tue 7/29

10:03 am-6:47 pm

2 stops8h 44m

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6:16 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$302

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Wed 8/20

8:25 am-5:20 pm

2 stops8h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/24

3:20 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$349

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Wed 6/25

7:30 am-6:01 am

1 stop22h 31m

$141

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Sat 7/26

5:00 am-1:55 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$355

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Sat 6/21

12:55 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$568

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Sat 7/26

11:23 am-9:50 pm

3 stops10h 27m

$959

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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.

Rainfall in New Orleans 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

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

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

4,287 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,287 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,287 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,950 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,287 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,790 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,287 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,287 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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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 $297. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $299, and American Airlines, from $302. Delta is 28% 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 American Airlines ($355), Southwest ($568), and United Airlines ($959).
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 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to New Orleans

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$260	Average$388	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$278	Average$401	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$312	Average$406	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$321	Average$455	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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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 June 9, 2025.

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Temperature in New Orleans by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

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