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

Departing from Des Moines to New Orleans will take you 6h 49m. 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 $278. American Airlines is 44% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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?

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

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

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Mon 11/171:37 pmDSM - MSY

1 stop6h 17mMultiple Airlines

Fri 11/212:12 pmMSY - DSM

1 stop24h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$221

Fri 12/127:58 pmDSM - MSY

2 stops24h 59mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/183:39 pmMSY - DSM

1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$249

Sun 12/287:30 pmDSM - MSY

1 stop28h 29mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/45:22 pmMSY - DSM

2 stops21h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$302

Sun 12/143:44 pmDSM - MSY

1 stop21h 07mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/215:59 pmMSY - DSM

1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/30

$325

Thu 11/209:19 amDSM - MSY

1 stop7h 49mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/233:15 pmMSY - DSM

2 stops23h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$339

Thu 11/610:50 amDSM - MSY

1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/113:21 pmMSY - DSM

2 stops42h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$347

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Sun 1/114:30 pmDSM - MSY

2 stops20h 33mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/155:59 pmMSY - DSM

1 stop28h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/30

$260

Sat 1/171:03 pmDSM - MSY

1 stop6h 49mDelta

Sat 1/2411:31 amMSY - DSM

1 stop5h 37mDelta

Deal found 10/29

$299

Sat 1/106:45 amDSM - MSY

2 stops8h 00mSouthwest

Thu 1/154:20 pmMSY - DSM

2 stops5h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 10/30

$344

Thu 12/2511:15 amDSM - MSY

2 stops8h 51mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/312:30 pmMSY - DSM

1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$356

Sun 12/143:44 pmDSM - MSY

1 stop21h 07mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/215:22 pmMSY - DSM

2 stops21h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/30

$330

Fri 1/236:10 amDSM - MSY

1 stop3h 55mSouthwest

Mon 1/265:10 pmMSY - DSM

1 stop4h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 10/30

$350

Thu 11/209:19 amDSM - MSY

1 stop7h 49mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/233:15 pmMSY - DSM

2 stops23h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$339

Sun 1/116:25 amDSM - MSY

2 stops8h 55mSouthwest

Thu 1/154:20 pmMSY - DSM

2 stops5h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 10/30

$360

Thu 11/610:50 amDSM - MSY

1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/113:21 pmMSY - DSM

2 stops42h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$347

Fri 1/93:20 pmDSM - MSY

2 stops6h 45mSouthwest

Mon 1/122:55 pmMSY - DSM

2 stops6h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 10/29

$360

Fri 12/127:28 pmDSM - MSY

3 stops25h 29mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/186:40 amMSY - DSM

2 stops15h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$351

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Thu 11/610:50 amDSM - MSY

1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/113:21 pmMSY - DSM

2 stops42h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$347

Mon 11/171:37 pmDSM - MSY

1 stop6h 17mMultiple Airlines

Fri 11/212:12 pmMSY - DSM

1 stop24h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$221

Thu 11/209:19 amDSM - MSY

1 stop7h 49mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/233:15 pmMSY - DSM

2 stops23h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$339

Mon 11/2411:28 amDSM - MSY

1 stop4h 25mDelta

Mon 12/15:58 pmMSY - DSM

1 stop4h 35mDelta

Deal found 10/30

$397

Mon 11/245:41 amDSM - MSY

2 stops7h 36mAmerican Airlines

Mon 12/14:46 pmMSY - DSM

1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/30

$402

Thu 11/275:41 amDSM - MSY

1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines

Mon 12/15:15 amMSY - DSM

1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$369

Thu 11/2712:05 pmDSM - MSY

1 stop6h 20mSouthwest

Mon 12/13:20 pmMSY - DSM

2 stops7h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 10/29

$425

One-way flights from Des Moines to New Orleans
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Sat 12/1310:20 amDSM - MSY

1 stop7h 09mDelta

Deal found 10/29

$159

Sat 12/138:00 amDSM - MSY

2 stops8h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$199

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to New Orleans

Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$221 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$159 (Delta)
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$436

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Des Moines

Sun 1/11

4:30 pm-1:03 pm

2 stops20h 33m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/15

5:59 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop28h 18m

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Des Moines

Sat 1/17

1:03 pm-7:52 pm

1 stop6h 49m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/24

11:31 am-5:08 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$299

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Sun 12/14

3:44 pm-12:51 pm

1 stop21h 07m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 12/21

5:22 pm-3:03 pm

2 stops21h 41m

$330

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Thu 11/20

9:19 am-5:08 pm

1 stop7h 49m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 11/23

3:15 pm-2:58 pm

2 stops23h 43m

$339

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Sat 1/10

6:45 am-2:45 pm

2 stops8h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/15

4:20 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops5h 55m

$344

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Thu 11/6

10:50 am-8:35 am

1 stop21h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 11/11

3:21 pm-10:00 am

2 stops42h 39m

$347

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Fri 1/23

6:10 am-10:05 am

1 stop3h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 1/26

5:10 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$350

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Fri 12/12

7:28 pm-8:57 pm

3 stops25h 29m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/18

6:40 am-10:26 pm

2 stops15h 46m

$351

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Thu 12/25

11:15 am-8:06 pm

2 stops8h 51m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

2:30 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$356

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Sun 1/11

6:25 am-3:20 pm

2 stops8h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/15

4:20 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops5h 55m

$360

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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.

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to New Orleans (average of $193). Flying from Des Moines to New Orleans in February is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 56% 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

4,243 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

4,243 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,243 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

7.9

Good

7,998 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,243 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

8,998 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,243 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

11,035 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,243 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

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How long is the flight from Des Moines to New Orleans?
Departing from Des Moines to New Orleans will take you 6h 49m. 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 $278. American Airlines is 44% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
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 $193). Flying from Des Moines to New Orleans in February is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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$236	Average$510	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$236	Average$405	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$278	Average$406	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$331	Average$429	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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