Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to New Orleans?

Flights from Des Moines to New Orleans usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to New Orleans?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to New Orleans: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to New Orleans pass through?

One-stop flights from Des Moines to New Orleans most commonly connect through: • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 34% of one-stop connections • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 22% of one-stop connections • Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 13% of one-stop connections • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 9% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to New Orleans?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Des Moines to New Orleans. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $383 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $466, a difference of $83. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in New Orleans?

Some of the most popular sights in New Orleans are New Orleans Morial Convention Center, Caesars Superdome and Canal Street. These are among the most viewed places in New Orleans on KAYAK.

How expensive are last-minute Des Moines to New Orleans flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 77% above the $406 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to New Orleans takes 00m, covering 820 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to New Orleans?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from Des Moines to New Orleans changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $281 to $2,288. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Des Moines to New Orleans looking right now?

One-way fares from Des Moines to New Orleans are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $187, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Des Moines to New Orleans?

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 05m, compared with 4h 38m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and 5h 06m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

What car rental options are available at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)?

New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $62 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Hertz • Priceless • Thrifty • Budget

How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to New Orleans flight?

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to New Orleans range from $357 to $486, with an average of $406 over the past 12 months. Anything below $357 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to New Orleans?

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to New Orleans typically range from $357 to $486. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $281, on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to New Orleans?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to New Orleans. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 14% higher.

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

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to New Orleans at $356 round-trip. •July ($484) and October ($483) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 35% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Des Moines to New Orleans the cheapest?

Flights from Des Moines to New Orleans are cheapest 20 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 57% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Des Moines to New Orleans?

American Airlines ($281) and Delta ($281) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Des Moines to New Orleans according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Des Moines to New Orleans?

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is the most popular layover for the Des Moines to New Orleans route. 34% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via DFW.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Des Moines to New Orleans?

Flights via Chicago Midway (MDW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $369. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Des Moines to New Orleans which airport offers the shortest layover?

Lambert-St Louis (STL) had the shortest average connection time for Des Moines to New Orleans layovers at 2h 32m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to New Orleans

Sat, Dec 12 - Tue, Dec 15

3:31 pm - 11:07 pmDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 36m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:28 pm - 11:30 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

5h 02m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$281American Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 1

2:59 pm - 8:39 pmDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

5h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

3:39 pm - 10:38 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

6h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$281Delta

Thu, Nov 26 - Tue, Dec 1

4:17 pm - 10:53 pmDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:11 pm - 10:38 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

5h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$281Delta

Sat, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 8

7:00 am - 4:15 pmDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

9h 15m2 stops Denver Intl San Antonio

6:00 am - 2:15 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

8h 15m1 stop Denver Intl

$286Southwest

Sat, Dec 12 - Tue, Dec 15

7:00 am - 4:15 pmDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

9h 15m2 stops Denver Intl San Antonio

6:10 am - 11:25 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

5h 15m1 stop Chicago Midway

$286Southwest

Thu, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 24

8:26 pm - 10:08 amDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

13h 42m1 stop Denver Intl

11:03 am - 7:31 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

8h 28m1 stop Denver Intl

$290Frontier

Wed, Jan 6 - Tue, Jan 12

11:55 am - 9:24 pmDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

9h 29m1 stop Tampa St. Petersburg

8:53 am - 11:05 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

26h 12m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Tampa

$291Multiple Airlines

Mon, Dec 7 - Fri, Dec 11

3:20 pm - 10:54 pmDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:05 am - 4:13 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

6h 08m1 stop Denver Intl

$301United Airlines

Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9

3:31 pm - 11:22 pmDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 51m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

12:15 pm - 5:29 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

5h 14m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$325American Airlines

Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4

6:45 pm - 11:52 pmDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

5h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:00 am - 12:39 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

7h 39m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$330United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Des Moines to New Orleans

Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Dec 4

12:10 pm - 11:40 pmDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

11h 30m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6:10 am - 11:25 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

5h 15m1 stop Chicago Midway

$528Southwest

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 4

10:24 am - 10:09 pmDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

11h 45m1 stop Tampa St. Petersburg

4:42 pm - 3:25 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

22h 43m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Fort Lauderdale

$564Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Dec 4

12:10 pm - 11:40 pmDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

11h 30m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6:40 am - 2:15 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

7h 35m2 stops Houston Hobby Denver Intl

$568Southwest

Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 13

4:15 pm - 10:09 pmDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

29h 54m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Tampa

10:45 am - 7:35 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

8h 50m1 stop Denver Intl

$593Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Dec 7

12:10 pm - 11:40 pmDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

11h 30m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6:00 am - 2:15 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

8h 15m1 stop Denver Intl

$612Southwest

Tue, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 6

6:00 am - 11:38 amDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

5h 38m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:32 pm - 11:05 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

4h 33m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$675American Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 5

11:27 am - 6:19 pmDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:02 pm - 10:33 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

4h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$721Delta

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 5

3:01 pm - 9:43 pmDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 42m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

9:05 am - 7:16 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

10h 11m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$726United Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 5

9:50 am - 7:58 pmDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

10h 08m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

7:00 am - 4:07 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

9h 07m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl

$790United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

7:37 pm - 9:03 amDSM Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

13h 26m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

7:43 am - 2:39 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines

6h 56m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$938American Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to New Orleans? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Des Moines to New Orleans departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to New Orleans?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to New Orleans. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 14% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to New Orleans? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Des Moines to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •September is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to New Orleans at $356 round-trip.
•July ($484) and October ($483) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 35% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from Des Moines to New Orleans the cheapest?: Flights from Des Moines to New Orleans are cheapest 20 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 57% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to New Orleans?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to New Orleans:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Des Moines to New Orleans?
A nonstop flight from Des Moines to New Orleans takes 00m, covering 820 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to New Orleans?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to New Orleans flight?
Round-trip flights from Des Moines to New Orleans range from $357 to $486, with an average of $406 over the past 12 months. Anything below $357 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute Des Moines to New Orleans flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 77% above the $406 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
Have flight prices from Des Moines to New Orleans changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $281 to $2,288. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Des Moines to New Orleans looking right now?
One-way fares from Des Moines to New Orleans are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $187, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)?
New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $62 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Priceless
• Thrifty
• Budget
Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to New Orleans?
Flights from Des Moines to New Orleans usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).
Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to New Orleans pass through?
One-stop flights from Des Moines to New Orleans most commonly connect through:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 9% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to New Orleans?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Des Moines to New Orleans. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $383 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $466, a difference of $83.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Des Moines to New Orleans?
Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 05m, compared with 4h 38m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and 5h 06m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).
What popular places can I visit in New Orleans?
Some of the most popular sights in New Orleans are New Orleans Morial Convention Center, Caesars Superdome and Canal Street. These are among the most viewed places in New Orleans on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $383, about $83 less than Monday fares (18% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 20 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 57% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Des Moines to New Orleans trip for September. Fares historically average $356 round-trip in that month - typically $128 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).

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